A Practical Approach to Teaching Pitch and Rhythm-This popular music classroom series now offers an advanced collection of songs and teacher lessons sequentially organized to teach the basics of pitch and rhythm through singing and games for upper elementary and middle schoolstudents. The song material consists of 20 folk and well-known children's songs. Teacher lessons are easy to follow and do not require previous training in Kodaly methodology. Pitch and rhythm concepts expand to include alltones of the scale syncopa dotted rhythms and combinations of eighth & sixteenth notes. The collection includes lesson plans reproducible singer sheets and activities. Available: Teacher Edition (with reproducible songsheetsand activities Performance/Accompaniment CD and Classroom Kit (Teacher and P/A CD). For Grades 4-8.This popular music classroom series now offers an advanced collection of songs and teacher lessons sequentially organized to teach the basics of pitch and rhythm through singing and games for upper elementary and middle schoolstudents. The song material consists of 20 folk and well-known children's songs. Teacher lessons are easy to follow and do not require previous training in Kodaly methodology. Pitch and rhythm concepts expand to include alltones of the scale syncopa dotted rhythms and combinations of eighth & sixteenth notes. The collection includes lesson plans reproducible singer sheets and activities. Available: Teacher Edition (with reproduciblesongsheetsand activities Performance/Accompaniment CD and Classroom Kit (Teacher and P/A CD). For Grades 4-8.

Tom's arrangement of this Grammy winner for Best Hard Rock Performance by the Foo Fighters is loaded with contrast intensity and impact - all essential ingredients for heavy-hitting marching band.

Singing songs and playing games are a fundamental part of a child's life no matter where we live or what language we speak. Experience Hispanic-American heritage and traditions with this well-crafted collection of children'sfolksongs. Playfully illustrated with original Uruguayan art this collection of thirty-four songs for early childhood through the elementary grades features page-after-page of reproducible singable melodies andgame instructions with their cultural background. Both authors are of Cuban origin and have collected songs that will appeal to a wide audience whether or not you can read music speak Spanish or in the case of small children read at all. English translations a pronunciation guide and curricular indices are also included. The enclosed CD provides quality demonstration recordings of children singing the songs unaccompanied asthey are traditionally performed. Perfect for school or home this collection provides parents and teachers with all the necessary tools for teaching the basic elements of music and Hispanic culture which will be fun for childrentoday and for generations to come. Available in Book/CD format. Suggested for PreK-Gr.6.

Schaum Making Music Piano Library-These collections integrate method theory technic and note reading with appealing materials for recital and repertoire. Level 4 includes: Allegro in B-flat (Mozart) - Andante Grazioso - Bouree - Dance of the Hours - German Dance No. 1 - Gopak - Gypsy Dance - In the Hall of the Mountain King - March (Nutcracker) - Musette - Orientale (Cui) - Polovetsian Dance - Serenade (Schubert) - Song of India. These collections integrate method theory technic and note reading with appealing materials for recital and repertoire. Level 4 includes: Allegro in B-flat (Mozart) - Andante Grazioso - Bouree - Dance of the Hours - German Dance No. 1 - Gopak - Gypsy Dance - In the Hall of the Mountain King - March (Nutcracker) - Musette - Orientale (Cui) - Polovetsian Dance - Serenade (Schubert) - Song of India.

The opening of this unique and masterful work for band places the wind players out in the audience as the listeners are surrounded by the effect of a swirling dance of celestial lights and sounds. Onstage the percussion sectionintroduces a driving ostinato pattern later picked up by the entire ensemble. A delicate and beautiful middle section almost suspends time as soloists provide a bluesy interaction with the rich background texture and each other.The frantic pace returns leading to a stunning chorale played by the winds while the percussion continues simultaneously at a separate tempo! A creative and magical addition to the repertoire! Dur: c. 9:30

HLSPL Showcase Solos NFMC 214-216 Selection Early Elementary - Level 1-As its title suggests this early elementary solo with teacher accompaniment combines jazzy rhythms with a catchy Bohemian flavor. A lively solo that remains in five-finger position throughout. As its title suggests this early elementary solo with teacher accompaniment combines jazzy rhythms with a catchy Bohemian flavor. A lively solo that remains in five-finger position throughout.

Take a tour around the world with these fun and stylistic Piano duets written for students at the late-elementary level. The sheer variety combined with the original compositional style of Eug‚nie Rocherolle make this an attractive collection suitable for recitals or auditions. Take a tour around the world with these fun and stylistic Piano duets written for students at the late-elementary level. The sheer variety combined with the original compositional style of Eugénie Rocherolle make this an attractive collection suitable for recitals or auditions.

Six transcriptions from the 'Art of Trio' recordings. Six transcriptions from the 'Art of Trio' recordings.

