Exploring the Universe Collection by Catherine Wilson is a set of 3  Intermediate / grade 4 - 5 pieces with space related themes.
 
 
Be Curious and Look Up to the Stars by Catherine Wilson evokes an other-worldly, mysterious and thought-provoking feel.  
 
The minimalist style patterns combined with the haunting right hand melody, and a range of 5 octaves, help to build an exploratory atmosphere inspired by the quote by Stephen Hawking.
 
Instrument: Piano Solo
 
Approximate difficulty level: Grade 4 - 5 / Intermediate
 
Key: D natural minor
 
Time signature: 6/8
 
Features: Contrary motion arpeggiated patterns, minimalistic motifs, ledger lines
 
Focus: To work on finger dexterity, stamina, coordination
 
 
Meteor Shower by Catherine Wilson is atmospheric and thought provoking with an other-worldly feel. 
 
The use of arpeggiated chords helps to convey a timeless grandeur while the flurries of notes spread between the hands evoke the sudden movement of a meteor shooting through the sky.
 
Instrument: Piano Solo
 
Approximate difficulty level: Grade 4 - 5 / Intermediate
 
Key: Tonal centre F, Db major pentatonic
 
Time signature: 5/4 and 7/4
 
Features: Spread / arpeggiated chords, flurries of semiquavers / sixteenth-notes, minimalist motifs
 
Focus: To work on finger strength and dexterity, coordination, maintaining a consistent pulse
 
 
Wandering Around the Edge of Time by Catherine Wilson is other-worldly, mysterious and thought-provoking.
 
The dramatic chords punctuate the serenity of the overlapping minimalist patterns to help create a sense of wonder.
 
Instrument: Piano Solo
 
Approximate difficulty level: Grade 4 - 5 / Intermediate
 
Key: G natural minor
 
Time signature: 4/4
 
Features: Punchy chords, hand crossing, minimalist motifs
 
Focus: To work on finger strength and dexterity,  coordination, maintaining a consistent pulse