With a style that is uniquely their own Mexico and other Latin-American countries have a rich heritage of folk music. This collection of 8 folk songs is arranged for the grade 2 to 3 soloist. Enjoy playing along with an authenticensemble on the CD provided or play with a live accompanist - either way you will be ready to join in the fiesta ! Contents: Chiapanecas Happy Yule (Feliz Natal) Morning Song (Las Mañanitas) Carmela Cielito Lindo (My Pretty Darling) La Piñata Riqui Ran Ask of the Stars (La Preguntale a las Estrellas).With a style that is uniquely their own Mexico and other Latin-American countries have a rich heritage of folk music. This collection of 8 folk songs is arranged for the grade 2 to 3 soloist. Enjoy playing along with an authenticensemble on the CD provided or play with a live accompanist - either way you will be ready to join in the fiesta ! Contents: Chiapanecas Happy Yule (Feliz Natal) Morning Song (Las Mañanitas) Carmela Cielito Lindo (My Pretty Darling) La Piñata Riqui Ran Ask of the Stars (La Preguntale a las Estrellas).

Grade 1 - Score Only-Melodies from a signal moment in United States history! Stephen Bulla has skillfully crafted this notable band arrangement from actual songs of the underground railroad era. It's always great to make history astangible as possible for our students - team up with the history department for an unforgettable unit! This excellent arrangement helps to bring the past alive. (Grade 1)

Grade .5 - Score and Parts-A dark and expansive opening leads to the powerful main theme as we explore the moon of a distant planet. An assortment of colorful percussion instruments helps evoke the mysterious second-largest moon of Jupiter. It's a powerfulwork that is easily within the grasp of young bands. This will be a great contrast piece on your concert. This provides a great cross-curricular tie-in with science specifically the study of Galileo. (Grade 1/2)

Here we find the sound of late Renaissance Spanish composer Tomas Luis de Victoria artistically captured for the concert band. The arranger masterfully articulates de Victoria's subtle and expressive polyphony and clearlybalances the intricate counterpoint through skillful scoring techniques. A well-crafted performance of this piece will be a highlight of any concert program. Dur: 2:35

With a style that is uniquely their own Mexico and other Latin-American countries have a rich heritage of folk music. This collection of 8 folk songs is arranged for the grade 2 to 3 soloist. Enjoy playing along with an authenticensemble on the CD provided or play with a live accompanist - either way you will be ready to join in the fiesta ! Contents: Chiapanecas Happy Yule (Feliz Natal) Morning Song (Las Mañanitas) Carmela Cielito Lindo (My Pretty Darling) La Piñata Riqui Ran Ask of the Stars (La Preguntale a las Estrellas).With a style that is uniquely their own Mexico and other Latin-American countries have a rich heritage of folk music. This collection of 8 folk songs is arranged for the grade 2 to 3 soloist. Enjoy playing along with an authenticensemble on the CD provided or play with a live accompanist - either way you will be ready to join in the fiesta ! Contents: Chiapanecas Happy Yule (Feliz Natal) Morning Song (Las Mañanitas) Carmela Cielito Lindo (My Pretty Darling) La Piñata Riqui Ran Ask of the Stars (La Preguntale a las Estrellas).

Clarinet Solo or Section Feature-You can reward your clarinet section's dedication with this easy feature piece. The simple but engaging soli part has a song-like quality that's easy for young players to grasp and interpret. The band parts are adroitly managed tomake sure your stars shine through. The contrast of very easy slurs in the clarinets helps to keep your performance engaging. Like all of Mike Hannickel's young band pieces this one carries the indelible stamp ofpracticality that comes from four decades of directing beginning groups. Nice!

Grade 1.5 - Score Only-Enjoyable counterpoint and snippets of well-known carols along with delightful original material will make this engaging and humorous arrangement a memorable addition to your winter concert. Tick-tock; wind it up; and let thealarm ring! Your band and your audience will love this catchy new Christmas piece. Dur: 2:15

We Three Kings-Whether a powerful opener or a thrilling centerpiece this stirring new arrangement of We Three Kings maintains relentless momentum. Melodic and orchestrational surprise after surprise unfolds. Timothy Johnson givesthis delightful old favorite an entirely new wardrobe in an arrangement that bears great gifts for the musicians and the audience alike. (Grade 3)

Christmas Medley-James Curnow's grade 1 holiday arrangement is an energetic exploration of four great carols. Nice counterpoint and stylistic subtleties help your band reach for a higher level of performance. Staccato full value detached accented slurred; it's all here. There is SO much you can teach your band in this arrangement! Plus it can also be used as an audience sing-along. Outstanding!

