Melody Bober

Robert D. Vandall

In Play Hymns, Book 4, pianists young and old will find accessible arrangements of beloved hymns, which are a continuous source of inspiration and an important part of worship services. Titles: * All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name * Amazing Grace! How Sweet the Sound * Beneath the Cross of Jesus * I've Got Peace like a River * Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee * Just As I Am * Kum Ba Yah * Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me * Simple Gifts * Sweet Hour of Prayer * To God Be the Glory

11 Intermediate Piano Arrangements of Traditional Favorites

Play Hymns, Book 4

George Gershwin

Ira Gershwin

George Gershwin and his older brother Ira wrote the music for more than 12 Broadway shows and four films. This volume revisits the best of these songs, which have become favorites of singers, instrumentalists and audiences. Their unforgettable melodies, exciting rhythms, and clever lyrics are captured in these early advanced arrangements by Melody Bober. These piano solos are perfect for lessons, recitals, or social gatherings. Titles: Embraceable You * Fascinating Rhythm * I Got Rhythm * I've Got a Crush on You * Let's Call the Whole Thing Off * Love Is Here to Stay * The Man I Love * Nice Work If You Can Get It * Someone to Watch Over Me * Summertime * They Can't Take That Away from Me. 56 pages.

The Songs of George and Ira Gershwin

Popular Performer Gershwin

The joy of ensemble playing with six hands at the piano is captured in this series of trios by educational music author Melody Bober. Written for pianists at the late-elementary level, the pieces in this collection require hands-together coordination and movement around the keyboard. All three parts are equal in difficulty. A variety of keys, styles, meters, and tempos are featured. Titles: Blueberry Blues * Carousel * Midnight Rider * Uno, dos, tres, quatro. "Midnight Rider" and "Uno, dos, tres, quatro" are Federation Festivals 2014-2016 selections.

4 Late Elementary Pieces for One Piano, Six Hands

Grand Trios for Piano

Grand Solos for Piano is Melody Bober’s first complete series of solo collections since she became an exclusive Alfred author. The music in this six-book series is written in a variety of keys, styles, meters and tempos to appeal to both children and adults. The pieces have the distinctive Bober sound and are fun to play, in addition to helping pianists progress technically and musically. Whether performed on a concert grand, a digital piano or the family upright, these solos will truly sound "grand." Book 6 contains 9 pieces for late intermediate pianists. Titles: * 006 Blues * Butterfly * Dragonfly * Evening Snowfall * Flying Leaves * Jazz 'n' Java * The Keepsake * Sweet Memories * Valse Dramatico

9 Pieces for Late Intermediate Piano

Grand Solos for Piano, Book 6

The joy of ensemble playing with six hands at the piano is captured in this series of trios by educational music author Melody Bober. Written for pianists at the late-intermediate level, the pieces in this collection require playing extended sixteenth-note passages; reading the D major, B-flat major, and E-flat major key signatures; and playing passages that require finger and hand independence. Titles: Grand Celebration Trio * Prelude in G Major * Tarantella in D Minor * Whisper in the Wind.

4 Late Intermediate Pieces for One Piano, Six Hands

Grand Solos for Piano is Melody Boberäó»s first complete series of solo collections since she became an exclusive Alfred Music author. The music in this six-book series is written in a variety of keys, styles, meters and tempos to appeal to both children and adults. The pieces have the distinctive Bober sound and are fun to play, in addition to helping pianists progress technically and musically. Whether performed on a concert grand, a digital piano or the family upright, these solos will truly sound "grand." Book 5 contains 9 pieces for intermediate pianists. Titles: * CarefreeŒæ * Carnival RagŒæ * Lakeside MorningŒæ * Music Box MemoryŒæ * Night ShadowsŒæ * Rush Hour BoogieŒæ * Too CoolŒæ * A Visit to ViennaŒæ * Winter in Whitman County

9 Pieces for Intermediate Pianists

Grand Solos for Piano, Book 5

While carols provide the reason for the season, secular Christmas songs celebrate other holiday delights. Melody Bober shares some of her favorite popular Christmas songs in her signature style with lyrical melodies and lush harmonies. The pieces reflect memories of a fresh snowfall, glittering decorations, a visit from Santa, and other nostalgic moments. Titles: * All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth * Feliz Navidad * Frosty the Snowman * Jolly Old Saint Nicholas * Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! * The Little Drummer Boy * O Christmas Tree * Winter Wonderland * You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch

