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CDs
Under the Greenwood Tree, Kathleen’s newest CD of piano solos has been released and can be purchased at CDBaby or by mail order. Now available at iTunes as well!
Expressive and unique arrangements of many familiar Christmas carols, to enliven the spiritual aspect of the season. “The one you’ll put on while you sit by the fire to write your holiday cards.” — New Mexico Magazine, December 2008. “A reminder and a celebration of the true meaning of Christmas...” — Kathy Parsons, MainlyPiano.com. Placed among the 2007 “Best of the Year” by Dr. Christmas! $15.00
Kathleen’s first, acclaimed CD, a handfull of quietness. Fifteen peaceful and powerful solos, inspired by Ecclesiastes: “better a hand filled with quietness, than two hands filled with toil and a striving after wind.” $15.00
Sheet Music
Print Music
The source for print editions of piano music by Kathleen Ryan. Currently in print: Verbs, Book 1: preludes for piano left hand alone; late intermediate to advanced. Outlooks, a sonatina for piano four hands; late intermediate.
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NEW RELEASES
Water in a Dry Land The magnum opus on Under the Greenwood Tree, this is a challenging piece that offers many contrasts of mood and style. Architectural in its structure, with sections depicting the sandstone cliffs of New Mexico, the earth’s longing for water, and the welcome blessing of gentle rains, Water in a Dry Land is recommended for advanced pianists. $4.00 Add to Cart
I Wonder as I Wander A reflective setting of the Appalachian carol. $3.50 Add to Cart
from Under the Greenwood Tree
Sunlit Serene, simple, with the left hand playing both the bass and a treble descant while the right hand maintains a murmuring pattern of eighth notes, Sunlit is the big hit (so far!) on Kathleen’s newest CD Under the Greenwood Tree. $4.00. Add to Cart
from The Rebirth of Light
Come All Ye Shepherds Exuberant and joyful arrangement of the Bohemian carol. Bell-like sounds and a driving triple rhythm, with a few leaps. For the bold! $4.00 Add to Cart
That Single Star A solo that Kathleen liked so well, she recorded it on two CDs! Late intermediate level. Lyrical, chordal, uses pedal to create long legato lines. $4.00 Add to Cart
O Holy Night A prayerful arrangement of Adolphe Adam’s beloved French Romantic Christmas song. Lyrical, spacious, spiritual. $4.00 Add to Cart
from a handfull of quietness
All the Pretty Little Horses As performed by Kathleen on the CD a handfull of quietness. Lyrical, moody, introspective. $4.00 Add to Cart
Something Water, Something Light Light, quick, many many many repeated notes, pedalling effects: this one requires fairly advanced technique! The reward: a bright and sparkling piece that is fun to play and really wows your listeners! $4.50. Add to Cart
Shule Agra A simple, haunting, 3-voice piano arrangement of the plaintive Irish folk song. For when you are in a pensive mood. Late intermediate level. $4.00. Add to Cart
Wayfaring Stranger Kathleen’s haunting and powerful arrangement of the spiritual. Advanced level, requires left hand to play 2 voices simultaneously while RH creates a third voice. Lyrical, part counterpoint, part chordal. $4.00 Add to Cart
Simple Gifts Kathleen’s beautiful arrangement of Simple Gifts forms the last section of her solo, Simple Love, on the CD a handfull of quietness. Open-fifth chords in the bass, with the left hand crossing above the right hand to complement the folk harmonies, create a sound that is both full and spare. This arrangement is perfect for church solo or wedding use. $3.50. Add to Cart
A Handfull of Quietness The title track from Kathleen’s acclaimed first solo piano CD. Lyrical, calm, soothing. $4.00 Add to Cart
Extra! not yet on a CD:
Spare Change A sly and perky piano solo that won first place in the MTAC 2001 Composers Today Composition Contest. Spare Change will be featured on Drivin!, Kathleen’s upcoming CD of sassy, jazzy, bluesy, rollicking piano solos. Syncopation, independence of the hands, and the right hand flying all over the treble. Late intermediate to advanced level. $4.00 Add to Cart
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