The Contemporary Masters: Piano Book

Featuring authentic keyboard pieces exclusively from the Contemporary Period, this collection serves as an excellent introduction to modern keyboard masterpieces for early-intermediate level performers. Well-placed fingerings, careful editing that maintains the intent of the composer, and well-spaced engraving make this an ideal transitional book from method books to masterworks. Outstanding literature selected for its quality and accessibility include: Miniatures by Bartok and Kabalevsky * Peasant Dance (Goedicke) * Selections from Opus 98 (Gretchaninoff) * The Bear (Rebikov) * Berceuse (Satie) * Soldier's March (Shostakovitch) * Happy Time (Tansman) * Forest Dawn (Jon George) * Skeleton Scamper (Elvina Pearce) * Floating Clouds at Sunset (B.J. Rosco) * Midnight Echoes (B.J. Rosco).