That's All (from "Tootsie") - Piano Solo: Piano Solo

Sharon Aaronson's arrangements distill 40 beloved pieces into a single, cohesive collection that serves intermediate pianists who are hungry for real repertoire. The breadth here is genuinely remarkable—you move from Bach and Beethoven to Gershwin, Porter, and film classics—which means students develop versatility and encounter serious musical thinking across multiple styles without needing to hunt down individual books.

A masterclass in arrangement tastefully packaged. You encounter the emotional weight of Moonlight Sonata and Marche funèbre alongside the infectious joy of Ode to Joy and Over the Rainbow. The collection swings between introspection and brightness, between classical restraint and jazz-inflected playfulness, making every page feel like a small discovery.

Intermediate to early advanced pianists who want to play pieces that sound sophisticated and feel rewarding without excessive technical demands. Studio teachers will find this collection invaluable for students ready to move beyond method books and explore real melodic and harmonic material.

• Balance the left hand texture carefully in classical arrangements like Pachelbel's Canon and Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring; these pieces reward a clean, unhurried approach to voicing rather than a heavy touch.
• Lean into the swing phrasing and rubato in jazz standards such as Night and Day and Someone to Watch Over Me; Aaronson's arrangements hint at the style without requiring advanced technique.
• Pay attention to dynamic architecture in shorter character pieces like The Entertainer and The Pink Panther; these arrangements often build interest through layering and subtle registration rather than outright volume.

Build a recital that celebrates the breadth of American and European musical tradition. Select a few contrasting pieces—perhaps pairing a Bach arrangement with a movie theme, then a jazz standard—to create a program that appeals to diverse listeners while showcasing your student's stylistic range. This collection also serves as an excellent source for background music in school events, chapel services, or casual performances where sophistication and familiarity both matter.

• Interpreting written dynamics and phrasing across multiple musical styles and eras
• Voicing and balancing textures in classical-based arrangements
• Understanding swing feel and jazz phrasing without extensive improvisation
• Reading standard notation across a wide range of harmonic complexity
• Pedal control and resonance in lyrical, song-based arrangements
• Quick stylistic adjustment when moving from classical to jazz to film music