Dennis Alexander

Students are introduced to a wide variety of hymns and spirituals in this collection. Words are included for singing and aid the performers in identifying which part has the melody. Each part is equal in difficulty and both players will enjoy playing the melody.

Five-Star Sacred Duets

Students have always enjoyed playing patriotic pieces. The eight patriotic selections contained in Five-Star Patriotic Duets will be appealing to late-elementary students of all ages. The primo and secondo parts are equal in difficulty, and each player always gets a chance to play the melody.

Five-Star Patriotic Duets

Victoria McArthur

E. L. Lancaster

Gayle Kowalchyk

Martha Mier

In Alfred's Premier Piano Course Level 3, students will be playing syncopated, dotted and swing rhythms with ease. Up-tempo, original pieces with clever twists smoothly incorporate new concepts including: pass-under and cross-over scale fingerings; the chromatic scale; IV chords in C, G, F, D; 1st and 2nd endings; and ledger lines above and below the staff.

Premier Piano Course: Lesson Book 3

These colorful folk song arrangements for one piano, four hands deserve a five-star rating for their inventiveness. The primo and secondo parts are equal in difficulty, making it possible for elementary pianists to experience the joy of duet playing at the earliest opportunity. For ease in reading, both primo and secondo are written on the grand staff with clear directions to move up or down to an appropriate octave. Each player gets a chance to play the melody and lyrics are included for every selection. Titles: * All Through the Night * Blow the Man Down * Charlie is My Darling * Cockles and Mussels * Did You Ever See a Lassie? * Hush, Little Baby * The Mulberry Bush * Old Joe Clarke * She Wore a Yellow Ribbon * She'll Be Comin' 'Round the Mountain * Skip to My Lou * The Wheels on the Bus * Yankee Doodle

Five-Star Folk Duets

Book 5 of the Five-Star Solos series provides a wide variety of pieces to teachers and intermediate-level students. An array of styles, colors, tempos, and moods are included. Ballads, waltzes, Latin pieces, contemporary sounds, and "showstoppers" all combine to make teaching fun and exciting. Students will be rewarded with music that sets them apart from the crowd. Titles: * Arietta in G Major * Evening in Andalucia * Get My Drift? * Just a Tad Funky! * Rhythmosity * Shenandoah * You Gotta Toccata!

7 Colorful Intermediate Piano Solos

Five-Star Solos, Book 5

Sabastian Cane had given up a fortune in Central America as a medical missionary. Nearly broke and disillusioned with medicine he becomes a jewelry salesman in Los Angeles. This leads him to the diamond black market in Venezuela. Cane encounters head hunters, crooked police, drug lords and the Lost Mayan civilization. He falls in love with a native girl named Luna, gains a fortune and becomes an international entrepreneur. With his new bride they begin another adventure in Africa opening up free clinics for the needy. He and his wife encounter international criminals who are implementing a Holy Jihad by means of a virulent virus which will kill all life on Earth. Because Cane is in Africa and a doctor, the President of the USA asks Cane to lead the team to thwart these terrorists. With the help of his wife he succeeds. While the two newly weds relax back in Venezuela at the Lost City, Cane discovers that the Mayan's have a religious link through ceremony to God. Inadvertently, the Mayan Leaders’ message to God is intercepted by Lucifer and all Hell breaks loose on earth. In a classic fight for his soul Cane takes on the Devil both here on earth and out into the far reaches of the Galaxy. When the quest is over Cane and his team are rewarded with their own planet much like Adam and Eve. Before Cane and Luna can begin a normal life, Lucifer's wife clones the Devil and they search for Cane, while destroying planets in their quest. Cane becomes a solider of God, in an effort to save not only Earth but the Universe.

The Sabastian Cane Chronicles

The unique At-Home Book contributes greatly to a student's success. When used by parents during practice time, it can make a dramatic difference in the student's musical learning. All parents-with or without musical knowledge-will be able to participate. It's like having a second teacher at home. Each At-Home Book includes Assignment Pages, Parent Pages, and an engaging story for students and parents.

