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Rabbits in the Snow: Late Elementary Piano Sheet

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Rabbits in the Snow: Late Elementary Piano Sheet

Rabbits in the Snow: Late Elementary Piano Sheet

By Mary K. Sallee

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This musical narrative has a light, dreamy melody which follows the rabbits on their way. It uses a fun articulation where long notes hold while the other fingers sometimes "hop". Accelerating staccato triads depict a chase scene before the rabbits finally scurry home. Use this one as an introduction to Impressionism.

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Series: Spotlight Solo Sheets
Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.
UPC: 674398215782
SKU: 98-S4137

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About the Composer: Mary K. Sallee

Mary K. Sallee

Mary K. Sallee holds degrees in piano and voice from the University of Oklahoma, including a master's in piano performance and pedagogy. She spent a year studying abroad at the Hochschule für Musik in Vienna as a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar, bringing European musical traditions back to her work in Oklahoma.

Since 1986, Sallee has maintained a thriving independent piano studio in Norman, Oklahoma, with a focus on adult learners. She has taught adjunct faculty at Oklahoma Baptist University, served as OMTA state president and MTNA Director, and remains active as a clinician, adjudicator, and conductor. As a composer, she has published over 60 works, many written specifically for her students; several appear on the National Federation list. Her work extends beyond solo piano to vocal and choral arrangements, and she performs regularly as a church musician, jazz ensemble director, and accompanist.

Why we love this

Sallee captures something genuinely whimsical here without relying on heavy-handed program music clichés. The articulation concept is elegant: sustaining one voice while others dance around it teaches voicing and independence naturally, and younger players find the "hop" effect delightful to execute. The impressionistic elements arrive organically through the music itself, making this a smart gateway to more advanced harmonic thinking.

What to expect

Soft and ethereal, like watching snow fall on a quiet afternoon. When the chase arrives, the music tumbles forward with genuine energy and playfulness, then settles back into calm as the rabbits reach safety. Throughout, the piece maintains a quality of wonder without ever becoming saccharine.

Who it's for

Late elementary students who are ready to move beyond straightforward melodic pieces but need music that keeps technique grounded in musicality. This works beautifully for students developing hand independence and those encountering impressionistic harmony for the first time.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the sustained notes against the staccato "hops" by thinking of the whole hand as an ensemble; the held notes should sing while the hopping fingers stay light and crisp.
  • Shape the accelerating triads in the chase scene by gradually releasing the weight from your arm. This creates the illusion of speed without sacrificing clarity.
  • Let the dreamy opening breathe. Impressionistic writing needs air around the phrases, so resist the urge to push forward until the rabbits actually start running.

How to use it

Include this in a winter or holiday recital where you want to offer something more sophisticated than typical seasonal fare. It also serves as a bridge piece in a studio class recital, showing off student progress in both technical control and musical interpretation before advancing to more complex repertoire.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining one voice while playing staccato articulation in other fingers (hand independence and voicing)
  • Accelerating rhythmic patterns and controlling tempo changes within a single phrase
  • Recognizing and executing impressionistic harmonic language and pedal effects
  • Shaping a musical narrative with dynamics and phrasing (program music interpretation)

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