Composed by Liz Nedela. 21st Century. Set of Parts. 36 pages. Published by Liz Nedela (S0.8993). - Set of Parts - 21st Century - Liz Nedela

Piano Solo - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.938021 Composed by Liz Nedela. 20th Century,Children,Contest,Festival,Instructional. Score. 8 pages. Liz Nedela #6479505. Published by Liz Nedela (A0.938021). This Piano Solo was requested by 6 year old Lucas, who is in Level 2 piano. He loves anything and everything to do with Ninjas! His hobbies are Minecraft, Lego, Ninjago, Chima, How to be a Ninja, and Pokemon. Lucas has two favorite chords: F# major and minor, and he likes to play both hands together. He also likes to play fast, and to have dynamics like forte-piano-forte. This piece is built on F# major and minor, with added diminished. This is part of a collaboration between composers and students. It is a project of the Oregon Music Teachers Association and the Cascadia Composers chapter of NACUSA (National Association of Composers USA). The annual concert, titled In Good Hands, features original compositions that are chosen by OMTA teachers for their students. In 2021, the project includes individualized collaboration where composers wrote for specific students. The composers met with the students, and together they decided on a composition written according to the requests of the student. 

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.938023 Composed by Liz Nedela. Classical,Contest,Festival,Instructional,Traditional. Score. 12 pages. Liz Nedela #6479509. Published by Liz Nedela (A0.938023). This Piano Solo was requested by 11 year old Brian, who is in Level VI piano. Brian likes tonal music, and his favorite composer is Muzio Clementi. He also likes science, drawing, technology, and travel - especially flying. He would like to be a pilot someday. Brian requested a fast piece, not too long, tonal, in the key of G - kind of like Clementi. This is part of a collaboration between composers and students. It is a project of the Oregon Music Teachers Association and the Cascadia Composers chapter of NACUSA (National Association of Composers USA). The annual concert, titled In Good Hands, features original compositions that are chosen by OMTA teachers for their students. In 2021, the project includes individualized collaboration where composers wrote for specific students. The composers met with the students, and together they decided on a composition written according to the requests of the student.

Piano Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.938022 Composed by Liz Nedela. Classical,Contest,Festival,Instructional,Multicultural,World. Score. 12 pages. Liz Nedela #6479507. Published by Liz Nedela (A0.938022). This Piano Solo was composed for Nina, who is a college freshman and plays advanced music. Nina requested a Nocturne in the Phrygian mode that would resemble the style of Chopin. Her favorite composer is Chopin, and loves his nocturnes. She has written a poem about Chopin. Nina began her first year of college during the pandemic, and is consequently a virtual student. Her major is Bio-Engineering. During high school, she has accompanied choirs and solo- ensemble festivals, participated in many solo piano events, and completed all the requirements of the OMTA syllabus. Because she is attending college virtually and is living with her family locally, she continues to study piano with her long-time OMTA piano teacher. Nina also has earned a black belt in Karate; and she likes skiing and fashion. The piece is part of a collaboration between composers and students. It is a project of the Oregon Music Teachers Association and the Cascadia Composers chapter of NACUSA (National Association of Composers USA). The annual concert, titled In Good Hands, features original compositions that are chosen by OMTA teachers for their students. In 2021, the project includes individualized collaboration where composers wrote for specific students. The composers met with the students, and together they decided on a composition written according to the requests of the student. 

Cello Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.938025 Composed by Liz Nedela. Classical,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Traditional. Individual part. 20 pages. Liz Nedela #6480481. Published by Liz Nedela (A0.938025). This Set of pieces demonstrates the beautiful tone, unique characteristics, and virtuosity of the cello. Each piece also portrays the inner struggles, strength, and continued positive attitude of facing difficulties in life. The mp3 is a rehearsal tape; for a performance video, see YouTube Liz Nedela plus title of the set of pieces:  https://youtu.be/Mra3Q8l_E9swide range, agility, beautiful long-sustained notes; unique double and triple stops; espressivo; agitato; virtuosic

