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Irish Celebration Winners
Posted by Wendy in Good Deals, Music for Teaching, New Music, Piano Teaching on January 15th, 2010
I have used a random number generator to pick the winners of the Irish Celebration giveaway. And the winners are:
- Ruth Manweiler (#15)
- Julia (#13)
If you both would email me your mailing address, I will mail you a copy of Irish Celebration!
Thank you all for your interest in my new music. I appreciate those who are willing to take a chance on a new composer and new ideas!
Irish Celebration Giveaway
Posted by Wendy in Good Deals, Music for Teaching on January 12th, 2010
Yesterday, I introduced you to my new Level 1 Solo Irish Celebration. I will be giving away 2 of these pieces this Friday at noon (CST). To enter this giveaway, you can do any of the following:
- Leave a comment on this blog post and let me know how this piece might be useful in your studio.
- Tweet about the giveaway and link back to this post. (Be sure to leave an additional comment on the blog so you get credit for your tweet.)
- Blog about this piece and link back to this post. (Leave a comment about your blog post so you can get credit.)
In addition, I have been known to go ahead and send a few extra pieces out to those that look like they might be able to help me spread the word about the piece (in a teaching organization newsletter, at a teacher’s meeting, or any other ways you can think to help me get the word out). So, please send me an email (in addition to your comment/giveaway entry) if you think you might be able to help me spread the word. I really appreciate those of you who take an interest in my music. As a composer fairly new to the publishing scene, this is of great benefit to me and I am more than happy to send you a free piece for helping me spread the word (until I run out of copies)!
Specs on the Hal Leonard First Choice Club
Posted by Wendy in Good Deals, New Music, Piano Teaching on December 16th, 2009
There have been a lot of questions lately about how the Hal Leonard First Choice club (new release club) is structured. It seems that since Hal Leonard is now distributing Nancy and Randall Faber’s materials, more teachers are interested in what Hal Leonard is offering. In the past, some might have viewed HL as a “pop” music company and less of a piano pedagogy publisher. However, that has changed over the years. Yes, Hal Leonard still owns many copyrights to pop tunes and will always have many popular arrangements available, but their piano pedagogical materials department has been and continues to grow. Hal Leonard offers many books, sheets, and resources that are important to piano teachers.
Here is are a few answers to some questions that have been asked recently:
1. The HL First Choice New Release Clube is definitely different from a year ago. The kinds of things that you will see in your packet include:
Hal Leonard Student Piano Library
Composer Showcase Collections
The Phillip Keveren Series
Eugénie Rocherolle Series
Schirmer Performance Editions (these are great by the way…beautiful covers, great off white paper, good editing and a great performance CD)
Sheet Music
There is occasionally some pop music arrangements, but that is the exception rather than the rule.
2. There is no “annual fee” to join. Shipments are $30 and come 4 times a year in January, April, July, and October. Shipping is included in that price. Over a period of a year, you will receive over $200 in music.
3. The Fabers’ materials will not be in the HL club as they are a separate entity that is just distributed by Hal Leonard.
4. Hal Leonard sends out a catalogue of music several times a year from which you can order any music at 40% off (limit 2 copies).
