Midnight Monster March, Trio
$15.00
Midnight Monster March is an imaginative and rhythmic piano trio that brings Halloween to life with bold minor-key melodies, layered ensemble parts, and a whole lot of spooky fun. Written especially for elementary pianists (ages 6–10), this piece features accessible rhythms, limited hand positions, and creative body percussion including foot stomps, hand claps, knocking on the piano, and a group “BOO!” at the end — perfect for ensemble storytelling and engaging performances.
Include beginners in this fun ensemble by allowing them to play a repeat “C” throughout – great for steady beat practice!
Key: C natural minor (written with accidentals)
Time Signature: 4/4 (BPM = 150–180)
Level: Elementary
Length: Cover + 17 pages music (Score = 8 pages, Each part = 2 pages, Percussion = 3 pages) | Performance time: 1:30
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Teaching Focus: Steady beat, ensemble listening, creative body percussion, expressive playing
This purchase includes a Studio License, allowing use with students in your private studio. Thank you for honoring the composer’s work by not sharing files outside your studio.
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Midnight Monster March is an imaginative and rhythmic piano trio that brings Halloween to life with bold minor-key melodies, layered ensemble parts, and a whole lot of spooky fun. Written especially for elementary pianists (ages 6–10), this piece features accessible rhythms, limited hand positions, and creative body percussion including foot stomps, hand claps, knocking on the piano, and a group “BOO!” at the end — perfect for ensemble storytelling and engaging performances.
Include beginners in this fun ensemble by allowing them to play a repeat “C” throughout – great for steady beat practice!
Key: C natural minor (written with accidentals)
Time Signature: 4/4 (BPM = 150–180)
Level: Elementary
Length: Cover + 17 pages music (Score = 8 pages, Each part = 2 pages, Percussion = 3 pages) | Performance time: 1:30
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