Mary Leaf (1947- )
Mary Leaf was born in Minnesota. She received her undergraduate degree in music education from the Universityof Washington, with continuing education in pedagogy from North Dakota State University. Leaf is recently retired
from active teaching, and enjoys writing and traveling. She has been an exclusive writer for the FJH Music Company
since 1999. Leaf is active in the Bismarck-Mandan Music Teachers Association, is a member of NDMTA, MTNA, the
National Federation of Musicians, the National Guild of Piano Teachers, and ASCAP. She is active in the Bismarck
area as a collaborative pianist and accompanist. Leaf and her husband, Ron Schneider, live in Bismarck, North Dakota. They have five grown children, seven grandchildren, and enjoy reading, jigsaw puzzles, and traveling and hiking.
COMPOSITIONS Mary Leaf Links ~ ~ ~ Works by Genre
Autumn Days (2pcs), piano (FJH, 2000) [Pre-Reading]
Creeping Footsteps, piano (FJH, 2000) [E]
It's Halloween (2pcs), piano (FJH, 2000) [Pre-Reading]
Making Mischief, piano (FJH, 2000) [LE] [NFMC]
Snowflakes Dancing, piano (FJH, 2000) [LE]
Echoes of Scotland (2pcs), piano (FJH, 2002) [Pre-Reading]
A Frightful Night, piano (FJH, 2002) [EE]
Going Buggy (7pcs), piano (FJH, 2002) [E] [NFMC] - see here for complete details
Raindrops on My Window/Sunshine at My Door, piano (FJH, 2002) [Pre-Reading]
Drifting Leaves, piano (FJH, 2003) [EI]
Fantasia, piano (FJH, 2003) [LI] [NFMC]
Beautiful Dolphin, piano (FJH, 2004) [E]
A Day in the Country (10pcs), piano (FJH, 2004) [Pre-Reading]
First Light, piano (FJH, 2004) [EI] [NFMC]
Night Flight, piano (FJH, 2004) [I]
Night Songs (2pcs), piano (FJH, 2004) [Pre-Reading]
Hear the Wind Blowing!, piano (FJH, 2004) [EE] [in "In Recital Throughout the Year", Vol. 1, Bk 1]
Highland Jig, piano (FJH, 2004) [E] [in "In Recital Throughout the Year", Vol. 1, Bk 2]
The Legend of Arundel, piano (FJH, 2005) [I]
Sailing the Coral Sea, piano (FJH, 2005) [EI-I] [NFMC]
Sea Voyage, piano (FJH, 2005) [I] [NFMC]
Riding My Pony, piano (FJH, 2005) [EE] [in "In Recital Throughout the Year", Vol. 2, Bk 1]
Scarecrow Scherzando, piano (FJH, 2005) [E] [in "In Recital Throughout the Year", Vol. 2, Bk 2]
... and Clear Sailing, piano (FJH, 2005) [LE] [in "In Recital Throughout the Year", Vol. 2, Bk 3]
Warm Summer Rain, piano (FJH, 2005) [LI] [NFMC]
The Winds of Change, piano (FJH, 2005) [LI] [NFMC]
Along the Blackfoot River, piano 4-hands (FJH, 2006) [E] [NFMC]
The Laird of Lothian, piano (FJH, 2006) [I]
On the Trail of Buffalo, piano (FJH, 2006) [Pre-Reading]
Serenata de Siero, piano (FJH, 2006) [I]
Serenidad, piano (FJH, 2006) [LI] [NFMC]
Twilight Bells, piano (FJH, 2006) [Pre-Reading]
Danza de la Tierra Buena, piano (FJH, 2007) [LI]
A Day in the Mountains (10pcs), piano (FJH, 2007) [Pre-Reading]
Halloween Is Coming Soon, piano (FJH, 2007) [Pre-Reading]
The Pipes of Lochnagar, piano (FJH, 2007) [EI]
This Wondrous Night, piano (FJH, 2007) [Pre-Reading]
Wagons on the Plains, piano (FJH, 2007) [LE]
Witches on Broomsticks, piano (FJH, 2007) [Pre-Reading]
