Sounds of Spain, Book 3: Piano Book

Name: Sounds of Spain, Book 3: Piano Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-30108
Price: 7.99 USD
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5 Colorful Late Intermediate Piano Solos in Spanish Styles

By Catherine Rollin

Level: Late Intermediate

Item: 00-30108

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The beauty of the Barcarolle . . . the sumptuous flair of the flamenco dancer . . . the death-defying life of the torero . . . this third book in Catherine Rollin's fiery series serves up five late intermediate solos to tantalize and delight. With their rhythmic and melodic inventiveness, the pieces transport all who play or hear them to the colorful world of Spanish music. A Federation Festivals 2020-2024 selection.

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Series: Sounds of Spain

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 24

ISBN10: 0-7390-5204-7

ISBN13: 978-0-7390-5204-4

UPC: 038081326412

SKU: 00-30108

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About the Composer: Catherine Rollin

Catherine Rollin is a composer and pianist whose work spans educational and concert settings across North America and Asia. She holds a Bachelor of Musical Arts degree with distinction from the University of Michigan and a master of Music degree from Oakland University School of Performing Arts, where she has mentored award-winning students alongside her own performing career.

Rollin's compositions have earned multiple commissions from the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), the Michigan Music Teachers Association, and Clavier Companion magazine. Her pieces regularly appear on the National Federation of Music Clubs Festivals Bulletin, and she has judged at the national level for the MTNA Student Composition Competition and the Lynn Freeman Olson Composition Contest. Her ASCAP award-winning Museum Masterpieces series (Books 1-4) and her commissioned trio Suite Detroit (premiered at the MTNA 2018 national conference) demonstrate her range across both educational and concert repertoire.

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Why we love this

Rollin writes with rhythmic sophistication and genuine melodic flair, never sacrificing musical integrity for accessibility. These five solos balance the appeal of Spanish idioms with the technical and expressive demands that late intermediate pianists need to feel genuinely challenged, making them equally rewarding for students and audiences.

What to expect

From the gentle sway of the Barcarolle to the fiery passion of flamenco rhythms and the drama of the corrida, these solos transport the player into vivid Spanish landscapes. Each piece combines lyrical beauty with rhythmic vitality, creating music that demands both technical precision and emotional engagement.

Who it's for

Late intermediate pianists seeking repertoire with personality and cultural substance. Whether preparing for festivals, recitals, or simply expanding a student's musical horizons, these five pieces offer accessible entry into Spanish musical traditions without simplifying the composer's voice.

How to get the most out of it

Pay close attention to the rhythmic figures specific to each piece. Spanish music relies on precise articulation and offbeat accents to create its characteristic energy, so mark these patterns clearly before memorizing.
Explore the pedal strategically. Rollin's writing often creates lush harmonic colors that benefit from selective sustain, but clarity of texture matters just as much as resonance in this repertoire.
Let the character of each solo dictate your tempo choices. A barcarolle requires different phrasing than a flamenco piece, so spend time with the musical imagery Rollin provides in the titles and markings.

How to use it

Ideal for mixed recital programming where you want to feature a full suite of thematically connected pieces or to sprinkle individually throughout a season. The Federation Festivals 2020-2024 selection designation makes these particularly valuable for students preparing for competitive events.