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Master Composer Library
The Neil A. Kjos Master Composer Library, selected and edited by Keith Snell, is comprised of unique editions of the most popular piano teaching repertoire. Clavier magazine calls it “an outstanding teaching series.” All books are attractively priced for students, representing an incredible value. Compact disc recordings of Diane Hidy, Nelita True, and hans Boepple follow the editing, emulating a beautiful and practical model for students.

J.S Bach
Eighteen Little Preludes

  Prelude in C Major, BWV 924
  Prelude in D Minor, BWV 926
  Prelude in F Major, BWV 927
  Prelude in G Minor, BWV 930
  Prelude in D Major, BWV 925
  Prelude in E Major, BWV 937  . . . and more
J.S Bach
Little Fugues and Little Preludes with Fugues
  Prelude and Fugue
  in G Major, BWV 902
  in A Minor, BWV 895
  in D Minor, BWV 899 
   . . . and more
GP383 Eighteen Little Preludes (Int./L.Int.) . . . .  21.90
GP383CD Eighteen Little Preludes CD . . . . . . . .  55.80
GP405 Little Fugues and Little Preludes with Fugues (L.Int./E.Adv.) . . . . . . . . 21.90
GP405CD Little Fugues and Little Preludes with Fugues CD . . . .  . . .  . . .  . . .  55.80
 
J.S Bach
Selected Preludes and Fugues
  The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book One
  No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 847
  No. 3 in C sharp Major, BWV 848
  The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book Two
  No. 6 in D Minor, BWV 875
  No. 15 in G Major, BWV 884  . . . and more
J.S Bach
Selections from the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach
  Minuet in G Major, BWV 114
  Minuet in G Minor, BWV 115
  Minuet in G major, BWV 116
  Minuet in B flat Major, BWV 118
  Minuet in D Minor, BWV 132
  Aria in F Major, BWV 131, 
  Aria in D Minor, BWV 515
  March in D, 
  Polonaise in G Minor, BWV Anh. 119
  Solo Per II Cembalo, BWV 129
  Prelude in C Major, BWV 846
  Musette in D, BWV Anh. 126
  Polonaise in G Minor, BWV Anh. 125
  March in G Major, BWV Anh. 124
GP428 Selected Preludes and Fugues (Adv.) . . . . 26.90
GP428CD Selected Preludes and Fugues CD . . . . 55.80
GP381 Selections From Notebook For Anna Magdalena Bach (El./E.Int) . . . . 21.90
GP382 Two-Part Inventions (L.Int./E.Adv) . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  .  21.90
*GP381CDSelections From the Notebook For Anna
Magdalena Bach and Two-Part Inventions CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . .   55.80
*CD contains recordings of both books.
 
Bartok
Selected Works For Piano
  From “For Children”
  The Grasshopper’s Wedding
  Love Song
  Jeering Song
  Evening in the Country
  From “Ten Easy Pieces”
  Bear Dance
  Bagatelle, Op. 6 No. 2
  Allegro Barbaro
  Sonatina Six Romanian Folk Dances
Beethoven
Selected Works For Piano
  Sonatina in G
  Bagatelle in A Minor, Op. 119, No. 9
  Bagatelle in G Minor, Op. 119, No. 1
  Bagatelle in F, Op. 33, No. 3
  Six Variations on a Swiss Song
  Six Variations On An Original Theme in G Major
  Für Elise
  Six Variation on “Nel Cor Piu Non Mi Sento”
  Sonata in G Minor, Op. 49, No. 1
  Sonata in G, Op. 49, No. 2
  Minuet in G Major
  Bagatelle in D, Op. 119, No. 3
  Sonatina in F Fajor (I, II)
GP389 Selected Works for Piano (Int./Adv.) . . . . . . 21.90
GP389CD Selected Works for Piano CD . . . . . . . .  . 55.80
GP389 Selected Works for Piano (Int./Adv.) . . . . . . 21.90
GP389CD Selected Works for Piano CD . . . . . . . .  . 55.80
 
