This masterful collection of mildly contemporary solos for young students explores clusters, pedal effects, and whole-tone patterns in an evocative, imaginative way. Each piece beautifully describes its title with inviting sounds and colors. Great recital material! Features mainly 5-finger position, easily-learned solos; eighth notes; whole-tone patterns; damper and sostenuto pedal; hands-together passages; some register shifts; simple meters. 7 Solos: Angelfish Arabesque • Ghosts of a Sunken Pirate Ship • Invaders of the Reef • The Jellyfish • The Lonesome Hermit Crab • The Sea Anemone • Starfish Serenade.
