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    

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 »

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 »

Arctic Voices

Sounds of the Arctic, alone, haunting, vast and dangerous.   Level 3/4: ARCTIC VOICES (RCM, CSS), Level 3: INUKSUK (Stone statue) (CSS) Level 4: ARCTIC FOX (RCM, CSS) Level 5: DRUM DANCE Level 6: LAMENT FOR THE POLAR BEAR (RCM, CSS, CC), Level 6: DANCING SKIES  (RCM, CC) Level 7: TOQUES AND PARKAS (RCM, CSS,… Read more »

Catch the Magic

A magical collection of solos for the early intermediate student, perfect for recitals and festivals.   Level 1/2: TWINKLE, TWINKLE – Soft, slow, light and ‘twinkly’. (CSS) Level 2: CASTLES – Slow, unhurried, with a haunting stillness.  (CSS) Level 2: CLOAKED – The enormous spaceship hiding in plain sight. (CSS, CNCM) Level 2/3: CINDERELLA’S WALTZ… Read more »

Dance, Danse, Danza Volume 1

Lively dances and a little bit of soul to get you moving!   Level 7/8 – Old Town – A night out on the town with exuberant revelry! Let your spirit run wild as you dance to the beat. It’s impossible to keep your feet still! (CSS) Level 9 – Cool – Alluring and seductive… Read more »

Piano Mime in Concert

A collection of theatrical character pieces affords an opportunity to create a unique concert program where you can mix and match to design your very own mini recital! Level 4/5: Did You Have to Go,   Lullaby with Ground Bass (CC),   The Trolls are Coming Level 5: Memory of a Waltz,   Dancing Clowns (RCM),   Sleepwalking (RCM) … Read more »