Last Dance of the Snow Fairies

Last Dance Of The Snow Fairies Description:

• Level: Early Intermediate
• Pages: 5 pages, 2 pages of music, cover included
• Format: Instant PDF download
• Studio Licence Bonus: Cover art, “make it your own” suggestions for students
• Collections: Snow Fairies

“Last Dance Of The Snow Fairies” is an early intermediate piece.  With a melody that flows from hand to hand this melancholy dance is a study of voicing and dynamics.

NOTE: This piece was originally commissioned by TopMusicCo.  All rights were retained by Rosemarie Penner.

Last Dance Of The Snow Fairies Level:

“Last Dance Of The Snow Fairies” is an early intermediate piano solo.  It is easy for the accompaniment pattern to overpower the sparse melody.  Your students will need to experiment with how lightly the accompaniment can be played and the range of each dynamic marking to create their own interpretation of this piece.

• Mode: G minor
• Time Signature: 6/8
• Concepts: melody moves hand to hand, quiet broken chords while voicing melody, 2 ledger lines 

This is a great introduction to 6/8 time with simple rhythm patterns that emphasize feeling two beats per measure.  Pedal markings are given to start students off.  As a recital piece, this song has many opportunities to experiment so it becomes a unique performance for each student.

Last Dance Of The Snow Fairies Bonus:

All sheet music comes with original cover art.  “Last Dance Of The Snow Fairies” comes with tips for students to master the piece.

More About The “Snow Fairies” Collection:

“Last Dance Of The Snow Fairies” is part of the “Snow Fairies” collection that is designed for intermediate to early advanced students.  These pieces focus on artistry within simplicity and include a relaxed listening mood with a bit of nostalgia.  If you are looking for recital pieces that will appeal to teen and adult students, this is a great collection to go with!

Pieces found in the “Snow Fairies” collection are:

• Lullaby Of The Snow Fairies: Soothing, lyrical intermediate piece that started the moodscape of the entire collection!
• Last Dance Of The Snow Fairies: Early intermediate piece that is a melancholy dance that is a study of voicing and dynamics.
• Snow Fairies Under The Moonlight: Relaxed early advanced piece inspired by LoFi music and studying different types of chords.

More About The “Scenes of Winter” Collection:

To round out your studio’s intermediate level, Winter-themed repertoire, consider the “Scenes Of Winter” collection!  Music in this collection focuses on creating a picture, moment, or mood.  These are all great level-appropriate Winter recital pieces that are sure to be a hit with students and the audience alike.

Pieces found in “Scenes Of Winter” collection are:

• Northern Lights: Late elementary (rote) to early intermediate level piece that creates an ethereal moodscape in a Mixolydian mode.
• Tracks In The Snow: Early intermediate level piece with simple chord combinations that create a range of moods throughout.
• Winter At The Cabin: This playful late intermediate piece focuses on the nostalgia of family time at the cabin.

What is a studio licence?

When you purchase “Last Dance Of The Snow Fairies” you get a studio-licence PDF of the piece.  This piece is sent digitally via an email receipt.  If you have a multi-teacher studio, please contact Rosemarie directly for additional licences.  Thanks!

A studio licence is a great way to stretch your studio repertoire budget.  Purchase music once and use for years (even decades) with students you directly teach!  For online teachers, if you share the piece during online lessons, students must print immediately and not retain an electronic copy of the piece.

For more information on your studio licence, check out the Terms and Conditions page.

If you purchase a collection you will need a program to open zip files to access all pieces within the collection.

Should I print all pages for students?

Yes!  Each page is designed with students in mind.

• Page 1: Cover art
• Page 2: Description, tips for students to make it their own, terms of use
• Page 3+: Music
• Last page: Other music they may like

Students love a bit of cover art since it can help them get into the mood and story of a piece.   I’ve included ways to adapt or play with the music so students become part of the creative process.

The terms of use are there to educate students and their families about copyright law.  We know, but they may not realize what they are innocently doing may cause you to lose your studio licence.

Lastly, having other pieces at a similar level can keep students excited about what the next song in their musical journey can be!