Norton, Christopher - Connections for Piano Level 1 Teacher Accomp.

Christopher Norton Connections for Piano is a collection of pieces in popular styles that is ideal for students and teachers looking for a sound pedagogical supplement or alternative to the study of classical piano literature. The entire Connections! series presents a kaleidoscope of contrasting styles, keys, and tempos. The repertoire in each volume is arranged into four categories: swing, lyrical, latin, and character. A note from the composer: When students play Connections pieces, I often play along on a second piano, “jamming” accompaniments that feel right. Students love this and this book is designed for that very purpose to provide a play-along part for a teacher orsecond student. But I decided to take the process one stage further these Teacher Accompaniments also work with the backing tracks. You have the potential for a 3-part ensemble!

CONTENTS

• Driving Range (Character) [Christopher Norton]
• A Walk in the Park (Lyrical) [Christopher Norton]
• Whistling Tune (Swing) [Christopher Norton]
• Trucking (Latin) [Christopher Norton]
• Dots and Dashes (Character) [Christopher Norton]
• Full of Confidence (Swing) [Christopher Norton]
• Trip to the Bazaar (Character) [Christopher Norton]
• Four-Wheel Drive (Character) [Christopher Norton]
• Bear Dance (Character) [Christopher Norton]
• No Worries (Character) [Christopher Norton]
• Lost Toy (Lyrical) [Christopher Norton]
• On Stage (Swing) [Christopher Norton]
• Rocking Horse (Character) [Christopher Norton]
• Creaking Stairs (Character) [Christopher Norton]
• Ready for Action (Swing) Pipe Tune (Character) [Christopher Norton]
• The Minstrel (Character) [Christopher Norton]
• Carol in Canon (Character) [Christopher Norton]
• Bell Tower (Lyrical) [Christopher Norton]
• Frolics (Latin) [Christopher Norton]
• Sea Bird (Character) [Christopher Norton]
• Smooth as Silk (Swing) [Christopher Norton]
• In the Snow (Lyrical) [Christopher Norton]
• Out of the Mist (Latin) [Christopher Norton]
• Still at the Center (Character) [Christopher Norton]
• Merry-Go-Round (Swing) [Christopher Norton]
• Marking Time (Character) [Christopher Norton]
• Dance Steps (Latin) [Christopher Norton]
• Eastern Song (Lyrical) [Christopher Norton]
• Caribbean Song (Latin) [Christopher Norton]