The piano solos in this delightful collection aptly portray the carefree, fun-filled atmosphere of a three-ring circus: clowns, elephants, tumblers, camels and nimble, performing animals each get their turn to amuse the crowd!

These late-elementary pieces will appeal especially to younger students who want to sound great, and they are all excellent recital pieces – full of sparkle and flair.

Features and specifics:

- Level: Late-Elementary piano solos (Hal Leonard Student Piano Library Level 3)

- Keys: C, G minor with all flats and sharps written as accidentals
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- Range: full staff – leger low C to leger high C

- Meters: 3/4+2/4, 3/4, 4/4

- Technical features: chromatic patterns, staccato/legato contrasts, swing eighths, 8va, simple pedaling

- Length: 2-3 pages.

- Average performance time for each piece: 1 minute.