Patriotic melodies such as America the Beautiful Yankee Doodle You're a Grand Old Flag and more are artfully intertwined in this exciting new opener by James L. Hosay. It's an outstanding addition to Grade 1 literaturethat will work in almost any concert situation. If your school does an occasional school-wide flag salute assembly it would be great exposure for your band to open the ceremony with this creative arrangement. (Grade 1-1/2)

Grade 1 - Score and Parts-Melodies from a signal moment in United States history! Stephen Bulla has skillfully crafted this notable band arrangement from actual songs of the underground railroad era. It's always great to make history astangible as possible for our students - team up with the history department for an unforgettable unit! This excellent arrangement helps to bring the past alive. (Grade 1)

Fun music for the pre-grade 1 band! Trombone glissandos Flex-a-tone ratchet flute head joint effects ghostly howls and so much more ensure that your beginners will love playing this comicallyscary arrangement. Easily achieved ranges and rhythms mean that any band can prepare this lighthearted novelty for a performance early in the school year.

James Curnow's impressive compositional style resounds in this tribute to the heroic deeds of so many citizens of Sioux City Iowa upon the tragic crash of United Airlines Flight 232 in 1989. This will be the landmark piece of theyear for your solid grade 3 band. A bold fanfare opening soon warms with the stately clarinets. Subtle reflection on the fanfare statement permeates the development of the piece keeping the city's heroism and self-sacrifice inmind as the piece traverses its many moods. James Curnow's skillful orchestration allows the director endless opportunities to take the band's level of performance to higher levels.

Grade 1.5 - Score Only-Patriotic melodies such as America the Beautiful Yankee Doodle You're a Grand Old Flag and more are artfully intertwined in this exciting new opener by James L. Hosay. It's an outstanding addition to Grade 1 literaturethat will work in almost any concert situation. If your school does an occasional school-wide flag salute assembly it would be great exposure for your band to open the ceremony with this creative arrangement. (Grade 1-1/2)

Carol Fantasy-This little gem will win over your audience from the very start. What a clever and well-crafted way to open your next winter concert! Sounding more advanced than it plays this very accessible arrangement is a great choice for thewinter concert. Sparkling colors and creative melodic excursions make rehearsals as much fun as the performance. (Grade 1-1/2)

Directors of young bands everywhere have long awaited a well-crafted and accessible transcription of this timeless classic. James Curnow's decades of transcription/orchestration experience are clearly evident in this artful andauthentic adaptation. There's no better way to learn about a great composer than by playing one of his most recognizable works. Add Camille Saint-Saëns to your upcoming program. Musicians and audience alike are sure toenjoy it. Dive into a study of musical heritage.

(The Slavonic Dances)-Taken in its entirety it would be hard to overstate the enormity of Dvorak's output of excellent music and yet most young musicians are familiar with only one theme from one of his symphonies if even that. It was hisfirst set of Slavonic Dances (Op. 46) that first brought him wide recognition as a composer. In this new CMP offering two of Dvorak's delightful Czech folk-style melodies are skillfully adapted for the concert bandby James Curnow. Explore the kind of music that put Dvorak on the world stage helping to establish him as one of the key composers in the history of music.

Full Score-Ten sacred ensemble arrangements for any combination of woodwinds brass and strings plus optional electric bass keyboard and drum set. Also effective with one or two players with piano (with or without bass and drums). Includes: Just a Closer Walk Worship Medley (We Worship You and Adore You; Be Still and Know; O Come Let Us Adore Him) On to Victory (Onward Christian Soldiers) Reliance (How Firm a Foundation) Rejoice the Lord Is King Glory Hallelujah (Patriotic Medley) Christ the Lord Is Risen Today Come Ye Thankful People Come Christmas Bells Polish Carol.

Here we find the sound of late Renaissance Spanish composer Tomas Luis de Victoria artistically captured for the concert band. The arranger masterfully articulates de Victoria's subtle and expressive polyphony and clearlybalances the intricate counterpoint through skillful scoring techniques. A well-crafted performance of this piece will be a highlight of any concert program. Dur: 2:35

Grade 1 - Score Only-A descriptive delight! Let's all go to the amusement park! Clowns bumper cars and fun fun fun! Young musicians love to interpret music that conveys a visual image. Each delightful section lets your band do exactly that. And ifnecessary the movements can be performed as stand-alone pieces. Directors of young bands will understand the confidence this provides as you program your concert. Better than cotton candy!