These unique books provide all of the materials you will need to create piano camps for students in the early levels. They include sections on "How to Schedule Piano Camps" and give a sample schedule for a typical two-hour session. Each book contains five 8-page units, each including note reading, intervals, sight reading, rhythm and note values, ear training, music symbols, terms and a composer page. Three group games are included in each book to provide additional incentives to excel. The books correlate with Alfred's Basic Piano Library, Levels 1A-3, but can be used with any method.

This unique method was designed specifically for young students who are beginning piano study in a group setting. This easy-to-teach beginners course includes all of the most important components to develop comprehensive musicians and performers. CDs and MIDI Disks have accompaniments that range from simple drum patterns to full orchestrations that add musical interest and motivate students.

Dynamic Group-Piano Teaching provides future teachers of group piano with an extensive framework of concepts, upon which effective and dynamic teaching strategies can be explored and developed. Within 15 chapters, it encompasses learning theory, group process, and group dynamics within the context of group-piano instruction. This book encourages teachers to transfer learning and group dynamics theory into classroom practice. As a graduate piano pedagogy text book, supplement for pedagogy classes, or as a resource for graduate teaching assistants and professional piano teachers, the book examines learning theory, student needs, assessment and specific issues for the group-piano instructor.

Most concertos are difficult, and opportunities to play these great works with orchestra are very rare. Intermediate pianists can now experience the excitement and beauty of performing themes from nine favorite piano concertos, at their own level, with orchestral accompaniments on the available General MIDI disk (Alfred item 18215). The varied styles of Beethoven, Haydn, Mozart, Rachmaninoff, Schumann and Tchaikovsky are respectfully represented in arrangements that beautifully get to the "heart" of each concerto.

Through the years, children have loved fairy tales and stories of enchantment. This piano book helps late elementary and early intermediate students learn to play expressively by creating images in their minds and communicating those images through their performance. Audiences will clearly hear and feel when students are imagining a huge fire-breathing dragon walking with heavy steps to the castle to capture the princess! A great escape for students-and fun for teachers, too.

The Major Scale Picture Workbook offers a visual approach to learning major scale patterns. Students follow a worksheet format designed to help them discover, then remember, scale notes and fingering. Great for elementary to late-elementary students who are learning scales for the first time or those needing motivation to learn all the scales, this book provides a fresh approach that is fun for students. This comprehensive book includes review and answer pages, plus a scale picture dictionary for quick reference.

Late elementary pirate-wannabes will get a kick out of counting gold doubloons and conjuring mermaids from the piano in this shimmering collection of pirate musings and amusements. Technical challenges include elementary pedaling, a variety of dynamics and tempi, legato vs. staccato playing, balancing melody and accompaniment, and hand crossings. Lyrics and scales provide contrasting imagery to help heighten artistry in performance.

The Spirit of America, arranged for the late-intermediate to early-advanced pianist, features five patriotic songs of faith, hope and courage. Sharon Aaronson has arranged each of these American treasures in a way that brings out their inherent musical quality while showcasing the skills of the performer. Included are "Amazing Grace," "America," "America, the Beautiful," "Battle Hymn of the Republic" and "The Star-Spangled Banner." These arrangements will be a welcomed addition to any recital or inspirational gathering.

Many of the greatest "crowd pleasers" are gathered into two volumes, compiled for the budding piano virtuoso. Includes works by Beethoven, Debussy and more! Compact Disc recordings by Valery Lloyd-Watts are also available.

The Minor Scale Picture Workbook offers a visual approach to learning minor scale patterns. Students follow a worksheet format designed to help them discover, then remember, scale notes and fingering. Great for late-elementary to early-intermediate students who are learning scales for the first time or those needing motivation to learn all the scales, this book provides a fresh approach that is fun for students. This comprehensive book includes review and answer pages, plus a scale picture dictionary for quick reference.