South Carolina: The Palmetto State displays this unique state in three exciting movements. "Hurricane!" is intense, showing the energy of the natural disaster. It includes scales, octaves, f
Jazz Suite in Color for solo piano is an arrangement of the original Jazz Suite in Color, a trio for clarinet, trumpet, and piano. Now solo pianists can enjoy this exciting mix of jazz styles painted
The three movements of North Dakota: The Peace Garden State capture the spirit of this northern state. In "The Meandering Missouri," an atmospheric piece in Dorian mode and 3/4 meter, the Mi
Ozarks Sonatina is a three-movement recital suite that visits the state of Arkansas. The dulcimer, a popular folk instrument, is highlighted in the first movement, "The Hammered Dulcimer." T
The three pieces in Idaho Gems capture the spirit of this northwestern state. "White Pine Waltz" begins with a delicate melody in 3/4 meter inspired by the majestic western white pine, Idaho
The three movements of Spring Promises highlight the energy of spring that follows a long winter. The first movement, "A Garden's Promise," features a lyrical melody line over a chord progression that
Big Sky Montana contains three pieces that imaginatively depict this western state. "Land of the Shining Mountains" uses multiple key changes to display the majesty of Montana's various mountain range
Three Romances includes original solos written in genres from the Romantic period. Students will find them useful as preparation for studying compositions by composers such as Chopin, Schumann, and Gr
Suite Detroit: Sounds of an American City for solo piano is an arrangement of the original Suite Detroit: Sounds of an American City, a trio for flute, alto saxophone, and piano. Now solo pianists can
Part of Alfred's Recital Suite series, Caribbean Cruise explores four islands in the Caribbean. Each of the four movements depicts a landmark on the island. In "St. Thomas Skyride," students will crea
Take a musical vacation to the Hawaiian Islands. Erupting volcanoes, stunning mountaintop views, moonlit tides and crashing waves are all depicted. Contemporary harmonies are delicately woven in, givi
A Portrait of Utah paints a musical picture of both the history and the heritage of the state of Utah. Opening with an arrangement of the hymn "Come, Come, Ye Saints," the first movement is a beautifu
Mount Rushmore is a tribute to the sculpture carved into the granite face of Mount Rushmore, near Keystone, South Dakota. Each movement of this suite represents one of the four great presidents carved
Martha Mier's Tennessee Treasures takes a musical journey to three different cities across the state of Tennessee. Written in three movements, it begins in Memphis. "Down on Beale Street&
Impressions of Indiana paints a scenic picture of the state of Indiana. Beginning with "The Mighty Wabash," the first movement creates a majestic and dignified overview of the Wabash River as it trave
