Teaching Harmony with Multicultural Rounds and Canons-From the campfire to the concert hall singing in rounds and canons is one of the most enjoyable experiences for singers of all ages. As music teachers we know that successful harmony doesn't just happen. It occurs over time with lots of practice and encouragement. This collection of rounds and canons is a sequential repertoire of kid-tested no-fail songs to guide students through that developmental process of ?finding their voices? in successful harmony. It includes movement and percussion echoes rounds and canons; speech canons; call and response songs; and song rounds and canons. ROUND the World is also a multicultural collection so that students can experience the music of their world brothers and sisters and have a greater understanding of their cultural stories and traditions. The Teacher Edition features reproducible song melodies with chord symbols song background performance tips piano/vocal arrangements and a variety of reproducible classroom instrument parts for accompanying options. The Performance/Accompaniment CD is available separately or in a Classroom Kit with the Teacher Edition for more budget-saving value! Available separately: Teacher Edition (HL09971739) Performance/Accompaniment CD (HL09971740) and Classroom Kit (Teacher and P/A CD). Suggested for grades 2-5. From the campfire to the concert hall singing in rounds and canons is one of the most enjoyable experiences for singers of all ages. As music teachers we know that successful harmony doesn't just happen. It occurs over time with lots of practice and encouragement. This collection of rounds and canons is a sequential repertoire of kid-tested no-fail songs to guide students through that developmental process of “finding their voices” in successful harmony. It includes movement and percussion echoes rounds and canons; speech canons; call and response songs; and song rounds and canons. ROUND the World is also a multicultural collection so thatstudents can experience the music of their world brothers and sisters and have a greater understanding of their cultural stories and traditions. The Teacher Edition features reproducible song melodies with chord symbols song background performance tips piano/vocal arrangements and a variety of reproducible classroom instrument parts for accompanying options. The Performance/Accompaniment CD is available separately or in a Classroom Kit with the Teacher Edition for more budget-saving value! Available separately: Teacher Edition (HL09971739) Performance/Accompaniment CD (HL09971740) and Classroom Kit (Teacher and P/A CD). Suggested for grades 2-5.

Contemporary String Quartet Repertoire For Flourishing Ensembles- The Explore series is part of three progressive collections of contemporary string quartet repertoire from leading composers to encourage and facilitate the development of ensemble playing. Compiled and edited by Liz Partridge each volume contains graded works commissioned especially for this series designed for quartets formed of players of similar ability. Featuring a mixture of musical styles and genres each piece contains different elements and techniques to consolidate and enhance the players' skills as soloists and as ensemble members. An accompanying CD provides demonstration recordings of all included pieces. Minus-one tracks are available to downloadonline to allow for individual practice between rehearsals. Explore Series: Contemporary string quartet repertoire for flourishing ensembles. Music for players of grade 4-5 standard with some ensemble playing experience. Featuring expanded key selections more complex rhythms and simple introductions to extended techniques.

Level 1 GM Disk Only-Physical training and discipline are needed for both athletics and keyboard playing. Keyboard muscle conditioning is called technic. Technic exercises are as important to the keyboard player as workouts and calisthenics are to the athlete. Schaum's Fingerpower books are dedicated to development of individual finger strenth and dexterity in both hands. Physical training and discipline are needed for both athletics and keyboard playing. Keyboard muscle conditioning is called technic. Technic exercises are as important to the keyboard player as workouts and calisthenics are to the athlete. Schaum's Fingerpower books are dedicated to development of individual finger strenth and dexterity in both hands.

