New Horizons, Solo
$12.00
New Horizons is a dramatic, hopeful solo with that “Moonlight-style” intensity — but with a brighter sense of possibility. A singing left-hand melody floats above a right-hand triplet ostinato, making this a rewarding piece for players who love expressive sound and cinematic storytelling.
Inspired by the introspective atmosphere of Moonlight Sonata and the graceful, repeating patterns found in the music of Ludovico Einaudi, this piece blends classical depth with contemporary lyricism. This one is absolutely gorgeous!!
Key Info
• Key: D♭ Major
• Time signature: 4/4
• Level: Intermediate – Early Advanced
• How long: Cover + 4 pages music (Performance time ~3:20)
Wondering what it sounds like?
Teaching Focus
• Balance and control: keep the RH triplet accompaniment under the LH melody
• Shaping long phrases and building intensity with dynamics
• Triplet endurance and evenness (steady, flowing motion)
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.
Part of the Adventures on the High Seas collection — a set of original pirate-themed solos that build expression and technical confidence across early intermediate to intermediate levels.
New Horizons is a dramatic, hopeful solo with that “Moonlight-style” intensity — but with a brighter sense of possibility. A singing left-hand melody floats above a right-hand triplet ostinato, making this a rewarding piece for players who love expressive sound and cinematic storytelling.
Inspired by the introspective atmosphere of Moonlight Sonata and the graceful, repeating patterns found in the music of Ludovico Einaudi, this piece blends classical depth with contemporary lyricism. This one is absolutely gorgeous!!
Key Info
• Key: D♭ Major
• Time signature: 4/4
• Level: Intermediate – Early Advanced
• How long: Cover + 4 pages music (Performance time ~3:20)
Wondering what it sounds like?
You may also like…
Night Flight, Intermediate Solo
Night Flight is a bold, energetic piano solo that takes listeners soaring through dramatic, nocturnal skies. With powerful left-hand rhythms and a sweeping right-hand melody, this piece challenges students to maintain rhythmic drive while shaping dynamic contrast and expressive direction. Night Flight offers both technical engagement and musical excitement.
Key: C natural minor with occasional accidentals
Time Signature: 4/4
Teaching Focus: Rhythmic drive, sixteenth notes, phrase shaping, dynamic contrast
Level: Intermediate
Length: Cover + 3 pages | Performance time: 2:15
Wondering what it sounds like? Take a listen.
[audio mp3="https://susanstaplesbellmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Night-Flight-FINAL.mp3"][/audio] Night Flight, Intermediate Solo
Night Flight is a bold, energetic piano solo that takes listeners soaring through dramatic, nocturnal skies. With powerful left-hand rhythms and a sweeping right-hand melody, this piece challenges students to maintain rhythmic drive while shaping dynamic contrast and expressive direction. Night Flight offers both technical engagement and musical excitement.
Key: C natural minor with occasional accidentals
Time Signature: 4/4
Teaching Focus: Rhythmic drive, sixteenth notes, phrase shaping, dynamic contrast
Level: Intermediate
Length: Cover + 3 pages | Performance time: 2:15
Wondering what it sounds like? Take a listen.
[audio mp3="https://susanstaplesbellmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Night-Flight-FINAL.mp3"][/audio]
Dreams in Ruins, Solo
Dreams in Ruins unfolds with the elegance and drama of a Chopin-inspired nocturne — rich, lyrical lines in the right hand and sweeping left-hand octaves that create a deeply expressive narrative full of rubato and emotional nuance. Featuring a rubato cadenza before the final return of the opening material, this intermediate solo is a showstopper perfect for recitals or deeper expressive work, giving players space to explore tone, phrasing, and dramatic timing.
Key Info
• Key: C Natural Minor
• Time signature: 4/4
• Level: Intermediate
• How long: Cover + 3 pages (Performance time ~2:30)
Wondering what it sounds like?
[audio mp3="https://susanstaplesbellmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Dreams-in-Ruins-.mp3"][/audio] Dreams in Ruins, Solo
Dreams in Ruins unfolds with the elegance and drama of a Chopin-inspired nocturne — rich, lyrical lines in the right hand and sweeping left-hand octaves that create a deeply expressive narrative full of rubato and emotional nuance. Featuring a rubato cadenza before the final return of the opening material, this intermediate solo is a showstopper perfect for recitals or deeper expressive work, giving players space to explore tone, phrasing, and dramatic timing.