Easy Piano - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.938019 Composed by Liz Nedela. Arranged by Liz Nedela. Children,Christmas,Holiday,Instructional,Traditional. Score. 24 pages. Liz Nedela #6195155. Published by Liz Nedela (A0.938019). Christmas Songs for Piano Primer Plus , is a collection of songs chosen by and arranged for my primer students. Ranging from early to extended primer. Using letters and finger numbers, and advancing through several positions, students work through the challenge to enjoy playing and singing the songs! They love sharing them with family and friends! The songs can be adapted to many teaching styles and method books. The positions range from middle C position, C position, and a variety of positions to accommodate the melody of each song. Words have been added to help the student adapt rhythm to the way the words are sung. Flexible rhythm gives hints to the student of what is to come in future lessons, and teachers can adapt them accordingly. Eighth notes are used in some instances where the feel of the rhythm dictates, making them a necessity. Jolly Old St. Nicholas - Two versions: Letters and finger numbers; Middle C position Jingle Bells - Chorus only in Middle C position; Verse and Chorus in Middle C position with flexible RH-5 Up on the Housetop - Middle C position We Wish you a Merry Christmas - RH: 1 on C; LH: 1 on B Silent Night - RH: 1 on A; LH: 1 on G O, Christmas Tree - RH: 1 on D; LH: 1 on C Joy to the World - Four-Finger position each hand Twelve Days of Christmas - RH: 1 on D; LH: 1 on C; repeats, segno, coda, text adapted to music NOTE: PRINT 2-PAGE SONGS FACING PAGES; PRINT IN LANDSCAPE

Piano Solo - Digital Download SKU: A0.938011 Composed by Liz Nedela. Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Instructional. Score. 5 pages. Liz Nedela #5801563. Published by Liz Nedela (A0.938011). This fun piece has been used in other collections by the composer: originally from the Mood Suite.  A favorite interpretation is also used to portray The Banfield, which is the very first freeway in the U.S., and is located in Portland OR!  It's fast, continually moving, you can make the clusters sound like honking horns! -- You can really use your imagination when you play this piece and have fun with it!  The Structural Notes will give you information about it's wild sound.  Have fun!!

Instrumental Duet Instrumental Duet - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.938015 Composed by Liz Nedela. 20th Century,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Instructional. Score and parts. 23 pages. Liz Nedela #5801587. Published by Liz Nedela (A0.938015). Two Piano, Four Hands.  Written as a special project to commemorate Beethoven's 250 birthday (in 2020), this exciting and complex piano duo is a reaction to Beethoven's string quartet Grosse Fuge and his piano duet that he wrote as a challenge for a piano version, both of which are nearly impossible to play!).  The Program notes have a full description.  This Fuga has many elements of the Beethoven, but they are used in different ways; and, it is contemporary, answering the challenge by some academic evaluations that it leads into the future!  However, it still contains some Baroque and Classical elements interwoven among contemporary madness.  Be prepared for some unusual sounds, technique, and portrayal of this composer's birthday present to Beethoven!

Piano Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.938027 Composed by Liz Nedela. Country,Pop,Standards. Score. 20 pages. Liz Nedela #6597519. Published by Liz Nedela (A0.938027). A medley of songs that are reflections of life. The medley begins and ends and the songs are connected with portions of the composer’s bluesy theme. The songs are arranged in the styles of Country-Western, pop, and traditional. All songs are in the Public Domain; composer’s theme - copyright by composer.  The YouTube video is actual use of the music for a special tribute.

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.938017 Composed by Liz Nedela. 20th Century,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Instructional. Score. 24 pages. Liz Nedela #6114755. Published by Liz Nedela (A0.938017). PDX for piano solo is a set of four pieces portraying part of the vastly varied life in the city of Portland, Oregon -- PDX (its airport acronym) -- The City of Roses, Bridgetown, Rip City-- known for all-inclusive creativity in the arts and music, cultural diversity and independence, as well as community unity and tolerance. Located on the Columbia River, it has varied climates, homes built on the water, beautiful views, and a landscape of rolling hills in the beautiful state of Oregon. The music is an adaption of four of the pieces in Mood Suite by the same composer, which has been enjoyed by students, teachers, and professional pianists! The set is comprised of teaching pieces, each in its own scale and composition style, and has been descriptive of a variety of interpretations, names changes, and events that are portrayed by the music. See each piece for detailed analysis. PDX transforms four of the pieces to depict: The Banfield (Portland’s first freeway); Fog, Rain, Wind (its changing climate); Pioneer Square (a favorite spot used for a vast variety of events); and Tilikum Crossing (the new land bridge which is laden with fun). NOTE: The recordings are:PDX for Solo Piano, live performance of three of the pieces. Pioneer Square is an Mp3 of music software (although it has been performed often, there is no live recording) and can be obtained free from the composer.

