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		<title>Vamoosh Pops - Gregory - Book - Piano Accompaniment - Vamoosh Music</title>
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		<description>Arranger  Thomas Gregory Format  Book Audio Online Instrumentation  Piano Accompaniment  This fun  user-friendly book for young players is packed with well-known tunes from the world of pop  film  and theatre  Compatible with  i Vamoosh Pops   i for Viola  Cello  and Double Bass editions  Items are arranged as duets with online backing tracks or piano accompaniments</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 26 20:22:15 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>Vamoosh Pops - Gregory - Book/Audio Online - Double Bass - Vamoosh Music</title>
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		<description>Arranger  Thomas Gregory Format  Book Audio Online Instrumentation  Double Bass  This fun  user-friendly book for young players is packed with well-known tunes from the world of pop  film  and theatre  Compatible with Vamoosh Pops for Viola  Cello  and Double Bass editions  Items are arranged as duets with online backing tracks or piano accompaniments    b Contents   b   ul   li  America  li    li The Bare Necessities  li    li Call Me Maybe  li    li Can t Help Falling In Love  li    li Edelweiss  li    li Eleanor Rigby  li    li Gabriel s Oboe  li    li The Godfather  Main Theme   li    li Hallelujah  li    li He s A Pirate  li    li I Want It That Way  li    li I Will Survive  li    li I m Still Standing  li    li Mamma Mia  li    li My Favorite Things  li    li Nine To Five  li    li Over The Rainbow  li    li The Rhythm Of Life  li    li Shake It Off  li    li Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious  li    li Viva La Vida  li    li Wallace And Gromit Theme  li    li Wellerman   li   ul </description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 26 20:15:01 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>Vamoosh Pops - Gregory - Book/Audio Online - Cello - Vamoosh Music</title>
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		<description>Arranger  Thomas Gregory Format  Book Audio Online Instrumentation  Cello  This fun  user-friendly book for young players is packed with well-known tunes from the world of pop  film  and theatre  Compatible with Vamoosh Pops for Viola  Cello  and Double Bass editions  Items are arranged as duets with online backing tracks or piano accompaniments    b Contents   b   ul   li  America  li    li The Bare Necessities  li    li Call Me Maybe  li    li Can t Help Falling In Love  li    li Edelweiss  li    li Eleanor Rigby  li    li Gabriel s Oboe  li    li The Godfather  Main Theme   li    li Hallelujah  li    li He s A Pirate  li    li I Want It That Way  li    li I Will Survive  li    li I m Still Standing  li    li Mamma Mia  li    li My Favorite Things  li    li Nine To Five  li    li Over The Rainbow  li    li The Rhythm Of Life  li    li Shake It Off  li    li Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious  li    li Viva La Vida  li    li Wallace And Gromit Theme  li    li Wellerman   li   ul </description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 26 20:11:11 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>Vamoosh Pops - Gregory - Book/Audio Online - Viola - Vamoosh Music</title>
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		<description>Arranger  Thomas Gregory Format  Book Audio Online Instrumentation  Viola  This fun  user-friendly book for young players is packed with well-known tunes from the world of pop  film  and theatre  Compatible with  i Vamoosh Pops   i for Viola  Cello  and Double Bass editions  Items are arranged as duets with online backing tracks or piano accompaniments    b Contents   b   ul   li  America  li    li The Bare Necessities  li    li Call Me Maybe  li    li Can t Help Falling In Love  li    li Edelweiss  li    li Eleanor Rigby  li    li Gabriel s Oboe  li    li The Godfather  Main Theme   li    li Hallelujah  li    li He s A Pirate  li    li I Want It That Way  li    li I Will Survive  li    li I m Still Standing  li    li Mamma Mia  li    li My Favorite Things  li    li Nine To Five  li    li Over The Rainbow  li    li The Rhythm Of Life  li    li Shake It Off  li    li Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious  li    li Viva La Vida  li    li Wallace And Gromit Theme  li    li Wellerman   li   ul </description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 26 20:07:53 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>Vamoosh Pops - Gregory - Book/Audio Online - Violin - Vamoosh Music</title>
