TL;DR: Faber supplemental books effectively motivate students by providing engaging material that is perfectly suited to their skill level.
Faber FunTime Classics is a delightful collection that introduces piano students to the vibrant and imaginative world of classical music, drawing primarily from symphonic and operatic literature. Perfectly suited for Level 3 students, this book offers a variety of pieces that capture the rich colors and expressive nuances of the great composers. Each arrangement is designed to be both engaging and accessible, allowing students to experience the beauty and depth of classical music in a fun and motivating way. FunTime Classics is an excellent resource for young pianists looking to expand their repertoire and deepen their appreciation for classical music.
- Pomp and Circumstance (Elgar)
- Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (Mozart)
- Blue Danube Waltz (J. Strauss, Jr.)
- In the Hall of the Mountain King, from Peer Gynt Suite (Greig)
- Theme from The “Unfinished” Symphony (Schubert)
- Toreador’s Song, from the opera Carmen (Bizet)
- Waltz (Brahms)
- Theme from Peter and the Wolf (Prokofiev)
- Musetta’s Song, from the opera La Boheme (Puccini)
- Light Cavalry Overture (Suppe)
- Theme from Scheherazade (Rimsky-Korsakov)
- Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, from the ballet The Nutcracker (Tchaikovsky)
- Overture to The Barber of Seville (Rossini)
