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Pop & Movie Hits A to Z: Piano Book

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Pop & Movie Hits A to Z: Piano Book

75 Short Late Elementary Piano Solos with Optional Duet Accompaniments

Arranged by Tom Gerou

Level: Late Elementary

Item: 00-39463

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Representing a variety of musical styles, all titles in this collection are timeless favorites that can be enjoyed by both kids and adults. All arrangements are in one or two page formats with optional duet accompaniments for maximum playing fun! Titles: Anakin's Theme (Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace) * Annie's Song * Beat It * Bye Bye Love * Cantina Band (Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope) * Cleopha (Scott Joplin) * Colors of the Wind (Walt Disney's Pocahontas) * Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead (The Wizard of Oz) * Don't Stop Believin' * Duel of the Fates (Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace) * The Entertainer * (Meet) The Flintstones * Funeral March of a Marionette (Alfred Hitchcock Presents) * Georgy Girl * Ghostbusters * Grim Grinning Ghosts (from The Haunted Mansion at Disneyland Park and Magic Kingdom Park) * Happy Birthday to You * Harry's Wondrous World (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone) * Heal the World * Hogwarts' Hymn (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire) * I Got Rhythm * I Got You Babe * I Taut I Taw a Puddy Tat (Looney Tunes / Merrie Melodies) * I Won't Grow Up (Peter Pan) * If I Didn't Have You (Monsters, Inc.) * If I Only Had a Brain (The Wizard of Oz) * The Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme) (Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back) * Inspector Gadget (Main Title) * It's My Party * James Bond Theme * Jeepers Creepers * Killing Me Softly with His Song * Let's Call the Whole Thing Off * Lily's Lullaby (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2) * The Lion Sleeps Tonight * Luke and Leia (Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) * Mamma Mia (Mamma Mia!) * Maple Leaf Rag * May the Force Be with You (Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back) Merrily We Roll Along (Looney Tunes / Merrie Melodies) * The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down (Looney Tunes / Merrie Melodies) * Mickey Mouse March (Walt Disney's The Mickey Mouse Club) * Monster Mash * Need You Now (Lady Antebellum) * Theme from New York, New York * Nice Work If You Can Get It * Optimistic Voices (You're Out of the Woods) (The Wizard of Oz) * Over the Rainbow (The Wizard of Oz) * The Pink Panther * Puff (The Magic Dragon) * The Purple People Eater * The Quidditch World Cup (The Irish) (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire) * Raiders March (Indiana Jones) * Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head * (We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock * Scooby Doo, Where Are You? * Solace (A Mexican Serenade) (Scott Joplin) * The Sorcerer's Apprentice * The Sound of Silence (Simon and Garfunkel) * Splish Splash (Bobby Darin) * Star Wars (Main Title) (Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope) * Strike Up the Band * Summertime (from the Gershwins' Porgy and Bess) * Sunshine on My Shoulders * Theme from Superman * A Teenager in Love * This Is It! (The Bugs Bunny Show) * Voldemort (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone) * We're Off to See the Wizard (The Wizard of Oz) * What a Wonderful World * Wind Beneath My Wings * Wipe Out * Wonder Woman * Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me) (Walt Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean) * Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah (Walt Disney's Song of the South).

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Additional Details
Series: A to Z
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 152
ISBN10: 0-7390-9145-X
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-9145-6
UPC: 038081442846
SKU: 00-39463

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About the Arranger: Tom Gerou

Tom Gerou

Tom Gerou has published over 160 compositions and educational works, establishing himself as a prolific voice in music pedagogy and arrangement. His output spans reference texts including the Essential Dictionary of Music Notation and Essential Dictionary of Orchestration, pedagogical curricula like the Premier Piano Course, and countless popular arrangements that have become standard resources in piano studios nationwide. His arrangements appear throughout Alfred's Basic Piano Library across multiple collections focused on greatest hits, patriotic music, popular songs, praise music, and contemporary favorites.

Gerou holds a Bachelor of Music degree in composition from the University of Southern California and a Master of Music degree in composition from Yale University. His original compositions have earned recognition including two Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards for theatrical music, a Morton Gould Young Composer Award, two Rena Greenwald Awards, and a Jimmy McHugh Composition Prize. He has conducted workshops and taught internationally across North America, Asia, and Australia.

Why we love this

A 152-page collection this comprehensive solves the constant problem of finding quality pop and film arrangements at a manageable level. Gerou's track record with accessible arrangements means these versions preserve what makes each song memorable while staying playable for late elementary students, and the optional duet parts add flexibility for studio contexts, group classes, or family music-making.

What to expect

Opening this book is like unlocking a jukebox of moments students actually want to play. Whether it's the iconic Anakin's Theme or the bouncy energy of Don't Stop Believin', each page delivers the satisfaction of playing something that sounds like the real thing, not a simplified approximation.

Who it's for

Late elementary piano students who thrive when playing music they recognize and care about. This collection works equally well for studio teachers looking to keep students engaged between classical repertoire and for classroom settings where variety and accessibility matter.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the melody against any accompaniment patterns so each title remains recognizable even if your student's hands haven't yet developed full independence.
  • Use the duet accompaniment selectively; it works especially well for building confidence on pieces students find intimidating, then remove it once they own the part.
  • Identify which titles your student already knows by ear (Star Wars, Harry Potter, Disney songs, or hit pop singles) and let familiarity carry phrasing and expression work rather than treating every arrangement from scratch.

How to use it

Program individual selections in student recitals to honor what your students are excited about learning and playing. The duet arrangements also work well for teacher-student performances, parent-student combinations, or showcasing progress in ensemble contexts without requiring a full group commitment.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and performing within Late Elementary range and hand position
  • Recognizing and executing common pop and film accompaniment patterns
  • Maintaining steady tempo across one and two-page formats
  • Playing duet parts that develop rhythmic independence and listening skills
  • Transferring songs learned by ear into notated context

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