Level 1b

Premier Piano Course: At-Home Book 1B

The solo piano series Just for You was one of Dennis Alexander's first publications with Alfred and has remained one of his best-selling series. Just for Two features duet versions of many favorites from each book of the original series. Students will enjoy making music together with these duets that are "twice the fun" as the originals. Titles: * Celebration! * Cinnamon Popcorn! * Dance with Me * Scottish Dance * Sour Lemons! * Strolling Along * Spooks from Mars * Tally-Ho March

A Collection of 8 Piano Duets in a Variety of Styles and Moods Specially Written to Inspire, Motivate, and Entertain

Just for Two, Book 1

Mark Pattison

Paul McMullin

Janet M. Bradbury

Now in its sixth edition, Poultry Diseases is once again fully revised with the addition of vital new material. It remains the standard reference work on health and disease for those involved in the poultry industry, government and veterinary education. Following a familiar structure, readers of the sixth edition gain concise but major reviews on current knowledge of general and disease-specific topics discussed over 45 (5 new) chapters in seven sections. With a large international team of contributors led by an authoritative editor team and a Foreword by Professor Frank Jordan, Poultry Diseases is an invaluable resource for the practicing veterinarian, poultry inspector, agricultural manager or veterinary student. Covers common and rarer diseases found in all species of poultry (including chickens, ducks, turkeys, game birds and guinea-fowl). Each chapter outside the General Overview section identifies clearly Epidemiology, Clinical Signs and Differential Diagnosis, Pathogenesis, Treatment and Control. Systems chapters discuss disorders of selected body systems in detail, leading to differential diagnosis of the specific disorder Comprehensive Appendices of Useful Data, Glossary of Terms, and Lists of diseases specific to Turkeys and Ducks (cross-referenced to the disease organisms in the main text) Worldwide coverage from a recognized international team of editors and contributors 5 new chapters and major chapter revisions on biosecurity in poultry management; avian influenza; legislation and poultry welfare New contributors and 2 new prominent editors make up a 4 strong editorial team Two color format with over 60 2-colour illustrations highlights key information Viral chapters now include information on zoonoses

Poultry Diseases

From a fiery tempo to dramatic lyricism, this aptly named piano solo has it all! Chromatic and sweeping musical ideas explore various registers of the keyboard, creating a virtuosic piece. The piece lies beneath the hands beautifully, allowing the performer to meet the technical demands of the music while delivering an exciting performance.

Late Intermediate Piano Solo

Toccata Tempestosa

These arrangements are perfect for pianists looking for gentle meditative pieces to perform during church services. Titles: All Through the Night * Amazing Grace * Faith of Our Fathers * For the Beauty of the Earth * God Be with You Till We Meet Again * He Leadeth Me * Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross * My Faith Looks Up to Thee * Sun of My Soul A Federation Festivals 2020-2024 selection.

Sacred Silhouettes

The books in the Five-Star Solos series give students and teachers a wide variety of pieces at graded levels. Different styles, colors, tempos, and moods are included in each book. Ballads, waltzes, Latin tunes, contemporary sounds, and "showstoppers" all combine to make teaching both fun and exciting. Students will be rewarded with music that clearly sets them apart from the crowd. Titles: * Autumn Waltz * A Bit Bewildered! * Boogie Gone Wild! * Fearless Adventurer * Jamaican Festival * The Lonely Fawn * Mystical Dance * Pied Piper's March * Smooth Mover * Tahiti Tango * Thoughts of Yesterday

11 Colorful Piano Solos for Late Elementary Pianists

Five-Star Solos, Book 3

Creating big sounds over a wide range of the piano keyboard is thrilling for young students, regardless of gender. After completing his book Especially for Boys, Dennis Alexander was inspired to create this late elementary companion volume, Especially for Girls. While girls certainly enjoy playing tender and romantic pieces, just as many enjoy playing pieces with robust sounds and exciting rhythms-this dynamic collection offers all of the above! A great way to help younger students broaden their musical horizons.