Above the Stars, piano (FJH, 2008) [LI]
Celebration at Dunvegan Castle, piano (FJH, 2008) [EI] [NFMC]
A Leaf Collection (10pcs), Bk 1, piano (FJH, 2008) [E] [NFMC] - see here for complete details
Pixie Pranks, piano (FJH, 2008) [E]
Prelude in E minor, piano (FJH, 2008) [EA] [in "Contemporary Collage - Music of the 21st Century, V1, Bk 3"]
Soaring, piano 4-hands (FJH, 2008) [I-LI]
Pounding Drums, piano (FJH, 2009) [Preparatory] [in "In Recital with Little Pieces for Little Fingers, Original Solos, Bk 1"]
My Favorite Tree, piano (FJH, 2009) [Preparatory] [in "In Recital with Little Pieces for Little Fingers, Original Solos, Bk 1"]
The Sky at Night, piano (FJH, 2009) [Preparatory] [in "In Recital with Little Pieces for Little Fingers, Original Solos, Bk 1"]
The Dance at the Village Square, piano [EE-E] (FJH, 2009) [in "The Festival Collection"]
Deep River (spiritual), piano (FJH, 2009) [LI]
Fantasy in A Minor, piano (FJH, 2009) [I] [NFMC]
Flight of the Mourning Dove, piano (FJH, 2009) [LI] [NFMC]
Going Buggier (8pcs), piano (FJH, 2009) [E] - see here for complete details
The Little Red Caboose, piano (FJH, 2009) [EE]
Lullaby for Willow, piano (FJH, 2009) [LI] [NFMC]
Prowling in the Moonlight, piano (FJH, 2009) [I]
Softly Falling Snow, piano (FJH, 2009) [I] [NFMC]
Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child, piano (FJH, 2009) [A] [NFMC]
Starting Out, piano (FJH, 2009) [I]
The Woolly Mammoth, piano (FJH, 2009) [EE] [NFMC]
Zoo on Saturday, piano (FJH, 2009) [EE] [NFMC]
Haunted Places, Scary Faces, piano (FJH, 2010) [Pre-Reading] [in "In Recital, Ready, Set Play! Halloween Songs"]
Fright'ning Creatures, piano (FJH, 2010) [Pre-Reading] [in "In Recital, Ready, Set Play! Halloween Songs"]
Sneaky Footsteps, piano (FJH, 2010) [Pre-Reading] [in "In Recital, Ready, Set Play! Halloween Songs"]
Hey, Little Cottontail!, piano (FJH, 2010) [Preparatory] [in "In Recital with Little Pieces for Little Fingers, Holiday Songs"]
Little Mountain Train, piano (FJH, 2010) [Preparatory] [in "In Recital with Little Pieces for Little Fingers, Original Solos, Bk 2]
Hide-and-Seek at Night, piano (FJH, 2010) [Preparatory] [in "In Recital with Little Pieces for Little Fingers, Original Solos, Bk 2]
Agent in Disguise, piano (FJH, 2010) [LE]
The Cat in a Halloween Hat, piano (FJH, 2010) [EE]
Dreams from the Isles, piano (FJH, 2010) [LI] [NFMC]
Johann the Cat, piano (FJH, 2010) [E] [NFMC]
Lyric Rhapsody, piano (FJH, 2010) [LI] [NFMC]
Our Snowfort, piano (FJH, 2010) [EE]
Wizard Fantasy, piano (FJH, 2010) [LI] [NFMC]
It's Nighttime, piano (FJH, 2011) [Pre-Reading] [in "In Recital, Ready, Set Play!, Original Solos, Bk 1"]
Lonely Cat, piano (FJH, 2011) [Pre-Reading] [in "In Recital, Ready, Set Play!, Original Solos, Bk 1"]
Friendly Mountain Goat, piano (FJH, 2011) [Pre-Reading] [in "In Recital, Ready, Set Play!, Original Solos, Bk 1"]
The Enchanted Wood, piano (FJH, 2011) [LI] [NFMC]
A Leaf Collection (9pcs), Bk 2, piano (FJH, 2011) (FJH, [LE] - see here for complete details
