Alfred Publishing

This elementary piece in 4/4 meter frequently alternates phrases of staccato and legato. The modal tonality is enhanced through multiple accidentals that serve as an excellent study in reading sharps...

In the Música Latina series, students experience the rhythms, styles, and musical characteristics of Latin American music. Each piece begins with a short rhythm exercise that prepares students for the...

Constantly running 16th notes outline chords in the right hand of this late intermediate piece. The majority of the piece is in E minor, but it ends in G major. There are consistent hand crosses throu...

Sock Monster begins in middle C position but ends in C 5-finger pattern. This elementary song contains many accidentals and mixed articulations. Finger 2 crosses over the thumb frequently in the left...

This early intermediate piece consists of 8th notes, with a few quarter notes scattered throughout. Frequent hand crossing, syncopated rhythms, and a left hand melody provide intrigue, and appealing c...

In the Música de Navidad series, students experience the rhythms, styles, and musical characteristics of Latin American music while exploring the holiday traditions of this part of the world. Each pie...

In the Música de Navidad series, students experience the rhythms, styles, and musical characteristics of Latin American music while exploring the holiday traditions of this part of the world. Each pie...

The melody of this clever elementary piece, often alternating between the hands, is interrupted by two-measure phrases in which the hands play together. Accidentals, minor chords, diminished chords, a...

The four movements of Winter Illuminations take the listener on an exciting journey through several scenes of the season. The first movement, 'Snowfall Prelude,' paints the image of drifting snowflake...

This piece will rock your holiday concert while your students practice their hooked bowings. The piece can be played by strings alone, or with rhythm section and electric instruments. (3:35)

He knows when you are sleeping, and he's sneaking in the shadows of your Christmas tree! This piece features classic holiday tunes that transform into a top-secret mission with some fun percussion eff...

These collections offer fun-to-play finger-pattern exercises designed to provide the foundation for future success. Each lesson is presented in an instructional and enjoyable way demonstrating the bui...

The 'very best,' the 'cream of the cream.' These late-elementary to early-intermediate pieces were selected both for their beauty as well as for their appropriateness as classical repertoire study at...

The rush of the Christmas holidays, moving from one activity and event to another, is portrayed in this humorous solo that begins with the familiar strain of 'Joy to the World' which moves on to 'Sile...

A favorite song from both the award-winning stage production and the movie, now choirs can enjoy this sizzling new arrangement. It's perfect for your show/jazz ensemble or any group looking for a dazz...

The simple melody is written as a liturgical chant signaling the end of the work day, inspired by the composer having observed such on a recent European journey. Following the statement of this theme,...

Originally appearing in Cole Porter's 1936 musical Red, Hot, and Blue, this flirtatious duet was also featured in Anything Goes, recently revived on Broadway. Jay's light swing approach makes this cla...

A gentle pop groove provides the ideal backdrop for this contemporary choral with a symbolic text. Especially appropriate for singers soon to move on to the next chapter in their lives.

A gentle pop groove provides the ideal backdrop for this contemporary choral with a symbolic text. Especially appropriate for singers soon to move on to the next chapter in their lives.

One of Bartok's best known short pieces, this solo features alternating and contrasting slow and fast sections, as well as changing dynamics, phrasing and touch. A late intermediate level pianist shou...

Right and left hands alternate playing rapid repeated notes in this allegro vivace dance by composer Bela Bartok based on a Hungarian folk tune. This piece with its daring harmonies sounds as modern t...

This edition is based on the first editions corrected by the composer and the versions found in The Complete Works of Rachmaninoff published in Russia since 1949. Brief analyses, together with practic...

This unique collection of short pieces introduces contemporary compositional elements to the elementary and intermediate level pianist, song by song, including introduction of these concepts, among ot...