Six solos in each book, with piano accompaniment, for all the standard band instruments. The titles are culled from the best of the First Division Band Course solo repertoire, with many titles appearing on state festival lists. Each book is correlated to the method and progresses accordingly. An affordable source for motivational practice pieces, tryouts and ability indicators, recital and contest material, and just for fun.

Because a fine orchestra depends on fine players, Solo Time for Strings emphasizes individual accomplishment, progress, and achievement while preparing young students for participation in a school orchestra. The series teaches reading in conjunction with note learning, enabling students to start playing melodies as soon as possible, and is appropriate for class or individual instruction. The solos assist in a progressive technical development from twinkle, twinkle" in Book 1 to music by Vivaldi in Book 5."

The contents of this book have been personally selected by Dennis Alexander as some of his all-time favorite sheet music solos. Many of the solos are among the most requested by piano teachers and students alike. The varied styles of each piece makes this book a valuable supplement to most piano methods. This book contains 8 early intermediate to interemediate pieces including: * Dizzy Delight * El Zapateado * Mooncrossing * Newport Rock * Notturno * Screamin' Cat Boogie * Turboccata * Valse Romantique

The contents of this book have been personally selected by Martha Mier as some of her all-time favorite sheet music solos. Many of the solos are among the most requested by piano teachers and students alike. The varied styles of each piece makes this book a valuable supplement to most piano methods. This book contains 10 late elementary to early intermediate pieces including: * Busy Fingers * Chattanooga Blues * Copper Penny Rag * Feelin' Blue * Firefly Waltz * Frontier Frolic * Ladybug Lullaby * Peppermint Rag * Summer Rain * Swaying Willow Trees

Grand Solos for Piano is Melody Boberäó»s first complete series of solo collections since she became an exclusive Alfred Music author. The music in this six-book series is written in a variety of keys, styles, meters and tempos to appeal to both children and adults. The pieces have the distinctive Bober sound and are fun to play, in addition to helping pianists progress technically and musically. Whether performed on a concert grand, a digital piano or the family upright, these solos will truly sound "grand." Book 2 contains 10 pieces for elementary pianists, some of which contain optional duet accompaniments for teacher, parents or other family members to share in the fun. Titles: * Bugle CallŒæ * The Clock TowerŒæ * Give Me a ClueŒæ * Kangaroo Kick-BoxŒæ * Night WindŒæ * Ridin' the Texas TrailŒæ * Sneaky SamŒæ * Snow Castle WaltzŒæ * Sunnyside WaltzŒæ * Watching the Stars

The contents of this book have been personally selected by Catherine Rollin as some of her all-time favorite sheet music solos. Many of the solos are among the most requested by piano teachers and students alike. The varied styles of each piece makes this book a valuable supplement to most piano methods. This book contains 9 early intermediate to intermediate pieces including: * Ballad for Our Time * Butterscotch Rag * El Conquistador * Jazz Waltz * Legends of the Canyon * Morning Reverie * Tango Tangle * Tendresse * Wish Upon a Star

Because a fine orchestra depends on fine players, Solo Time for Strings emphasizes individual accomplishment, progress, and achievement while preparing young students for participation in a school orchestra. The series teaches reading in conjunction with note learning, enabling students to start playing melodies as soon as possible, and is appropriate for class or individual instruction. The solos assist in a progressive technical development from "twinkle, twinkle" in Book 1 to music by Vivaldi in Book 5.