Jeanine Yeager (1938- )
Jeanine Nellis Yeager has received national recognition for her
fresh and appealing piano compositions for students. She
attended the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and, as an
accompanist for the dance department there, she became skilled
at keyboard improvisation. This love for improvisation is
reflected in her compositions. She completed her bachelor of
music degree in piano at Capital University and received
her master of music degree in theory and composition from Ohio
State University. Her expertise in composition enables her to
create motivational and exciting pieces that encourage students
to excel. Her professional affiliations include membership in
Sigma Alpha Iota.COMPOSITIONS Yeager Links ~ ~ ~ Works by Genre
Around the Sundial (9 pieces) (Kjos, 1985) [I]
Quiet Moods (5 pieces) (Kjos, 1986) [EI]
Strike It Rich, Book 1 (8 pieces)(Kjos, 1986) [EI]
Strike It Rich, Book 2 (4 pieces) (Kjos, 1986) [EI]
Roundup Ranch (9 pieces) (Kjos, 1987) [EI]
Smart Moves (9 pieces) (Kjos, 1988) [I]
Too Hot to Handle (9 pieces) (Kjos, 1988) [I]
Classic Inspirations (4 pieces) (Kjos, 1989) [I]
Deja vu (10 pieces) (Kjos, 1989) [I]
Especially for You (7 pieces) (Kjos, 1989) [EI]
Just for Fun (8 pieces) (Kjos, 1989) [EI]
Mostly Mellow (8 pieces) (Kjos, 1989) [I]
Sincerely Yours (6 pieces) (Kjos, 1989) [I]
Times to Remember (4 pieces), piano 4-hands (Kjos, 1989) [I]
Carols by Candlelight (21 pieces) (Kjos, 1990) [EI]
Have It Your Way (4 pieces), piano 4-hands (Kjos, 1990) [I]
Two Contrasts, piano 4-hands (Kjos, 1990) [I]
- Two Contrasts, piano (Kjos, 1996) [I]
Elegance in Style (7 pieces) (Kjos, 1991) [I]
Solitudes (10 pieces) (Kjos, 1992) [EI]
Technique Teasers (9 pieces) [EI] (Kjos, 1992) [EI]
Christmas Celebrations (8 pieces) (Kjos, 1994) [I]
Five Preludes (Kjos, 1994) [EI]
Baroque Encores (3 pieces) (Kjos, 1995) [I]
Christmas Gifts (12 pieces): duets or trios at one piano for pianists, non-pianists & non-musicians (Kjos, 1995) [E]
Christmas Splendors (7 pieces) (Kjos, 1995) [I]
Romantic Moods (5 pieces) (Kjos, 1995) [EI]
Song of the Seasons: New Age Piano (5 pieces) (Kjos, 1995) [Level 4] [I]
Song of the Seasons: New Age Piano (5 pieces) (Kjos, 1995) [Level 5] [I-LI]
Watercolor Impressions (13 pieces) (Kjos, 1995) [I]
Christmas Treasures (6 pieces) (Kjos, 1996) [LI]
Personal Touches (8 pieces) (Kjos, 1996) [I]
Christmas Enchantments (6 pieces) (Kjos, 1997) [Level 1] [E-LE]
Christmas Enchantments (4 pieces) (Kjos, 1997) [Level 2] [LE-EI]
Christmas Enchantments (6 pieces) (Kjos, 1997) [Level 3] [EI]
Christmas Enchantments (5 pieces) (Kjos, 1997) [Level 4] [I]
Christmas Visions (6 pieces) (Kjos, 1997) [Level 7] [LI-EA]
Fresh Impressions: New Age Piano (4 pieces) (Kjos, 1997) [Preparatory Level]
Fresh Impressions: New Age Piano (6 pieces) (Kjos, 1997) [Level 1] [E-LE]
Fresh Impressions: New Age Piano (11 pieces) (Kjos, 1997) [Level 2] [LE-EI]
Fresh Impressions: New Age Piano (7 pieces) (Kjos, 1997) [Level 3] [EI]
Seasons of the Year: New Age Piano (5 pieces) (Kjos, 1998) [Level 5] [I-LI]
Lyrical Impressions: New Age Piano Solos (8 pieces) (Kjos, 2000) [Level 2] [LE-EI]
WORKS BY GENRE Yeager Links ~ top of page ~
Piano (collections listed alphabetically) . . . see also Piano Collections by Catagory
Around the Sundial (9 pieces) (Kjos, 1985) [I]
- 5:00 a.m. : Mist at dawn
- 7:00 a.m. : Sun-sparkled stream
- 9:00 a.m. : Dewy spider web
- 11:00 a.m. : Bee music
- 1:00 p.m. : Where children play
- 3:00 p.m. : Shadow of sadness
- 5:00 p.m. : Hummingbirds
- 7:00 p.m. : Murmuring pines
- 9:00 p.m. : Thrush at dusk
Baroque Encores (3 pieces) (Kjos, 1995) [I]
- Fantasia
- Chaconne
- Prelude
Carols by Candlelight (21 pieces) (Kjos, 1990)
- Angels we have heard on high
- Away in a manger
- Carol of the bells
- Deck the halls
- The first noel
- God rest ye merry, gentlemen
- Good King Wenceslas
- Hark! the herald angels sing
- I wonder as I wander
- It came upon a midnight clear
- Jingle bells
- Joy to the world
- O Christmas tree
- O come, all ye faithful
- O come, o come Emmanuel
- O holy night
- O little town of Bethlehem
- Silent night
- What child is this?
