New Horizon (for right hand alone) - Piano Solo: Piano
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New Horizon (for right hand alone) - Piano Solo: Piano

By Randall Hartsell

Level: Early Intermediate

Item: 00-PB-0000773
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A Federation Festivals 2024-2028 selection.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 4
SKU: 00-PB-0000773

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About the Composer: Randall Hartsell

Randall Hartsell

Randall Hartsell discovered music through determination and circumstance. Growing up in North Carolina without a piano at home, he walked to his aunt and uncle's house each day after school for an hour of practice, a routine that lasted until his parents finally purchased an instrument a year later. During high school, he began composing pieces inspired by the literature he was reading in English class and wrote accompaniments and original works for the school choir's radio broadcasts.

After earning his degree from East Carolina University, Hartsell returned to teaching in a small town and resumed composing. A 1980s conversation with publisher Lynn Freeman Olson proved pivotal, leading to his first major publication with Alfred: the three-book series Something Special (1990). Since then, more than 60 collections and solos bearing his name have reached classrooms and studios. Today he works in Charlotte as a teacher, composer, accompanist, adjudicator, and church musician, recognized for a lyrical voice that speaks clearly to students across all ages and levels.

Why we love this

Hartsell's gift for melodic writing shines in this right-hand solo, which gives early intermediate pianists a piece that sounds mature and musical without requiring technical fireworks. Its selection as a Festival Festivals 2024-2028 entry confirms what studio teachers already know: his music rewards both the student who plays it and the listener who hears it.

What to expect

Lyrical and accessible, with a melodic focus that lets the right hand sing without the left hand's support. The piece breathes space and simplicity, inviting performers to find beauty in clarity rather than virtuosity.

Who it's for

Early intermediate pianists seeking repertoire that balances musical expressiveness with manageable technique. Students preparing for festivals, recitals, or examinations will find a piece that builds confidence while sounding polished and mature.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape phrases by listening carefully to where the melody naturally wants to breathe and soften, rather than playing through to the end of every line without musical punctuation.
  • Work the dynamic arc of each section separately before putting the whole piece together, so that volume changes feel intentional rather than accidental.
  • Practice at a slow tempo first to establish secure note reading and hand position, then gradually increase speed only after the melody feels comfortable under the fingers.
  • Experiment with subtle tempo flexibility in cadential moments to give the piece a sense of arrival and reflection.

How to use it

Pair this with similarly scaled festival selections or student recital pieces to demonstrate progression in musicality at the early intermediate level. Its four-page length makes it ideal for a well-rounded recital program or a festival round where multiple pieces are performed.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing melodic lines with focus and control in a single hand
  • Applying dynamic contrast and phrase shaping to engage listeners
  • Building left-hand independence (if applicable) while maintaining right-hand focus
  • Reading comfortably at early intermediate tempo and range
  • Developing interpretive choices in a composition built on melody rather than technical display

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