Showcase musical growth and recital readiness with the Alfred's Premier Piano Course: Performance Book series. Authored by Dennis Alexander, Gayle Kowalchyk, E. L. Lancaster, Victoria McArthur, and Martha Mier, these books offer an engaging selection of performance-ready solos and teacher duets specifically written to reinforce concepts taught in the Lesson Books.
Featuring a vibrant mix of expressive ballads, energetic rhythmic pieces, classical-style arrangements, and fun character solos, the Performance Books give students additional reading practice while developing artistic expression, dynamic contrast, and stage confidence.
Available Levels in this Series:
Performance Level 1A & 1B: Features short, imaginative recital pieces with attractive teacher duets that add rich harmonic backing for early beginners.
Performance Level 2A & 2B: Introduces contrasting musical moods, expanded hand movements, light pedal usage, and expressive phrasing for elementary players.
Performance Level 3 & 4: Offers show-stopping solos, lyrical melodies, rhythmic jazz/blues styles, and classical-inspired compositions for late-elementary to intermediate students.
Performance Level 5 & 6: Refines advanced artistry, tone production, rapid keyboard passage work, and dramatic flair ideal for studio recitals and festivals.
Key Features:
Correlated Repertoire: Pages align directly with the corresponding Lesson, Theory, and Technique books in the Premier Piano Course.
Diverse Musical Styles: Keeps students motivated with a wide blend of genres, including romantic, contemporary, jazz, ragtime, and classical sounds.
Recital Ready: Perfect for school talent shows, studio recitals, festivals, and home performances.
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