The First Winter

The First Winter Collection Description:

First Snow Description:

• Level: Elementary (rote) to Late Elementary (reading) … recommend teaching by rote.
• Pages: Pages: 5 pages, 2 pages of music, cover included
• Format: Instant PDF download
• Studio Licence Bonus: Cover art, tips and ideas for students

The Blizzard Description:

• Level: Elementary (rote) to Late Elementary (reading)
• Pages: Pages: 5 pages, 2 pages of music, cover included
• Format: Instant PDF download
• Studio Licence Bonus: Cover art, tips and ideas for students

Jake’s Fishing Adventure Description:

• Level: Elementary
• Pages: Pages: 5 pages, 2 pages of music, cover included
• Format: Instant PDF download
• Studio Licence Bonus: Cover art, tips and ideas for students

Snowflake And Rex’s Cookie Caper Description:

• Level: Late Elementary
• Pages: Pages: 5 pages, 2 pages of music, cover included
• Format: Instant PDF download
• Studio Licence Bonus: Cover art, tips and ideas for students

“The First Winter” collection that is designed for beginner students of various ages.  Pieces are a mix of rote and level-appropriate note-reading at the elementary to late elementary (rote elements only) pieces.  These pieces fit under the “sound harder they they look” category and several of the pieces are showstoppers for Winter recitals letting beginners of all ages feel like their pieces compare to much more advanced students.

The First Winter Collection Includes:

First Snow: Elementary rote level, late elementary reading

The Blizzard: Elementary rote level, late elementary reading

Jake’s Fishing Adventure: Elementary

Snowflake And Rex’s Cookie Caper: Late elementary

The First Winter Collection Bonus:

All sheet music comes with original cover art.

Each piano piece within the “The First Winter” collection comes with tips or “make it your own” suggestions for students to experiment with developing their own voice and mastering the pieces.

Other Similar Collections:

To round out your studio’s elementary level, seasonal repertoire, consider the following collection that is designed for various ages of students.  These pieces explore a variety of concepts and several of the pieces are showstoppers for recitals letting beginners of all ages feel like their pieces compare to much more advanced students.

• The First Spring (coming soon): Elementary level, at least one showstopper for a Spring-themed recital
• Sam’s Life: Elementary to intermediate level, 5 dual-level, rote piano solos about Sam, the tabby cat + bonus duet for Sam’s Walk.
• Gizmo, A Quirky Cockatiel: Elementary to intermediate level, mix of rote and improvisation piano solos.

What is a studio licence?

When you purchase the “The First Winter” collection you get a studio-licence PDF of the piece.  These piano pieces are 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.

When 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!