Kathleen has created more than 100 works for piano. One of the greatest joys in her life is watching students premier her works in recitals and festivals. Kathleen has published five books of piano repertoire through 80 Days Publishing featuring music for all levels of students. These books are available at Kings Music in Abbotsford and Chilliwack or can be purchased here. Kathleen has also made numerous arrangements of popular pieces for her students.
Kathleen is an Associate Composer of the Canadian Music Center. She is a three-time winner of the CFMTA Call for Compositions: Rocky Mountain Ride, received 1st place in the level 3/4 piano category in 2016, Maple Syrup Moon won in the level 5/6 piano category in 2022, and Snow Day won 1st place in the level 3/4 piano category in 2025. Her works are included in the ACWC Piano Collective Catalogue and a number are also included in the ACNMP Contemporary Showcase Festival Syllabus.
Video performances of Kathleen’s compositions are available below. Her album of piano solos Threads of Starlight is available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube, Soundcloud, and all other major streaming platforms.
“Bittersweet Memories” is recommended for students in RCM level 9.
“Maple Syrup Moon” was the winner for the 2022 CFMTA Call for Compositions for levels 5/6 piano.
“Snowflakes” is recommended for students in RCM Prep A piano.
“Starlight” is recommended for students in RCM level 3.
Video Performances:
Beginner / Prep A
Raindrops Duet ( video coming soon!)
Snowflakes Duet (video coming soon!)
Beginner / Prep B
Lofty Lefty (Solo for Left Hand)
Right of Way (Solo for Right Hand)
Level 1 / Early Elementary
Alpine Meadow - View score HERE
Spiky Strut (A Porcupine’s Day out)
Level 2 / Elementary
The Cheerful Woodpecker - View score HERE
The Sea of Tranquility - Piano Solo
The Sea of Tranquility - Junior Piano Concerto
Level 3 / Late Elementary
Just Right (Solo for Right Hand)
Level 4 / Late Elementary
Album: Threads of Starlight: a collection of 18 tranquil and lyrical piano solos.
Level 5 / Early Intermediate
Level 6 / Intermediate
Groovin’ Right (Solo for Right Hand)
Left Behind (Solo for Left Hand)
Lonely Left (Solo for Left Hand)
Right as Rain (Solo for Right Hand)
Level 7 / Intermediate
Till I Hold You in My Arms Again
Level 8 / Late Intermediate
Lavender’s Blue - Theme and Variations
Right Side of the Law (Solo for Right Hand)
Level 9 / Early Advanced
Christmas
Christmas Medley Still, Still, Still / In the Bleak MidWinter (Level 6)
Christmas Recital Medley (Arrangement, Level 8)