Luna
(Southern Music Orchestra). The title Luna is the Latin word for "moon," which is the subject of this lyrical original string orchestra work by composer Yukiko Nishimura. In a lilting waltz style, the composer has described the inspiration as "imagining the sky with the moon at daytime." Nishimura's gift for melody shines throughout, especially in the middle section which includes lush passages in the upper strings with delicate pizzicato accompaniment. Composer/pianist Yukiko Nishimura grew up in Japan and graduated from Tokyo National University of the Arts, where she studied with Atsutada Otaka. Upon graduation, she moved to the USA to study with Alfred Reed at U of Miami and later with Richard Danielpour at the Manhattan School of Music. Nishimura has received numerous commissions in a variety of genres from solo and chamber ensembles, to works for band, orchestra, film and theater. Among her honors are two Special Mentions at the Corciano International Composer Competition in Italy, the Aoyama Award, and a 2018 Nomination for the Hollywood Music in Media Prize.
Linus and Lucy
(Easy Piano). This is the theme that everyone recognizes from the Peanuts animated specials and recordings. This easy piano arrangement makes it accessible to a new generation of players!
Mission Bells
(Willis). A classic Gillock piece with a lovely melody PLUS showy hand-over-hand patterns that students will love to play! Key: C Major.
Sleighbells in the Snow
(Willis). A Gillock holiday classic. Elegant and sophisticated!
Things That Go Bump in the Night
(Educational Piano Library). Written in 3/4 time, this frightful little waltz is not only fun to play but is packed with good teaching elements including easy accidentals, cresc./dim., slurs, accents, staccato and more! Includes a teacher duet for an even more dramatic recital performance.
Heart and Soul
(Educational Piano Library). A terrific duet rendition of the popular standard "Heart and Soul." While undoubtedly one of the first tunes many amateurs learn, the difference is that this arrangement is pedagogically sound and yet still tremendously fun to play! Key: G Major.
Dark Night
(Willis). Triplets in a minor key depict a mysterious foreboding sky, and the hand-crossings and dynamic contrasts add to the musical intrigue. Key: D Minor.
Christmas Carol
(Boosey & Hawkes Sacred Choral). A new addition to the Boosey & Hawkes Contemporary Choral Series, this carol by the leading Finnish composer of his generation was commissioned by King s College, Cambridge and first performed at A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols in 2010. Rautavaara's mystical style comes through in the parallel textures and shifting tonality. Christmas Carol is a challenging but entirely rewardingcontemporary carol for choirs looking for something a bit different to add to their repertoire.
Advent Antiphons
(Boosey & Hawkes Sacred Choral). Set of opening and communion antiphons for the four Sundays in Advent. The antiphons are sung in English by unison voices (simple standard), and the verses are sung in Latin by a cantor (intermediate standard).
Albert Ketelbey: In a Persian Market (Easy Piano)
(Music Sales America). British composer and pianist Albert W. Ketelbey's 'In A Persian Market' arranged for the piano.
A Prayer for Peace: Hebrew Folk Songs
(Southern Music Orchestra). Our world could use some peace these days, and this traditional Hebrew tune is great for multi-cultural exposure, plus learning augmented 2nds and melodic/countermelody adventures for everyone but the basses, who provide the rhythmic drive in addition to optional tambourine.
A Sky Full of Stars
(Piano Vocal). This sheet music features an arrangement for piano and voice with guitar chord frames, with the melody presented in the right hand of the piano part as well as in the vocal line.
You Are So Beautiful
(Piano Vocal). Sheet music to the 1973 classic.
Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)
(Piano Vocal). This sheet music features an arrangement for piano and voice with guitar chord frames, with the melody presented in the right hand of the piano part, as well as in the vocal line.
We Are the World
(Piano Vocal). This sheet music features an arrangement for piano and voice with guitar chord frames, with the melody presented in the right hand of the piano part, as well as in the vocal line.
Highland Cathedral
(Piano Solo Sheets). Piano solo sheet music.
Everything Made New
(Willis). Graceful and calm, Everything Made New builds with growing optimism. Features a beautiful melody that blossoms into a broad, impressive-sounding cadenza. Will especially appeal to older students and performers. Key: D Major, with modulation.
I Can't Make You Love Me
(Piano Vocal). This sheet music features an arrangement for piano and voice with guitar chord frames, with the melody presented in the right hand of the piano part, as well as in the vocal line.
Christmas Time Is Here
(Easy Piano). Easy Piano sheet music for this Vince Guaraldi classic.
Someone You Loved
(Piano Vocal). This sheet music features an arrangement for piano and voice with guitar chord frames, with the melody presented in the right hand of the piano part as well as in the vocal line.
Linus and Lucy
(Piano Solo Sheets). This piano solo arrangement showcases the tune that's everyone's favorite from the PEANUTS Charlie Brown series by Vince Guaraldi.
Stars in the Sky (Way Up High)
(Willis). This atmospheric piano solo will keep performer and audience enthralled and in awe of the universe and its many mysteries. Written for the Newton Music Teachers Association (Kansas), the piece will help an advancing student discover the unique and amazing sounds that are possible with an acoustic piano. Key: D Minor, with several modulations.
I Can Only Imagine
(Piano Vocal). This sheet music features an arrangement for piano and voice with guitar chord frames, with the melody presented in the right hand of the piano part as well as in the vocal line.
