This piece is also part of the collection Styles & Smiles, Vol. 1.
James L. King III’s Starlight Wishes is a sweet, expressive recital-length piece for young (and young-at-heart!) dreamers.
This late elementary lyrical nocturne changes hand positions in the middle to add depth to the piece. Hand crossings for high melodic notes and a touch of rubato help make the piece very expressive.
Key: C Major
Mood: dreamy, calm, happy
Pedagogy: C position and Middle C positions, accidentals, rubato, hand crossing, clef changes.
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You won’t need another arrangement of this famous piece after you’ve learned this one!
This hymn tune is used for several text settings, including For All the Saints and When in our Music God is Glorified. This impressionistic Satie-style arrangement will be a valuable part of any church musician’s library.
Selected for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024*
This rollicking barrelhouse boogie blues showstopper for late intermediate players is a huge success at recitals and other performances!
Noreen –
Beautiful! Piano students will enjoy playing Starlight Wishes.