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ptmidwest

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Besides "Monsterpieces", which of William Bolcom's works work well for students?

How long are they?

How contemporary-sounding are they?

Which are the easiest? Which are intermediate? Which are advanced?

Anybody know?
Thank you!

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pooguy77

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Re: William Bolcom

Reply #1 on: August 07, 2006, 04:05:20 PM

I hadvn't played to much of Bolcom's work, but the few that I have, I know are good for the lower-advanced to advance student. The Rags, especially his 3 Ghost Rags are nice, not to weird but offer some nice alternative to the Joplin Rag. I perfer the Graceful Ghost Rag which is on a list of many piano comepetitions. Hope this is a good place to start.

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pianote

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Re: William Bolcom

Reply #2 on: August 07, 2006, 06:16:45 PM

The Garden of Eden Suite is probably the most advanced within the rags...especially III. The Serpent's Kiss

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ptmidwest

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Re: William Bolcom

Reply #3 on: August 16, 2006, 01:57:41 AM

Thank you, both! I appreciate the info.

Now it looks like the Ghost Rags will be on a couple Halloween recitals in October. No one's up for the Eden Suite at this time, but your comments were certainly helpful.

Thanks!

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pekko

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Re: William Bolcom

Reply #4 on: August 17, 2006, 07:30:15 PM

There's two piano version of Serpent's Kiss. I don't know what it sounds like...

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