• Series: Frances Clark Library for Piano Students
• Category: Piano - Frances Clark Library
• Format: Book
• Instrument: Piano
• Level: Elementary
• 24 pages

The Contemporary Piano Literature series includes a selection of music written for children by Bartók, Gretchaninov, Kabalevsky, Prokofiev, Scott, Shostakovich and Stravinsky. In addition, the books contain pieces composed specifically for this series by Ross Lee Finney, David Kraehenbuehl, Douglas Moore, Elie Siegmeister, Alexandre Tansman and Alexander Tcherepnin. Short biographies and portraits help make composers come alive for the student. None of the music is so far in the vanguard that it is difficult to enjoy or understand.

Contents:

• Tcherepnin: March, Joy and Tears, Relays
• Bartók: Two Dialogues
• Kabalevsy: Marching, Song, Dance, Polka, A Game, Running Along
• Tansman: Little Song, Folk Dance, Bouncing Ball
• Kraehenbuehl: March of the Trolls, Sleeping Beauty, Whistlin' Tune, Daydreaming, Bulldozer