This collection is included in the NFMC 2024-28 Piano Solo Event In Recital for the Advancing Pianist- Original Solos, Book 1 contains musically engaging original solos by leading FJH composers. These original pieces showcase new works for the student who is at the early advanced level. Edited by Helen Marlais, this collection contains pieces strongly rooted in the classical music tradition such as etudes, preludes, nocturnes, polonaises, ballads and fantasies, as well as genres such as impressionistic music, Latin-style music, and jazz pieces.
This wide variety of original works will guide the advancing pianist through different musical and technical demands, capture the attention of audiences, and showcase the virtuosic abilities of the advancing pianist.