Warm, lyrical, cantabile melodies and rich harmonic structures are found in this expressive series.

Warm, lyrical, cantabile melodies and rich harmonic structures are found in this expressive series.

These short, musical sketches written in a Romantic style by famed composer Martha Mier will encourage students to play with nuance and sensitivity. Titles: * Elegant Waltz * Elizabeth's Ballad * An Evening in Paris * Graceful Ballet * Interlude * The Magic Garden * Prelude in D Major * Romance * Song of Peace * Young at Heart

Warm, lyrical, cantabile melodies and rich harmonic structures are found in this expressive series.

Musical Impressions was written to provide pianists with the experience of playing in a variety of styles. Capturing the essence of different styles is an important aspect of pianistic development. Jazz styles, romantic ballads, mysterious sounds, and more are found in this series, providing pianists of any age with pieces in many moods. Titles: * Brassy Rag * Burmese Temple Bells * Celtic Jig * Cool Strut * Crackerjack Jazz * Enchilada Festival * Fireball Rag * Gentle Ocean Waves * Silver Moonbeams * Skateboard Boogie * Starry Night Dreams

The long-awaited third volume in this series delivers more beautiful solos. The lyrical melodies and lush harmonies found throughout are sure to please the romantic at heart. Titles: * Lyric Nocturne * Pure Heart * Remembrance * Summer Splendor * Sweet Elegy * Tenderly. "Lyric Nocturne" and "Summer Splendor" are Federation Festivals 2014-2016 selections.

Classical melodies from piano, opera and orchestral literature are revisited in this unique series. The arrangements feature jazz styles including ragtime and blues. Students who are familiar with some of these gems will enjoy their new settings while those playing them for the first time will become familiar with these wonderful melodies. Titles: * Austrian Jazz Dance * Blue Rhapsody * Bluesy Etude * Cool Etude * The Jazzy Mountain King * Parisian Jazz * Ragtime in Baroque Style * Ragtime Symphony * Rockin' Russian Song * Russian Blues