- We three kings
- We wish you a merry Christmas
Christmas Celebrations (8 pieces) (Kjos, 1994)
- Away in a manger
- O come, o come Emmanuel
- O little town of Bethlehem
- Lullaby, my little son
- Silent night
- O come, all ye faithful
- Carol of the bells
- Joy to the world
Christmas Enchantments (6 pieces) (Kjos, 1997) [Level 1] [E-LE]
- Silent night
- The first noel
- God rest ye merry, gentlemen
- O Christmas tree
- Away in a manger
- I wonder as I wander
Christmas Enchantments (4 pieces) (Kjos, 1997) [Level 2] [LE-EI]
- It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
- O Come O Come Emmanuel
- Deck the Halls
- We Three Kings
Christmas Enchantments (6 pieces) (Kjos, 1997) [Level 3] [EI]
- Hark the Herald Angels
- Angels We Have Heard on High
- Silent Night
- Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella
- Boar's Head Carol
- Good King Wenceslas
Christmas Enchantments (5 pieces) (Kjos, 1997) [Level 4] [I]
- First Noel
- Joy to the World
- O Come All Ye Faithful
- O Little Town of Bethlehem
- What Child Is This
Christmas Gifts (12 pieces): duets or trios at one piano for pianists, non-pianists & non-musicians (Kjos, 1995) [E]
- The first noel [very easy]
- God rest ye merry, gentlemen [very easy]
- Good King Wenceslas [very easy]
- Jingle bells [very easy]
- Joy to the world [very easy]
- O Christmas tree [very easy]
- Silent night [very easy]
- Away in a manger [easy]
- Deck the halls [easy]
- We wish you a merry Christmas [easy]
- What child is this? [easy]
- It came upon the midnight clear [more involved]
Christmas Splendors (7 pieces) (Kjos, 1995)
- What child is this?
- The Boar's Head carol
- It came upon a midnight clear
- Hark! the herald angels sing
- We three kings
- The first Noel
- In a manger
Christmas Treasures (6 pieces) (Kjos, 1996)
- Angels we have heard on high
- Bring a torch, Jeannette, Isabella
- The Coventry carol
- Deck the halls
- The holly and the ivy
- In dulci jubilo
Christmas Visions (6 pieces) (Kjos, 1997) [Level 7]
- Pat-a-pan
- Lo, how a rose e'er blooming
- Good King Wenceslas
- God rest ye merry, gentlemen
- I wonder as I wander
- Jingle bells
Classic Inspirations (4 pieces) (Kjos, 1989) [I]
- Adagio
- Fantasia
- For Kristen Elise
- Pastorale
Deja vu (10 pieces) (Kjos, 1989) [I]
- Ancient wind
- Brief shower
- Cathedral bells
- Forgotten waltz
- Historic echoes
- Left behind
- Lingering essence
- Nothing in particular
- A romance remembered
- Wild brook
Elegance in Style (7 pieces) (Kjos, 1991) [I]
- Aria
- Divertimento
- Introspection
- Largo
- March
- Prelude
- Sarabande
Especially for You (7 pieces) (Kjos, 1989) [EI]
- Attraction
- Beginnings
- Crossroads
- Endings
- Frenzy
- Time-lapse
- Unspoken
Five Preludes (Kjos, 1994) [EI]
Fresh Impressions: New Age Piano (4 pieces) (Kjos, 1997) [Preparatory Level]
- Sunrise
- Awakening Earth
- Soft clouds
- Dark journey
Fresh Impressions: New Age Piano (6 pieces) (Kjos, 1997) [Level 1]
- Rainbow
- Flower talk
- Water's edge
- Frostly night
- Star play
- Pastel sky
