Sprouts is the very first Red Leaf Pianoworks Anthology featuring two compositions from each of the ten composers of this collective: Joanne Bender, Martha Hill Duncan, Janet Gieck, Susan Griesdale, Rebekah Maxner, Beverly Porter, Teresa Richert, Peter Rudzik. This is a great introduction to music that combines charming originality with pedagogical value from these highly creative and talented composers. Open the sound samples to see videos, first a short Guide sampling one short excerpt from each composer. And secondly the playlist of all the pieces in the collection.

from the Spring 2023 review in the Canadian Music Teacher magazine:

“The lavish variety of titles, styles, techniques and moods makes this book a relevant resource in material for students of all ages. It also serves as a springboard to exploring each of the accomplished and creative composers represented, and the contemporary piano repertoire they write. Teachers as well as students will enjoy and benefit from the wealth in these pieces.”
Joyce Janzen – BCRMTA