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		<description>Arranger  Thomas Gregory Format  Book Audio Online Instrumentation  Violin  This fun  user-friendly book for young players is packed with well-known tunes from the world of pop  film  and theatre  Compatible with  i Vamoosh Pops   i for Viola  Cello  and Double Bass editions  Items are arranged as duets with online backing tracks or piano accompaniments     b Contents   b   ul   li  America  li    li The Bare Necessities  li    li Call Me Maybe  li    li Can t Help Falling In Love  li    li Edelweiss  li    li Eleanor Rigby  li    li Gabriel s Oboe  li    li The Godfather  Main Theme   li    li Hallelujah  li    li He s A Pirate  li    li I Want It That Way  li    li I Will Survive  li    li I m Still Standing  li    li Mamma Mia  li    li My Favorite Things  li    li Nine To Five  li    li Over The Rainbow  li    li The Rhythm Of Life  li    li Shake It Off  li    li Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious  li    li Viva La Vida  li    li Wallace And Gromit Theme  li    li Wellerman   li   ul </description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 26 20:05:05 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>Holiday Harmonies Pack - Johnson - Piano - Book Set - TomGerouMusic</title>
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		<description>Composer  Bernadine Johnson Format  Book Set Instrumentation  Piano Level  Late Elementary to Intermediate   i Holiday Harmonies Pack   i brings together Bernadine Johnson s  i Holiday Harmonies   i and  i Holiday Harmonies 2   i in one complete two-book set spanning Late Elementary through Intermediate levels   Featuring charming arrangements of timeless Christmas carols  the two volumes provide a natural progression for developing pianists while giving teachers a coordinated seasonal resource across multiple levels  The set is well suited for holiday lessons  recitals  and seasonal study  with each volume offering its own level-appropriate approach to familiar repertoire   Offered together at a special package price  Holiday Harmonies Pack provides both collections in one convenient set</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 26 19:55:58 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>Holiday Harmonies, Book 2 - Johnson - Piano - Book - TomGerouMusic</title>
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		<description>Composer  Bernadine Johnson Format  Book Instrumentation  Piano Level  Early Intermediate to Intermediate  Charming Arrangements of Timeless Christmas Carols   i Holiday Harmonies 2   i continues the series with expressive arrangements of timeless Christmas carols for developing pianists ready for more advanced textures  expanded range  and greater musical independence   Designed as a companion to Holiday Harmonies this second volume offers musically rewarding seasonal repertoire while supporting continued growth in phrasing  balance  coordination  and confident reading   Ideal for lessons  recitals  and holiday gatherings  these arrangements bring warmth  color  and variety to the intermediate pianist s seasonal repertoire</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 26 19:51:55 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>Concerto No.2 - Price - 2P4H - Book - TomGerouMusic</title>
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		<description>Composer  Scott Price Format  Book Instrumentation  2 Pianos 4 Hands Level  Late Elementary to Intermediate  Scott Price s  i Piano Concerto No  2  Inspirations  i  is a three-movement work for two pianos designed for collaborative performance  Piano I is Late Elementary  while Piano II is Intermediate  making the work well suited for two students at different stages of development or for student-and-teacher performance   With both pianists actively engaged throughout  the concerto supports ensemble coordination  rhythmic awareness  balance  and musical independence while giving developing performers the experience of a larger-scale concert work    b Two copies are required for performance   b </description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 26 19:36:51 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>Concerto No. 1 - Price - 2P4H - Book - TomGerouMusic</title>
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		<description>Composer  Scott Price Format  Book Instrumentation  2 Piano 4 Hands Level  Early Intermediate to Late Intermediate  Scott Price s  i Piano Concerto No  1   i is designed as a collaborative concert work for two pianists at different stages of development  Piano I is Early Intermediate  while Piano II is Late Intermediate  allowing the work to be performed by two students or as a traditional student-and-teacher pairing   With both pianists playing an active musical role  the concerto develops ensemble coordination  rhythmic awareness  balance  and musical independence while giving developing performers the experience of a larger-scale concert work    b Two copies are required for performance   b </description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 26 19:31:47 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>Tech Lab Series: TechPack+ - Gerou - Piano - Book Set - TomGerouMusic</title>