Grade 1-These delightful collections of carefully-selected pieces provide the perfect repertoire resource for aspiring Grade 1 and Grade 2 instrumentalists. Each piece included in these wide-ranging collections is complemented by useful practice and performance tips. A CD of demonstration and backing tracks is also included to enhance both private practice and public performance. Grade By Grade Trumpet: Grade 1 - Book/CD draws on the rich and varied Boosey & Hawkes catalogue of classical contemporary and educational repertoire highlighting composers such as Serge Prokofieff Dmitri Shostakovich Karl Jenkins Carol Barratt and Christopher Norton alongside arrangements of traditional music from around the world by Peter Wastall Vera Gray and others. This practical anthology provides the complete repertoire resource for the aspiring Grade 1 Trumpet and creates the perfect package for teaching exam preparation and performance all carefully selected by JanetWay . Grade By Grade Trumpet: Grade 1 - Book/CD includes: 19 pieces & short studies each complemented by a useful practice and performance tip. Grade-appropriate scales and arpeggios linked to the repertoire through bespoke text and exercises. Selection of sight-reading activities. Aural awareness tasks. Piano accompaniment booklet. CD of full performance demonstrations Piano backing tracks and grade-appropriate aural awareness resources.

Let's all sing just for the fun of it! There seems to be no stopping the popularity of the hit Fox TV series Glee! With fresh versions of some of the biggest hits from past decades your students will enjoyrecreating 5 songs from the show's second season presented here in unison arrangements adapted just for the needs of young singers. This value-packed collection of songs and professionally-produced recordings is perfect forclassroom or stage and will appeal to the gleek in all of us! Available separately: Piano/Vocal Collection Singer 10-Pak Performance/Accompaniment CD. For all ages. Let's All Sing... More Songs From Glee! There seems to be no stopping the popularity of the hit Fox TV series Glee! With fresh versions of some of the biggest hits from past decades your students will enjoy recreating 5 songs from the show's second season presented here in unison arrangements adapted just for the needs of young singers. This value-packed collection of songs and professionally-produced recordings is perfect for classroom or stage and will appeal to the gleek in all of us! Available separately: Piano/Vocal Collection Singer 10-Pak Performance/Accompaniment CD. For all ages.

This pack contains 25 blank recital programs in a Snowflakes and Notes design. Perfect for all musical programs features include: Space for printing student names titles of pieces date location etc. May be imprinted on any copy machine or computer printer using laser or ink jet technology. Size: 8.5' x 11' (to be folded down to 8.5' x 5.5').

Singing in English-The Boosey Voice Coach is an entirely new concept in vocal training. Not a self-teaching manual and not filled with off-putting diagrams this series is a wholly practical guide to singing - learning about technique and interpretation through the repertoire itself. Each volume is devoted to singing in one particular language or to singing in a specific context such as musical theatre or oratorio. In each volume of the series works from the vocal canon have been selected specifically by Mary King for their technical and musical challenges. Each piece is discussed at length starting with the words ('Text' - including a literal translation as appropriate) moving togeneral advice about how the song might be approached ('Notes') and then addressing the technical difficulties the music presents ('Skills'). Expressed in clear language Mary King's approach is direct practical and not limited to one particular teaching method. Any student will find that these books enrich and complement their vocal studies. Singing in English: Even for native speakers the English language presents singers with particular difficulties. How do you manage diphthongs for example? How do you make consonants clear without spoiling the vocal line? How do you make sense of the story-telling in a strophic folksong? These issues and more are covered in this book which contains songs with texts in the English language from Britain and elsewhere. The Boosey Voice Coach is an entirely new concept in vocal training. Not a self-teaching manual and not filled with off-putting diagrams this series is a wholly practical guide to singing - learning about technique and interpretation through the repertoire itself. Each volume is devoted to singing in one particular language. In each volume of the series works from the vocal canon have been selected specifically by Mary King for their technical and musical challenges. Each piece is discussed at length starting with the words ('Text' - including a literal translation as appropriate) moving to general advice about how the song might be approached ('Notes') and thenaddressing the technical difficulties the music presents ('Skills'). Expressed in clear language Mary King's approach is direct practical and not limited to one particular teaching method. Any student will find that these books enrich and complement their vocal studies. Singing in English: Even for native speakers the English language presents singers with particular difficulties. How do you manage diphthongs for example? How do you make consonants clear without spoiling the vocal line? How do you make sense of the story-telling in a strophic folksong? These issues and more are covered in this book which contains songs with texts in the English language from Britain and elsewhere.

