William Gillock Recital Collection

Title: William Gillock Recital Collection
Composer: William Gillock

Description:
Step into a world of elegance and charm with the William Gillock Recital Collection! This impressive anthology features over 50 of Gillock’s most beloved piano solos, carefully selected to represent the full range of his compositional style. Ideal for intermediate to advanced pianists, each piece balances musical expressiveness with technical growth. Whether you're a teacher searching for recital-ready repertoire or a student seeking engaging, beautiful pieces, this collection offers something for every performer. The comb binding allows pages to lay flat, making it easy to use at the piano.

Performance Tips:
Gillock’s works are celebrated for their lyrical melodies and colorful harmonies. Pianists are encouraged to explore dynamics and phrasing deeply to bring out each piece’s expressive potential. Use of the damper pedal should be attentive and nuanced to preserve clarity while adding warmth. The diverse range of musical styles within this collection allows players to develop interpretive skills and emotional depth in performance.

About the Composer:
William Gillock (1917–1993) was a prolific American composer and influential piano educator. Often referred to as the “Schubert of children’s composers,” Gillock had a gift for writing melodically rich and accessible works that appeal to students and teachers alike. His music remains a staple in recital programs and pedagogical repertoire around the world.

About the Arrangement:
This curated recital collection features Gillock’s best-known piano works, spanning from lyrical nocturnes to rhythmic dances and impressionistic sketches. Each piece has been selected for both its musical charm and educational value. The spiral-bound format makes it easy to keep the book open during practice and performance, enhancing usability for pianists of all ages.

Song List:
Adagio Esotico
Arabesque Sentimentale
Barcarolle
Bill Bailey
Blue Mood
Blues Motif
Blues Prelude
Boogie Prelude
Bourbon Street Saturday Night
Capriccietto
Carnival In Rio
Castanets
Dancing In A Dream
Downtown Beat
Dusk On The Bayou
Etude In A Major (The Coral Sea)
Festive Piece
Flamenco
Fountain In The Rain
Goldfish
Happy Birthday To You
Homage To Chopin
In Old Vienna
Jazz Prelude
Journey In The Night
Lazy Bayou
Little Suite In Baroque Style
Mardi Gras
A Memory Of Vienna
New Orleans Nightfall
Night Serenade
Nocturne
On A Paris Boulevard
On The Champs-Elysees
Petite Etude
Polynesian Nocturne
Portrait Of Paris
Postlude (A Remembrance)
Sarabande
Sleigh Ride
Sleighbells In The Snow
Slumber Song
Sonatina In G
Sonatine
The Spanish Guitar
Star Dancers
Sunset
Tarantella
Third Sonatina (Sonatina In C)
Uptown Blues
Valse Etude
Valse Triste
Viennese Rondo

Book Details:
Publisher: Willis Music
Series: Willis
Instrument: Piano
Language: English
Format: Softcover
Difficulty: Intermediate to Advanced
Binding: Comb-bound
Item Number: HL00201747
ISBN: 9781495080289
ISMN: Not provided
UPC: 888680654894
Pages: 164
Weight: Approx. 500g

威廉．吉洛克音樂會精選集

書名：威廉．吉洛克音樂會精選集
作曲家：威廉・吉洛克

簡介：
走進優雅與魅力的音樂世界！《威廉．吉洛克音樂會精選集》收錄超過 50 首吉洛克最受歡迎的鋼琴獨奏作品，完整呈現他多元的創作風格。本書適合中級至中高級程度的鋼琴學習者，樂曲兼具音樂表現力與技巧訓練價值。無論是教師尋找演奏教材，或學生準備舞台演出，皆能在此集中找到理想曲目。螺旋裝訂設計使樂譜易於攤開，彈奏更為方便。

演奏提示：
吉洛克的作品旋律優美、和聲豐富，極具情感張力。演奏時應特別重視力度變化與樂句表情，以展現音樂深度。踏板使用需靈活掌握，既保留音色的溫潤，又避免模糊音符層次。本曲集風格多元，是提升音樂詮釋能力的絕佳教材。

作者介紹：
威廉・吉洛克（William Gillock, 1917–1993）是美國知名作曲家與鋼琴教育家，有「兒童作曲界的舒伯特」之稱。他擅長創作旋律動人、技術適中且充滿音樂性的鋼琴作品，深受世界各地教師與學生喜愛，是鋼琴教育界的經典代表人物。

改編介紹：
本書精選吉洛克最具代表性的鋼琴小品，涵蓋從抒情夜曲到節奏舞曲與印象風格的多樣化作品。每首曲目皆兼顧音樂性與教學實用性，適合逐步進階學習與音樂會演出。螺旋裝設計便於翻閱，是實用性極高的樂譜選集。

目錄（曲目）：
Adagio Esotico　異國慢板
Arabesque Sentimentale　感傷的阿拉貝斯克
Barcarolle　舟歌
Bill Bailey　比爾‧貝利
Blue Mood　憂鬱心情
Blues Motif　藍調主題
Blues Prelude　藍調前奏曲
Boogie Prelude　布吉前奏曲
Bourbon Street Saturday Night　波本街週六夜
Capriccietto　小奇想曲
Carnival In Rio　里約狂歡節
Castanets　響板舞
Dancing In A Dream　夢中之舞
Downtown Beat　市區節奏
Dusk On The Bayou　沼澤地的黃昏
Etude In A Major (The Coral Sea)　A大調練習曲（珊瑚海）
Festive Piece　慶典之作
Flamenco　佛朗明哥舞曲
Fountain In The Rain　雨中的噴泉
Goldfish　金魚
Happy Birthday To You　生日快樂
Homage To Chopin　向蕭邦致敬
In Old Vienna　舊維也納回憶
Jazz Prelude　爵士前奏曲
Journey In The Night　夜行旅程
Lazy Bayou　悠閒的河灣
Little Suite In Baroque Style　巴洛克風小組曲
Mardi Gras　嘉年華
A Memory Of Vienna　維也納的回憶
New Orleans Nightfall　紐奧良夜色
Night Serenade　夜之小夜曲
Nocturne　夜曲
On A Paris Boulevard　巴黎大道上
On The Champs-Elysees　香榭大道
Petite Etude　小練習曲
Polynesian Nocturne　波利尼西亞夜曲
Portrait Of Paris　巴黎風貌
Postlude (A Remembrance)　後奏曲（追憶）
Sarabande　薩拉班德舞曲
Sleigh Ride　雪橇之旅
Sleighbells In The Snow　雪中鈴響
Slumber Song　入眠曲
Sonatina In G　G大調小奏鳴曲
Sonatine　小奏鳴曲
The Spanish Guitar　西班牙吉他
Star Dancers　星星之舞者
Sunset　夕陽
Tarantella　塔朗泰拉舞曲
Third Sonatina (Sonatina In C)　第三奏鳴曲（C大調）
Uptown Blues　城區藍調
Valse Etude　華爾滋練習曲
Valse Triste　悲傷的圓舞曲
Viennese Rondo　維也納迴旋曲

書籍詳細資料：
出版社：Willis Music（威利斯音樂出版社）
系列：Willis
樂器別：鋼琴
語言：英文
產品屬性：平裝
難易程度：中級至中高級
裝訂：螺旋裝
Item Number：HL00201747
ISBN：9781495080289
ISMN：未提供
UPC：888680654894
頁數：164頁
重量：約500克（實際重量視版本略有不同）