The Dog That Was and The Dog That Is

Levels 3 – 5:  This bittersweet “tail” of two dogs played out in a setting for one piano, four hands. My thanks to the limericks of Scott & Alison Bagg, frequent cottagers and former piano students of mine. M.H. Duncan

The Old Stone Church

Level 9-10: Inspired by a pencil drawing  by Spencer Hope of the historic St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Kingston, Ontario, this duet brings together the sombre, hopeful and joyful memories with bells, singing and community. My mother, Blanche Owen, grew up in East Texas surrounded by “old time religion” and music…her indomitable spirit and love… Read more »

Hollyhocks – Piano Duet

Level 8-9: Inspired by Spencer Hope’s pencil drawing of hollyhocks growing in the historic city of Kingston, Ontario, these “over the top” garden blooms are bold and brash with their large colourful flowers and sturdy stalks. Written for two former piano students Emily and Kaleigh, who,  like these “forever” flowers,  will remain “forever” friends. Designed… Read more »

Spirit Dance

Level 7/8 – For when your Spirit dances, dance together to produce a seamless andante with much grace and charm.

Creepy Crawlies

This piece is written in Middle C position for both players with easily accessible shifts to neighbour notes. A fun piece that ends with the players madly playing as fast as they can between the RH and LH to mimic the scurrying spiders running rampant! A perfect piece for Recitals and Festival – especially at… Read more »

Amaryllis

Just like the beautiful Amaryllis flower, the music is gently flowing, lyrical and graceful. Ideal for those sensitive players in your studio. Level 7/8  Amaryllis (CSS, NFMC)   CSS – Contemporary Showcase Syllabus NFMC Bulletin (USA)

Willow

Relax to this rich and harmonic gently flowing melody like leaves of a Willow tree moving gracefully in the gentle breeze. Level 3/4 – Willow (CSS, CNCM)   CSS – Contemporary Showcase Syllabus CNCM – Canadian National Conservatory Northern Lights

Jester’s Dance

A playful little dance using polytonal scale pairings. Each player takes turns projecting their musical motive. Have fun! Level 5/6 – Jester’s Dance  (CSS, NFMC)   CSS – Contemporary Showcase Syllabus NFMC Bulletin (USA)

Rhythm Band

Level 2/3:  Rock on! A duet for those who want that pounding beat. In cut time it’s easy to achieve that Rock band feeling!  (NFMC)   NFMC Bulletin (USA)