5. A new Level 1 piece of mine will be included in the January shipment! Woo-hoo! Now you definitely want to join, huh? 
6. Here are some samples of what has been in the past few shipments:
APRIL 2009 SHIPMENT
NEW BEGINNINGS
Elmo’s Song (Pre-staff sheet)
Yo-Ho-Ho! (Level 1 sheet)
Piano Recital Showcase Book 1
Phillip Keveren International Folksongs
First Lessons in Bach (book and CD)
Disney Hits
MOVING ON UP
Joplin Ragtime (arr. Fred Kern)
Piano Recital Showcase Book 4
Water Lily Garden (Carol Klose, Level 5 sheet)
Debussy Children’s Corner (book and CD)
Camel Ride (Level 3 sheet)
Crocodile Rock (arr. Klose, Level 5 sheet)
Disney Songs
MIXED BAG
Elmo’s Song (Pre-staff sheet)
Piano Recital Showcase Book 1
Phillip Keveren International Folksongs
Camel Ride (Level 3 sheet)
Joplin Ragtime (arr. Fred Kern)
Debussy Children’s Corner (book and CD)
Water Lily Garden (Carol Klose, Level 5 sheet)
JULY 2009 SHIPMENT
NEW BEGINNINGS
Scales Patterns & Improvs BK/CD 296733
All-In-One Book B BK/CD 296776
New Orleans Jamboree 296788-Boyd (Level 2 sheet)
Piano Recital Pre-staff 296784
Classic Pop/Rock Hits 311548
Achievement Stickers 296185
Practice Record 210110
MOVING ON UP
Sonatina Humoresque 296772 (TSITSAROS)
St. Louis Rag 296781 (LINN-LEV 4 SHEET)
Garden Treasures 296787 (KLOSE)
Current Hits (ARR: REJINO) 296768
Two’s Company (duets) (Eugenie Rocherolle series) BK/CD 311883
SCHIRMER EDITION: Chopin selected preludes BK/CD 296720
HLSPL Manuscript Paper 296306
MIXED BAG
Scales Patterns & Improvs BK/CD 296733
New Orleans Jamboree 296788 (BOYD- LEV 2 SHEET)
Sonatina Humoresque 296772 (TSITSAROS)
St. Louis Rag 296781 (LINN-LEV 4 SHEET)
Garden Treasures 296787 (KLOSE)
Current Hits 296768 (ARR. REJINO)
All-In-One Book B BK/CD 296776
OCTOBER 2009 SHIPMENT
NEW BEGINNINGS
Phillip Keveren Series: Jazzy Tunes
More Christmas Pre-staff
More Christmas 1
More Christmas 2
Ear Without Fear 1 BK/CD
Student Keyboard Guide
The Parent’s Guide (Breth)
MOVING ON UP
Merry Christmas Medleys (ARR: REJINO)
Christmas Impressions (ARR: LINN)
Schirmer Edition: Schubert Impromptus BK/CD
More Christmas 4
More Christmas 3
Contemporary Movie Hits (ARR: KLOSE,LINN,STEVENS)
MIXED BAG
Merry Christmas Medleys (ARR: REJINO)
Candlelight Christmas BK/CD (EUGENIE ROCHEROLLE SERIES)
More Christmas 2
Schirmer Edition: Schubert Impromptus BK/CD
Wide Staff Manuscript
Contemporary Movie Hits (ARR: KLOSE,LINN,STEVENS)
Now, don’t you want to join?
All is Calm CD (Springs Bargains giveaway)
Posted by Wendy in Good Deals on November 19th, 2009
My sister Carrie has a great blog especially for residents of Colorado Springs and vicinity. This week, she is hosting a giveaway of my All is Calm All is Bright CD. I will be giving away 2 CDs at the end of the week, so you can sign up on SpringsBargains.com to enter. From now until Saturday at midnight, I am continuing the offer of buy the All is Calm book and receive the CD for free. Order here for these special offers, or visit the store to see what else is available.
All is Calm CD
13 tracks, released in 2006
$14.99 Now $10 until November 21st!
Or buy the book (below) and receive the CD free.
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Listen to samples:
Angels We Have Heard on High
It Came upon a Midnight Clear
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Deck the Hall Hoedown
Ding Dong Merrily on High
and many more!
All of these pieces can be found in the All is Calm, All is Bright book. Though the cover is different, the music is the same.
If you order the All is Calm All is Bright music book, I will send you the CD for free. This offer is good until Saturday, November 21st. Late intermediate and advanced students will enjoy playing these arrangements.
All is Calm, All is Bright
64 Pages
$20.00 plus free CD
Read the Reviews
Free CD of Christmas Music
Posted by Wendy in Good Deals, New Music on November 4th, 2009
Don’t forget the free CD offer that is available until Saturday, November 7th! Order the All is Calm, All is Bright Christmas piano book and receive the CD for free. See this post for details.
You can read 6 detailed reviews for All is Calm on the Store submenu. You can listen to samples of the book below. Included in the book are these favorite Christmas melodies:
- Angels We Have Heard on High – I was a little tired of the usual straightforward setting, so I tried to put a little fresh, jazzy spin on it.
- The Holly and the Ivy
- Here We Come a Carolling
- God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen- Set in 7/8, this assymetry will pique your audience’ interest
- It Came upon a Midnight Clear – I never liked this tune until this arrangement!
- Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
- We Three Kings – A fun, jazzy version
- Sing We Now of Christmas
- In the Bleak Midwinter – Coldness and simplicity turn until a warm, tender setting of this beautiful melody
- O Come, O Come Emmanuel
- Ding Dong Merrily on High – A setting for those mischievous little angels on the back row of the angelic choir! Fun and playful.
