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The Circus Collection
Circus Time! LISTEN  
The Juggler LISTEN
Merry-Go-Round LISTEN
Dizzy Clown LISTEN
Cycling Clowns LISTEN
Dancing Monkeys LISTEN
Fire Dance LISTEN
Finale! LISTEN

The Circus Collection is a collection of 8 original piano pieces ranging in ability from early intermediate to
late intermediate; I consider Dmitri Kabalevsky's Clowns an intermediate level piece. The rhythmic and melodic qualities of these pieces really add to their appeal. Although their harmonies are fairly conservative, they do have some very mild dissonances. Children 8-13 will find them especially appealing and fun to play. One of the interesting features of The Circus Collection is that Circus Time! and Finale! contain themes and musical ideas from the other pieces in the collection. You are listening to Dancing Monkeys.

Cover Art by Sophie Glikson. To see more of her art visit The Gallery.
Cover Design by Maura Fadden Rosenthal.

The B# Fun Facts section of this web site currently provides some interesting fun facts. It will eventually include information about The Circus Collection and how its themes are related. The B# Fun Facts section can be found in the Children's Corner section of this web site which is located in The Music Room.