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1418039 Composed by Liz Nedela. 20th Century,Chamber,Classical,Contemporary,Contest,Festival. Score. 12 pages. Liz Nedela #999589. Published by Liz Nedela (A0.1418039). This piece is based on a poem by e.e. cummings. The subject matter is the specialheaven that would be created for the poet’s mother. The music shadows, augments,and illuminates the rendition of the poem. In keeping with poetic symbolism, the pianouses motifs and musical phrases to emulate the soprano throughout the pieceThe tone of the piece is somewhat minor and modal; however, please portray a light-hearted interpretation—it should never be heavy or dark. The poet is uplifting his motherto the highest stature possible, and portrays his father as devoted and loving towardsher.The key is atonal; however, various tonality implications are heard throughout. Thepiano pedal should be complimentary to the piece, with care not to be noticed or over-bearing.Please Note: there are two other versions of this piece by this composer:One is for solo pianoOne is for the ensemble of Soprano, Violin, Bassoon, CelloAlso please note: the mp3 is from computer notation; the the soprano does not sing words; please sing along with the mp3 following the text.Text is used by permission of the Trustees of the E.E. Cummings Trust.

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.938016 Composed by Liz Nedela. Classical,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Instructional. Score. 28 pages. Liz Nedela #6114751. Published by Liz Nedela (A0.938016). Mood Suite  is a set of five piano solos depicting moods that we all experience: Restless, Peaceful, Mood Swings (Monkey Thoughts), Anger, Fun (Dance-Crazy Waltz).  The set began as a commission for the Billings (MT) Music Teachers Association (1986) and has been used in several variations for specific events; some have changed titles, but all remain the same music. All have been enjoyed by students, teachers, and professional pianists!  The set is comprised of teaching pieces, each in its own scale and style. The title changes have been influenced by the purpose of the event (i.e. see PDX), as well as nicknames by students or performers; (i.e. Mood Swings became Monkey Thoughts; Fun became Dance and then Crazy Waltz).  Have fun with these pieces!  Interpret them to fit your own moods!  NOTE: The recording is a live performance of Restless, Peaceful, Crazy Waltz, used in the concert for PDX.  Mood Swings and Anger recordings can be obtained at no charge from the composer.  Also Note: some pieces are sold separately.

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.938018 Composed by Liz Nedela. 20th Century,Classical,Contest,Festival,Multicultural,World. Score and parts. 79 pages. Liz Nedela #6134349. Published by Liz Nedela (A0.938018). The U.S. Visited is a set of five movements for Sting Quartet, each of which depicts a region of the United States. Each Movement uses a different scale and mood, all to reflect the general characteristic of the region. (Also arranged for orchestra.)

Piano Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1363465 Composed by Liz Nedela. 20th Century,Classical,Contest,Festival,Folk,Multicultural,World. Score. 12 pages. Liz Nedela #947869. Published by Liz Nedela (A0.1363465). Dance of the Lanna is a portrayal of a festival in Northern Thailand; Lanna refers to the people there, and the festival celebrates rebirth of their heritage.  The festival is comprised of several dances depicting events of nature; this piece portrays two of the dances: Dance of the Silk Weaver and Water is Life.  The piece opens with portrayal of expressive Thai flute solo, proceeding to portrayal of Thai string orchestra and the PiNai oboe, leading to fast-paced announcement of dancers, moving into the themes of each dance. The style is slow, dramatic, unique movements, appearance of simplistic (but difficult) dances, using piano techniques unique to the style of Thai music.  The piece was written for a piano student who wanted to portray music of his country on the piano. The mp3 is from computer notation.  Please see the YouTube link for performance where pianist adapted opening to flute and added a dancer.

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.938010 Composed by Liz Nedela. Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Instructional. Score. 4 pages. Liz Nedela #5801557. Published by Liz Nedela (A0.938010). This fun and mystical piece is a favorite among students who like its creative nature.  It's a lot easier to play than it looks.  Begin with a chord that is held by the sostenuto pedal while both hands play a shimmery melody in the high register. The chord and melody are transposes, and inside piano patters are added as options (which can be played on the keys instead.) This piece is from the Five Short Pieces for Piano.