Burgmüller
Twenty-Five Easy and Progressive Studies, Op. 100
  La Candeur (Sincerity)
  L’arabesque
  Innocence
  Le Courant Limpide (The Limpid Stream)
  La Chasse (The Chase)
  Tendre Fleur (Tender Blossom)
  . . . and more
Clementi
Six Sonatinas, Op. 36
This performance edited edition is now the best choice for your students. Clementi regarded as the originator of the porper technique for the modern pianoforte, used these pieces to focus directly on the most important aspects of piano playing: felicitous fingering, lucid phrasing, and developing a legato touch. Based upon practical teaching experience, the editorial suggestions convey musical ideas ensuring successful musical performance by your students.
GP385 25 Easy and Progressive Studies For Piano, Opus 100 (El./Int.)  . . . . . . . . 21.90
GP385CD 25 Easy and Progressive Studies For Piano, Opus 100 CD . . . . . . . . . . 55.80
GP379 Six Sonatinas, Opus 36 (El.Int.) . . . . . .  . . 25.90
GP379CD Six Sonatinas, Opus 36 CD . . . . . . . . . 55.80
 
Chopin
Selected Works For Piano, Book One
  Waltz in A Minor, Op. Posth
  Waltz in B Minor, Op. 69, No. 2
  Mazurka in F, Op. 68, No. 3
  Mazurka in A Minor, Op. 67, No. 4
  Mazurka in G sharp Minor, Op. 33, No. 1
  Polonaise in G Minor, posth.
  Prelude in B Minor, Op. 28, No. 6
  Prelude in C Minor, Op. 28, No. 20
  Nocturne in C Minor, posth.
  Prelude in A, Op. 28, No. 7
  Prelude in E Minor, Op. 28, No. 4
Chopin
Selected Works For Piano, Book Two
 
Mazurka in A Minor, Op. 17, No. 4
  Nocturne in F Minor, Op. 55, No. 1
  Polonaise in A Major, Op. 40, No. 1
  Prelude in G Minor, Op. 28, No. 22
  Waltz in A flat Major, Op. 69, No. 1
  Fantaise-Impromptu, Op. 66
  Nocturne in C Minor
  Prelude in D, Op. 28, No. 15
  Waltz in D Major, Op. 64, No. 1
  Waltz in E Minor, Op. Posth.
GP390 Selected Works for Piano, Book 1 (Int./E. Adv.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.90
GP390CD Selected Works for Piano, Book 1 CD . .  . . . . . .  . . . . . .  . . . . . .  55.80
GP392 Selected Works for Piano, Book 2  (E. Adv./Adv.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.90
GP392CD Selected Works for Piano, Book 2 CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   55.80
 
Debussy
Selected Works for Piano
  Le Petit Noir
  Arabesque No. 1;  Arabesque No. 2
  Reverie
  The Girl with Flaxen hair
  The Sunken Cathedral
  From “Children’s Corner”
  Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum
  Golliwogg’s Cake-walk
  Jumbo’s Lullaby
  Serenade For the Doll
  The Snow Is Dancing
  The Little Shepherd
  Clair De Lune
Diabelli
Four Sonatinas, Op. 151
Although these sonatinas follow the Classical traditions, they are distinguished by being written during the height of the Romantic period by American composer Frank Lynes. A refreshing alternative to the Clementi and Kuhlau sonatinas, and an excellent introduction to sonatina playing for early intermediate and intermediate levels.

Diabelli
Seven Sonatinas, Op. 168
GP380 Selected Works for Piano (L. Int./Adv.) . . . .  25.90
GP380CD Selected Works for Piano CD . . . . . . . . . .  55.80
GP422 Four Sonatinas, Opus 151 (Int.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.90
GP423 Seven Sonatinas, Opus 168 (Int./L. Int.) . . . . .  27.90
GP422CD Four Sonatinas, Opus 151 and Seven Sonatinas, Opus 168 CD . . . . . . 55.80
 
Grieg
Selected Lyric Pieces for the Piano
  Elfin Dance, Op. 12, No. 4
  Watchman’s Song, Op. 12, No. 3
  Sailor’s Song, Op. 68, No. 1
  Puck, Op. 71, No. 3
  March of the Dwarfs, Op. 54, No. 3
  Wedding Day at Troldhaugen, Op. 65, No. 6
  Waltz, Op. 12, No. 2
  Trapeze Artist, The Notturno, Op. 54, No. 4
  National Song, Op. 12, No. 8
  Little Bird, Op. 43, No. 4
  Grandmother’s Minuet, Op. 68, No. 2
  Gade, Op. 57, No. 2
  Butterfly, Op. 43, No. 1,   Arietta, Op. 12, No. 1