My Carousel Horse, piano (FJH, 2011) [E]
Two to Play, Bk 1 (6pcs), piano 4-hands (FJH, 2011) [EE] [NFMC] - see here for complete details
Two to Play, Bk 2 (6pcs), piano 4-hands (FJH, 2012) [E-LE] [NFMC] - see here for complete details
Dance of the Wee Folk, piano (FJH, 2012) [EE]
Intermezzo, piano (FJH, 2012) [EI]
Lyric Scenes (6pcs), piano (FJH, 2012) [LI] [NFMC] - see here for complete details
Morning Sunshine, piano (FJH, 2012) [Pre-Reading]
My Irish Butterfly, piano 4-hands (FJH, 2012) [EI] [NFMC]
Rain on the Lake, piano (FJH, 2012) [I]
Remembering (A-Cuimhneachadh), voice, horn, Scottish small pipes, Celtic harp and piano (2012; unpublished)
Starlight, piano (FJH, 2012) [I] [NFMC]
Toccata in A Minor, piano (FJH, 2012) [EA] [in "In Recital for the Advancing Pianist, Original Solos, Bk 2"]
The Hungry Lion, piano (FJH, 2013) [LE]
The Ice Skating Pond, piano (FJH, 2013) [EE]
A Leaf Collection (8pcs), Bk 3, piano (FJH, 2013) [EI-I] - see here for complete details
Waves in the Moonlight, piano (FJH, 2013) [LI]
Faerie Wings, piano (FJH, 2014) [EE]
Festival Sonatina, piano (FJH, 2014) [EI]
I Love Horses, piano (FJH, 2014) [EE]
Two to Play, Bk 3 (7pcs), piano 4-hands (FJH, 2014) [LE-EI] - see here for complete details
On Bird's Hill, piano 6-hands (FJH, 2015) [I]
Halloween is Here Tonight, piano (FJH, 2015) [EE]
More Lyric Scenes (6pcs), piano (2015, unpublished) [LI]
WORKS BY GENRE Mary Leaf Links ~ top of page ~
Chamber
Remembering (A-Cuimhneachadh), voice, horn, Scottish small pipes, Celtic harp and piano (2012; unpublished)
- written for the 2012 North Dakota Music Teachers Conference
Piano
Solo Piano - by Grade
- Pre-Reading
- Preparatory/Early Elementary/Elementary
- Late Elementary/Early Intermediate
- Intermediate
- Late Intermediate
Piano 4-hands and more
Traditional Tune Arrangements
Method Books (contributor)
Piano Collection Details
Solo Piano - by Grade
Pre-Reading
Autumn Days (2pcs), piano (FJH, 2000) [Pre-Reading]
- Colors of Autumn
- Pumpkin Pranks
It's Halloween (2pcs), piano (FJH, 2000) [Pre-Reading]
- Halloween Wind
- Halloween Night
Echoes of Scotland (2pcs), piano (FJH, 2002) [Pre-Reading]
- The Highlands of Scotland
- Pipes and Drums
Raindrops on My Window/Sunshine at My Door, piano (FJH, 2002) [Pre-Reading]
A Day in the Country (10pcs), piano (FJH, 2004) [Pre-Reading]
Night Songs (2pcs), piano (FJH, 2004) [Pre-Reading]
- Night Wind
- Night Lights
On the Trail of Buffalo, piano (FJH, 2006) [Pre-Reading]
Twilight Bells, piano (FJH, 2006) [Pre-Reading]
A Day in the Mountains (10pcs), piano (FJH, 2007) [Pre-Reading]
Halloween Is Coming Soon, piano (FJH, 2007) [Pre-Reading]
This Wondrous Night, piano (FJH, 2007) [Pre-Reading]
Witches on Broomsticks, piano (FJH, 2007) [Pre-Reading]
Morning Sunshine, piano (FJH, 2012) [Pre-Reading]
Preparatory/Early Elementary/Elementary
Creeping Footsteps, piano (FJH, 2000) [E]
A Frightful Night, piano (FJH, 2002) [EE]
Going Buggy (7pcs), piano (FJH, 2002) [E] [NFMC] - see here for complete details
