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All Aboard is an entertaining double duo (2 pianos/8 hands) which opens with the conductor calling ‘All Aboard!’. Performers include a train whistle, triangles, wood-block and stomping of feet as they ride the train to their favourite destination. Staggered entries, simple rhythms, shared melodies and traditional harmonies create a wonderful elementary performance work.
by Joyce Pinckney
Alouette a la duette is a delightful duet arrangement of this ever popular folk song. This arrangement includes a shared melody, independence of hands, walking bass-line and dramatic hand crossing. Alouette a la duette is ideal for recital; the secondo is slightly more difficult than the primo – creating the perfect parent/child ensemble.
Away in A Manger elementary quartet for one piano/four players or multiple keyboards (Small ensemble section)
Another delightful small ensemble for keyboard players of this Christmas favourite – Away in a Manger arranged by Joyce Pinckney. The shared melodies and lovely harmonies make this a wonderful performance work or ideal sight reading at group lessons – families will have a great time sharing this beautiful lullaby. One copy required for performance – conductor’s score and four loose sheets for each player are included.
arr. Karen Rowell
A elementary piano double duo (two pianos; eight hands)Barnyard Suite is a delightful suite of four five-finger works with an narrator – the perfect recital work. The staggered entry, shared melodies and easy-to-read score combine to create an attractive suite which includes Old MacDonald, Where Has My Little Dog Gone?, The Farmer’s Mice and What’s His Name? Piano I and II included as a pull-out.
An elementary piano double duo (two pianos; eight hands)
Four Pipers is an appealing elementary double duo for young pianists. Each part is written on an individual page for ease of reading and performance purposes. The staggered entry, grace notes/ drone bass and shared melodies combine to create a delightful performance work for Pre-Grade One performers. Conductor score included.
“I have played – and loved – ensembles from the time I was little! Playing with friends and family was so much fun! I wrote Four Pipers for my students but must admit that as a child I loved to play works with a drone (bagpipe-style) bass line – hence the piper idea. It is interesting to note that my son began playing the bagpipes as a young man and now my nephew has begun studies too. I do love to hear them in wide open spaces.” Debra
arr. Karen Rowell
Elementary piano double duo (2 pianos/8 hands)
arr. by Debra Wanless
My Silver Paddle is a delightful blend of Land of the Silver Birch and My Paddle’s Keen and Bright for 2 pianos 8 hands. The staggered entry, shared melodies and simple rhythms combine to create a real student and audience pleaser. Folio includes a conductor’s score and four loose sheets (one for each performer) – one copy required for performance. Everyone will want to play this latest ensemble arrangement by Debra Wanless.
arr. Karen Rowell
A late elementary piano double duo (two pianos; eight hands) O Canada is a ‘must have’ arrangement – an ideal recital work! The staggered entry, shared melodies and easy-to-read score combine to create a delightful performance work for late elementary performers. Piano I and II included as a pull-out.
arr. Joyce Pinckney
An Elementary Quartet for 1 piano/4 players OR 4/players on multiple keyboards
An absolutely fun ensemble for group lessons or performance! Students and families will love to play this Christmas favourite – you can include multiple players and keyboards or simply have four students or family members play on the same keyboard. A real audience pleaser! One copy required for performance – single sheets for each player, as well as conductor’s score included.
arr. Joyce Pinckney
An Elementary Quartet for 1 piano/4 players OR 4/players on multiple keyboards
Another absolutely fun ensemble for group lessons or performance! Everyone loves to play and hear this Christmas favourite at recitals – you can include multiple players and keyboards or simply have four students play on the same keyboard. A real audience pleaser! One copy required for performance – single sheets for each player, as well as conductor’s score included.
arr. Karen Rowell
by Jen Smith Lanthier
Elementary Double Duo (2 piano / 8 hands)
This arrangement of the ever popular Sorcerer’s Apprentice will delight your elementary piano students. The shared melodies, simple rhythms and interesting exchanges create a great recital or festival ensemble. Students play from the individual pages on single stave reading (with hand designation) making performance possible with one score.
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