Fresh Impressions: New Age Piano (11 pieces) (Kjos, 1997) [Level 2]
- Chant
- Celtic love
- Far time
- Simplicity
- Lost in time
- Wind song
- Across the water
- Free flow
- A peaceful place
- Willows
- Wild ride
Fresh Impressions: New Age Piano (7 pieces) (Kjos, 1997) [Level 3]
- Leaf chatter
- Meditation
- Water goddess
- Summer breeze
- Ride with the tide
- Firewind
- Snowfall
Have It Your Way (4 pieces), piano 4-hands (Kjos, 1990) [I]
- Boogie fever
- Check it out
- Rock bottom
- True blue
Just for Fun (8 pieces) (Kjos, 1989) [EI]
- A Dream of You
- A Piece of Fun
- A Touch of Class
- A Bit of Bop
- A Feeling of Sadness
- A Time of Reverence
- Upbeat Blues
- A Lot of Nerve
Lyrical Impressions: New Age Piano Solos (8 pieces) (Kjos, 2000) [Level 2]
- Lily pond
- Rain splash
- Lonely dawn
- Deep dusk
- Morning dew
- Evening drift
- Sun salute
- Wind wisp
Mostly Mellow (8 pieces) (Kjos, 1989) [I]
- Going Places
- Just a Feeling
- Scatterbrain
- Keepsake
- No Regrets
- My Own Space
- All Night Blues
- Not This Time
Personal Touches (8 pieces) (Kjos, 1996) [I]
- Antique lace
- A Good friend
- Heather's song
- Looking back
- Now and then
- One afternoon
- Those long-age memories
- Wistful waltz
Quiet Moods (5 pieces) (Kjos, 1986) [EI]
- Daydreams
- Idle wish
- Melancholy mood
- Nostalgic moment
- Passing thoughts
Romantic Moods (5 pieces) (Kjos, 1995) [EI]
- Dancero
- Romance
- Thinking of you
- This time is ours
- Years go by
Roundup Ranch (9 pieces) (Kjos, 1987) [EI]
- Big bandana
- Border town
- Croonin' cowboy
- Fishin'
- Gingham girls
- Outlaw
- Rockin' chair ranch
- Shindig
- Two greenhorns
Seasons of the Year: New Age Piano (5 pieces) (Kjos, 1998) [Level 5]
- Changing skies
- Through amber woods
- Snowspell
- Emergence
- The awakening
Sincerely Yours (6 pieces) (Kjos, 1989) [I]
- Candles and lace
- Far away
- Go for it!
- Just friends
- Quiet evening
- Silent tears
Smart Moves (9 pieces) (Kjos, 1988) [I]
- Along the way
- Black satin
- The bottom line
- Good-by
- Hot stuff
- One-track mind
- Sizzlin' hot
- Something special
- Too late
Solitudes (10 pieces) (Kjos, 1992) [EI]
- Autumn arabesque
- Cliff winds
- Endless stars
- Haunting refrain
- Queen Anne's lace
- Quiet place
- Shimmering pond
- Soaring hawk
- Still waters
- White-throated sparrow
Song of the Seasons: New Age Piano (5 piece) (Kjos, 1995) [Level 4]
- A morning in may
- Light breeze
- Adrift
- Old oaks
- Toboggan
Song of the Seasons: New Age Piano (5 pieces) (Kjos, 1995) [Level 5]
- Changing skies
- Through amber woods
- Snowspell
- Emergence
- The awakening
Strike It Rich, Book 1 (8 pieces)(Kjos, 1986) [EI]
- After hours
- Boogie fun
- Feelin' good
- Feelin' lazy
- Loafin' blues
- Midnight
- Riverfront
- Rockin''round
Strike It Rich, Book 2 (4 pieces) (Kjos, 1986) [EI]
- Havin' fun
- Jazzin'
- Ostinato Rock
- Wee Hours
Technique Teasers (9 pieces) [EI] (Kjos, 1992) [EI]
- A classic example
- Crosswinds
- Dynamic designs
- Ethnic accent
- Roly-poly
- Roundabout
- Rushing river
- Scat!
- Urgent!
