Baja Serenades
A set of practice studies, written in the mexican folk idiom. Starting as a piano student much later in life than most people, Mike found that the typical "beginner" practice books lacked interest and challenge. The solution was to begin writing his own practice pieces. |
Caprice
Caprice for Piano consists of six movements each quite different in musical style, but linked by a capricious or whimsical element. Sometimes this link is marked in the structure or thematic content, and other times by an unexpected twist. |
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Preludes
The working title for the D-flat Prelude was "Raindrops", which gives a sense of its mood. Actually, the original germ of the piece was a 3 note phrase from the score of a well-known movie.
The A-flat piece in rather eclectic and toys in varying moods with a theme that may sound like it belongs in a Hollywood western. Similarly, the Prelude in C is basically a waltz in the Viennese style but also morphs in and out of other triple meter genres.
Both of the other pieces continue in this vein - the one in E-flat major starting as "piano lounge" music, and the piece in F with a country/pop feel, and then developing through variations. |
To view the scores, click here. |
Invention in G major
A two part invention in the Baroque style, written some time ago for a university music theory course assignment. |
To view the score, click here. |
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