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Voyageur ~ Early Elementary
Prep - Grade 1

Voyageur ~ Early Elementary

12 Early Elementary Piano Solos + 1 Duet

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$19.95

Printed book — ships from Canada

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What Level is Voyageur Early Elementary for?

Voyageur Early Elementary is written for elementary students at about a Preparatory to Grade 1 level.

About the series:

Voyageur is an exciting piano series by Beth Hamilton and Jen Smith Lanthier, celebrating the beauty and culture of Canada through music. Books feature original piano solos and duets inspired by Canadian places, people, and experiences. With a variety of keys, modalities, tempi, metres, and styles, these pieces make superb repertoire for recitals, exams, and festivals while offering engaging, imaginative music for students and teachers alike.

Voyageur Early Elementary celebrates the theme Canadian Icons — iconic Canadian imagery and symbols through 12 accessible piano solos and 1 duet.

Level: Preparatory piano (early elementary)

Key Features:

  • 12 piano solos + 1 duet

  • Simple notation for developing sight-readers

  • Variety of styles, metres, and keys

  • Introduces Canadian imagery in fun musical form

  • Excellent supplementary material for lessons or exams

Details

  • Number of pages: 28. Approx
  • Levels Pre Grade 1- Grade 1. Titles include Lumberjack Lullaby, Red Sands, A Beaver's Tale, Bluenose, Puffin Cove, Cheery Chickadee, Mist and Stone, Nanaimo Bars, Snowshoe Dance, Mush!, Royal Red, Dip Dip and Swing (duet), Double Double.

A Beaver's Tale- Conservatory Canada Contemporary Repertoire Syllabus Grade 1

Puffin Cove- Conservatory Canada Contemporary Repertoire Syllabus Grade 1

Mist and Stone- Conservatory Canada Contemporary Repertoire Syllabus Grade 1

Snowshoe Dance- Conservatory Canada Contemporary Repertoire Syllabus Grade 1

Royal Red- Conservatory Canada Contemporary Repertoire Syllabus Grade 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Voyageur series?+
Voyageur is a piano series by Beth Hamilton and Jen Smith Lanthier that celebrates Canada through original solos and duets inspired by Canadian places, people, and experiences.
What level is this book written for?+
Preparatory piano (early elementary), approximately Prep–Grade 1.
What makes this book unique?+
This volume celebrates the theme Canadian Icons, with 12 solos and 1 duet inspired by iconic Canadian imagery and symbols.
Are any pieces included in an exam syllabus?+
Yes. Five titles by Jen Smith Lanthier are included on the Conservatory Canada Contemporary Repertoire syllabus: A Beaver's Tale, Puffin Cove, Mist and Stone, Snowshoe Dance, and Royal Red (Grade 1).
Is this book suitable for recitals?+
Yes. The variety of keys, tempi, and styles makes these pieces well suited to recitals and informal performances.
How is this book delivered?+
Currently available as a printed book, shipped from Canada. Digital editions are coming soon.