Tuesday, October 30, 2012

October Music Extravaganza!!


We had a great meeting in October! As a group, we had the chance to sight-read through several new books and newly edited collections. It was especially fun to read through some of the duets with 3 or 4 pianos playing each part!
 
In case some of you missed it, here is a list of the books we looked at and played from. There are still a few copies at The Music Store (929 Sunset Blvd) if you would like to take a look and play through them.
 
Some of the favorites of those who attended were: Northern Lights (an original collection of Romantic Scandinavian piano pieces), Blues, Jazz, Rock & Rags ( by Pixar composer, Mike Watts), and the American Popular Piano series (by Christopher Norton).
Blues, Jazz, Rock & Rags by Mike and Jennifer Watts - Book 1
Blues, Jazz, Rock & Rags by Mike and Jennifer Watts- Book 2
Northern Lights - Romantic Piano Pieces
Journey Through The Classics - Book 3
American Popular Piano Repertoire by Christopher Norton - Book 1
American Popular Piano Repertoire by Christopher Norton- Book 4
Bela Bartok for Children - Volume 1
Manhattan Swing Piano Solo by Naoko Ikeda
A Dark & Stormy Night - Faber & Faber
Tempo! Tempo! 40 Original Piano Pieces
Take A Bow! 8 Sparkling Piano Solos - Bk 2
Romantic Piano Music, Duets - 23 Pieces
Practicing The Piano
Aaron Copland Ballet Music for Piano
Astor Piazzolla - 15 Tangos & Other Pieces
 
Don't forget to attend November's Meeting! We are looking forward to an excellent presentation by Dr. Bohnenstengel from SUU who will be presenting on Accompanying.
When: November 13th, Noon
Where: Caroline Jennings Home 559 E 300 S #13