Night and Day (from "Gay Divorcee") - Piano Solo: Piano Solo

This collection pairs Porter's most iconic song with 39 other masterworks arranged accessibly for intermediate pianists. Rather than offering simplified lead sheets, Sharon Aaronson crafts arrangements that honor the harmonic richness of the originals while keeping the technical demands reasonable. It's a legitimate way to explore repertoire from multiple genres and eras without needing separate collections.

This collection moves between intimate ballroom elegance, swinging jazz rhythms, and timeless classical motifs. You'll shift from the wistful sophistication of a Cole Porter standard to the baroque clarity of Pachelbel's Canon, then to the theatrical grandeur of a Puccini aria. It's like having a passport to different eras and moods all within one book.

Intermediate to early advanced pianists preparing recital repertoire or exploring classical, jazz, and Broadway styles. Music teachers building a diverse solo library for lessons and student performances. Pianists seeking challenging yet rewarding arrangements that don't require technical virtuosity.

• Balance the melody with supporting voices so Porter's sophisticated chord changes remain audible without overwhelming the main line.
• Study the chord progressions before performing; understanding the harmonic movement will deepen your interpretation and improve your intonation.
• Adjust tempos to match the character of each piece rather than rushing through them at a uniform pace.
• Use the page breaks strategically during performance to reset your focus between contrasting styles.

Select individual arrangements to fill concert programs with variety; "Night and Day" pairs beautifully with classical selections like "Moonlight Sonata" or "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" for a recital that spans genres. Use the collection as a long-term repertoire resource throughout the year, rotating pieces into lesson plans and student performances. The library-quality binding makes it suitable for repeated use in studios and for student borrowing.

• Reading and interpreting jazz chord changes and voicings
• Balancing melody with harmonic accompaniment in arrangements
• Stylistic interpretation across Broadway, classical, and jazz contexts
• Managing rhythmic complexity in syncopated and swing figures
• Sustaining musical phrasing across extended passages