Times to Remember (4 pieces), piano 4-hands (Kjos, 1989) [I]
- Barefoot days
- Bygones
- Journey home
- Remember when
Too Hot to Handle (9 pieces) (Kjos, 1988) [I]
- Again and again
- Go-away blues
- Irresistible
- It's over
- Laid back
- Next time
- Out of sight
- Temperamental me
- Undercurrent
Two Contrasts, piano 4-hands (Kjos, 1990) [I] - also: Two Contrasts, piano (Kjos, 1996) [I]
- Prelude
- Rhapsody
Watercolor Impressions (13 pieces) (Kjos, 1995) [I]
- Jade garden
- Waltz for one
- Child swinging
- Wind dance
- Chasing balloons
- Girl with sad eyes
- Where time stands still
- Sunlit rain
- Leaves on water
- Singing river
- Snow flurry
- Twilight reverie
- Deep forest
Piano Collections by Category
Christmas Collections
Concert Carols:
Christmas Celebrations (8 pieces) (Kjos, 1994) [I]
Christmas Splendors (7 pieces) (Kjos, 1995) [I]
Christmas Treasures (6 pieces) (Kjos, 1996) [LI]
Christmas Visions (6 pieces) (Kjos, 1997) [Level 7] [LI-EA]
Carols by Candlelight (21 pieces) (Kjos, 1990) [EI]
Christmas Enchantments (6 pieces) (Kjos, 1997) [Level 1] [E-LE]
Christmas Enchantments (4 pieces) (Kjos, 1997) [Level 2] [LE-EI]
Christmas Enchantments (6 pieces) (Kjos, 1997) [Level 3] [EI]
Christmas Enchantments (5 pieces) (Kjos, 1997) [Level 4] [I]
Christmas Gifts (12 pieces): duets or trios at one piano for pianists, non-pianists & non-musicians (Kjos, 1995) [E]
Jazz/Blues
Have It Your Way (4 pieces), piano 4-hands (Kjos, 1990) [I]
Mostly Mellow (8 pieces) (Kjos, 1989) [I]
Smart Moves (9 pieces) (Kjos, 1988) [I]
Strike It Rich, Book 1 (8 pieces)(Kjos, 1986) [EI]
Strike It Rich, Book 2 (4 pieces) (Kjos, 1986) [EI]
Too Hot to Handle (9 pieces) (Kjos, 1988) [I]
Neo-Classical
Baroque Encores (3 pieces) (Kjos, 1995) [I]
Classic Inspirations (4 pieces) (Kjos, 1989) [I]
Elegance in Style (7 pieces) (Kjos, 1991) [I]
Five Preludes (Kjos, 1994) [EI]
Two Contrasts, piano (Kjos, 1996) [I]
Two Contrasts, piano 4-hands (Kjos, 1990) [I]
New Age/Impressionistic
Around the Sundial (9 pieces) (Kjos, 1985) [I]
Deja vu (10 pieces) (Kjos, 1989) [I]
Fresh Impressions: New Age Piano (4 pieces) (Kjos, 1997) [Preparatory Level]
Fresh Impressions: New Age Piano (6 pieces) (Kjos, 1997) [Level 1] [E-LE]
Fresh Impressions: New Age Piano (11 pieces) (Kjos, 1997) [Level 2] [LE-EI]
Fresh Impressions: New Age Piano (7 pieces) (Kjos, 1997) [Level 3] [EI]
Lyrical Impressions: New Age Piano Solos (8 pieces) (Kjos, 2000) [Level 2] [LE-EI]
Seasons of the Year: New Age Piano (5 pieces) (Kjos, 1998) [Level 5] [I-LI]
Solitudes (10 pieces) (Kjos, 1992) [EI]
Song of the Seasons: New Age Piano (5 pieces) (Kjos, 1995) [Level 4] [I]
Song of the Seasons: New Age Piano (5 pieces) (Kjos, 1995) [Level 5] [I-LI]
Watercolor Impressions (13 pieces) (Kjos, 1995) [I]
YEAGER LINKS Works by Genre ~ top of page ~
Piano Teacher, Composer Jeanine Yeager to Lead Workshops, Lessons at Hood College (Frederick News)
Composer's website [at Neil A. Kjos] . . . contact Jeanine Yeager: here
Yeager @ Maryland Concert Opera
Yeager @ Ohio Music Teachers Association
Yeager @ The Piano Preparatory School
Yeager @ Zoominfo
Publisher
Yeager @ Neil A. Kjos
Yeager @ Sheetmusicplus
Yeager @ J.W. Pepper
Yeager @ Piano-pal
Streaming Audio
Yeager @ SoundCloud
Recordings
Yeager @ Neil A. Kjos
Yeager @ CD Baby
Video
Yeager @ YouTube
Yeager @ Google Video
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