Gurlitt
Selected Works for Piano
  Theme and Variation
  A Sad Stody
  The Storm
  A Day in the Park
  Dramatic Event
  Sonatina
  The Return
  Gavotte
  Scherzo
  Dangerous Adventure
  Afternoon Fun;  Fond Memory
  On the Slopes

GP393 Selected Lyric Pieces for Piano (E.Int./Adv.) . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 21.90
GP393CD Selected Lyric Pieces for Piano CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.80
GP399 Selected Works for Piano (L. El/E. Int.) . . . . . . . . 21.90
GP399CD Selected Works for Piano (Gurlitt) CD . . . . . . 55.80
 
Haydn
Six Easy Sonatas
  Sonata in C Major, Hob. XVI: 7
  Sonata in G Major, Hob. XVI: 8
  Sonata in C Major, Hob. XVI: 10
  Sonata in F Major, Hob. XVI: 9
  Sonata in C Major, Hob. XVI: 1
  Sonata in D Major, Hob. XVI: 4
 

Kuhlau
Sonatinas, Op. 20 and Op. 55
No music library will be complete without this large volume of favorite sonatinas. The new engraving reduces awkward page turns and provides the teacher and performer with pages that are clean and uncluttered.

The editing is based on urtext sources and provides logical musical solutions. Teachers and students will find fingerings that are practical and comfortable.
 

GP395 Six Easy Sonatas (Int./E.Adv.) . . . . . . . 21.90
GP395CD Six Easy Sonatas CD . . . . . . . . . . . .  55.80
GP384 Sonatinas, Opus 20 & Sonatinas, Opus 55 (Int./L. Int.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.90
GP384CD Sonatinas, Opus 20 & Sonatinas, Opus 55CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.80
 
Kabalevsky
Twenty-Four Little Pieces Op. 39
Arranged in progressive order of difficulty, many of these pieces can be played in the first or second year of study and will lead your students smoothly into intermediate level repertoire. The open spacing and clear page layout makes this edition easy to read.

Kabalevsky

30 Children’s Pieces, Opus 27
Kabalevsky uniquely tailors his masterful writing to motivate and educate young pianists. Written for his own students, this collection contains imaginative titles, striking rhythms, and interesting melodies. Kabalevsky's performances markings are retained from original sources with additional practical and logical fingering solutions provided for ease in study and performance.

GP387 24 Little Pieces, Opus 39 (El.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . .21.90
GP387CD 24 Little Pieces, Opus 39 and 30 Children’s Pieces, Opus 27 CD . . . . . 55.80
GP388 30 Children’s Pieces, Opus 27 (El/Int.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .  25.90
GP387CD 24 Little Pieces, Opus 39 and 30 Children’s Pieces, Opus 27 CD . . . . . 55.80
 
Lichner
Three Sonatinas, Op. 4

Lichner
Three Sonatinas, Op. 49
 

Lichner
Three Sonatinas, Op. 66
Finally - the first modern edition of the complete Sonatinas by Heinrich Lichner! Each opus is sold separately for ultimate value. These charming and accessible sonatinas are a welcome change of pace for teachers and students alike. Each sonatina is written in a traditional three-movement form and provides ample opportunity for intermediate students to explore a variety of time signatures, tempos and textures.
 

GP425 Three Sonatinas, Opus 4 (Int.) . . . . . . . 21.90
GP426 Three Sonatinas, Opus 49 (Int.) . . . . . . 21.90
GP427 Three Sonatinas, Opus 66 (Int.) . . . . . . 21.90
*GP425CDThree Sonatinas CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.80
*CD contains recordings of all three books.
 