(A Rhapsody for Band)-Dating from the 1600s the folk song O Waly Waly (commonly known as The Water is Wide) forms the basis for this well-crafted rhapsody for band. The lyrical opening section features solos on flute andeuphonium as a four-note motif common to this song and also Carolina (South Caroline's official song) is developed. This motif unifies the entire work. A Celtic flavored Allegro takes over using this fragment whichleads ultimately to a grand Maestoso section for the entire ensemble. A creative and dynamic work for contest or festival! Dur: 5:00

A Musical Play for Young Singers. A Tuna Fish who can't carry a tune? A Star Fish who can't get an acting job? A seven-legged Octopus? A Zebra Fish with spots? A Tiger Shark who wants to be friends with everyone? Join in theaquatic fun as little Tiger Shark and his unique collection of friends discover how their differences make them each special. This 25-minute musical for primary grades features 5 original songs easy rhyming dialog a castload ofparts choreography and helpful production hints. Performance Time: Approx. 25 minutes. For Grades K-3. Available: Teacher Edition Reproducible Pak (vocal lines lyric sheets dialog) Performance/Accompaniment CD Preview CD Classroom Kit (Teacher/Repro/PACD).

This easy yet exciting composition for young players captures the energy and forward motion of a whirlwind. James Curnow creates musical diversity through melodic development and rhythmic contrast plus a brief bit of calm beforethe frantic pace and windstorm returns. Sure to be an engaging work for your band.

Piano. Teggin M

A Musical About Tony-Award Winning Songwriter Edward Kleban-A Musical About Tony-Award Winning Songwriter Edward Kleban. Edward Kleban is best known for writing the lyrics for A Chorus Line. A collection of his most-loved songs was posthumously framed in a story of his life in this Broadway musical which was nominated for five Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Score. The music and lyrics are charming touching traditional musical theatre. This songbook features 13 songs in all: Better ú Broadway Boogie Woogie ú Charm Song ú Don't Do It Again ú Follow Your Star ú Light on My Feet ú Mona ú The Next Best Thing to Love ú One More Beautiful Song ú Paris Through the Window ú Say Something Funny ú Self Portrait ú Under Separate Cover. Also includes great photos and a listing of songs by Kleban. A Musical About Tony-Award Winning Songwriter Edward Kleban. Edward Kleban is best known for writing the lyrics for A Chorus Line. A collection of his most-loved songs was posthumously framed in a story of his life in this Broadway musical which was nominated for five Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Score. The music and lyrics are charming touching traditional musical theatre. This songbook features 13 songs in all: Better · Broadway Boogie Woogie · Charm Song · Don't Do It Again · Follow Your Star · Light on My Feet · Mona · The Next Best Thing to Love · One More Beautiful Song · Paris Through the Window · Say Something Funny · Self Portrait · Under SeparateCover. Also includes great photos and a listing of songs by Kleban.

Gloria in excelsis Deo et in terra pax - this original weaves in fragments of carols in an expressive and accessible work for mens or treble voices. With a reflective text and a warm C instrument obbligato this is a wonderful selection for schooland community groups in their Christmas programming.

from Cinderella-Originally from the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical State Fair this beautiful ballad was recently included in the revival of Cinderella. Arranged with an expressive piano accompaniment this setting is ideal for concert and community choirs from high school through adult.

Four-part a cappella harmony TTBB arrangement. Order minimum of 4. Four-part a cappella harmony TTBB arrangement.

(Full score). Markevitch I

The lush harmonies in this lyrical and emotional piece will provide your students with a wonderful learning tool to improve listening skills while at the same time providing a spellbinding effect for the listener. Featuring a blend of soft textures full ensemble peaks a brief solo flute cadenza and a sensitive orchestration throughout the music effectively alludes to far off places.

Now here's an opportunity for a real performance spectacular - a kaleidoscope of sounds from the musical melting pot of Old New Orleans arranged for two pianos with eight hands! Recreate the heady days of boogie and spice with this wonderful concert piece that perfectly captures the great Honky Tonk and Boogie traditions. Two scores are included as the piece is written for a double Piano duet of intermediate level performers - a chance not to be missed to get four friends together for one great mutli-coloured musical feast! Now here's an opportunity for a real performance spectacular - a kaleidoscope of sounds from the musical melting pot of Old New Orleans arranged for two pianos with eight hands! Recreate the heady days of boogie and spice with this wonderful concert piece that perfectly captures the great Honky Tonk and Boogie traditions. Two scores are included as the piece is written for a double Piano duet of intermediate level performers - a chance not to be missed to get four friends together for one great mutli-coloured musical feast!

Eight pieces for beginner mixed ensemble-Five Note Philharmonic & Friends is a collection of pieces for a flexible beginner ensemble with optional parts for more advanced players. Five Note Philharmonic & Friends is a collection of pieces for a flexible beginner ensemble with optional parts for more advanced players. The beginner parts have been carefully written so that each one only uses fiveeasy notes. As much as possible these will be five of the first notes learned on each instrument. The optional parts for advanced players are not essential to performance but will enhance the music and enable moreexperienced players and teachers to play along. The pieces are in a variety of upbeat and fun styles and provide an easy but inspiring introduction to ensemble playing.