Originally written, on request, to provide some light-hearted and entertaining repertoire for five
pianists who wished to play in an ensemble on one piano. This resulting collection is a complete novelty
and is bound to be an unusual and fun experience for players and their audience. It will also provide
piano teachers with an answer to the question: "What would be completely different for the school
concert?"

Traditional: Charlie Is My Darling
Cornick, Mike: Just the Five of Us!
Cornick, Mike: Two Plus Three!
Traditional: Water Come a Me Eye

A highly unusual publication for fans of Mike Cornick! If, like me, you are looking for ways to encourage students to sight-read better this publication ist a real treasure. Give each pupil one of the parts to prepare and then arrange 5 players on 1 piano and have them play at the end of a pupils' concert - and you are bound to earn smiling faces in return! With only 1 hand to worry about, the satisfaction value will be guaranteed! Pieces are short and clearly printed and fingered, with good dynamics and articulation marks. The style in true Cornick fashion is jazzy to blues, with even a bouncy arrangement of "Charlie is my darling" thrown in. My favourite is the Jamaican "Water come a me Eye" which modulates half way through from C major to D flat - but if those flats prove too much you could end the piece before that moment. (…)
Piano Professional Autumn/2012