Island Delights

Island Delights (Intermediate Level) ** by Sondra Clark. Composer Showcase. Hal Leonard Student Piano Library, Composer Showcase. 16 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

With lush harmonies, soaring melodies and irresistible Latin rhythms, this radiant solo suite will transport pianists and audiences alike to the Caribbean for a feast of musical treats. The menu includes the spirited, Calypso-flavored Jamaican Skies * an elegant, tropical delicacy in Key Lime Sunset * a sultry, spicy dance in Mango Tango * and ends with a showy, Flamenco finale titled Montego Guitar.

Superbly suited as concert or recital fare for intermediate/early advanced players (HLSPL Level 5) * Range: full grand staff, leger lines, 8va, 8vb * Meters: 4/4, 6/8, 4/4, 3+3+4/8 * Technical features: shifting harmonies producing accidentals, some multiple voicing in each hand, multiple textures, flexible tempi, and an attractive introduction to Latin rhythms. Length: 3 - 4 pages * Average performance time: 2, Performance time, entire suite: 8'.

Contents: Key Lime Sunset * Mango Tango * Jamaican Skies * Montego Guitar.