Sonny Chua - Piano Music Volume 1 Book - Preliminary & Grade 1
Sonny Chua - Piano Music Volume 1 Book - Preliminary & Grade 1
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Sonny Chua - Piano Music Volume 1 Book - Grade 1 and Grade 2 📚
Progressively Graded Pieces To Motivate & Excite Piano Enthusiasts
"Sonny Chua - Piano Music Volume 1 Book - Preliminary & Grade 1" is a captivating series of piano books and accompanying recordings designed to motivate and excite piano enthusiasts.
Featuring the compositions of Sonny Chua, these volumes offer two standout features: progressive grading and recorded performances by the composer himself. Sonny Chua's piano music has already garnered appreciation from numerous teachers and students, and these four volumes aim to introduce his work in a progressively graded format.
Carefully selected from Chua's extensive piano catalog, this collection offers a delightful array of classic Chua compositions. The pieces span various styles, from traditional to jazz and blues, taking the performer on a journey through a range of emotions, from reflective to exuberant. It's worth noting that the majority of these pieces are included in the syllabuses of various examination bodies, making them a valuable resource for students preparing for exams.
With an interesting and educational repertoire suitable for every skill level, these four books provide a fantastic way to explore the wonderful world of Sonny Chua's piano music.
Song Titles Include:
- 1 Cuckoo Fairy
- 2 Jive Turkey
- 3 T-Rex Awake
- 4 Waltz It All About 1
- 5 Waltz It All About 2
- 6 T-Rex Hungry
- 7 Lonely Fairy
- 8 2 Finger Piece
- 9 Cockroach Stomp
- 10 Out of My Way
- 11 It Wasn't Me
AMEB:
Piano / Grade 1 / List C
- Waltz it All About 1 (Sonny Chua Piano Music Volume 1 Grade 1 and 2)
Piano / Grade 2 / List C
- Out of my way (Sonny Chua Piano Music Volume 1)
While primarily self-taught as a composer, Sonny Chua also undertook formal studies in composition with notable instructors such as Peter Tahourdin, Barry Conyngham, and Brenton Broadstock. Sonny Chua's musical compositions are characterised by their playful exploration of various styles and musical techniques. He aimed for the beauty of simplicity and brevity in his music, which spoke in an accessible and lively language. Many of his published works were educational in nature, created to help his students develop their performance techniques.
His compositions have left a lasting impact, with his music included in all Australian examination syllabi. His works have been published by renowned publishers like Hal Leonard and Midnight Editions. Sonny Chua's piano compositions are frequently performed in competitions for young musicians and featured on radio broadcasts. He was also in demand as a speaker on piano teaching and music education, sharing his expertise at workshops, festivals, and conferences. His papers on these topics have been published in various conference proceedings and educational publications.
From 2002 to 2007, Sonny Chua served as an educator at Melbourne High School. He was the last Director of Music at the MacRobertson Girls' High School and later took on the role of Coordinator of Keyboard Studies at Carey Baptist Grammar School in Melbourne. Sadly, Sonny Chua passed away on 9 September 2020, following a stroke. His contributions to music education and his legacy as a composer continue to be celebrated by students, teachers, and musicians around the world.
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