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		<description>Author  Tom Gerou Format  Book Set Instrumentation  Piano Level  Elementary to Intermediate   i TechPack   i  brings together all three TECH Lab books-PentaScale   MajorMinor   and Arpeggio in one complete technique set for piano  Designed for Elementary-Intermediate pianists  the collection gives teachers and students a concise  studio-ready resource covering five-finger patterns  scales  chords  cadential patterns  and arpeggios in all keys   Designed as slim  studio-ready references  the three books place essential technical information at the fingertips of teachers and students-clear  complete  and easy to reach for whenever it is needed  Together  they offer a practical  highly refined approach to technical study across the full TECH Lab Series</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 26 19:28:18 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>The Bach Beat - Johnson - Piano - Sheet - TomGerouMusic</title>
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		<description>Composer  Bernadine Johnson Format  Sheet Instrumentation  Piano Level  Intermediate   i The Bach Beat   i is an engaging intermediate piano solo that quotes Bach s Minuet in G while blending baroque character with a lively boogie-woogie spirit  With rhythmic drive  stylistic contrast  and playful energy  the piece gives students a fresh way to experience a familiar classical theme through a more contemporary groove   Students will enjoy the bold character and momentum of the music while developing rhythmic confidence  articulation control  and expressive timing  With its memorable style and upbeat personality   i The Bach Beat   i is a strong choice for recitals  festivals  and studio performance    Commissioned by the Livonia Area Piano Teachers  Forum in commemoration of the 2026 Michigan Music Teachers Association Conference</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 26 19:24:28 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>Tech Lab Series: Arpeggio+ - Gerou - Piano - Book - TomGerouMusic</title>
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		<description>Author  Tom Gerou Format  Book Instrumentation  Piano Level  Elementary to Intermediate   i Arpeggio   i  is a practical visual guide to major and minor arpeggios in all keys for piano  Compiled  designed  and edited by Tom Gerou with Dr  Christopher Brennan  it brings together extensive teaching experience with a thoughtful  highly refined approach to how technical information is organized and presented   Organized by the Circle of Fifths  the book presents arpeggio patterns in a clear  intuitive format that reinforces keyboard geography  harmonic understanding  and technical fluency  A quick-reference fingering chart provides at-a-glance access to standard arpeggio fingerings for practice and review   Designed as a slim  studio-ready reference   i Arpeggio   i  places essential arpeggio information at the fingertips of teachers and students-clear  complete  and easy to reach for whenever it is needed  Designed for Elementary-Intermediate pianists  it remains a practical studio reference as technique develops</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 26 19:21:22 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>Tech Lab Series: MajorMinor+ - Gerou - Piano - Book - TomGerouMusic</title>
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		<description>Author  Tom Gerou Format  Book Instrumentation  Piano Level  Elementary to Intermediate   i MajorMinor   i  is a practical visual guide to major scales and the three forms of the minor scale-natural  harmonic  and melodic-in all keys for piano  Compiled  designed  and edited by Tom Gerou with Dr  Christopher Brennan  it brings together extensive teaching experience with a thoughtful  highly refined approach to how technical information is organized and presented   The book makes key relationships and fingering patterns readily apparent  presenting major and minor scales in a clear  intuitive format that reinforces keyboard geography  tonal understanding  and technical fluency  Two quick-reference charts provide an additional layer of support  one groups scales with similar fingering patterns  while a comprehensive fingering chart offers at-a-glance reference for every scale   Designed as a slim  studio-ready reference   i MajorMinor    i places essential scale information at the fingertips of teachers and students-clear  complete  and easy to reach for whenever it is needed  Designed for Elementary-Intermediate pianists  it remains a practical studio reference as technique develops</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 26 18:39:11 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>Tech Lab Series: PentaScale+ - Gerou - Piano - Book - TomGerouMusic</title>
