An excellent introduction to the styles and techniques of contemporary composers, introducing 8 compositional approaches. Especially useful in junior high and high school for a special unit or study project on these idioms.

Contents: America • America, the Beautiful • American Patrol • Battle Hymn of the Republic • The Caisson Song • Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean • Dixie • Hail to the Chief • The Marine's Hymn • The Stars and Stripes Forever • The Star-Spangled Banner • Tenting Tonight • Tramp! Tramp! Tramp! • When Johnny Comes Marching Home • Yankee Doodle.

The beginning and elementary series by the best-selling authors of Keyboard Strategies. Economically organized, one page contains one new concept and an exciting song that employs the new idea. Each book contains 1 - 3 duets for teacher and student to sample with ensemble; the first page always reviews the concepts already learned.

The beginning and elementary series by the best-selling authors of Keyboard Strategies. Economically organized, one page contains one new concept and an exciting song that employs the new idea. Each book contains 1 - 3 duets for teacher and student to sample with ensemble; the first page always reviews the concepts already learned.

The beginning and elementary series by the best-selling authors of Keyboard Strategies. Economically organized, one page contains one new concept and an exciting song that employs the new idea. Each book contains 1 - 3 duets for teacher and student to sample with ensemble; the first page always reviews the concepts already learned.

Encompasses exciting styles and sounds of the twentieth century. Musically interesting and technically pianistic, these original solos enable the student to enjoy the jazz and rock idioms. Book 1 begins with early grade material, and progresses in difficulty through Book 5.

The result of the outstanding success of Rock With Jazz, this new series was created to satisfy the continuing demand for contemporary, pianistic solos for the student. Book 1 begins with early grade material, and progresses in difficulty through Book 5.

A volume of pedagogy for the Keyboard Strategies series. The well-organized 'Development of Concepts, Literature and Skills' section describes the idea to be taught and the chapter in which it is emphasized. An extra 'plus' for busy teachers - lesson plans for both non-keyboard and non-music majors - for a full two-year program - are provided!

Nine characteristic pieces for 3 - 6 pianos, for use in any piano class. Pieces work well in 'monster recitals' - also try them for sight-reading!

Employment of satisfying textural devices make these study pieces enjoyable to the performer and the listener. Solos in book I explore drone bass, ostinato, accompaniment of the interval of a second, chromatic and descending bass lines. Book II introduces Alberti bass, seventh chords and whole tone scales. Book III takes a look at chromatic modulation.

A set of attractive and melodic duets beginning at an early grade level with Book 1 and advancing progressively through Book 5. The primo and secondo parts are written at equal levels, and greatly enhance the enjoyment and rewards of ensemble playing.

A set of attractive and melodic duets beginning at an early grade level with Book 1 and advancing progressively through Book 5. The primo and secondo parts are written at equal levels, and greatly enhance the enjoyment and rewards of ensemble playing.

A set of attractive and melodic duets beginning at an early grade level with Book 1 and advancing progressively through Book 5. The primo and secondo parts are written at equal levels, and greatly enhance the enjoyment and rewards of ensemble playing.