[Gillock’s Piano Pieces] A selection of uniquely charming masterpieces beloved by children!

You can almost always find the name “Gillock” printed in recital programs.

Born in 1917, the American composer William Gillock was a leading figure in music education, known for leaving behind numerous piano method books and collections of pieces for children.

His beautiful melodies—earning him the nickname “the Schubert of educational music”—captivate music lovers of all ages.

In this article, we’ve selected some of Gillock’s most popular pieces that are staples at recitals.

We’ll introduce them along with their distinctive features and tips for performance.

Playlist

[Gillock’s Piano Pieces] A selection of uniquely charming masterpieces beloved by children!
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Album for Children No. 17: Waltz ÉtudeWilliam Gillock		Gillis’s “Waltz-Etude” is captivating.
2	First Grade by Gillock, No. 10: Glass SlippersWilliam Gillock		Gillock's music is beginner-friendly.
3	Album for Children, No. 18: Fountain on a Rainy DayWilliam Gillock		An emotionally expressive piano piece that depicts a fountain of rain
4	First Piano for Children by Gillock, No. 3: “Clowns”William Gillock		Gurlitt’s “Clowns” is a piece popular with children.
5	castanetWilliam Gillock		Make a masterpiece of a piano piece for children
6	Album for Children No. 22: Classic Carnival – 3. Carnival BallWilliam Gillock		Gillock's educational music is popular with children.
7	Album for Children No. 9: TarantellaWilliam Gillock		The Appeal of the Children's Piano Piece 'Tarantella'
8	Piano Miniatures, No. 19: “Holiday in Paris”William Gillock		Captivating music that colors the streets of Paris
9	Lyrical Miniatures No. 1: Murmur of the ForestWilliam Gillock		The Allure and Natural Beauty of Gillock’s Lyric Preludes
10	Album for Children No. 20: “Classic Carnival – 1. Court Concert”William Gillock		A piano piece for children, an elegant courtly-style piece
11	Album for Children No. 23 “Goldfish”William Gillock		A beautiful, heart-soothing masterpiece about goldfish
12	Sonatina, First MovementWilliam Gillock		Gillock's Sonatina is a famous piece that is easy to learn.
13	Album for Children: No. 1 “Viennese Waltz”William Gillock		Gillis’s piano pieces for children are world-renowned masterpieces.
14	Album for Children No. 19: Sleigh Bells on a Snowy DayWilliam Gillock		Sleigh bells on snowy days, winter music
15	Lyric Pieces No. 12: “Autumn Sketch”William Gillock		A beautiful piano piece that depicts an autumn scene
16	Ghost footprintsWilliam Gillock		A creeping presence, a mysterious miniature piece
17	Waltz EtudeWilliam Gillock		The enchanting melody of a glamorous waltz
18	Midnight OwlWilliam Gillock		Tales of a Mysterious Forest, composed by Gillock
19	Indian danceWilliam Gillock		Powerful music with Indigenous rhythms, brimming with dynamism
20	Carnival BallWilliam Gillock		A passionate piece with the charm of samba rhythm
21	Sonatina, 3rd MovementWilliam Gillock		An appealing sonata piece infused with a modern sensibility