10 solos in varying styles - Character, Impressionistic, Swing, Ragtime, Romantic and an arrangement of a French Christmas Carol brought to Canada by the early settlers. The levels range from Elementary (Thistledown) to Intermediate (Clowning Around) and have both musical and technical challenges. Pieces included in the Contemporary Showcase syllabus are Moonlight Reflections (levels1-2), Valentine's Waltz (2-3) and The Buccaneer (3-4).

With a swing beat giving the feel of waves, Terzo introduces this piece with it's jazzy, blues harmonies and syncopated rhythms. Melodic interest is shared among all three players and the level of difficulty is equal for all partners.

From Lady Bug and Friends Both players want to play the primo and partway through the piece secondo decides to go for it, moves up the bench and shoves primo off! Primo has to run to the other end and finish playing the lower part It's good practice for each partner to learn both parts and ensures that both master the rather tricky rumba rhythm. It's also lots of fun and can be "hammed up" to great effect.

After a short introduction played by each partner in turn, player 3 establishes the stride bass for this lively piece while the upper players take turns playing the melody with it's ragtime, rhythmic variations. In the middle section each player share in the melodic interest. Suitable for 3 players of equal ability

A collection of elementary piano solos that bring up images of sights and creatures that might be encountered during a walk in the woods......A variety of keys and hand positions,repeating note patterns in different octaves and various rhythmic patterns have been used. At Sunrise, Tall Pines, Scampering Squirrels, Japanese Lanterns, Dancing Leaves, An Army of Ants, Sleepytime, Blue Butterfly, A Rascally Raccoon, Moon Shadows and Flickering Fireflies

Fanciful bugs are featured in this collection of 10 solos and 1 duet. The level of difficulty ranges from Grades 2 to 5 (elementary to intermediate) and there is a variety of rhythms, tempos and keys.

11 folk songs of the Northeast arranged for piano solo. The pieces vary in level from Elementary - Iroquois Lullaby,Gai lon la, Acadian Lullaby and Ah!Si mon moine voulez danser! to Intermediate - She's Like the Swallow. My hope is to inspire an interest in our folk music and to present the songs in a musically rewarding format.

This collection of pieces has been written over a span of several years and endeavors to portray some of the events and sights of the nighttime hours. The levels are about 1 through 5 and there is a variety of styles from romantic to ragtime, from quiet to playful and from dancing to dreaming. As always my intention is to spark the imagination and musicality of piano students and I hope I have succeeded in some small way towards that goal.

A collection of 13 pieces ranging from Elementary to Early Intermediate levels (Grade 1 to Grade 4), in various styles from jazz to impressionistic. I hope they will delight the ear and inspire the musical imagination.

The lilting, tango rhythm is introduced and played throughout by the lowest part with both harmonic and melodic interest for the middle player. Primo adds counter melodies and the sound of castanets in the high register. Rhythmic accuracy is essential for all partners especially after the quarter rests that punctuate the pulse.