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Summy Solo Piano Package, No. 501: Piano Book

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Summy Solo Piano Package, No. 501: Piano Book

Summy Solo Piano Package, No. 501: Piano Book

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Contains: Lament (Gilbert Allen) * Etude (Alexandre Tansman) * Boogie Rock (Richard Shores) * Chili Peppers (Olive Nelson Russell) * Gallopade (Genevieve Lake) * To the Rising Sun (Trygve Torjussen) * The Restless Sea (Berenice Benson Bentley) * Pinwheels (William L. Gillock) * Mirage (William L. Gillock).

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 28
ISBN10: 0-87487-656-7
ISBN13: 978-0-87487-656-7
UPC: 029156200805
SKU: 00-0656

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Why we love this

This collection spans nine distinct voices from mid-20th century American composers, offering advanced pianists a chance to explore lyrical storytelling, rhythmic vitality, and impressionistic color in a single book. Each piece stands as a complete musical thought; you're not just building technique, you're building a recital program that flows naturally from introspection to energy to dreamlike wonder.

What to expect

A curated gallery of moods. Lament and Mirage invite you into quiet contemplation, while Boogie Rock and Chili Peppers bring infectious energy and playfulness. Pinwheels, Gallopade, and To the Rising Sun shimmer with rhythmic momentum and harmonic brightness. The Restless Sea and Tansman's Etude offer deeper emotional complexity.

Who it's for

Advanced pianists seeking a collection that balances technical growth with artistic expression, and instructors building recital programs that showcase versatility without relying on standard canonical repertoire. This book serves serious students who have mastered fundamental technique and are ready to explore mid-20th century American composition.

How to get the most out of it

  • Prepare each piece as a self-contained entity with its own interpretive arc. Lament and Mirage demand sustained, sculptural phrasing; Boogie Rock and Gallopade need rhythmic clarity and precision timing.
  • Balance your practice across contrasting moods and textures. Moving between Gillock's Pinwheels and Torjussen's To the Rising Sun helps you stay flexible and prevents fatigue from concentration on a single character.
  • Pay close attention to the harmonic language in Tansman's Etude and Bentley's The Restless Sea; both require thoughtful voice leading and pedal control to avoid muddiness in richer sonorities.

How to use it

Build a thematic recital around contrasting American voices, or select individual pieces for student recitals where performers need to demonstrate interpretive range. This collection works particularly well for spring or end-of-year student performances, where advanced players can showcase both technical security and musical maturity across multiple styles.

Skills your students will build

  • Voicing and sustaining chords with nuanced pedal control
  • Rhythmic precision in syncopated and jazz-influenced passages
  • Interpretive choices in non-Classical repertoire with varied harmonic language
  • Transitioning between contrasting character pieces with musical coherence
  • Technical agility across Etude work and rhythmic figuration
  • Balance and texture in impressionistic and contemporary harmonic writing

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