Key Info
• Key: C Natural Minor
• Time signature: 4/4
• Level: Intermediate
• How long: Cover + 3 pages (Performance time ~2:30)
Wondering what it sounds like?
[audio mp3="https://susanstaplesbellmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Dreams-in-Ruins-.mp3"][/audio]
Secrets in the Shadows, Solo
Secrets in the Shadow kicks off with energetic open 5ths that chatter back and forth between the hands, like rumors spreading through a hidden corridor of an ancient cathedral. With clashing harmonies and a syncopated melody that feels slightly “off the beat,” this early intermediate–to–intermediate solo builds tension and sparkle — ideal for players who enjoy rhythmic excitement and musical storytelling.
Key Info
• Key: A Natural Minor (with occasional accidentals)
• Time signature: 4/4
• Level: Early Intermediate – Intermediate
• How long: Cover + 3 pages (Performance time ~1:30)
Wondering what it sounds like?
[audio mp3="https://susanstaplesbellmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SECRETS-in-the-Shadows.mp3"][/audio] Secrets in the Shadows, Solo
Secrets in the Shadow kicks off with energetic open 5ths that chatter back and forth between the hands, like rumors spreading through a hidden corridor of an ancient cathedral. With clashing harmonies and a syncopated melody that feels slightly “off the beat,” this early intermediate–to–intermediate solo builds tension and sparkle — ideal for players who enjoy rhythmic excitement and musical storytelling.
Key Info
• Key: A Natural Minor (with occasional accidentals)
• Time signature: 4/4
• Level: Early Intermediate – Intermediate
• How long: Cover + 3 pages (Performance time ~1:30)
Wondering what it sounds like?
[audio mp3="https://susanstaplesbellmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SECRETS-in-the-Shadows.mp3"][/audio]Related products
Creative Christmas – Carol of the Bells Flexible Ensemble
Carol of the Bells: A Creative Ensemble is more than just another holiday arrangement — it’s a full studio-ready experience built in the same flexible ensemble format as At the Gym, a teaching-tested structure that has become a unique offering from Susan Staples Bell Music. This format allows teachers to mix and match parts, assign roles by ability or strength, and create a satisfying ensemble experience for a wide range of students.
This Ensemble includes 2 levels of music: Elementary and Early Intermediate: All parts work together and can Mix & Match! Plus a Teacher accompaniment and Early Intermediate arrangement.
Layered parts feature driving rhythms, pulsating ostinatos, and bell-like motives that interlock to create a powerful, cinematic sound. Students learn not only their own part, but how to listen, balance, and respond within a group — skills that transfer directly to confident solo playing and collaborative music-making.
Wondering what it sounds like?
[audio mp3="https://susanstaplesbellmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Carol-of-the-Bell-CR-Christmas-ALL-PARTS.mp3"][/audio] Creative Christmas – Carol of the Bells Flexible Ensemble
Carol of the Bells: A Creative Ensemble is more than just another holiday arrangement — it’s a full studio-ready experience built in the same flexible ensemble format as At the Gym, a teaching-tested structure that has become a unique offering from Susan Staples Bell Music. This format allows teachers to mix and match parts, assign roles by ability or strength, and create a satisfying ensemble experience for a wide range of students.
This Ensemble includes 2 levels of music: Elementary and Early Intermediate: All parts work together and can Mix & Match! Plus a Teacher accompaniment and Early Intermediate arrangement.
Layered parts feature driving rhythms, pulsating ostinatos, and bell-like motives that interlock to create a powerful, cinematic sound. Students learn not only their own part, but how to listen, balance, and respond within a group — skills that transfer directly to confident solo playing and collaborative music-making.
Wondering what it sounds like?
[audio mp3="https://susanstaplesbellmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Carol-of-the-Bell-CR-Christmas-ALL-PARTS.mp3"][/audio]
March of the Moss Trolls, Solo
March of the Moss Trolls stomps in with bold energy and earthy rhythms that bring a mythical troll to life. Written in D minor, this first movement features a steady march pulse, accented articulation, and left-hand fifths and octave jumps that build coordination and strength — all wrapped in a characterful tone that’s fun to play and enjoyable to teach.
