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 »
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Spirit Dance
Level 7/8 – For when your Spirit dances, dance together to produce a seamless andante with much grace and charm.
Precipitations
Seven highly contrasted “weather-related” soundscapes that make for exciting late intermediate to advanced recital repertoire. Level 7: DRIZZLE, FIRST SNOW, SUNDOG (RCM) Level 8: SUNSHOWER (RCM), DRYSPELL, HAIL Level 9: RACING THE STORM (RCM Level 9) RCM: The Royal Conservatory of Music Individual E-Pieces available at http://marthahillduncan.com
Isla Vista Suite
ISLA VISTA SUITE was written after an extended stay in the colorful and lively community of Isla Vista, California. This area is also home to one of the largest over-wintering sites for the monarch butterfly, tall eucalyptus groves and tidepools along the ocean shore. We also experienced the Santa Ana winds, along with the threat… Read more »
Limestone Etchings
LIMESTONE ETCHINGS is a collection of piano works paired with original pencil drawings by artist Spencer Hope. This musical and visual collaboration honors the picturesque and historic city of Kingston, Ontario. M.H. Duncan THE WAR MEMORIAL (RCM Level 8) KINGSTON MILLS LOCKS (RCM Level 9) ON THE POND (Level 9) AT CITY HALL (Level 9)… 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
Angular Measures
ANGULAR MEASURES is four pianistic explorations of reverberant sound and rhythm designed to encourage physical freedom, expression and full tone across the entire keyboard. Often using opposing black and white keys between the hands, each piece has a unique mood and tempo allowing for dramatic and artistic flourishes. M.H. Duncan QUADRANGLE (Level 6) TRIANGLE (Level… Read more »
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 »
Piano Poems
A ‘must have’ collection of lyrical, introspective pieces for the sensitive musician. Level 2/3: After the Rain Level 3/4: Walk with Me Level 4: Remembering You (CC), Dreamcatcher (CSS, CC, CNCM) Level 6: Sail Away (CSS, CC) Level 6/7: Lavender Dreams (CC), Soliloquy Level 8: Antique Lace (CC, CNCM), Forgotten Click HERE to… Read more »
Out of the Box
Cheery and Quirky! These pieces are perfect for encores. Have fun with them, all a little different, all slightly ‘out of the box’! Level 5/6 – Spriggans Level 6 – Carousel, Spinning Level 7 – Brush Strokes, Ferry Boat Ride Level 7/8 – Spunk Level 8 – The Jitters (CNCM), Veiled Level 8/9 – Parade… Read more »