Level 3 Early Intermediate Level-Musical experiences beyond the traditional Fingerpower« books that include fun to play pieces with finger exercises and duet accompaniments. Short technic prepartory drills (finger workouts) focus on melodic patterns found in each piece. Musical experiences beyond the traditional Fingerpower books that include fun to play pieces with finger exercises and duet accompaniments. Short technic prepartory drills (finger workouts) focus on melodic patterns found in each piece.

Jamaican Ska Rocksteady and Reggae Drumming-Gil Sharone 's Wicked Beats is a complete guide to the Jamaican drumming styles of Ska Rocksteady and Reggae. In this insightful DVD Sharone takes you on a musical journey through these styles and explores some of the earlier styles that helped shape them including African Nyabingi and Burru drumming. Sharone introduces and demonstrates classic riddims that are essential for achieving an authentic sound. With instructional breakdowns stellar performances detailed eBook and in-depth commentary you will be able to fully grasp what these highly influential styles have to offer and apply them to your own playing! This DVD features special appearances by: Reggaehistorian Roger Steffens Jamaican drumming pioneer Lloyd Knibb of The Skatalites Reggae drumming legend Carlton Santa Davis Adrian Young from No Doubt. It also includes: over 11 performances classic beats and variations of each style segment on achieving the right sound detailed transcriptions. Gil Sharone's Wicked Beats is a complete guide to the Jamaican drumming styles of Ska Rocksteady and Reggae. Gil Sharone takes you on a musical journey through these styles and explores some of the earlier styles that helped shape them including African Nyabingi and Burru drumming. Gil introduces and demonstrates classic riddims that are essential for achieving an authentic sound. With instructional breakdowns stellar performances detailed eBook and in-depth commentary you will be able to fully grasp what these highly influential styles have to offer and apply them to your own playing! Special appearances by: Reggae historian Roger Steffens Jamaican drumming pioneer Lloyd Knibb of The Skatalites Reggae drumming legend Carlton Santa Davis Adrian Young from No Doubt.

This a colourful recorder tutor which guides children from the very beginning including how to hold a recorder properly. Ready Steady Recorder! is a colourful Recorder tutor for early starters which guides children from the very beginning including how to hold a recorder properly. Key symbols are explained at the outset andrepeated throughout to encourage and aid learning. Notes are introduced slowly and clearly enabling good technique and musical literacy. There are plenty of short pieces with CD accompaniments at all stages many of whichhave funny words or actions. Rhythms are clapped out musical terms and symbols explained simply and games help promote understanding all of which make this new book comprehensive yet enjoyable easy to follow and fun.

Interpreting The Gospel Songs And Style Of Reverend Gary Davis-Larry Campbell who has played with Bob Dylan Levon Helm Elvis Costello and numerous others grew up listening to the inspirational songs and dazzling Guitar technique of Rev. Gary Davis. He performs five songs of this legendary master with vocalist Teresa Williams and then breaks down the complex fingerpicking arrangements for learning players. Larry Campbell who has played with Bob Dylan Levon Helm Elvis Costello and numerous others grew up listening to the inspirational songs and dazzling Guitar technique of Rev. Gary Davis. He performs five songs of this legendary master with vocalist Teresa Williams and then breaks down the complex fingerpicking arrangements for learning players.