Key Info
• Key: D minor
• Time signature: 4/4
• Level: Early Intermediate – Intermediate
• How long: 2 pages music + cover art
Wondering what it sounds like?
[audio mp3="https://susanstaplesbellmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/March-of-the-Moss-Trolls-Susan-Staples-Bell.mp3"][/audio] March of the Moss Trolls, Solo
March of the Moss Trolls stomps in with bold energy and earthy rhythms that bring a mythical troll to life. Written in D minor, this first movement features a steady march pulse, accented articulation, and left-hand fifths and octave jumps that build coordination and strength — all wrapped in a characterful tone that’s fun to play and enjoyable to teach.
Key Info
• Key: D minor
• Time signature: 4/4
• Level: Early Intermediate – Intermediate
• How long: 2 pages music + cover art
Wondering what it sounds like?
[audio mp3="https://susanstaplesbellmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/March-of-the-Moss-Trolls-Susan-Staples-Bell.mp3"][/audio]
Legacy of the Firekeeper, Solo
Legacy of the Firekeeper is a bold, cinematic piano solo with dramatic character shifts and sweeping thematic motion. A steady 3/4 pulse propels the piece forward, while dynamic contrast and rich melodic lines give students a chance to build expressive nuance and rhythmic drive. The cross-hand arpeggio finish brings the piece to a satisfying, heroic close.
Key: C natural minor
Time Signature: 3/4, BPM ~176
Teaching Focus: Dramatic character shifts, rhythmic drive, dynamic shaping, cross-hand arpeggio finish
Level: Early Intermediate – Intermediate
Length: Cover + 3 pages | Performance time: 1:30
Wondering what it sounds like? Take a listen.
[audio mp3="https://susanstaplesbellmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Firekeeper-final.mp3"][/audio] Legacy of the Firekeeper, Solo
Legacy of the Firekeeper is a bold, cinematic piano solo with dramatic character shifts and sweeping thematic motion. A steady 3/4 pulse propels the piece forward, while dynamic contrast and rich melodic lines give students a chance to build expressive nuance and rhythmic drive. The cross-hand arpeggio finish brings the piece to a satisfying, heroic close.
Key: C natural minor
Time Signature: 3/4, BPM ~176
Teaching Focus: Dramatic character shifts, rhythmic drive, dynamic shaping, cross-hand arpeggio finish
Level: Early Intermediate – Intermediate
Length: Cover + 3 pages | Performance time: 1:30
Wondering what it sounds like? Take a listen.
[audio mp3="https://susanstaplesbellmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Firekeeper-final.mp3"][/audio]
Creative Christmas Collection
Creative Christmas is a multi-level piano ensemble collection of 6 Carols, designed to bring students together in joyful, interactive music-making. These six Christmas carols are arranged so each pianist has a meaningful role — whether playing melody, harmony rhythm, bass line, counter melody, or hand percussion parts. Students experience how music layers, blends, and builds in real time, creating a festive, collaborative sound that feels bigger than any one player alone. Perfect for studio classes, group lessons, or holiday performances, this collection turns Christmas music into a shared musical adventure.
Key Info
• Format: Multi-Level Ensemble Collection
• Includes: Junior Level + Original Level arrangements
• Pieces: 6 Interactive Christmas Carols
• Fits one piano, multiple players OR students at multiple pianos
Wondering what it sounds like?
[audio mp3="https://susanstaplesbellmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Creative-Christmas-Backing-Tracks-all-.mp3"][/audio] Creative Christmas Collection
Creative Christmas is a multi-level piano ensemble collection of 6 Carols, designed to bring students together in joyful, interactive music-making. These six Christmas carols are arranged so each pianist has a meaningful role — whether playing melody, harmony rhythm, bass line, counter melody, or hand percussion parts. Students experience how music layers, blends, and builds in real time, creating a festive, collaborative sound that feels bigger than any one player alone. Perfect for studio classes, group lessons, or holiday performances, this collection turns Christmas music into a shared musical adventure.
Key Info
• Format: Multi-Level Ensemble Collection
• Includes: Junior Level + Original Level arrangements
• Pieces: 6 Interactive Christmas Carols
• Fits one piano, multiple players OR students at multiple pianos
Wondering what it sounds like?
[audio mp3="https://susanstaplesbellmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Creative-Christmas-Backing-Tracks-all-.mp3"][/audio]
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.