- Deck the Hall Hoedown – Yes, its a hoedown! Fun for everyone!
- Silent Night – Ethereal, breathtaking sounds especially when performed on a grand piano with good harmonics
Order before Saturday at midnight for your free CD.
Christmas Piano Music Special Offer
Posted by Wendy in Good Deals, New Music on November 2nd, 2009
Last year my Christmas book, All is Calm, All is Bright was published by Augsburg Fortress. This book contains 13 carols arranged for solo piano and are perfect performance pieces for recital, church, or personal enjoyment. The level is late intermediate to advanced.
This week (until November 7th), if you order the Christmas book from this site, I will send you the CD recording for free*! Though the cover is different, the CD contains all 13 pieces contained in the book and is a great way to add a little zest to your Christmas music collection.
Here are some samples from the book/CD:
Angels We Have Heard on High
It Came upon a Midnight Clear
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Deck the Hall Hoedown
Ding Dong Merrily on High
and many more!
Order Here:
All is Calm, All is Bright
64 Pages
$20.00
Read the Reviews
And the Winner is…
Posted by Wendy in Good Deals on September 18th, 2009
The winner of the Easy Hymn Solos giveaway is Brenda Rohrich! Brenda, if you will email me your mailing address, I will get that set of Easy Hymn Solos to you next week. (By the way, I used a random number generator for this drawing.)
Thanks to all of you for expressing your interest in these books! I hope that you will find them useful in your studio and your own performances.
Don’t forget to enter!
Posted by Wendy in Good Deals on September 16th, 2009
Don’t forget to comment, tweet, or blog about the giveaway of the Easy Hymn Solos series for a chance to win a set of all 3 books! To do so, go to the Easy Hymn Solos blog post. The giveaway will take place at noon on Friday, September 16th. Your chances of winning are pretty good at this poing as there are not many entries!
Easy Hymn Solos Giveaway!
Posted by Wendy in Good Deals, New Music on September 15th, 2009
As you know, my new books of elementary and intermediate hymn arrangements are out! I am going to give away a package of all 3 Easy Hymn Solos (total retail value of $23.97) at the end of this week to one individual chosen with a random number generator. To enter this giveaway, please do any or all of the following things by Friday, September 18th, 12:00 p.m. CST:
- Leave a comment on this post.
- Post about this giveaway on your blog, linking back to this blog. Be sure to leave a comment on this post to let me know you have done this. This will be your additional entry.
- Tweet about this giveaway, linking back to this post. Be sure to leave comment letting me know you tweeted.
Thanks to all of you who have been most gracious in helping me get the word out about these arrangements. There are so many hymn books out there these days, that it is difficult to get “noticed.” I appreciate those of you who have blogged, reviewed, and purchased these books already. I am humbled by your help! Thank you especially to Susan Paradis for her detailed review of Easy Hymn Solos.
Don’t forget to leave your comment for the Giveaway entry!
(Giveaway is restricted to those inside the continental United States. Sorry!)
Hal Leonard 40% off for Piano Teachers!
Posted by Wendy in Good Deals on September 11th, 2009
Hal Leonard is offering a special back-to-school promotion to piano teachers. Order up to two copies of specially selected music publications at 40% discount and receive special teacher pricing* on music technology products as well. (Note that the full retail prices are listed on the online catalog, and the discount will be applied to your order at checkout.)
Hal Leonard is also offering the new Scales, Patterns, and Improvs – Book 1 with CD FREE ($9.99 retail value) when your order exceeds $100.00. This is the book I recommended in my Composition for Kids lecture for improvising duets with students. In addition, they’ll also include a complete set of Piano Recital Showcase books FREE ($38.00 retail value) when your order exceeds $300.00. (Free gifts will be added at checkout.)
My new Easy Hymn Solos are part of this offer! These offers are good on the following categories of products:
• Hal Leonard Student Piano Library Method
• Hal Leonard Student Piano Library Supplementary Series
• Popular Songs Series
• Composer Showcase Series
• Willis Music Publications
• Publications by Eugénie Rocherolle
• The Phillip Keveren Series
• Schirmer Performance Editions
• Sacred & Christian Music for Piano (Easy Hymn Solos here!)
• Music Technology Products from Roland, Korg, Finale and Sibelius (special pricing applies here)
Time to stock up!
