Sailing Moon: Piano
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Sailing Moon: Piano

By Lynn Freeman Olson

Level: Elementary

Item: 00-PS-0016221
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Gentle arm crossings and easy pedal make this quiet, lovely picture an easy one for students to paint the keyboard. All will enjoy the smooth harmonies and flowing sounds. A Federation Festivals 2024-2028 selection.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 4
SKU: 00-PS-0016221

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About the Composer: Lynn Freeman Olson

Lynn Freeman Olson earned international recognition as a composer and educator whose works span piano solos, vocal music, and instrumental arrangements. Her compositions are known for their accessibility to student performers while maintaining genuine musical substance, and her pieces appear regularly on state festival and competition lists across North America.

Olson's approach to elementary and intermediate repertoire centers on creating engaging musical experiences that build foundational skills without sacrificing artistry. Her prolific output reflects decades of understanding what young pianists need to grow as musicians.

Why we love this

This piece delivers genuine musicality at a level where it actually works for elementary students. The arm crossing and pedal techniques feel purposeful rather than gimmicky, and the harmonic language rewards careful listening without getting bogged down in unnecessary complexity. Programming a Olson solo signals to audiences that your students are learning real piano technique alongside real music.

What to expect

Sailing Moon evokes the quiet beauty of water under moonlight, with harmonies that flow as naturally as gentle currents. The piece breathes rather than rushes, inviting performers to discover the calm satisfaction of bringing a simple but artful image to life on the keyboard.

Who it's for

Elementary-level pianists who are ready to move beyond simple five-finger patterns and explore arm crossings and pedal use with genuine musical purpose. This piece works equally well for students preparing festival submissions or for recitals where you want to program something genuinely lovely without overreaching technically.

How to get the most out of it

  • Prepare the arm crossings slowly at first, mapping each hand's path across the keyboard before adding tempo. Smooth crossings depend on confidence, not speed.
  • Introduce pedal gradually, experimenting with partial depression to hear how it colors the flowing harmonies before using full pedal.
  • Shape the piece by listening for the gentle contours within each phrase rather than treating it as uniformly quiet. A quiet piece still needs direction.
  • Allow time for the sound to sustain between phrases. This is a piece about listening to resonance, so don't rush the silence.

How to use it

This works perfectly as a festival selection (it's a 2024-2028 Federation Festivals list selection), a solo recital opener that sets a contemplative mood, or a program contrast against more energetic pieces. At four pages, it fills a program slot without demanding excessive preparation time.

Skills your students will build

  • Arm crossings at the keyboard
  • Pedal control and listening for harmonic color
  • Phrasing and musical direction in quiet music
  • Hand independence across register changes
  • Sustaining even tone quality without tension

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