Especially for Girls

Book 4 of the Five-Star Solos series provides a wide variety of pieces to teachers and early intermediate-level students. An array of styles, colors, tempos, and moods are included. Ballads, waltzes, Latin pieces, contemporary sounds, and "showstoppers" all combine to make teaching fun and exciting. Students will be rewarded with music that sets them apart from the crowd. Titles: * Around Twilight * Ever Evolving * Fleeting Thoughts * In the Groove! * Kick It on Home! * Little Prelude in C Major * Scherzino * Tarantella Veloce * Valse nouveau

9 Colorful Early Intermediate Piano Solos

Five-Star Solos, Book 4

The music is fresh! The lyrics are current and in-tune with today's students! The subject matter is appealing! These accolades have been used to describe the all-new music in Premier Piano Course The music in Performance Book 2B includes a variety of styles including boogie, ragtime, jazz, flamenco, contemporary and more--sure to bring smiles to the faces of all students. The attractive music, complete with performance tips, carefully supports the new concepts contained in the corresponding Lesson Book 2B. Each piece on the CD was recorded at a performance tempo and a slower practice tempo. The audio for this book is also available for download here The music from this book is available in the Piano Maestro app that's downloadable here. Learn more About JoyTunes, the maker of Piano Maestro here.

Performance 2b

Alfred's Premier Piano Course

The key of D minor sets the stage for the mysterious sounds of this late elementary solo. The opening rhythm of the right hand melody even seems to say "Old Daddy Longlegs", and students will have no problem getting the rhythm correct just by chanting the title. An excellent vehicle for moving around the keyboard, the various hand crossings will make this piece as much fun to play as it will be to watch! Turn your student into "spider boy" or "spider girl" with this clever solo.

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Old Daddy Longlegs

Familiar motivational pieces for the holiday season using the same concepts introduced in the corresponding Premier Piano Course Lesson Book. Titles: * Angels We Have Heard on High * Auld Lang Syne * Gesu Bambino (The Infant Jesus) * It Came Upon the Midnight Clear * Jingle Bells * Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! * March (from The Nutcracker) * O Christmas Tree * What Child Is This?

Premier Piano Course, Christmas 5

Familiar motivational pieces for the holiday season using the same concepts introduced in the corresponding Lesson Book. Can be used with any method as soon as students begin reading on the grand staff. Contains teacher duet accompaniments for an enhanced musical experience. Titles: Away in a Manger * Dance of the Reed Flutes (from The Nutcracker Suite) * Go, Tell It on the Mountain * Good King Wenceslas * Jingle Bells * Jolly Old Saint Nicholas * O Come, All Ye Faithful * O Come, Little Children * O Come, O Come Emmanuel * Up on the Housetop * We Three Kings of Orient Are. 24 pages.

Alfred's Premier Piano Course, Christmas 1A

Sabastian Cane had given up a fortune in Central America as a medical missionary. Nearly broke and disillusioned with medicine he becomes a jewelry salesman in Los Angeles. This leads him to the diamond black market in Venezuela. Cane encounters head hunters, crooked police, drug lords and the Lost Mayan civilization. He falls in love with a native girl named Luna, gains a fortune and becomes an international entrepreneur. With his new bride they begin another adventure in Africa opening up free clinics for the needy. He and his wife encounter international criminals who are implementing a Holy Jihad by means of a virulent virus which will kill all life on Earth. Because Cane is in Africa and a doctor, the President of the USA asks Cane to lead the team to thwart these terrorists. With the help of his wife he succeeds. While the two newly weds relax back in Venezuela at the Lost City, Cane discovers that the Mayan's have a religious link through ceremony to God. Inadvertently, the Mayan Leaders message to God is intercepted by Lucifer and all Hell breaks loose on earth. In a classic fight for his soul Cane takes on the Devil both here on earth and out into the far reaches of the Galaxy. When the quest is over Cane and his team are rewarded with their own planet much like Adam and Eve. Before Cane and Luna can begin a normal life, Lucifer's wife clones the Devil and they search for Cane, while destroying planets in their quest. Cane becomes a solider of God, in an effort to save not only Earth but the Universe.

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