Par MIER MARTHA. 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: Boogie for Elise * Habanera * Ja…

Par MIER MARTHA. Book 4 of this series continues with four duets in jazz, rags, and blues styles. The duets are slightly longer than the duets in books 1 through 3, creating a satisfying performance experience for advancing students. 'These duets would be a great addition to any recital or performance experience is excellent for sight reading at a lesson with the teacher; or used to provide person…

Par MIER MARTHA. / Niveau : LATE ELEMENTARY / Répertoire / Piano

12 Short Piano Solos. Par MIER MARTHA. Composers first began writing character pieces in the Romantic period as a personal, inward-looking form of musical expression, on a smaller scale than sonatas of the Classical period. These new character pieces emulate this important art form and are carefully graded for students at the intermediate to late intermediate level. Some are bold in character, whi…

Par MIER MARTHA. Jazz is an important and distinctive American contribution to 20th-century music. The Jazz, Rags and Blues series includes pieces that reflect the variety of styles that represent the jazz idiom. The syncopated rhythms, colourful harmonies, and authenticity of the originals can be shared between friends, or played as a flute solo using the superb backing tracks from the accompanyi…

Par MIER MARTHA. Students will be inspired and motivated by the syncopated rhythms and the colorful, rich harmonies of jazz. Detailed articulation, dynamic and pedal markings create a thoughtful and thorough performance. Titles: Christmas Medley * The First Noel *Go Tell it on the Mountain * Jingle Bells * Jolly Old St. Nicholas * We Three Kings of Orient Are * We Wish You a Merry Christmas. / Ins…

This Christmas song is arranged for intermediate piano solo by Martha Mier. The left hand plays a steady rhythmic accompaniment in 3/4 meter that sets the quiet mood of the piece. The right hand plays the melody using triads and octaves in parallel motion. This begins in the key of E minor and ends contemplatively with rolled chords in G major. / Piano

Jazz, Rags and Blues, Books 1 through 5 contain original solos for late elementary to early advanced-level pianists that reflect the various styles of the jazz idiom. An excellent way to introduce your students to this distinctive American contribution to 20th century music. The CD includes dynamic recordings of each song in the book. / Piano

By Dennis Alexander, Gayle Kowalchyk, E. L. Lancaster, Victoria McArthur, and Martha Mier. For Piano. Book; Method/Instruction; Piano - Alfred's Premier Piano Course. Premier Piano Course. Children; Movie; Pop. Beginner. 24 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Edited by Dennis Alexander, E. L. Lancaster, Gayle Kowalchyk, Martha Mier, Morton Manus, Victoria Mcarthur. Instructional book and examples CD for piano. Series: Alfred's Premier Piano Course. 32 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

(10 original pieces for the late elementary to early intermediate pianist) Music by Martha Mier. Collection for solo piano. 23 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

(8 original peces for the early intermediate to intermediate pianist) Music by Martha Mier. Collection for solo piano. 24 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Written by Dennis Alexander, E. L. Lancaster, Gayle Kowalchyk, Martha Mier, Victoria Mcarthur. Instructional book for easy piano. With instructional text, easy piano notation, illustrations and instructional activities. 48 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Composed by Martha Mier. For piano solo. Format: piano solo book. With standard notation and fingerings. Classical. 23 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Alfred Publishing.

(10 original pieces for the intermediate to late intermediate pianist) Music by Martha Mier. Collection for solo piano. 24 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By Martha Mier. For Piano. Piano Collection. Level: Late Intermediate / Early Advanced. Book. 24 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

(11 Piano Arrangments Of Favorite Carols) Arranged by Martha Mier. Songbook for easy solo piano (with lyrics). 24 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Composed by Martha Mier. For piano solo. Format: piano solo book. With standard notation and fingerings. Classical. 23 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Alfred Publishing.