Piano Duet Repertoire
Indiana University Press, 2016
Piano Duet Repertoire
Second Edition
Edited and expanded by
Christopher Fisher and Katherine Fisher
With a Foreword by the Anderson & Roe Piano Duo
Since the 1981 publication of the first edition, Cameron McGraw’s Piano Duet Repertoire has been a trusted guide for duet performers. This second edition, edited and substantially expanded by Christopher and Katherine Fisher, brings the volume into the 21st century, adding over 500 new or updated composer entries and nearly 1,000 new work entries to the volume, a testament to the renewed interest in piano duet playing. Entries are arranged alphabetically by composer and include both pedagogical and concert repertoire. The annotations and the grade-level indications provide piano teachers a wealth of instructional guidance. The book also contains updated appendices listing collections and duet works with voice and other instruments. This new edition features a title index and a list of composers by nationality, making it a convenient and indispensable resource.
Second Edition
Edited and expanded by
Christopher Fisher and Katherine Fisher
With a Foreword by the Anderson & Roe Piano Duo
Since the 1981 publication of the first edition, Cameron McGraw’s Piano Duet Repertoire has been a trusted guide for duet performers. This second edition, edited and substantially expanded by Christopher and Katherine Fisher, brings the volume into the 21st century, adding over 500 new or updated composer entries and nearly 1,000 new work entries to the volume, a testament to the renewed interest in piano duet playing. Entries are arranged alphabetically by composer and include both pedagogical and concert repertoire. The annotations and the grade-level indications provide piano teachers a wealth of instructional guidance. The book also contains updated appendices listing collections and duet works with voice and other instruments. This new edition features a title index and a list of composers by nationality, making it a convenient and indispensable resource.
Teaching Piano in Groups
Oxford University Press, 2010
Reviews
“A pedagogy text devoted to group piano teaching! Fisher discusses cooperative learning, instructional strategies and children through adult hobby students. Plus he provided extensive suggestions for activities that will bring new life to even the most experienced group piano teacher. Bravo!”
–Martha Hilley, Distinguished Professor, Group Piano and Pedagogy, University of Texas at Austin
“Teaching Piano in Groups is a superb, comprehensive book on all aspects of group teaching. Experienced and inexperienced teachers will refer daily to the wealth of resources and creative ideas for developing their group teaching. Conceptual instruction through cooperative learning is key to Fisher’s group approach.”
–Dr. Sylvia Coats, Professor of Class Piano and Piano Pedagogy, Wichita State University
“Teaching Piano in Groups provides a much-needed resource for pianists who teach groups of pre-college students, adult hobby students, or the university music major. Fisher’s numerous practical and creative activities for the group setting are invaluable.”
–Dr. Barbara Fast, Professor of Piano Pedagogy, University of Oklahoma
“Fisher's book is well-researched, well-written, easily readable and easy to use...Fisher's superb book should be on the shelves of all piano teachers who are even slightly interested in the subject.”
-Dr. Nancy Lee Harper, Piano Journal (European PianoTeachers Association)
"Christopher Fisher's excellent book, Teaching Piano In Groups, provides the piano teacher and piano pedagogy student with a treasure trove of information on all aspects of group teaching. Fisher covers all the bases including children, adults and advancing pianists who benefit from this exciting learning approach. Moreover, he stresses the necessity of musicianship training and gives the reader important historical insights. The rationale for group teaching is combined with practical instructional suggestions. I recommend this book to all piano teachers and piano pedagogy students who want to deepen their understanding of the group approach."
-Dr. James Lyke, Professor Emeritus, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
“A pedagogy text devoted to group piano teaching! Fisher discusses cooperative learning, instructional strategies and children through adult hobby students. Plus he provided extensive suggestions for activities that will bring new life to even the most experienced group piano teacher. Bravo!”
–Martha Hilley, Distinguished Professor, Group Piano and Pedagogy, University of Texas at Austin
“Teaching Piano in Groups is a superb, comprehensive book on all aspects of group teaching. Experienced and inexperienced teachers will refer daily to the wealth of resources and creative ideas for developing their group teaching. Conceptual instruction through cooperative learning is key to Fisher’s group approach.”
–Dr. Sylvia Coats, Professor of Class Piano and Piano Pedagogy, Wichita State University
“Teaching Piano in Groups provides a much-needed resource for pianists who teach groups of pre-college students, adult hobby students, or the university music major. Fisher’s numerous practical and creative activities for the group setting are invaluable.”
–Dr. Barbara Fast, Professor of Piano Pedagogy, University of Oklahoma
“Fisher's book is well-researched, well-written, easily readable and easy to use...Fisher's superb book should be on the shelves of all piano teachers who are even slightly interested in the subject.”
-Dr. Nancy Lee Harper, Piano Journal (European PianoTeachers Association)
"Christopher Fisher's excellent book, Teaching Piano In Groups, provides the piano teacher and piano pedagogy student with a treasure trove of information on all aspects of group teaching. Fisher covers all the bases including children, adults and advancing pianists who benefit from this exciting learning approach. Moreover, he stresses the necessity of musicianship training and gives the reader important historical insights. The rationale for group teaching is combined with practical instructional suggestions. I recommend this book to all piano teachers and piano pedagogy students who want to deepen their understanding of the group approach."
-Dr. James Lyke, Professor Emeritus, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
A Pirate's Escapade
Piano Safari, 2016
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Join a fearless crew of swashbuckling buccaneers as you embark on an adventure in search of hidden treasure. This intrepid late elementary piece in D Minor features a hand over hand arpeggio and dramatic coda with harmonic fifths. The teacher duet adds a thrilling layer of excitement.
Highland Bagpipes
Piano Safari, 2016
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Journey to the Scottish Highlands with this vibrant dance in 6/8 meter. This rollicking intermediate work features a toe-tapping melody atop a left hand bagpipe drone.
Sunrise Over the Yangtze
Piano Safari, 2015
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Journey down the Yangtze River, China’s longest, into this exotic musical landscape. Sounds of ancient Chinese instruments and haunting melodies permeate this evocative work in A minor.
Valse Mélancolique
Piano Safari, 2015
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Enjoy a reflective promenade down a Parisian boulevard in this pensive waltz in E Minor. A lyrical melody sings above a waltz-style accompaniment, and features hand-over-hand arpeggios.
Piney Woods Boogie
Piano Safari, 2015
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Razor sharp rhythmic flair is this essence of this driving boogie that is sure to dazzle audiences. Cast in the key of A minor, a syncopated melodic riff grooves above the sizzling boogie-woogie ostinato figure.
Midnight Express
Alfred Publishing Company, 2010
This toccata-like solo is marked presto and literally seems to speed through the night. In C minor and 4/4 meter, it features a rhythmic ostinato in the left-hand accompaniment and melodic ostinato in the right-hand melody. In A-B-A form, harmonic fourths used in the B section imitate the mournful sound of the train whistle. The entire piece begins quietly, builds to forte, then fades quietly at the end.
Fireside Reflections
Alfred Publishing Company, 2011
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Lyrical playing is the hallmark of this solo written in D major and 4/4 meter. The expansive left-hand accompaniment creates a lush, harmonic support for the melody that spans an octave. Balance between the melody and the accompaniment is the key to making the melody sing. Perfect for anyone who likes romantic-style music, this piece will enchant both performer and audience with its warm and rich sounds.
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Samplings: New Music for Bassoon and Piano
MSR Classics; MS1547