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		<description>Author  Tom Gerou Format  Book Instrumentation  Piano Level  Elementary to Intermediate    i PentaScale   i  is a practical visual guide to five-finger patterns in all keys for piano  Compiled  designed  and edited by Tom Gerou  it brings together extensive teaching experience with a thoughtful  highly refined approach to how technical information is organized and presented   Organized by the Circle of Fifths  the book includes major and minor pentascales  blocked and broken triads  inversions  primary chords  and cadential patterns in a clear  intuitive format that reinforces keyboard geography  theory understanding  and technical fluency   Designed as a slim  studio-ready reference   i PentaScale    i places essential five-finger pattern and chord information at the fingertips of teachers and studentsclear  complete  and easy to reach for whenever it is needed  Designed for ElementaryIntermediate pianists  it remains a practical studio reference as technique develops</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 26 18:36:01 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>Canzone Romantico - Gerou - Piano - Sheet - TomGerouMusic</title>
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		<description>Composer  Tom Gerou Format  Sheet Instrumentation  Piano Level  Intermediate   i Canzone Romantico   i is a lyrical intermediate piano solo designed for expressive playing and musical growth   Ideal for recitals or artistic study  this Romantic-style work features flowing broken-chord patterns  expressive left-hand motion  and a singing melody supported by simple accompaniment  Thoughtful use of pedal and fingered sustains encourage tone control and phrasing   A rewarding study in tone shaping and musical sensitivity   i Canzone Romantico   i offers students an opportunity to explore Romantic character with confidence and depth</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 26 18:31:34 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>Treni Passaggio - Gerou - Piano - Sheet - TomGerouMusic</title>
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		<description>Composer  Tom Gerou Format  Sheet Instrumentation  Piano Level  Intermediate   Treni Passaggio  is a refined piano solo from In Style Romantique  crafted for intermediate pianists seeking both technical focus and expressive clarity  Ideal for recital programming or artistic study  the piece balances forward momentum with lyrical shaping  offering a musically satisfying context for developing technique   Set at a Moderato tempo  the work features flowing diatonic scale passages  broken chord patterns  and sixteenth-note motion  supported by clear melodic lines over simple accompaniment  Contrasting legato and staccato articulation  along with repeated-note patterns in simple duple meter  encourage precision  control  and stylistic awareness   Structured with D C  al Fine form   i Treni Passaggio   i provides a cohesive framework for exploring motion  articulation  and balance-making it a strong choice for intermediate pianists building confidence in both technique and musical expression</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 26 18:28:31 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>Vaudvillium - Gerou - Piano - Sheet - TomGerouMusic</title>
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		<description>Composer  Tom Gerou Format  Sheet Instrumentation  Piano Level  Late Intermediate    Vaudvillium  is a character-driven Late Intermediate Piano Solo  drawn from Novellas  Book 1  blending jazz-inflected style with expressive storytelling  Ideal for recital programming or artistic study  this late intermediate work invites pianists to explore nuance  phrasing  and rhythmic flexibility within a refined  approachable framework   Written in a relaxed jazz style with swing rhythm and marked Moderato  the piece features Dal Segno al Fine  D S  al Fine  navigation and includes an optional B section  giving performers interpretive freedom and formal choice  Subtle syncopation  lyrical momentum  and understated harmonic color encourage expressive shaping and stylistic awareness   With its flexible form and jazz-inspired language   i Vaudvillium   i is an engaging selection for pianists ready to expand their stylistic range while maintaining clarity  balance  and musical intent</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 26 18:25:38 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>Gioco di Delfini (Dolphins at Play) - Gerou - Piano - Sheet - TomGerouMusic</title>
