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 four 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 Canada Music Center. She is a two-time winner of the CFMTA Call for Compositions: Rocky Mountain Ride, received 1st place in the level 3/4 piano category in 2016 and Maple Syrup Moon won in the level 5/6 piano category in 2022. 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:
High in the Sky! (Prep A)
Launching from a Swing (Prep A)
Little Turtle (Prep A)
Raindrops (Prep A)
Raindrops Duet (Prep A - video coming soon!)
Snowflakes Duet (Prep A - video coming soon!)
Falling Snow (Prep B)
Fog (Prep B)
Lemon Shark (Prep B)
Lofty Lefty (Prep B)
Alpine Meadow (Level 1) - View score HERE
Ancient Trails (Level 1)
Dance With Me (Level 1)
Loch Ness Lunch (Level 1)
Long Long Ago (Level 1)
Moonlit Sky (Level 1)
Polar Bear March (Level 1)
Sibling Rivalry Duet (Level 1 - video coming soon!)
Winter Sunrise (Level 1)
Birthday Morning (Level 2)
Enchanted Meadow (Level 2)
My Heart (Level 2)
Puddle Jumping (Level 2)
The Cheerful Woodpecker (Level 2) - View score HERE
The Middle of Nowhere (Level 2)
The Sea of Tranquility (Level 2)
Tofino Sunset (Level 2)
Bright Sunny Day (Level 3)
Freckled Lemonade (Level 3)
Ice Cream Sundae (Level 3)
March of the Foxes (Level 3)
Starlight (Level 3)
Wandering Clouds (Level 3)
Wild Horse Rampage (Level 3)
Highland Jig (Level 4)
Rocky Mountain Ride (Level 4)
Sea Shanty (Level 4)
Silly Squirrel (Level 4)
Album: Threads of Starlight: a collection of 18 tranquil and lyrical piano solos.
Candyland (Level 5)
Carnival (Level 5)
Fairy Lights (Level 5)
Penguin Promenade (Level 5)
Blossoming Boughs (Level 6)
Maple Syrup Moon (Level 6)
Northern Wilderness (Level 6)
Zig-Zag Zephyr (Level 6)
Wherever You May Be (Level 7)
Whispers of Springtime (Level 7)
Better Days Are Coming Soon (Level 8)
Beyond Distant Horizons (Level 8)
Boreal Beauty (Level 8)
If I Told You I Loved You (Level 8)
Lavender’s Blue - Theme and Variations (Level 8)
Wishing on a Star (Level 8)
Across the Sky (Level 9)
Bittersweet Memories (Level 9)
Glimmering Moonlight (Level 9)
I’ll Be With You (Level 9)
Metamorphosis (Level 9)
Sun Swept Sky (Level 9)
What Could Have Been (Level 9)
What Leads Us Home (Level 9) - coming soon!
Christmas Medley (Arrangement, Level 9)
2021 Christmas Recital Medley (Arrangement, Level 8)