21st Century Repertoire

Composers first began writing character pieces in the Romantic period as a personal, inward-looking form of musical expression, on a smaller scale than sonatas of the Classical period. These new character

14 piano solos by the distinguished composer Lynn Freeman Olson. Olson's music is known for its distinctive style, often incorporating unusual harmonies and meters not often found in early teaching music.

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

Features 6 original piano solos (and a bonus piano duet!) that were influenced by the famous Argentinian tango. The pieces are full of exotic flair, and the exciting rhythms will motivate and inspire!