A collection of short pieces employing a sophisticated classical idiom, comprising six pieces in total. Each piece is dedicated to one of the composer's close pianist friends (Patricia Johnstone LaCrosse, Cecilia Merrit Elvy, Virginia Arnold Ball, Carol Giffen Mayfield, Louise Galt Pease, Carolyn Fynn Lenz). The collection as a whole exhibits a strong romantic inclination, featuring a diverse array of pieces designed to showcase the individual pianistic strengths of each dedicatee. Unlike works intended for learners, they incorporate techniques that presuppose the unconstrained skill of the friends. There are also subtle ingenuities in the harmony and modulations. While Impressionistic techniques are also prominent, it is truly remarkable that the writing remains consistently solid and never descends into mediocrity. They require a level of difficulty comparable to Czerny's 40 Etudes, yet the writing is natural and logical. They are highly recommended for those who wish to actively challenge themselves.