Beautiful Dolphin, piano (FJH, 2004) [E]
Hear the Wind Blowing!, piano (2004) [EE] [in "In Recital Throughout the Year", Vol. 1, Bk 1]
Highland Jig, piano (2004) [E] [in "In Recital Throughout the Year", Vol. 1, Bk 2]
Riding My Pony, piano (FJH, 2005) [EE] [in "In Recital Throughout the Year", Vol. 2, Bk 1]
Scarecrow Scherzando, piano (FJH, 2005) [E] [in "In Recital Throughout the Year", Vol. 2, Bk 2]
Going Buggier (8pcs), piano (FJH, 2006) [E] - see here for complete details
A Leaf Collection (10pcs), Bk 1, piano (FJH, 2008) [E] [NFMC] - see here for complete details
Pixie Pranks, piano (FJH, 2008) [E]
Pounding Drums, piano (FJH, 2009) [Preparatory] [in "In Recital with Little Pieces for Little Fingers, Original Solos, Bk 1"]
My Favorite Tree, piano (FJH, 2009) [Preparatory] [in "In Recital with Little Pieces for Little Fingers, Original Solos, Bk 1"]
The Sky at Night, piano (FJH, 2009) [Preparatory] [in "In Recital with Little Pieces for Little Fingers, Original Solos, Bk 1"]
The Dance at the Village Square, piano (FJH, 2009) [EE-E] [in "The Festival Collection"]
The Little Red Caboose, piano (FJH, 2009) [EE]
The Woolly Mammoth, piano (FJH, 2009) [EE] [NFMC]
Zoo on Saturday, piano (FJH, 2009) [EE] [NFMC]
Hey, Little Cottontail!, piano (FJH, 2010) [Preparatory] [in "In Recital with Little Pieces for Little Fingers, Holiday Songs"]
Little Mountain Train, piano (FJH, 2010) [Preparatory] [in "In Recital with Little Pieces for Little Fingers, Original Solos, Bk 2]
Hide-and-Seek at Night, piano (FJH, 2010) [Preparatory] [in "In Recital with Little Pieces for Little Fingers, Original Solos, Bk 2]
The Cat in a Halloween Hat, piano (FJH, 2010) [EE]
Johann the Cat, piano (FJH, 2010) [E] [NFMC]
Our Snowfort, piano (FJH, 2010) [EE]
My Carousel Horse, piano (FJH, 2011) [E]
Dance of the Wee Folk, piano (FJH, 2012) [EE]
The Ice Skating Pond, piano (FJH, 2013) [EE]
Faerie Wings, piano (FJH, 2014) [EE]
I Love Horses, piano (FJH, 2014) [EE]
Halloween is Here Tonight, piano (FJH, 2015) [EE]
Late Elementary/Early Intermediate
Making Mischief, piano (FJH, 2000) [LE] [NFMC]
Snowflakes Dancing, piano (FJH, 2000) [LE]
Drifting Leaves, piano (FJH, 2003) [EI]
First Light, piano (FJH, 2004) [EI] [NFMC]
Sailing the Coral Sea, piano (FJH, 2005) [EI-I] [NFMC]
... and Clear Sailing, piano (FJH, 2005) [LE] [in "In Recital Throughout the Year", Vol. 2, Bk 3]
The Pipes of Lochnagar, piano (FJH, 2007) [EI]
Wagons on the Plains, piano (FJH, 2007) [LE]
Celebration at Dunvegan Castle, piano (FJH, 2008) [EI] [NFMC]
Agent in Disguise, piano (FJH, 2010) [LE]
Intermezzo, piano (FJH, 2012) [EI]
A Leaf Collection (9pcs), Bk 2, piano (FJH, 2012) (FJH, [LE] - see here for complete details
The Hungry Lion, piano (FJH, 2013) [LE]
A Leaf Collection (8pcs), Bk 3, piano (FJH, 2013) [EI-I]
Festival Sonatina, piano (FJH, 2014) [EI]
Intermediate
Night Flight, piano (FJH, 2004) [I]
The Legend of Arundel, piano (FJH, 2005) [I]
Sailing the Coral Sea, piano (FJH, 2005) [EI-I] [NFMC]
Sea Voyage, piano (FJH, 2005) [I] [NFMC]