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		<description>Composer  Tom Gerou Format  Sheet Instrumentation  Piano Level  Early Advanced  Lyrical and fluid in character   i Gioco di delfini   i  Dolphins at Play  draws inspiration from 19th-century piano etudes while capturing the graceful motion of dolphins gliding through water  The music unfolds with elegance and continuous movement  inviting expressive shaping and refined control   Flowing arpeggios mirror undulating ocean currents  while shimmering harmonies and subtle hemiola rhythms create a sense of lift and gentle propulsion  Set in D Major with touches of Dorian color  the piece explores compound duple meter  hand crossings  and melodic lines shared between the hands  requiring coordination and balance   As textures expand through two-part voicing and rotational movement  pianists are encouraged to focus on tone  phrasing  and fluid technique  Both technically engaging and musically rewarding  this etude offers a compelling blend of artistry and motion-ideal for expressive performance and recital programming  Includes practice and performance notes</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 26 18:22:26 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>La Barca di Cleopatra - Gerou - Piano - Sheet - TomGerouMusic</title>
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		<description>Composer  Tom Gerou Format  Sheet Instrumentation  Piano Level  Late Intermediate  Atmospheric and impressionistic in style   i La barca di Cleopatre   i evokes the shimmering waters of the Nile as Cleopatra s royal barge drifts with quiet elegance  Rather than telling a direct story  the music unfolds in washes of color and texture  inviting the pianist to create mood through sound and nuance   The melody moves fluidly between the hands  supported by gently shifting broken chords and arpeggiated figures that mirror the natural motion of water  Voicing above a simple accompaniment requires careful balance  while octave passages add depth and resonance  Subtle changes in meter and the use of quintuplets contribute to a sense of freedom and organic flow   With expressive use of rubato and an emphasis on tonal color  pianists are encouraged to shape phrases with sensitivity and imagination  The result is a richly evocative work that develops control  listening  and artistry through an impressionistic sound world  Includes practice and performance notes</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 26 18:19:32 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>Evening on the River Nile - Gerou - Piano - Sheet - TomGerouMusic</title>
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		<description>Composer  Tom Gerou Format  Sheet Instrumentation  Piano Level  Early Advanced  Richly atmospheric and evocative  Evening on the River Nile invites the pianist into the mystique of ancient Egypt  The opening suggests the distant echo of flute and lute drifting across the water  establishing a mood of quiet intrigue and shimmering color   This early advanced solo presents a rewarding blend of musical and technical challenges  including triplets against duplets  melodic octaves  and a flowing arpeggiated accompaniment  The use of melodic minor scales and carefully shaped harmonic tension and release creates a distinctive  exotic soundscape that is both expressive and immersive   As textures shift between octave lines and single-note phrases  pianists are encouraged to explore tone color  balance  and phrasingbringing a personal sense of storytelling and depth to the performance  The result is a compelling and imaginative work that rewards both thoughtful practice and expressive interpretation Includes practice and performance notes</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 26 18:17:07 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>Menuetto al Fresco - Gerou - Piano - Sheet - TomGerouMusic</title>
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		<description>Composer  Tom Gerou Format  Sheet Instrumentation  Piano Level  Late Intermediate   Menuetto al fresco  is a nuanced  character-rich piano solo from Novellas  Book 1  designed for late intermediate pianists seeking refined expressive control within a clear formal framework  Ideal for recital performance or artistic study  the piece blends classical poise with flexible tempo and color   Set primarily in G major  the work moves fluidly through a variety of expressive markings  including A tempo  Allegretto moderato  Meno mosso  Rallentando  rall    and rubato esitante  encouraging thoughtful pacing and musical sensitivity  An accelerando poco a poco leads naturally into moments of contrast  while a quasi cadenza adds expressive breadth   Technical elements such as scale patterns  syncopation  and hand-over-hand motion are integrated musically  supporting balance  coordination  and tonal clarity  Structured with Dal Segno al Fine  D S  al Fine  form   i Menuetto al fresco   i offers late intermediate pianists a