William L. Gillock ： Children’s Album No.16 Etude

This concise miniature from Gillock’s Children’s Album has the energetic character of an étude. Within its compact span, it combines the technical demands of finger independence and evenness of tone with the musicality needed to carry each phrase forward. One of its attractions is the way the overall flow from beginning to end can be heard through the layering of sounds and changes in dynamics. In performance, avoid rushing the tempo and maintain a well-balanced relationship between the hands while shaping the peak of each phrase with care. A light, precise touch, refined articulation, and carefully graded dynamics bring the piece to a clear and lively conclusion.