Piano Reflections

Piano Reflections is a collection of eight Intermediate and Advanced piano solos. In many ways this collection is a follow-up to Parking an Octatonic Truck in that both books include compositions that were written in the late 1990’s for use as quick-study pieces. Initially this new set was to consist of only six pieces but… 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 »

Where the Aspens Grow – Piano Duo

WHERE THE ASPENS GROW (Levels 9/10): My first experience in the mountains was the year I got married. My husband and I were lucky enough to “honeymoon” in Aspen, Colorado as part of a summer institute. I was entranced by the majesty of the snow-covered peaks, the delicacy of the alpine meadows and the amazing… Read more »

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 »

The Sunken Garden

Inspired by the Sunken Gardens and Theater in San Antonio, Texas, these three pieces have exciting cross-overs and cover the entire keyboard  with an improvisatory and contemporary sound palette. THE JAPANESE TEA GARDEN (RCM Level 10) is beautifully serene, set amidst limestone and water. Rising paths and steps wind from the bottom floor to the… Read more »

Zarzamora Suite

ZARZAMORA SUITE is loosely based on five Spanish street names that figured prominently in my life as a child and young adult in Austin and San Antonio, Texas. M.H. Duncan Level 6: MARIPOSA Level 9: ZARZAMORA,  DOLOROSA Level 10: BRAZOS, GUADALUPE Individual E-Pieces available at http://marthahillduncan.com

Spirals in the Sky from The Pianist’s Guide to the Universe

In this whimsical marriage of astronomy and music, my husband,  astrophysicist, Dr. Martin Duncan and I have combined our talents to celebrate the beauty of the night sky and the magic of music. Vol. 4, Spirals in the Sky, for advanced piano, celebrates the beauty and majesty of the trillions of galaxies that illuminate the structure of… Read more »

Dance, Danse, Danza Volume 3 Scatter Dance

Level ARCT/Diploma – Scatter Dance  (CSS) A virtuosic showpiece that is wildly fun to play. Scatter Dance will make a striking impression with its high percussive energy and playful tonality.     CSS – Contemporary Showcase Syllabus

Dance, Danse, Danza Volume 2

Advanced piano pieces that are imaginative and showy for those performers who what to stand out and capture everyone’s attention!   Level 10 – Wayward Waltz – Light and graceful, this little waltz moves along effortlessly with its playful tonality. (CSS)   Level ARCT – Ophelia’s journey starting with her opening fragile state, then inner… Read more »