Canadian National Conservatory of Music Northern Lights: Primary Piano Duets - Piano Duets (1 Piano, 4 Hands) - Book

Composers: Various
Format: Book
Instrumentation: Piano Duets (1 Piano, 4 Hands)

Northern Lights: An Exploration of Canadian Piano Music: Primary Piano Duets is a collection of 14 new works, in fixed hand positions, by 13 Canadian composers from coast to coast. To facilitate the learning process, fingerings and measure numbers have been included. Students will enjoy seeing photos of the composers with the biographies.

The educational and pedagogical value of playing duets is evidenced in recital performances, festival settings and recreational playing. The team-work provides motivation for practise, improving sight reading, rhythmic precision and reducing performance anxiety. Duet playing enhances many areas of musicianship as well as developing the social aspect of music making.

Contents:

• A Noisy Parade - Ernst Schneider
• Backyard Boogie - Debra Wanless
• Dance of the Jellyfish - Nancy Telfer
• Duelling Donkeys - Debra Wanless
• Eensy Weensy Spider - Nancy Telfer
• Enchanted Evening - Clifford Crawley
• March of the Gremlins - Carolyn Garritano & Keri Puckrin
• Pirate King - Janet Gieck
• Rocky Mountain Rag - Stephen Fiess
• Stormy Night - Teresa Richert
• The Contrary Cousins - Karen Rowell
• The Drum Circle - Margaret Livermore
• Winter Fun - Frances Balodis
• You and Me - Joanne Bender