A unique concept of flexibility in multi-piano literature -- one person on a part for first year students OR a combination of parts as an exercise in score reading for more advanced students OR a mixture of part assignmentsfor classes of diverse ability levels. Each part maintains its own melodic contour phrasing and rhythmic independence.Canonic and imitative compositional techniques highlight thematic participation amongparts.Many five-finger patterns make the material accessible to first year students.Imaginative intricate writing creates full sounding ensembles.Diverse rhythms a wide variety of keys and strikingharmonies combine to animate ensemble repertoire.
