Forest Friends

FOREST FRIENDS is a collection of ten piano pieces depicting life in the Forest through jazz chords, evocative melodies, syncopated rhythms, expressive ballads, and lively marches. Level 1: Forever Friends, Soaring Level 2: Porcupine Parade, Songbird, Distant Wanderer, Skitter Scatter Level 3: Rascal Rock, Pounce! Level 4: Woodpecker’s Drum, Grizzly’s Groove Individual E-Pieces available at… Read more »

A Grand Adventure

A GRAND ADVENTURE – Ten Elementary Piano Solos with Pizzazz! Enjoy syncopated rhythms and harmonies related to the movement and energy of each character in flight.  When performing these pieces remember to be generous with musical expression of discovery, enchantment, and delight.  (*Conservatory Canada) Level 1: Buzzing Bees, Firefly’s Waltz, Runway Rock Level 2: A… Read more »

Clowning Around and More!…….

10 solos in varying styles – Character, Impressionistic, Swing, Ragtime, Romantic and an arrangement of a French Christmas Carol brought to Canada by the early settlers. The levels range from Elementary (Thistledown) to Intermediate (Clowning Around) and have both musical and technical challenges. Pieces included in the Contemporary Showcase syllabus are Moonlight Reflections (levels1-2), Valentine’s… Read more »

Rags to Riches

A collection of 13 pieces ranging from Elementary to Early Intermediate levels (Grade 1 to Grade 4), in various styles from jazz to impressionistic. I hope they will delight the ear and inspire the musical imagination.

Childhood Excursions: Are We There Yet?!

5 pieces, 32 pages. NFMC 2024-2028 Bulletin Selections for the Popular Piano Solo category: Riding the Rails (level 2), Night on the Town (level 3). Amy combines classical form with jazz language and sensibilities in these very fun pieces.  In this suite, Amy takes the performer through her most-treasured childhood memories in Ontario and Michigan,… Read more »

Scenes of San Francisco

6 pieces, 28 pages. This Third Stream suite combines classical form with jazz language and rhythm in six sophisticated pieces depicting the composer’s favorite places around San Francisco, one of the most fascinating cities in the world! These intricate pieces are great for recitals, competitions and adjudications. The collection has been an award-winner in the… Read more »

A Day at the Beach

5 pieces, 28 pages. NFMC Bulletin 2024-2028 selections from the Popular Piano Solo category: Skipping Rocks (level 1), Tide Pools (level 2), Riding the Waves (level 3). Super-fun pieces in Latin-jazz and jazz styles depicting sites at the beach. Each piece has an accompanying song construction activity page to help students understand the compositional devices… Read more »

Latin Tracks

Level 4/5 – A catchy Latin Rhythm in cut time to get those feet tapping! (NFMC)   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)

O’Yeah!

Grade 3 Level. A laid back, easy going tempo, this syncopated trio requires players to snap their fingers all together! Great fun!  (NFMC)   NFMC Bulletin (USA)