TL;DR: Faber supplemental books effectively motivate students by providing engaging material that is perfectly suited to their skill level.
Faber ChordTime Classics is an exceptional collection of piano arrangements featuring some of the greatest symphonic and operatic masterworks of Western music. Perfectly tailored for Level 2B students, this book offers a wonderful opportunity to explore the rich world of classical music through pieces that are both approachable and enjoyable. Each arrangement captures the essence of the original compositions, providing young pianists with a taste of the grandeur and complexity of these timeless works. The selection of pieces is thoughtfully chosen to highlight the beauty and variety of classical music, making ChordTime Classics an invaluable addition to any student’s repertoire.
Selections:
- March Militaire (Schubert)
- Theme from Trumpet Concerto in Eb (Haydn)
- Theme from “The Surprise” Symphony (Haydn)
- Trepak, from the ballet The Nutcracker (Tchaikovsky)
- Largo, from Symphony No. 9, “From the New World” (Dvorak)
- Pizzicato Polka (J. Strauss, Jr. and J. Strauss)
- Laughing Song, from the opera Die Fledermaus (J. Strauss, Jr.)
- Aria, from the Peasant Cantata (J.S. Bach)
- The Little Man in the Woods, from the opera Hansel and Gretel (Humperdinck)
- La Donna e Mobile, from the opera Rigoletto (Verdi)
- The Rage Over the Lost Penny (Beethoven)
- Polovetzian Dance No. 17, from the opera Prince Igor (Borodin)
- Overture, from the opera William Tell (Rossini)
- Roses from the South (J. Strauss, Jr.)