graceful platform for developing interpretive nuance and stylistic confidence</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 26 18:14:45 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description>Composer  Tom Gerou Format  Sheet Instrumentation  Piano Level  Late Intermediate   La vie elegante  is a lively  refined piano solo from Novellas  Book 1  offering late intermediate pianists an engaging blend of elegance  motion  and expressive color  Ideal for recital performance or artistic study  the piece combines lightness of character with thoughtful technical and musical detail   Marked Allegro leggiadro  the work moves gracefully through common time and alla breve  creating a buoyant sense of forward motion  Expressive shaping is guided by crescendo  diminuendo  and rinforzando  while syncopation adds subtle rhythmic vitality  The melodic line shifts fluidly between both hands  supported by finger sustain and hand-over-hand motion   Set primarily in the key of D major  with expressive excursions into parallel D minor  the piece incorporates double thirds  contrasting textures  and moments of meno mosso to provide balance and variety   i La vie elegante   i encourages stylistic awareness  coordination  and expressive confidence within a polished musical framework</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 26 18:11:53 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>The Spice of Life - Gerou - Piano - Sheet - TomGerouMusic</title>
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		<description>Composer  Tom Gerou Format  Sheet Instrumentation  Piano Level  Late Intermediate   The Spice of Life  is a vibrant  rhythmically engaging piano solo from Novellas  Book 1  designed for late intermediate pianists ready to explore color  contrast  and stylistic flair  Ideal for recital performance or artistic study  the piece combines expressive energy with thoughtful technical challenges   Written in the key of B-flat major  the work features lively swing rhythm  syncopation  and eighth-note triplets  balanced by moments of contrast through chromaticism  grace notes  and articulated staccato passages  Accents and double-note  double-stem melodies add depth and intensity  while an extended range encourages confident navigation of the keyboard   Structured with Da Capo al Fine form   i The Spice of Life   i offers a playful yet refined musical experience-supporting rhythmic precision  stylistic awareness  and expressive confidence for advancing pianists</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 26 18:07:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>A Hui Hou - Gerou - Piano - Book - TomGerouMusic</title>
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		<description>Composer  Tom Gerou Format  Book Instrumentation  Piano Level  Late Intermediate   A Hui Hou   meaning  i Until We Meet Again  i   is a serene and expressive piano solo from Novellas  Book 1  offering late intermediate pianists a rich opportunity to explore tone color  balance  and musical nuance  Ideal for recital performance or artistic study  the piece reflects a gentle Romantic sensibility through refined touch and expressive pacing   Set in the key of A major  the work emphasizes finger independence and balance  supported by finger sustain and thoughtful pedal control  Ascending passages and double thirds encourage evenness and coordination  while careful attention to tone color and voicing shapes the melodic line  Moments of syncopation within a simple duple meter add subtle rhythmic interest without disrupting the calm  lyrical character   With its reflective mood and expressive clarity   i A Hui Hou   i provides a meaningful musical experience that supports both technical refinement and artistic growth</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 26 18:02:22 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>Connections - Price - Piano - Book - TomGerouMusic</title>
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		<description>Composer  Scott Price Format  Book Instrumentation  Piano Level  Intermediate to Late Intermediate  11 Explorations of Pedal Techniques   i Connections   i is an engaging collection from The Xpressions Series  designed to explore and refine a wide range of pedal techniques through eleven thoughtfully crafted piano solos  Written for intermediate to late intermediate pianists  this collection highlights the expressive and acoustic possibilities of sustain  resonance  and tonal color   Throughout the set  the pedals are used intentionally to enhance sound  activate the overtone series  and support intricate combinations of melody and harmony  Pianists encounter varied textures and sonorities that encourage careful listening and refined control  allowing each piece to reveal a distinct palette of tone and resonance across the keyboard   By treating pedaling as an integral part of musical expression rather than a secondary skill   i Connections   i reinforces the role of the pedals as essential tools in both performance and compositional style  These explorations offer pianists a deeper understanding of how thoughtful pedaling shapes clarity  color  and musical character</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 26 16:57:11 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>Compline Blues - Hailstork - Trombone Quartet - Theodore Presser</title>
