Daily Listening Assignments ~ July 7, 2020

Posted by MaryO on July 7, 2020

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🎹 Purchasing a Piano: A First-Time Buyers Guide
Buying your first piano is a particularly complicated process. Do you have the budget and space for a new baby grand? Or are you more concerned about finding a deal on a used upright? Maybe your kids are taking lessons and you’d rather buy a keyboard in case they don’t stick with it. With the […]
🥁 March Forth/Fourth
Today would probably have been a better day for the Music Man post since it’s about marching forth on March Fourth.
🎹 Penny Petticrew And The Magical Motives: Primer Piano Storybook Composing - Late Primer
In this heart-warming, late primer piano book that speaks to the power of music, you and your students will compose your way through a captivating adventure by creating missing motives (motifs) for unfinished piano pieces. In Penny Petticrew and the Magical Motives we’ve created a simple, gentle approach to music-making; an approach that begins with […]
‼️ NEW! ‼️ The Cat, the Mermaid, and the Soaking Wet Songbook, V. U. Level F: Supplementary Songs and Activities for Mid-Primer Piano Students
Do you teach piano students who are in love with unicorns, mermaids, and all things magical? The Cat, the Mermaid, and the Soaking Wet Songbook is composed for mid-primer piano students. Children using this book will gain confidence playing in middle C position and 3/4 time. This exciting resource contains music and so much more. […]
🍀 St. Patrick's Day
Early intermediate-level piano solo in C Major; C Hand Position; 4/4 meter with dotted rhythms and quick tempo; left hand block chords; lyrics.
🍀 Hymns in a Celtic Style
(Piano Solo Songbook). 15 songs of faith masterfully arranged with an Irish flair by Phillip Keveren. Includes: All Creatures of Our God and King * Be Thou My Vision * Come, Ye Thankful People, Come * For the Beauty of the Earth * God Will Take Care of You * How Firm a Foundation * […]
🎩 Piano Maestro: A Parent’s Guide
Piano Maestro is the ultimate piano practice tool that will have students quickly playing their favorite classical, pop, rock, TV and video game songs and themes. It is available in the App Store and works on the iPad.
😍 Disney Recital Suites
This unique collection features four suites ( Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King , and The Little Mermaid ) designed to be concert showpieces for advanced students or professional pianists. Each suite includes five favorite tunes from the beloved Disney movies. They were written and arranged by Phillip Keveren to both honor the […]
‼️ NEW! ‼️ I Dig Piano: Supplementary Songs And Activities For Mid-Primer Piano Students
Do you have piano students who are crazy for diggers? In love with dump trucks? I Dig Piano is a supplementary piano book for mid-primer piano students who are comfortable playing in middle C position. This exciting resource contains music and so much more. Inside you will discover: 8 construction-themed piano songs with lyrics Note […]
🍀 Guardians of Arranmore: WunderKeys Teen Celtic Piano Solos
“These books are saving my teen piano students from quitting piano.” With a blend of thunderous Celtic solos and emotionally-gripping ballads, Guardians of Arranmore is a gift for teen piano students. The music, inspired by the legend of a mythical band of warriors, grabs piano players by the heart and pulls them into a world […]
🍀 Guardians Of Castlemore: WunderKeys Teen Celtic Piano Solos
If your teen piano students are fans of Guardians Of Arranmore and Guardians Of Ballinmore, they’re going to be thrilled to know that the trilogy is now complete. In the Guardians series, Celtic piano solos serve as the stunning soundtrack to a Celtic legend that tells the tale of a mysterious band of warrior youths […]
🍀 The Celtic Collection for Solo Piano
(Piano Solo Songbook). Features 15 traditional Irish folk tunes masterfully arranged in Celtic style by the incomparable Phillip Keveren. Songs include: Be Thou My Vision * Danny Boy (Londonderry Air) * Down by the Salley Gardens * The Galway Piper * Kitty of Coleraine * The Lark in the Clear Air * Molly Malone (Cockles […]
🍀 Guardians of Ballinmore: WunderKeys Teen Celtic Piano Solos
A binge-worthy piano book that takes teens on a powerful musical journey. With a blend of thunderous Celtic solos and emotionally-gripping ballads, Guardians of Ballinmore is a gift for teen piano students. The music, inspired by the legend of a mythical band of warriors, grabs piano players by the heart and pulls them into a […]
🍀 The Ancient Music of Ireland Arranged for Piano
Edward Bunting (1773–1843), the first systematic collector of Irish folksongs, was educated as an organ and piano player in Belfast. His life's work fell upon him at nineteen years old, when he was commissioned as a scribe to notate performances at a gathering of traditional harp players in Belfast in July 1792. He was so […]
牛 Happy Chinese New Year!
This is the Year of the Ox. The Ox (牛) is the second of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar, and also appears in related calendar systems. Countries that observe Lunar New Year often offer three to seven days of public holidays but celebrations aren’t […]
🔵 New! For the O'Connor Music Studio
Don't worry if your chid forgets to bring a mask to piano lessons. I just got 50 of these individually wrapped children's masks. Kids Face Mask, Comix Disposable Kids Face Mask Individually Wrapped Face Masks Kids Face Mask for Children get ready to school, Individually Wrapped Per Box Breathable Face Mask Suitable for Kids Children […]
‼️ A Favorite of mine – Cab Calloway
Since I’ve done the Nicholas Brothers and Busby Berkeley, it’s time for Cab Calloway, another old movie favorite of mine. I think the first time I ever came across anything related to Calloway was in the late 1960s when I was watching That Girl on TV – Ann’s father (Lew Parker) sang Minnie the Moocher […]
❤️ Valentine Music: Alfred's Easy Piano Songs -- Love & Romance: 50 Classics
For beginning musicians, Alfred's Easy series is the fast track to developing a repertoire of well-known and fun-to-play songs, while more experienced players will find an excellent resource of favorite songs. The Easy Hits Piano format provides fun and satisfying piano arrangements that are easy to play and sound like the original recordings. This Love […]
🔵 New! For the O'Connor Music Studio
We have been trying limited in-studio lessons and they're working very well. We are using this, among other things. HoMedics TotalClean Tower Air Purifier for Viruses, Bacteria, Allergens, Dust, Germs, HEPA Filter, UV-C Technology, 5-in-1 Purifying with Ionizer BREATHE CLEAN: Being stuck inside doesn't mean you can't have fresh air. Breathe easy while 360-degree True […]
❤️ Valentine Music: VH1's 100 Greatest Love Songs (Easy Piano Songbook)
(Easy Piano Songbook). The very best love songs from all genres chosen by VH1 and ranked 1-100. Includes easy arrangements of: I Will Always Love You * My Heart Will Go On * Maybe I'm Amazed * Love Me Tender * Open Arms * Unchained Melody * and dozens more, plus info on the selection […]

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