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).

Mike Hannickel does it again with this hilarious follow-up to Concerto for Triangle and Band . Any well-known personality from your school staff becomes the over-eager crash cymbals soloist. Whether it's the principal thecustodian the cook the school secretary or any one else who is recognizable to the students or the community we're sure you have a great soloist somewhere nearby just waiting for a chance to shine. Very easy band parts meanthat any group should be able to prepare the music for performance in short order. They'll be rolling in the aisles!

Maritime On The Great Lakes-Grand and expansive in sound this major work for Grade 3 band will be an excellent centerpiece for your maturing band's next performance. The orchestration abounds with wonderful contrasts letting you show the many colors yourband can produce. Appropriate areas of rest for each section allow you to program this work anywhere on your concert without fear of overtiring the players. (Grade 3)

Descant in C (Flute Oboe Bells Violin)- Flexible Praise has been designed with the sacred ensemble conductor in mind. Arranged by internationally known composers/arrangers these ten pieces will work well with every instrumental ensemble imaginable including quartets of mixed instruments praise bands full band or orchestra and brass band. Designed to be playable by an average grade 3 (strong middle school or average high school) player each arrangement includes optional descant (fifth part) keyboard (with chords included for guitar) percussion (mostly drum set) and electric bass parts. These parts enhance the overall sound of the arrangements but are not required for performance providing theconductor with unlimited ways to use the arrangements.

The Angels' Song-It's sometimes hard to find just the right piece for that middle ground between the grade 2 young band and the fully functioning grade 3 group. The importance of this growth period in the band's musicality is often overlooked byband composers. James Curnow's On a Renaissance Carol is a great intermediate step with its slightly more exposed orchestration and integral independence of parts. Subtle phrasing dynamics and stylistic considerations helpyou take your group to new heights.

Kids can make weird sounds. Every conductor of young bands has discovered this maxim time and again. Why not put those skills to good use? Barnyard Bagatelle mixes well-known barnyard folk songs likeMary Had a Little Lamb Old MacDonald The Old Grey Mare Shoo Fly and more with the animal sound effects your students have studiously perfected over the years. Auditionyour band for vocal imitations of a Pig a Big Dog a yappy Little Dog a Cow a clucking Chicken and many more; then have some real musical fun.

Part 1 in Eb (Alto Saxophone Eb Trumpet/Cornet Eb Clarinet)- Flexible Praise has been designed with the sacred ensemble conductor in mind. Arranged by internationally known composers/arrangers these ten pieces will work well with every instrumental ensemble imaginable including quartets of mixed instruments praise bands full band or orchestra and brass band. Designed to be playable by an average grade 3 (strong middle school or average high school) player each arrangement includes optional descant (fifth part) keyboard (with chords included for guitar) percussion (mostly drum set) and electric bass parts. These parts enhance the overall sound of the arrangements but are not required for performance providing theconductor with unlimited ways to use the arrangements.

Grade 4 - Score and Parts-Angular and energetic! The driven tempo and constantly changing meters create an unrelenting rhythmic masterpiece from a few well-developed fragments. John Fannin's command of orchestration ensures that you can find balance andblend in a maelstrom of activity. This one will leave your audience breathless. It's challenging and worth it! Dur: 3:00

Based on God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen-A mix of original material and an old English song let you explore the musical tradition of wassailing with your band. Stephen Bulla's amazing knack for harmony and subtly unpredictable scoring always makes for aninteresting ride. Your winter concert deserves something to contrast the usual fare and you'll find just that in this fine example of young band arranging. Innovative!

8 Masterpieces easy to play-The music of the great masters has long been the object of study by musicians throughout the world. Unfortunately these pieces are often too difficult for young players to perform. With this new book music by Beethoven Brahms Clarke Grieg Haydn Strauss Mozart and Purcell has been arranged in a format that is suitable for the young instrumentalist.

This hauntingly beautiful melody is probably the mostfamous to come from the pen of Czech composer Antonin Dvorák. Stephen Bulla’s transcription of‘Largo’ from the ‘New World Symphony’ will helpyour students focus on expressive playing and bringgreat delight to all with the soothing nostalgicmelody.

Concert March-The sounds of a fire bell and whistle add to the effect in this concert march dedicated to New York Fire Department 126 who lost many members of its crew on September 11th 2001. Feelings of courage and resolve are brought through in the music as a very effective tribute to all the firefighters who risk their lives for others. Young people will relate to the sense of pride in the music in a very positive way!

The western slopes of the Great Rocky Mountains in Colorado are perhaps one of the most scenic mountain views in the US. Sketches from the Rocky Mountains allow the musician to experience this beauty through music.

Any list of Mozart's greatest works should include this overture. Loved by millions Mozart's Magic Flute is remarkable for so many reasons and worthy of study by every musician! Why should we deny young band students the joy of playing Mozart just because they don't happen to use a bow on their instruments? Mozart belongs to Everyone ! Skillfully brought to the concert band stage by an arranger who works with young bands daily this somewhat shortened version of the enigmatic Overture is accessible to young bands but retains a great deal of authenticity. There is added versatility built into this arrangement. A nice performance is possible by using a completeWoodwind section and a Timpanist only. Inspiring!>/I>

This exciting concert march follows the standard marchform but has an unusual twist. Following a ‘dog fight’middle section in which players can ‘let rip’ withsome aggressive playing the trio used the well knownmelody ’Just A Closer Walk’ played in a popular syncopatedNew Orleans jazz style.

The short suite format gives the arrangement great flexibility of use.Movement 1 (PRAISE TO THE LORD) inspires the listener with elements of a “voluntary” style arrangement while the second movement (HE IS LORD) is steeped in peaceful reverence. The third and final movement is an expression of joyous praise.A LITTLE SUITE PRAISE will do a great deal to enrich the worship experience of your congregation.

A collection of 32 fun-to-play familiar melodies for the beginning instrumentalist-This book is filled with fun and familiar tunes that beginners love to play. Titles include: Lightly Row London Bridge This Old Man The Can-Can Here Comes the Bride My Grandfather’s Clock and many more. The CD can be used for practice and performance or you can use the piano accompaniment which is available in a separate volume.

The breathtaking beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains in autumn is legendary. James L. Hosay one of today’s most lyrical composers brings you a moving impression of that indescribable vista. At its peak the flowing glowing melodies are certain to lift every spirit and warm every heart.Bring out the musicianship in your group with this lush new composition. Nice little solos for various instruments let you spotlight some of your stronger players while judicious cueing keeps the piece accessible to most bands. BLUE RIDGE AUTUMN is also a great vehicle for work on balance and phrasing.

Contrasting colors and varied orchestration techniques make this majestic setting of OH LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM come alive for Christmas. Of the three different tunes that are commonly associated with the original carol text this arrangement uses the melody that’s best known in England. ENGLISH CAROL FANTASY remains entirely accessible to bands at this level and plenty of cueing makes sure it’s useful for ensembles of all shapes and sizes. Feature your deserving young trumpet section leader on the easy solo or let the entire first trumpet section play it soli. The low woodwinds and brass also get some “well doubled” exposure so playing this one will be fun for all.Try it!

Curnow Music Press proudly presents a way to enrich your quality of playing material whilst helping you administer your library efficiently and save money! THE YOUNG BAND COLLECTION is a compilation of some of our best pieces for youth band published as individual part books. You?ll find pieces by James Curnow James Hosay Mike Hannickel Brian Connery Paul Curnow and Douglas Court. These works have all proven to be very successful as teaching material but also will keep your students interested and guarantee a happy audience! Curnow Music Press is known for its quality music for youth bands and that?s certainly what you?ll find in this publication.