9 Early Intermediate to Intermediate Piano Arrangements of the Season’s Most Popular Songs

Popular Christmas Memories, Book 1

Following in the tradition of Bach, Chopin, and other composers, Melody Bober has written the In All Keys series, which includes original piano solos in all major and minor keys. Each book in the series contains 16 pieces and follows the circle of fifths, with pieces in major keys followed by pieces in relative minor keys. Book 1 features one piece in C major, one piece in A minor, and the seven major "sharp" keys (G, D, A, E, B, F-sharp, and C-sharp major) and their relative minors (E, B, F-sharp, C-sharp, G-sharp, D-sharp, and A-sharp minor). These pieces help develop reading skills, and they reinforce the study of scales, arpeggios, and chords. Titles: * Classical March (C Major) * Jammin' Jazz (A Minor) * Charming Cha-Cha (G Major) * Intrepid Mission (E Minor) * Seafaring Adventure (D Major) * A Winter Wind (B Minor) * My Heart Belongs to You (A Major) * Rushing River Rapids (F-sharp Minor) * American Ragtime Band (E Major) * Energetic Escape (C-sharp Minor) * Beach Boogie (B Major) * Sands of the Sahara (G-sharp Minor) * Reflections in the Stream (F-sharp Major) * A Night in Cordoba (D-sharp Minor) * Enchantment Waltz (C-sharp Major) * Ancient Anthem (A-sharp Minor)

Intermediate to Late Intermediate Piano Solos in All Major and Minor Sharp Keys

In All Keys, Book 1 - Sharp Keys

Melody Bober's arrangements of both secular and sacred Christmas favorites are sure to delight students of all ages. Book 6 contains 8 arrangements for late intermediate pianists. Students continue to progress musically and technically while enjoying songs of the season. Titles: * Angels We Have Heard On High * Deck the Halls * Fum, Fum, Fum * The Hallelujah Chorus (from Messiah) * Joy to the World * O Christmas Tree * Silent Night * Still, Still, Still

8 Arrangements for Late Intermediate Pianists

Grand Solos for Christmas, Book 6

Melody Bober's arrangements of both secular and sacred Christmas favorites are sure to delight students of all ages. Book 1 contains 8 arrangements for early elementary pianists, each with an optional duet accompaniment for parent, teacher, or an older student or sibling. Students continue to progress musically and technically while enjoying songs of the season. Titles: *Angels from the Realms of Glory *Away in a Manger *Good King Wenceslas *I Saw Three Ships *Jingle Bells *O Come, All Ye Faithful *O Come, Little Children *O Come, O Come Emmanuel

8 Arrangements for Early Elementary Pianists

Grand Solos for Christmas, Book 1

A Perfect 10, Book 3, is a collection of piano solos designed to promote musical excellence for the early intermediate-level pianist. Melody has chosen a favorite teaching piece from the four stylistic periods---Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary---and written six original pieces in Jazz, Blues, Ragtime, Latin, Ballad, and Showstopper styles. These 10 solos provide students with technical challenges as well as expressive opportunities for musical growth in mood, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, articulation, and dynamics. Students do not have to be an Olympic hopeful to achieve a perfect "10," but they might feel like one as they practice and perform these selections! Titles: * Arabesque * Blue Sky Rag * Cool Cats * Minuet in D Minor * Sassy Samba * Snake Charmer Blues * Sonatina in C Major * Spring Storm * The Village Maidens

10 Piano Solos in 10 Styles for Early Intermediate Pianists

A Perfect 10, Book 3

Melody Bober's The Dakotas visits both North and South Dakota in three movements. In the opening movement, "The Great Plains," majestic chords, sixteenth-note runs and a soaring melody recreate the sweeping vistas of this vast grassland area that is found in both states. In the second movement, "Heirlooms and Lace," a lyrical and expressive melody with lush accompaniment recreates the sense of loss and longing when families moved to the new Dakota Territory created in 1861 and left behind precious belongings. The final movement, "Badlands Rough Rider," brings the suite to an energetic close. The Badlands regions of North and South Dakota are represented by this lively piece that shows the style and flair of a rough and tough horse and rider in this desolate region.

Late Intermediate

The Dakotas

Romantic Rhapsodies features lyrical melodies supported by flowing left hand lines. Titles: * Celebration * Daybreak in Dublin * First Romance * Remember Autumn * Stargazer * Treasured Times

An Artistic Late Intermediate Collection for Solo Piano

Romantic Rhapsodies, Book 1

Intermediate pianists will enjoy these expressive romantic themes, many of which would be suitable as pre-ceremony music at weddings. Titles: * Autumn Skies * December Waltz * A Magical Night * A Moment in Time * Moonlit Garden * Morning Dove * The Sweetest of Dreams

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