The Laird of Lothian, piano (FJH, 2006) [I]
Serenata de Siero, piano (FJH, 2006) [I]
Fantasy in A Minor, piano (FJH, 2009) [I] [NFMC]
Prowling in the Moonlight, piano (FJH, 2009) [I]
Softly Falling Snow, piano (FJH, 2009) [I] [NFMC]
Starting Out, piano (FJH, 2009) [I]
Rain on the Lake, piano (FJH, 2012) [I]
Starlight, piano (FJH, 2012) [I] [NFMC]
A Leaf Collection (8pcs), Bk 3, piano (FJH, 2013) [EI-I] - see here for complete details
Late Intermediate/Advanced
Fantasia, piano (FJH, 2003) [LI] [NFMC]
Warm Summer Rain, piano (FJH, 2005) [LI] [NFMC]
The Winds of Change, piano (FJH, 2005) [LI] [NFMC]
Serenidad, piano (FJH, 2006) [LI] [NFMC]
Danza de la Tierra Buena, piano (FJH, 2007) [LI]
Above the Stars, piano (FJH, 2008) [LI]
Prelude in E minor, piano (FJH, 2008) [EA] [in "Contemporary Collage - Music of the 21st Century, V1, Bk 3"]
Deep River (spiritual), piano (FJH, 2009) [LI]
Flight of the Mourning Dove, piano (FJH, 2009) [LI] [NFMC]
Lullaby for Willow, piano (FJH, 2009) [LI] [NFMC]
Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child, piano (FJH, 2009) [A] [NFMC]
Dreams from the Isles, piano (FJH, 2010) [LI] [NFMC]
Lyric Rhapsody, piano (FJH, 2010) [LI] [NFMC]
Wizard Fantasy, piano (FJH, 2010) [LI] [NFMC]
The Enchanted Wood, piano (FJH, 2011) [LI] [NFMC]
Lyric Scenes (6pcs), piano (FJH, 2012) [LI] [NFMC] - see here for complete details
Toccata in A Minor, piano (FJH, 2012) [EA] [in "In Recital for the Advancing Pianist, Original Solos, Bk 2"]
Waves in the Moonlight, piano (FJH, 2013) [LI]
More Lyric Scenes, piano (FJH, 2016?) [LI?] - see here for complete details
Piano 4-hands and more
Along the Blackfoot River, piano 4-hands (FJH, 2006) [E] [NFMC]
Soaring, piano 4-hands (FJH, 2008) [I-LI]
Two to Play, Bk 1 (6pcs), piano 4-hands (FJH, 2011) [EE] [NFMC] - see here for complete details
Two to Play, Bk 2 (6pcs), piano 4-hands (FJH, 2012) [E-LE] [NFMC] - see here for complete details
My Irish Butterfly, piano 4-hands (FJH, 2012) [EI] [NFMC]
Two to Play, Bk 3 (7pcs), piano 4-hands (FJH, 2014) [LE-EI] - see here for complete details
On Bird's Hill, piano 6-hands (FJH, 2015) [I]
Traditional Tune Arrangements
From Kids' Klassics, Vol. 1 (11pcs) (FJH, 2004) [Pre-Reading]
From Kids' Klassics, Vol. 2 (10pcs) (FJH, 2006) [Pre-Reading]
In Recital with Little Pieces for Little Fingers, Children's Songs (2pcs contributed) (FJH, 2009) [Preparatory]
In Recital with Little Pieces for Little Fingers, Holiday Songs (1 arrangement; 1 original) (2010) [Preparatory]
In Recital with Little Pieces for Little Fingers, Sunday School Songs (2pcs contributed) (FJH, 2012) [Preparatory]
Method Books (contributor)
Succeeding at the Piano (FJH, 2010)
All in One (FJH, 2001-????)
Piano Collection Details
Going Buggy (7pcs), piano (FJH, 2002) [E] [NFMC]
- Grasshoppers
- Ladybug, Ladybug
- Flyaway Dragon
- Soldier Ant
- My Dog Has a Flea
- The Nectar Collector
- Flickering Firefly
A Day in the Country (10pcs), piano (FJH, 2004) [Pre-Reading]
- Early Morning Mist
- The Dappled Fawn
- Watching the Cows
- Lickin' Lizards!