Grade 5-The Grade By Grade series draws on the rich and varied Boosey & Hawkes catalogue of classical contemporary and educational repertoire highlighting composers including Serge Prokofieff Dmitri Shostakovich Karl Jenkins Carol Barratt and Christopher Norton alongside arrangements of traditional music from around the world by Peter Wastall Vera Gray and others.Carefully selected by Janet Way this practical anthology provides the complete repertoire resource for the aspiring Grade 5 clarinettist and creates the perfect package for teaching exam preparation and performance.Each volume contains:* 19 pieces & short studies each complemented by a useful practice and performancetip * grade-appropriate scales and arpeggios linked to the repertoire through bespoke text and exercises * brand new sight-reading activities * newly-commissioned aural awareness tasks * a piano accompaniment booklet Packaged with a CD of full performance demonstrations piano backing tracks and grade-appropriate aural awareness resources.Janet Way is an experienced performer and teacher. She is a tutor for the LRAM woodwind teaching course at the Royal Academy of Music and has worked as a mentor and diploma examiner for the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. She is founder and director of the internationally-acclaimed Oxford Flute Summer School. Janet Way 's Grade By Grade series draws on the rich and varied Boosey & Hawkes catalogue of classical contemporary and educational repertoire highlighting composers including Serge Prokofieff Dmitri Shostakovich Karl Jenkins Carol Barratt and Christopher Norton alongside arrangements of traditional music from around the world by Peter Wastall Vera Gray and others. This practical anthology of carefully selected pieces provides the complete repertoire resource for the aspiring Grade 5 clarinettist and creates the perfect package for teaching exam preparation and performance. Each volume contains: 19 pieces& short studies each complemented by a useful practice and performance tip. Grade-appropriate scales and arpeggios linked to the repertoire through bespoke text and exercises. Brand new sight-reading activities Newly-commissioned aural awareness tasks. A Piano accompaniment booklet. This book for Grade 5 Clarinet players includes the pieces In A Sentimental Mood by Duke Ellington Duettino by Hyacinthe Klose The Wistful Shepherd by Clarence Raybould and more. Janet Way: Grade By Grade - Clarinet (Grade 5) comes complete with a CD of full performance demonstrations Piano backing tracks and grade-appropriate aural awareness resources.

Grade 3-The Grade By Grade series draws on the rich and varied Boosey & Hawkes catalogue of classical contemporary and educational repertoire highlighting composers including Serge Prokofieff Dmitri Shostakovich Karl Jenkins Carol Barratt and Christopher Norton alongside arrangements of traditional music from around the world by Peter Wastall Vera Gray and others.Carefully selected by Janet Way this practical anthology provides the complete repertoire resource for the aspiring Grade 3 oboist and creates the perfect package for teaching exam preparation and performance.Each volume contains:* 19 pieces & short studies each complemented by a useful practice and performance tip * grade-appropriate scales and arpeggios linked to the repertoire through bespoke text and exercises * brand new sight-reading activities * newly-commissioned aural awareness tasks * a piano accompaniment booklet Packaged with a CD of full performance demonstrations piano backing tracks and grade-appropriate aural awareness resources.Janet Way is an experienced performer and teacher. She is a tutor for the LRAM woodwind teaching course at the Royal Academy of Music and has worked as a mentor and diploma examiner for the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. She is founder and director of the internationally-acclaimed Oxford Flute Summer School. Janet Way 's Grade By Grade series draws on the rich and varied Boosey & Hawkes catalogue of classical contemporary and educational repertoire highlighting composers including Serge Prokofieff Dmitri Shostakovich Karl Jenkins Carol Barratt and Christopher Norton alongside arrangements of traditional music from around the world by Peter Wastall Vera Gray and others. This practical anthology of carefully selected pieces provides the complete repertoire resource for the aspiring Grade 3 Oboe player and creates the perfect package for teaching exam preparation and performance. Each volume contains: 19 pieces & shortstudies each complemented by a useful practice and performance tip. Grade-appropriate scales and arpeggios linked to the repertoire through bespoke text and exercises. Brand new sight-reading activities Newly-commissioned aural awareness tasks. A Piano accompaniment booklet. This book for Grade 3 Oboe players includes the pieces Gavotte by Francois Couperin Beach Front by Christopher Norton the traditional English The Trees They Do Grow So High and more. Janet Way: Grade By Grade – Oboe (Grade 3) comes complete with a CD of full performance demonstrations Piano backing tracks and grade-appropriate aural awareness resources.

