Wondrous Beginnings by Catherine Wilson is full of anticipation and excitement and has a celebratory feel.  
 
The sweeping left hand with its ostinato figures allows the right hand to take flight with its written out trills and mordents to evoke birdsong, while the part-playing and flurries of notes add to the overall imagery.
 
Instrument: Piano Solo
 
Approximate difficulty level: Grade 6 - 7 / Advanced Intermediate
 
Key: F major
 
Time signature: 6/8 and 9/8
 
Features: Chords of 3rds, 4ths and 7ths, written out ornaments, 3 voices
 
Focus: Chord placement, finger dexterity, part-playing