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Original Piano Music by Donna Gross Javel

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The Ringmaster and Other Circus Music
From the Kaleidoscope Konzert Series

A collection of 3 original piano solos at the late elementary level. These pieces use five-finger patterns to help make them more easily accessible to young players. The unexpected accidentals provide added appeal to the simple harmonies. The smallest note values used are eighth notes and their corresponding rests; the rhythms are challenging.

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Reviews of The Ringmaster and Other Circus Music:

"The Ringmaster and Other Circus Music is comprised of three delightful compositions for late elementary pianists. Carousel, a happy C major piece in ABA form, gently and briefly slips into G major for the B section, allowing students to make the position change while hardly noticing. The Ring Master and The Famous Bouncing Ball Act provide two more excellent opportunities for elementary level students to experience the fun and excitement of a character piece while improving their articulation skills."

• Nancy Witmer, review from the IAWM Journal, June 2009, International Alliance for Women in Music

"Donna Gross Javel's 'Seasonal Moments' collection is now in my 'special pile' and will be used in future lessons and pedagogy classes. Her use of varied articulations in 'The Circus Collection and 'The Ringmaster' is to be commended. These pieces will be excellent for helping students see the value of articulations."

• Dr. Beth Gigante Klingenstein, Author of 'Independent Piano Teacher's Studio Handbook'