Book Only - Hal Leonard Student Piano Library. 14 songs arranged at Level 3: All Things Bright and Beautiful ú Come Thou Almighty King ú Dear Lord and Father of Mankind ú Ezekiel Saw the Wheel ú From All That Dwell Below the Skies ú God of Grace and God of Glory ú Holy Holy Holy! Lord God Almighty ú It Is Well with My Soul ú Jacob's Ladder ú Lead On O King Eternal ú Little David Play on Your Harp ú A Mighty Fortress Is Our God ú Tell Me the Stories of Jesus ú Zacchaeus. Download a complimentary MIDI accompaniment file for Holy Holy Holy! Lord God Almighty. Book Only - Hal Leonard Student Piano Library. 14 songs arranged at Level 3: All Things Bright and Beautiful · Come Thou Almighty King · Dear Lord and Father of Mankind · Ezekiel Saw the Wheel · From All That Dwell Below the Skies · God of Grace and God of Glory · Holy Holy Holy! Lord God Almighty · It Is Well with My Soul · Jacob's Ladder · Lead On O King Eternal · Little David Play on Your Harp · A Mighty Fortress Is Our God · Tell Me the Stories of Jesus · Zacchaeus. Download a complimentary MIDI accompaniment file for Holy Holy Holy! Lord God Almighty.

Let's all sing just for the fun of it! Over 450 million fans have seen and/or heard the first two editions of High School Musical . Now you and your students can sing along with the third installment of the series inthis 5-song collection that's perfect for classroom choir community or anywhere kids get together! These kid-friendly arrangements for unison voices with optional harmonies are sure to hit the mark with young singers. Check outthe hot full performance and accompaniment tracks on the CD recording! Available: Collection Singer 10-pak (vocals only) Performance/Accompaniment CD. Suggested for Grades 4-8.Let's all sing just for the fun of it! Over 450 million fans have seen and/or heard the first two editions of High School Musical. Now you and your students can sing along with the third installment of the series in this 5-song collection that's perfect for classroom choir community or anywhere kids get together! These kid-friendly arrangements for unison voices with optional harmonies are sure to hit the mark with young singers. Check out the hot full performance and accompaniment tracks on the CD recording!

Nos. 1-15 (Set of 5 CDs)-The first fifteen Beethoven sonatas on five CDs recorded by pianist Robert Taub. This publication is a companion to Beethoven Piano Sonatas Volume I edited by Robert Taub (HL00296632). The first fifteen Beethoven sonatas on five CDs recorded by pianist Robert Taub. His noteworthy recordings have been praised by critics for their freshness and emotional involvement. This publication is a companion to Beethoven Piano Sonatas - Volume 1 (Nos. 1-15) edited by Robert Taub (HL00296632). Dr. Taub has performed all over the world presenting an acclaimed series of the complete Beethoven Sonatas in both New York and London. He played and discussed Beethoven Sonatas on the PBS television program Big Ideas.

Level 1 CD Only-Physical training and discipline are needed for both athletics and keyboard playing. Keyboard muscle conditioning is called technic. Technic exercises are as important to the keyboard player as workouts and calisthenics are to the athlete. Schaum's Fingerpower books are dedicated to development of individual finger strenth and dexterity in both hands. Physical training and discipline are needed for both athletics and keyboard playing. Keyboard muscle conditioning is called technic. Technic exercises are as important to the keyboard player as workouts and calisthenics are to the athlete. Schaum's Fingerpower books are dedicated to development of individual finger strenth and dexterity in both hands.

Hot Keys Piano Tutor Book 1 is a colourful and contemporary new piano tutor that combines good technique with fun and imagination. Created by Sarah Watts and Rebecca Holt the Hot Keys Piano course teaches instrumental technique and music literacy in a rounded and imaginative way. Both note reading and pattern recognition are of equalimportance to creative opportunities such as composition improvisation and playing by ear. In Hot Keys Piano Tutor Book 1 the basics of reading music are clearly explained with handy diagrams and colourfulillustrations. Duets are featured throughout the book to introduce ensemble playing and improvisation and creativity are encouraged right from the start. Although aimed at students from seven years upwards the up-beatpieces in Hot Keys Piano Tutor Book 1 are just as suitable for older beginners. A CD is included featuring teacher and pupil parts and MP3 backing tracks including a rhythm section are also available todownload.

Helps students read music faster. A miniature keyboard diagram is printed beneath each measure simulating a real music reading situation. Helps students read music faster. A miniature keyboard diagram is printed beneath each measure simulating a real music reading situation.

First made popular by the Andrews Sisters later by Bette Midler in the '70s and now this hoppin' tune is arranged for mixed as well as treble choirs. The energetic swing style will be incredibly fun to perform and the tune lends itself very well to choreography.