Book 3 provides exceptionally attractive ensemble literature for two young students at the same level. The music is richly imaginative, beautiful and lyrical, vibrant and energetic, and whimsical and amusing. Titles include: Ancient Procession * On the Hacienda * Village Dance * Forest Flower * Trolley Song * Pastorale * Celebration.
Perhaps the best collection of elementary duets ever written. Ideally suited for use with The Music Tree, Part B and Part C. The parts are of nearly equal difficulty so that the duets may be experienced by two elementary pianists. Federation Festivals 2011-2013 selection.
Innovative devices make these pieces unusually descriptive: 'Rain...Timidly At First' (composed of 3 black keys in right hand and 3 white keys in left hand, accelerating then retarding) * 'And the Rainbow...Gloriously' (all in the key of C) * 'V.I.P. -- Very Important Porcupine' (making its prickly way on three staves with a left-hand ostinato).
Book 2 provides exceptionally attractive ensemble literature for two young students at the same level. The music is richly imaginative, beautiful and lyrical, vibrant and energetic, and whimsical and amusing. Book 2 includes: The Little Prince * Pleasant Dreams * Round-Up Time * French Boat Song * The Otter's Favorite Trick * Carnival Song * Valley of the Giants.