The Composer

• The sophisticated harmonies and wide palette of color in Barbara Beckerʼs compositions are like a breath of fresh air for me and my students. And, everyone I have talked to agrees!
  ELLEN TRYBA CHEN, pianist, teacher, MTAC Santa Clara

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  The compositions of Barbara Becker for piano are creative achievements of a high order. They should be in the repertory and study programs of all piano students from the “Just Fun” series on up.
  ROY BOGAS, concert pianist, professor of piano

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  Barbara Beckerʼs JUST FUN series is just what the name implies. The pieces are clever, well-crafted and sure to stimulate a childʼs musical imagination. I also enjoyed listening to your tape of SCENES FROM THE THEATRE.
  WILLIAM WELBORN, concert pianist, professor of piano

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  I have just read through your SCENES FROM THE THEATRE. They are inventive, attractive, imaginatively conceived and very pianistic. They are a major contribution to the repertoire. Heartiest congratulations.
  SEYMOUR BERNSTEIN, concert pianist, composer, professor of piano

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  I have just read through your book SCENES FROM THE THEATRE. Each piece is a beautiful and very creative composition. I will definitely have my students play these pieces. You are a real, true artist and a wonderful composer.
  LENA GROZMAN, pianist, teacher, MTAC Palo Alto

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  Thank-you for RIDING THE ORIENT EXPRESS and SONATINA. They are nice for the intermediate students and superior to the chumed-out ʻrecipeʼ kind of pieces!
  RHONA HODGEN, pianist, teacher, MTAC Riverside

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  Congratulations! RIDING THE ORIENT EXPRESS is a delight! You have a knack, a genius, for writing delightful music using the simplest means. The pieces are so nicely designed for players at the intermediate level and the overall concept is charming. Hats off to you!
  PAUL SHEFTEL, concert pianist, composer, professor of piano

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  I just love RIDING THE ORIENT EXPRESS. Thank-you! Iʼm so glad I got to meet and talk to you at convention.
  CONNIE KUHNE, pianist, teacher, MTAC San Fernando East Valley

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  Barbara Beckerʼs SCENES FROM THE THEATRE are truly stimulating for both teacher and student. The music is imaginative, sophisticated and fun, but for me the most attractive thing is the sound: Barbara Becker knows how to write for
  the piano!
  MACK McCRAY, concert pianist, professor of piano

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  Thank-you so much for all your compositions. I know my students are going to love them!
  ELIZABETH PETERSEN, pianist, teacher, member Santa Clarita MTAC

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  Whatever Barbara Becker writes, I hear Francois Poulenc. I do believe he has left his legacy to her.
  JULIAN WHITE, composer, concert pianist and Barbara Beckerʼs composition teacher
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• THE TEACHER

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  Thank-you for bringing such joy into our lives. Even Eliseʼs young brother hums himself to sleep while she practices.
  Lily H. ( mother of student Elise)

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  Our master class with Barbara Becker was the highlight of the year. My students were very excited about the prospect of meeting a composer, and they put forth their best efforts in learning her music. Many parents remarked that they especially learned a lot about interpretation and what goes into turning correct notes into a musical performance.
  MARCIA BERRYMAN ... Contra Costa County MTAC president

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  Mrs. Beckerʼs wholehearted love of piano and teaching flows through every note that is played and taught.
  Linda Li, student

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  Barbara Becker has just recently begun teaching piano to my 6 year old daughter. My daughter really enjoys it and feels proud of what sheʼs learned in such a short time. Barbara is very talented at making piano and music in general interesting for kids.
  Leslie H. mother
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• THE PERFORMER

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  Barbara Becker really lit up the Fireside Room here at Rossmoor with her terrific arrangements of Christmas carols. Not only was the sing-a-long spirited and great fun but the hour passed all too quickly. I have asked the Recreational Department to have her play on a regular basis.
  Irene M.
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• 24 LULLABIES and FOLK SONGS

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  Thank-you so much for your lovely CD of lullabies and folk songs. They are so pretty and come in more than handy as I have a beautiful, new granddaughter!
  FREDERICA von STADE

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  “What a great CD! The voice is gorgeous and this is an excellent combination of voice and piano with delightful, refreshing arrangements”.
  LEE GALLOWAY, state president Music Teachersʼ Association of California

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  My kids love the CD! I play it in the car and it calms them down. They sit still, are quiet and listen intently. They even ask me to turn it up! The more we listen to it, the more we like it!
  Gina C. mother of 3 (8 year old daughter and 5 year old twins)

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  I had tears in my eyes listening to familiar lullabies that I sang to my child when he was a baby. Thank-you!
  Kim B. ... mother of student

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  What a delightful collection of beautiful lullabies. I played them for my grandson and he sings along with the ones he knows. You are a very talented lady!
  LENA GROZMAN, pianist, teacher member MTAC Palo Alto
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• THE IMPROVISER

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  I have heard Barbara Becker sit down at the piano countless times and create imaginative and wonderfully musical improvisations with effortless skill. It is a tremendous gift. I have also heard some of her students improvise and I have
  participated in her master classes.
  ALICE KELLER, pianist, teacher, member MTAC Contra Costa

• Selection From: Scenes from the City (Window Shopping)
• Performed by: Barbara Becker