William Bolcom

[ptmidwest]

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!

[pooguy77]

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.

[pianote]

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

[ptmidwest]

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!

[pekko]

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