MacDowell
Selected Works for Piano
An incredible value, this exciting sixty-four page book will be a treasured addition to any library of piano music. For intermediate through advanced students, some of the favorites in this volume include:
  From Woodland Sketches, Op. 51
  To a Wild Rose
  Water Lily - From Sea Pieces, Op. 55
  To the Sea - From Marionettes, Op. 38
  The Witch,  To a Hummingbird, Op. 7, No. 2
  From 12 Etudes, Op. 39
  Tarantella, Shadow Dance
  Hexentanz (Witches Dance)- Op. 17, No. 2
  From a Wandering Iceberg
  From Twelve Virtuoso Studies, Op. 46
  Improvisation - From First modern Suite, Op. 10,  Preludium

Mendelssohn
Selected Songs Without Words, Scherzo in E Minor
Practical performance volume contain the most accessible and best known of the Songs Without Words. Snell provides editing that aids students in shaping and projection of phrasing. Indicated finger changes facilitate the articulation of repeated notes, execution of running passages and consecutive double thirds.
  Hunting Song, Op. 19, No. 3
  Venetian Boat Song, Op. 19, No. 6
  Agitation, Op. 53, No. 3
  Spring Song, Op. 62, No. 6
  Spinning Song, Op. 67, No. 4
  Tarantella, Op. 102, No. 3
  Undercurrent
  Une matinee Au Laavoir
  Scherzo in E Minor, Op. 16, No. 2

GP429 Selected Works for Piano (Int./Adv.) . . . 27.90
GP429CD Selected Works for Piano CD . . . . . . . 55.80
GP398 Selected Songs Without Words, Scherzo in E Minor (L.Int./Adv.) . . . . 21.90
GP398CD Selected Songs Without Words, Scherzo in E Minor CD . . . . . . . . .  55.80
 
Mozart
Selected Works For Piano

  Viennese Sonatina No. 1 in C Major
  Sonata in C Major, K. 545
  Fantasy in D Minor, K. 397
  Rondo in D Major, K. 485
  K.300e (K. 265)
  Twelve Variations on “Ah, vous dirai-je maman,”
  Rondo Alla Turca  . . . and more

Interesting concise biographical material, a glossary of compositional forms, and tables and explanations for execution of trills are also included.

Scarlatti
Ten Sonatas
  Sonata in D Minor, L. 423
  Sonata in A Major, L. 483
  Sonata in G Major, L. 79
  Sonata in D Minor, L. 58
  Sonata in E Major, L. 23
  Sonata in C Major, L. 104
  Sonata in A Major, L. 345
  Sonata in D Major, L. 463
  Sonata in D Minor, L. 422
  Sonata in D Major, L. 461

GP394 Selected Works for Piano (Int./Adv.) . . . . 25.90
GP394CD Selected Works for Piano CD . . . . . . . . 55.80
GP391 Ten Sonatas (Int./Adv.) . . . . . . . . . . 21.90
GP391CD Ten Sonatas CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.80
 
Schumann
Album for the Young, Op. 68

These pieces provide an outstanding introduction to music from the Romantic era. Your students will find many favorites such as Soldier's March, Merry Farmer, Wilde Horseman, First Loss, Knight Rupert, and more. This carefully engraved edition edition presents the Album for the Young in the most attractive format yet available. With music ranging from elementary to late intermediate levels, this book will be useful for many years of study.

Schumann
Scenes From Childhood, Op. 15

Although Schumann usually wrote the music before he thought of the title, these short character pieces at the intermediate level reflect a romantic mood or scene depicted in the title. Keith Snell has carefully edited all thirteen pieces in the collection with careful attention to pedaling, phrasing, and practical fingering. Student favorites include the ever popular Of Foreign Lands and People, Curious Story, Important Event, Knight of the Rocking Horse and Reverie.

GP386 Album For The Young, Opus 68 (El./l.Int.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.90
GP386CD Album For The Young, Opus 68 CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . 55.80
 
GP397 Scenes From Childhood, Opus 15 (Int./E.Adv.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.90
GP396CD Album For The Young, Opus 39 (Tchaikovsky)
And Scenes from Childhood, Opus 15 (Schumann) Combined CD .  . . . . 55.80
 
Streabbog
Twelve Studies, Op. 63

Motivate your late elementary and early intermediate students with this sparkling collection of easier pieces from the Romantic period.

Each piece is a short etude with a decriptive title designed to develop technical skills such as scales, broken and blocked chords, legato and staccato touches, pedaling, corss hand playing and finger facility.

