Emma Lou Diemer, Busy Toccata
Emma Lou Diemer
“Busy Toccata” gives no opportunity for taking a break. Students will love playing this high-energy, spirited toccata. Strong technical skills are needed for being successful with the rapid legato and staccato sixteenth notes as well as for correctly playing the tricky rhythms. Teachers should make sure that students pick a tempo where they can play evenly and brilliantly. The articulation and numerous accidentals can be challenging. However, any extra work needed for this piece is worth it due to its exciting character and pedagogical value.
Composer/Publisher Information[]
Complete bio can be found at http://www.fjhmusic.com/composer/ediemer.htm
Reaching Out, for Solo Piano is available through The FJH Music Company INC, 2004.
http://www.fjhmusic.com/piano/contemp_int.htm
Author[]
Caroline Krause, Iowa Center for Research by Undergraduates Fellow