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Join the Parade: Piano Book

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Join the Parade: Piano Book

Join the Parade: Piano Book

By Judith R. Strickland

Item: 98-FJH1415
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The sights and sounds of a festive parade come alive in this collection: Fife and Drum, Tuba Tune, Holiday Fanfare, Walking on Stilts, Riding a Float, Clowns and much more. Traditional scale and chord patterns make these pieces easy to learn (keys of C, F, and G), and provide a good supplement to any piano method.

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Additional Details
Series: Composers In Focus
Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.
ISBN10: 1-56939-352-4
ISBN13: 978-1-56-939352-9
UPC: 674398213962
SKU: 98-FJH1415

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About the Composer: Judith R. Strickland

Judith R. Strickland is a composer and educator whose work centers on making music accessible and joyful for young pianists. Her pieces balance technical clarity with genuine musical imagination, grounded in her deep understanding of what early-level students can accomplish when given material that excites them.

Why we love this

Strickland captures the joy and energy of parade spectacle without overwhelming elementary pianists. The collection moves briskly from piece to piece, maintaining student engagement while reinforcing fundamental keyboard patterns in accessible keys. Each title paints a vivid scene, turning technical practice into imaginative storytelling.

What to expect

Bright, processional, and full of motion. The collection channels the sensory excitement of a real parade: marching rhythms, bold fanfares, playful character moments, and the sense of pageantry moving steadily forward. Colors, costumes, and movement leap from the page.

Who it's for

Elementary and early intermediate pianists who thrive when repertoire connects to concrete imagery and celebration. Students benefit from a collection that balances technical accessibility with musical storytelling, making practice sessions feel purposeful rather than mechanical.

How to get the most out of it

  • Match each piece's character to its title: let the rhythmic vitality of Fife and Drum drive forward momentum, while Walking on Stilts calls for a deliberate, exaggerated stride in the tempo.
  • Listen for opportunities to add expression through dynamic contrast within phrases; even simple pieces gain personality when students shape crescendos and diminuendos intentionally.
  • Coordinate hands confidently in pieces featuring both melody and accompaniment patterns; this clarity ensures the parade atmosphere comes through rather than sounding hesitant.

How to use it

Program individual pieces as recital selections at seasonal performances, or weave the collection into a themed concert around celebrations and community traditions. Students can perform contrasting pieces back-to-back to showcase their range in characterization and technique.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading music in keys of C, F, and G
  • Playing root position and basic chord patterns with harmonic awareness
  • Maintaining steady tempo while executing rhythmic independence between hands
  • Translating musical imagery into expressive performance choices
  • Building confidence in sight-reading through accessible, progressively structured material

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