Halloween Favorites, Book 2: Piano Book

Name: Halloween Favorites, Book 2: Piano Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-39414
Price: 6.99 USD
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11 Original Piano Solos by Alfred and Myklas Composers

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Level: Elementary / Late Elementary

Item: 00-39414

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Throughout the years, Alfred Music and Myklas Music Press have published solos for the Halloween season that have become favorites of both students and teachers. The pieces included in this series represent the most popular and effective solos drawn from the catalogues of both companies. Divided into four graded collections, outstanding works are included by Sharon Aaronson, Dennis Alexander, Christine H. Barden, Melody Bober, Anne Shannon Demarest, W. T. Skye Garcia, Mary Hauber, Bernadine Johnson, David Karp, Martha Mier, June Montgomery, Joyce Schatz Pease, Ruth Perdew, John Robert Poe, Catherine Rollin, Mary K. Sallee, George Peter Tingley, Robert D. Vandall, and Kim Williams. Book 2 includes pieces appropriate for elementary to late elementary students. Reading range includes notes above and below the grand staff, and mobility around the keyboard is required. Other challenges include using the damper pedal in simple ways, playing in compound meter, and reading dotted quarter notes as well as easy eighth-note passages. Titles: Jumpin' Pumpkins * The Three-Legged Witch! * Witches' Waltz * Little Black Cat * Pumpkin, Pumpkin * Cool Ghoul * The Pumpkin Boogie * The Wobbly Old Witch and Her Cat * Jazzy Jack-o'-Lanterns * Jack-o'-Lantern Boo! * The Hungry Ghost.

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Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 24

ISBN10: 0-7390-9103-4

ISBN13: 978-0-7390-9103-6

UPC: 038081442198

SKU: 00-39414

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About the Creator

Alfred Music and Myklas Music Press have cultivated rich catalogs of seasonal repertoire over decades, earning trust from directors and teachers who return to these collections year after year. This curated series draws together the most classroom-tested Halloween solos from both publishers, representing decades of experience in what actually works with students.

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Why we love this

This collection assembles proven Halloween repertoire from two trusted publishers into one organized resource, saving you hours of hunting through catalogs. The pieces balance festive appeal with solid pedagogical substance, so your students stay engaged without sacrificing musical growth. You get reliable teaching material across multiple composers and styles, which means variety in texture and approach.

What to expect

Spooky delight meets playful mischief. The titles alone spark imagination—witches wobbling, pumpkins jumping, ghosts groaning—and the music delivers with straightforward melodies, rhythmic bounce, and just enough harmonic color to feel sophisticated without overwhelming early-intermediate hands.

Who it's for

Elementary and late elementary pianists preparing for recitals, festivals, or Halloween-themed concerts. Students who read comfortably around the grand staff and are ready to expand their range and keyboard mobility.

How to get the most out of it

Experiment with pedal placement before assigning the pieces. Book 2 introduces damper pedal use, so take time in lessons to isolate the specific measures where it appears and establish when to engage and release it cleanly.
Highlight the compound meter pieces separately during preparation. Mark the beat clearly on the score so students internalize the feel before performance anxiety sets in.
Encourage rhythmic precision in the eighth-note passages by isolating them as technical drills first. Once the fingers trust the pattern, the musical character emerges naturally.

How to use it

Slot these into a fall concert or Halloween party recital where your younger students can shine with recognizable seasonal themes. A single piece works beautifully as a program opener to set festive mood, or program several in sequence to create a costume-party atmosphere that delights audiences of all ages.