Parking an Octatonic Truck

A collection of ten pieces ranging from Grades 1-8 that explores some of the more unusual approaches to composition such as polytonality, sympathetic reverberation, less traditional meters and clusters. John Burge used many of these pieces in the past as Quick Study repertoire for music festivals and as such, are put together in a logical… Read more »

Jungle Jingles – Elementary Piano Solos

TGR-PC014:  16 pages, ISMN 979-0-9001444-7-8   Embark on a safari through an African jungle where you will meet a majestic lion, a playful chimpanzee, stomping elephants and many other interesting animals.  12 solos (Preparatory to Grade 2)   Crocodile (Prep), Giraffe*/**/+ (Prep/1), Leopard (1), Baboon (Prep), Lion (1),  Zebra (2), Rhinoceros (1), Chimpanzee*/+ (2), Antelope… Read more »

Northern Menagerie – Intermediate Piano Solos

TGR-PC003:  28 pages, ISMN 979-0-9001430-2-0   12 pieces in a variety of styles and forms inspired by wild creatures of Canada. (Grades 3 to 7)   Squirrels (3), Bunnies (3), Bear Cubs (4), The Fawn* (5/6), Spirit Bear (6), Tundra Swan+(5/6), The Owl and the Sparrow (6), Garter Snakes (5/6), Chickadees **(7), Bats (6/7), Dancing… Read more »

Petals for Piano – Intermediate Solos plus a Trio at One Piano

TGR-PC009:  28 pages, ISMN 979-0-9001430-0-6   Ten dreamy solos named for the official flowers of the ten Canadian provinces. The trio for 6 hands at one piano, Northern Petals, represents the three Canadian territories. Each solo is in a different key. They explore a variety of technical challenges for the intermediate student and all, including… Read more »

Eleven Miniatures – Elementary to Intermediate Piano Solos

TGR-PC008:  20 pages, illustrated, ISMN 979-0-9001430-6-8   These 11 elementary to intermediate-level pieces explore a variety of moods and characters. Some of the bugs are playful, some are jazzy, some are delicate, and others are persistent or mysterious. Teaching notes included. (Grades 1 to 6)   Fleas (1), Ants (1/2), Termites (3), Beetles (3), Bumble… Read more »

At Sea – Elementary Piano Solos

TGR-PC005:  20 pages, illustrated, ISMN 979-0-9001430-5-1   Twelve Elementary Solos. Dreamy, stormy, mysterious and playful solos about creatures and settings related to the sea. Fully illustrated. Teacher notes included. (Preparatory to Grade 2)   Angelfish (Prep), Dancing Starfish (Prep), Sea Turtle (1), Barnacles (1), Octopus (1), Shark (2), Ocean Ripples (2), Song of the Seagulls… Read more »