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Premier Piano Course, GM Disk 4 for Lesson and Performance: Piano General MIDI Disk

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Premier Piano Course, GM Disk 4 for Lesson and Performance: Piano General MIDI Disk

Premier Piano Course, GM Disk 4 for Lesson and Performance: Piano General MIDI Disk

By Dennis Alexander, Gayle Kowalchyk, E.L. Lancaster, Victoria McArthur, and Martha Mier / orch. Brent Mills and Jason Nyberg

Level: 4

Item: 00-30204
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Two General MIDI Disks contain piano performances and exciting orchestral accompaniments which correlate with the Lesson Book and Performance Book of level 4. Colorful and imaginative orchestrations compliment, rather than overwhelm, the student's solo piano part. The orchestrations are based on the teacher duet accompaniment and they can be controlled separately along with the RH and LH piano parts, since each is on a separate track. Orchestrations by Brent Mills and Jason Nyberg.

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Series: Premier Piano Course
Publisher: Alfred Music
UPC: 038081328195
SKU: 00-30204

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About the Author: Dennis Alexander

Dennis Alexander

Dennis Alexander has defined educational piano literature for four decades, building an extraordinary catalog of over 400 compositions and recordings with Alfred Music. His work as a pedagogy professor at the University of Montana for 24 years shaped how he writes for young students; he understands the technical progression and musical engagement every level demands.

Beyond the page, Alexander maintains an active performance career as soloist, accompanist, and chamber musician. He has collaborated with internationally recognized soloists, conducted master classes at the MTNA national convention, and toured throughout Asia presenting recitals and workshops. His commissions from state and national organizations speak to the trust educators place in his musicianship and compositional judgment.

Why we love this

The orchestrations here move beyond simple accompaniment. Brent Mills and Jason Nyberg have created genuine musical partners for the student's part, each track cleanly separated so you can isolate the accompaniment, adjust its prominence, or focus on specific instrumental colors. Your students hear sophisticated orchestration without losing their own voice in the arrangement.

What to expect

Colorful orchestrations transform simple melodies into small concert experiences. Students hear their pieces come alive with instrumental colors, giving them genuine motivation to practice and a glimpse of how their solo part sits in a larger musical context.

Who it's for

Level 4 piano students using the Premier Piano Course Lesson and Performance Books will find these accompaniments essential for solo practice and preparation. Teachers seeking quality backing tracks that enhance rather than overshadow developing students will appreciate the clarity and musical imagination here.

How to get the most out of it

  • Adjust the orchestration volume during initial learning so the student's piano part remains clear; gradually increase orchestral presence as confidence builds.
  • Experiment with toggling individual orchestral instruments on and off to highlight how different colors support the melody.
  • Use performances as reference recordings to establish tempo and phrasing before students attempt their own interpretations.

How to use it

Use these recordings for student practice sessions at home, giving young pianists the confidence boost of playing alongside an ensemble. Excerpts also work well in studio classes where students can perform their pieces with recorded accompaniment in front of peers, creating a more polished performance experience than piano solo alone.

Skills your students will build

  • Playing independently against an orchestral accompaniment
  • Maintaining tempo and phrasing with recorded backing tracks
  • Recognizing how a melody functions within a fuller harmonic and instrumental texture
  • Building performance confidence through hearing their part in context

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