William Gillock : Dancing in a Dream

Composer: William Gillock

Overview:
The music of William Gillock never goes out of style. Dancing in a Dream is a beautifully lyrical and romantic waltz, newly engraved for modern pianists. This enchanting piece is excellent for developing phrasing, musical expression, and a sensitive touch. It is composed in C Major and is suitable for early to mid-intermediate level pianists.

Performance Notes:
This piece is ideal for students looking to refine their phrasing and expressive playing. The waltz rhythm provides an excellent opportunity to develop a graceful touch and dynamic control. It is perfect for recital performances and as a teaching piece to introduce lyrical playing.

About the Composer:
William Gillock (1917–1993) was a renowned American composer and music educator, often referred to as the “Schubert of children’s composers.” His works blend classical elegance with contemporary accessibility, making them a favorite among piano teachers and students worldwide. His compositions, such as Fountain in the Rain, Arabesque Sentimentale, and Sonatine, remain widely performed and studied today.

Table of Contents:

• Dancing in a Dream

Book Details:
Publisher: Willis Music
Series: Willis
Instrumentation: Piano
Product Type: Softcover Book
Difficulty Level: Early to Mid-Intermediate
Binding: Softcover

威廉・吉洛克 : 夢中之舞

簡介：
威廉・吉洛克的音樂歷久彌新，夢中之舞（Dancing in a Dream） 是一首唯美抒情的華爾滋，這次以全新刻版呈現，適合現代鋼琴演奏者。此曲旋律優雅動人，具有豐富的音樂表現力，是學習樂句塑造與細膩觸鍵的絕佳練習曲。樂曲調性為 C 大調，適合初至中級程度的鋼琴演奏者。

演奏提示：
此作品適合作為培養音樂表現力與樂句控制的練習曲，華爾滋節奏提供了良好的律動感訓練，同時能提升演奏者的優雅觸鍵與動態掌控。適合作為音樂會演出或教學曲目，幫助學生熟悉抒情風格的演奏技巧。

作者介紹：
威廉・吉洛克（1917–1993）是美國著名作曲家與音樂教育家，被譽為「兒童作曲界的舒伯特」。他的作品將古典音樂的優雅與現代音樂的易於接受性完美結合，深受全球鋼琴教師與學生的喜愛。其代表作包括雨中的噴泉（Fountain in the Rain）、感傷的阿拉貝斯克（Arabesque Sentimentale） 及 小奏鳴曲（Sonatine） 等，至今仍被廣泛學習與演奏。

目錄（曲目）：

• Dancing in a Dream （夢中之舞）

書籍詳細資料：
出版社： Willis Music
系列： Willis
樂器別： 鋼琴
產品屬性： 樂譜（軟皮書）
難易程度： 初至中級
裝訂： 軟皮裝訂