Castle Tales Vol. 4 Collection
$30.00
Castle Tales, Vol. 4: The Journey Begins for Elementary, invites young pianists into a world of adventure, rhythmic motion, and storytelling through sound with a collection of eight imaginative solos designed for easy elementary through elementary players. Each piece introduces a fun stylistic twist — from singing melodies and steady marches to cheerful smiles and creative rhythms — making this a fantastic collection for studio recitals, NFMC festival repertoire, themed lesson units, and imaginative music-making.
This collection includes the following solos: Cat in the Castle, Secrets in the Night, Sweet Dreams, Jesters at Court, Enchanted Quest, Starlight Wishes, The Journey Begins, and For the King!
Key Info
• Level: Easy Elementary – Elementary
• How long: 8 solos (27 pages total; 16 pages music + covers)
• Character: Adventurous, rhythmic, story-inspired
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Teaching Focus
• Cultivating steady pulse and rhythmic confidence across varied styles
• Exploring melodic independence and expressive phrasing for young players
• Building coordination with simple cross-hand and pattern-based textures
• Preparing performance-ready pieces that sound impressive yet are learnable
Studio License
This purchase includes a Studio License, allowing you to use it with all students in your private studio. Thank you for honoring the composer’s work by not sharing files outside your studio.
Castle Tales, Vol. 4: The Journey Begins for Elementary, invites young pianists into a world of adventure, rhythmic motion, and storytelling through sound with a collection of eight imaginative solos designed for easy elementary through elementary players. Each piece introduces a fun stylistic twist — from singing melodies and steady marches to cheerful smiles and creative rhythms — making this a fantastic collection for studio recitals, NFMC festival repertoire, themed lesson units, and imaginative music-making.
This collection includes the following solos: Cat in the Castle, Secrets in the Night, Sweet Dreams, Jesters at Court, Enchanted Quest, Starlight Wishes, The Journey Begins, and For the King!
Key Info
• Level: Easy Elementary – Elementary
• How long: 8 solos (27 pages total; 16 pages music + covers)
• Character: Adventurous, rhythmic, story-inspired
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