- Snow-White Geese
- Wandering Brook
- Sassy Little Squirrel
- Cottontail Rabbit
- 'Way up on the Hilltop
- Evening Shadows
Going Buggier (8pcs), piano (FJH, 2006) [E]
- Crickets 'Neath My Window
- Don't Come to My Picnic!
- June Buggy
- Mask of Innocence
- Master of Disguise
- Midnight Flight
- The Bog Haunter
- Water Patrol
A Day in the Mountains (10pcs), piano (FJH, 2007) [Pre-Reading]
- Mist Upon the Mountain
- Let's Hit the Trail!
- Bears on the Hill
- Runaway Chipmunk
- Flying with the Eagle
- Summer Snow!
- Little Mountain Goats
- High Altitude
- Watchers on the Mountain
- Down the Mountain
A Leaf Collection (10pcs), Bk 1, piano (FJH, 2008) [E] [NFMC]
- Ancient People
- In the Glen
- Raindrops On Our Path
- Crazy Horse
- Summer Haze
- School Days
- A Pirate's Life
- First Snow of Winter
- Time to Boogie!
- Autumn Leaves Are Falling
A Leaf Collection (9pcs), Bk 2, piano (FJH, 2011) (FJH, [LE]
- Riding the Combine
- Mist from the Sea
- Escape in the Night
- Drifting on the River
- Heather Upon the Hillside
- Starship Galileo
- Undercover!
- The Rocky Mountain Express
- The Sailing of Le Bien Aime
Two to Play, Bk 1 (6pcs), piano 4-hands (FJH, 2011) [EE] [NFMC]
- Clementi's Clavichord
- The Popcorn Stand
- Footsteps Following ...
- Summertime Waltz
- Restless Sea
- Old West Trail
Lyric Scenes (6pcs), piano (FJH, 2012) [LI] [NFMC]
- Shadows in the Snow
- The Wind Sprite
- Rhapsody in G Minor [NFMC]
- The Last Run Home
- Air an Duthaich
- The Tides at Montauk
Two to Play, Bk 2 (6pcs), piano 4-hands (FJH, 2012) [E-LE] [NFMC]
- The Wizard's Wand
- Dance of the Wood Nymphs
- Riding the Waves
- Wild Horse Roundup
- McAllistar's Jig
- Metro March
A Leaf Collection (8pcs), Bk 3, piano (FJH, 2013) [EI-I]
- Distant Shores
- The Piper's Jig
- Temple in the Moonlight
- Secret Mission
- Caribou Mountain Trail
- Wind Through the Willows
- King Arthur's Knights
- Merlin's Vision
Two to Play, Bk 3 (7pcs), piano 4-hands (FJH, 2014) [LE-EI]
- The Road to Dublin
- Trailride
- The Wizard's Ball
- Lookout on Eagle Mountain
- One Moonless Night
- The King's Mission
- Elfish Escapades
More Lyric Scenes (6pcs), piano (2015, unpublished) [LI]
- Circling
- The Voyage of Saint Brendan (Ireland)
- In the Valley of the Giants (California Redwoods)
- Seaside Interlude
- Rhapsody in B Minor
- Through the Heather
MARY LEAF LINKS Works by Genre ~ top of page ~
North Dakota Statehood Celebration at the Governor’s Mansion (NFMC Music Clubs Magazine, Winter 2015, pg 32)
Original Composition to be Performed at BSC (Brian Gehring, The Bismarck Tribune)
NFMC Junior Keynotes Magazine (NFMC, Autumn 2014/page 32)
Composer's website [none at the moment] . . . contact Mary Leaf: here
Mary Leaf @ FJH Music Company
Mary Leaf @ Washington State University
Publisher
Mary Leaf @ FJH Music Company also here
Mary Leaf @ Sheetmusicplus
Streaming Audio
Mary Leaf @ FJH Music Company
Mary Leaf @ Sheetmusicplus
Mary Leaf @ SoundCloud
Recordings
[none at the moment]
Video
Mary Leaf @ YouTube
Mary Leaf @ Google Video
Mary Leaf @ Vimeo
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