This attractive sonatina is not only a delight to hear, but a joy to play. With his feet firmly planted in late-18th century sonata form, the composer integrates mid-19th century harmonies to create a refreshing and masterful tribute to this ever important genre. The Denver Sonatina is in two movements: the first movement in sonata-allegro form, and the second in rondo form. It is especially designed for intermediate level students (comparable in difficulty to the Clementi Sonatinas Op. 36, Nos. ...
Celebrate our neighbors to the south with this musical tribute to Mexico! Cinco de Mayo recreates this famous Mexican holiday with energetic syncopation and staccatos throughout this jubilant piece. Rio Grande flows gently like the river yet also contains the spice and vitality of this culture with the use of triplets and syncopation. Mariachi Serenade employs a beautiful, sweet melody but also has the energy, excitement, and rhythm of mariachi music. Sierra Madre refers to the majesty of these m...