This collection of expressive pieces in a variety of styles and tempos provides late elementary to early intermediate students the chance to develop skills in projecting lyrical, melodic lines. From slow ballads to upbeat tempos, these pieces allow pianists to deepen their musical awareness through the use of technical control, rubato, and subtle tempo changes. Titles: Canyon Shadows * Clear Mountain Sky * Colors at Dawn * Floating on the Pond * Fond Memories * Gentle Rain * Guarding the Castle Gates * Il tenero fiore (The Tender Flower) * Quiet Moments * Sea Fog.