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		<description>Composer  Adolphus Hailstork Format  Score and Parts Instrumentation  Trombone Quartet   i Compline Blues   i alternates snappy blues writing with moments of Renaissance-like lyricism  shaped by sighing gestures and reflective cadences  Inspired by Compline  the final prayer service of the day in many Christian traditions  Hailstork began with a noble chorale for a friend s trombone quartet  then allowed contrasting musical ideas to emerge and unfold naturally  The result is a striking six-minute work that seamlessly blends sacred contemplation with blues-inflected energy  showcasing Hailstork s unique and imaginative musical voice</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 26 16:50:03 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>Six Cello Suites - Bach/Dorff - Bassoon - Book - Theodore Presser</title>
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		<description>Composer  Johann Sebastian Bach  Editor  Daniel Dorff  Format  Book Instrumentation  Bassoon  This unique hybrid provides the Bach suites free of phrasing  dynamics  and tempo marks  to encourage your own exploration of the many ways to interpret these monumental works  The unique value of this edition includes an extensive study guide explaining and illustrating Bach s form  harmony  leading tones  drama  tension and resolution  and counterpoint within a solo instrumental line   Examples and discussions  along with special  Exploration prompts   provide training in the building blocks of composing and interpreting music through the use of these masterworks by Bach  New insights and skills will add fresh inspiration to your performance of music in all genres   In describing the infinite resources of studying Bach s  i Six Cello Suites  i   Dorff ends the study guide by saying   That is why it s been open on my music stand for over 50 years  I m still learning  it s your turn  </description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 26 16:46:47 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>Sonata, Op. 151 - Liebermann - Flute - Book - Theodore Presser</title>
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		<description>Composer  Lowell Liebermann  Format  Book Instrumentation  Flute  Unique in the flute literature  Liebermann s  i Sonata   i for Solo Flute is a 20-minute composition in three movements  This rare gem provides a  portable  major work to present in unaccompanied recitals  competitions  and auditions  while also providing 3 single-movement options for shorter presentations  The  i Sonata   i was commissioned by the Library of Congress to honor Sir James Galway   Must-have  would be an understatement</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 26 16:42:44 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>It Takes Four to Tango - Dorff - Flute/Oboe/Clarinet/Bassoon - Theodore Presser</title>
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		<description>Composer  Daniel Dorff  Format  Score and Parts Instrumentation  Flute Oboe Clarinet Bassoon    i It Takes Four to Tango  i  brings Daniel Dorff s irresistible tango to wind quartet  with a singing flute line supported by oboe  clarinet  and bassoon  At just 212 minutes  this charming miniature is an ideal addition to any program  whether as a palate cleanser in a formal recital  or as a jazzy Latin dance in a lighter concert setting  Witty  lush  and instantly alluring  Dorff s tango is sure to delight performers and audiences alike</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 26 16:40:10 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>Willowspeak - Wagner - Violin/Cello/Piano - Theodore Presser</title>
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		<description>Composer  Melinda Wagner  Format  Score and Parts Instrumentation  Violin Cello Piano   i Willowspeak   i imagines the voice of the weeping willow tree that grew in the composer s grandmother s backyard  The willow tree has long been a symbol of resilience and adaptability  bending with the wind while retaining its strength  Through the piano trio s luminous textures and expressive gestures  the tree mystically recounts memories of years gone by</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 26 16:36:12 -0400</pubDate>
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