Tchaikovsky
Album for the Young, Op. 39
  Soldier's March
  The Sick Doll
  The New Doll
  Italian Song
  German Song
  Neapolitan Song
  Song of the Lark

GP407 Twelve Easy and Melodious Studies, Opus 63 (L.El./E.Int.) . . . . . . . . . . 21.90
*See Gurlitt for combined CD ..... RM 55.80
 
GP396 Album For The Young, Opus 39 (E.Int./Int.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21.90
GP396CD Album For The Young, Opus 39 (Tchaikovsky)
And Scenes from Childhood, Opus 15 (Schumann) Combined CD .  . . .  .  . . . .   55.80
 
Selected Sonatinas (Book One)
  Ludwig Van Beethoven
  Sonatina (G Major I, II)
  Joseph Haydn
  “Scherzo” from Sonata in F, Hob. XVI: 9
  Muzio Clementi
  Sonatina, Op. 36, No. 1 (C major I, II, III)
  . . . and more

Selected Sonatinas (Book Two)
 
Muzio Clementi
  Sonatina, Op. 36, No. 2 (I, II, III)
  Sonatina, Op. 36, No. 3 (I, II, III)
  Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  Viennese Sonatina No. 1 (I)
  Friedrich Kuhlau
  Sonatina, Op. 55 No. 1 (I, II)
  . . . and more

GP671 Selected Sonatinas Book 1 (L.El./E.Int.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.90
GP671CD Selected Sonatinas Book 1 CD . . . . . . .  . . . . . . .  . . . . . . .55.80

GP672 Selected Sonatinas Book 2 (Int.) . . . . . . .  . 31.90
GP672CD Selected Sonatinas Book 2 CD . . . . . . . 55.80
 
Selected Sonatinas (Book Three)
  Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  Sonata, K. 545 (I, II, III)
  Ludwig Van Beethoven
  Sonata, Op. 49, No. 2 (I, II)
  Friedrich Kuhlau
  Sonatina, Op. 20, No. 1 (I, II, III)
  . . . and more
Provides students with a solid foundation in preparation for more advanced sonatas by the master composers.

First Sonata Album
  Joseph Haydn
  Sonata in D Major, Hob. XVI: 37
  Sonata in E Minor, Hob. XVI: 34
  Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  Sonata in F Major, K. 280
  Sonata in C Major, K. 330
  Ludwig Van Beethoven
  Sonata in G Major, Op. 79
  Sonata in F Minor, Op. 2, No. 1

GP673 Selected Sonatinas Book 3 (L.Int./E.Adv.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.90
GP673CD Selected Sonatinas Book 3 CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.80
GP406 First Sonata Album (Adv.) . . . . . . . . . . . 51.80
GP406CD First Sonata Album CD . . . . . . . . . . . 55.80
 
Quiet Classics

Don’t panic if your student needs music for that special church service, wedding, party or first “gig”!

It’s all right here in one comprehensive volume for the advancing student or professional pianist. Selections are arranged into “sets” of approximately twenty-five minutes in length.

   SET ONE
     To a Wild Rose (MacDowell)
     Valse Sentimentale (Schubert)
     Mazurka in A Minor (Chopin)
     Waltz in A Minor, Op. posth (Chopin)
     Für Elise (Beethoven)
     Remembrance (Schumann)
     Prelude in B Minor (Chopin)
     Gymnopedie No. 1 (Satie)
     Andante, Op. 105, No. 4 (Burgmüller)

   SET TWO
     Of Foreign Lands and People (Schumann)
     Wedding Day at Troldhaugen – excerpt (Grieg)
     Sonata in G Minor, Andante (Beethoven)
     Venetian Boat Song (Mendelssohn)
     Rêverie (Debussy)
     Traumerie (Schumann)
     Prelude in C Major (Bach)
     Notturno (Grieg)
SET THREE
  Prelude in A Major (Chopin)
  Waltz in F sharp Minor (Rebikov)
  Venetian Boat Song (Mendelssohn)
  Spring Song (Mendelssohn)
  Arabesque No. 1 (Debussy)
  Prelude in E Minor (Chopin)
  Wong Without Words (Mendelssohn)



SET FOUR

  “Moonlight” Sonata – Adagio Sostenuto (Beethoven)
  Fantasy-Impromptu excerpt (Chopin)
  Consolation (Liszt)
  Clair de Lune (Debussy)
  “Pathetique” Sonata – Adagio Cantabile (Beethoven)
  Waltz in A flat (Brahms)
  Arietta (Grieg)
  Nocturne in E flat (Chopin)
  Includes “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “Happy Birthday”
GP408 Quiet Classics (L.El./E.Int.) . . . .  . 44.90
 

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