The Beginning Band Collection contient douze arrangements de grande qualité pour Orchestre Junior. Cette collection permet à la fois de développer de façon importante votre matériel d’enseignement tout en offrant une solution plus économique. L’ensemble des œuvres ont été écrites par d’excellent compositeurs et pédagogues qui connaissent parfaitement les besoins des formations Juniors. Les pièces sont en parfaite adéquation avec l’expérience des musiciens. Le contexte est pédagogiquement structuré et musicalement motivant pour les Orchestres Juniors.

This rousing jubilant overture mixes five original themes with the well-known doxology Old Hundredth which is also known as Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow . The hymn is presented in short lyrical energetic motif fragments which combine until the complete hymn is presented in the form of a chorale prelude. This is a wonderful and truly uplifting concert work.

The Beginning Band Collection contient douze arrangements de grande qualité pour Orchestre Junior. Cette collection permet à la fois de développer de façon importante votre matériel d’enseignement tout en offrant une solution plus économique. L’ensemble des œuvres ont été écrites par d’excellent compositeurs et pédagogues qui connaissent parfaitement les besoins des formations Juniors. Les pièces sont en parfaite adéquation avec l’expérience des musiciens. Le contexte est pédagogiquement structuré et musicalement motivant pour les Orchestres Juniors.

Good King Wenceslas-Young band directors are always on the lookout for something new and a little different for the winter concert. Timothy Johnson’s new Christmas arrangement for Beginning Bands fits the bill perfectly. It remains technically accessible to the young band while exploring this old familiar tune in new and different ways. You even have the option of including a set drummer by using the Optional Percussion 1 Advanced part. Lots of unison rhythms in the Winds ensure that you can prepare The Good King Rocks in time for that winter concert and there are enjoyable parts for every instrument which keeps the whole group focused and involved during rehearsal. Fun!

A modern twist to this beautiful antique French carol makes it a delightful contrast for your winter concert. Interesting rhythms and melodic surprises carry this lovely old tune to new places. Articulation and dynamic concerns are important factors when interpreting the piece so there is plenty to teach in your endless quest to make your group a better ensemble.Different!

Novelty for School Staff Member and Band-This easy-to-prepare beginning band comedy piece will have the audience rolling in the aisles. Feature that popular principal custodian secretary or any other staff or community member who has a little bit of comedian in them as the Triangle soloist. One interruption after another prevents the soloist from actually playing the Triangle until the very end of the piece where with a band member’s assistance the soloist finally gets to play the Triangle one single time. Everyone will love it! Side-splitting!

What a wonderful idea! Make beautiful music such as this available at the Grade 1 level! Even young bands love to play enchantingly beautiful melodies. You’ve spent a lot of time and effort in helping your students learn to play full value notes breathe in appropriate places and stretch out their phrases so that they sound more mature and less like beginners. IN THE BLEAK MID-WINTER by Holst is a perfect opportunity for them to truly realize the value of these things you’ve been teaching. Your musicians will come away from the experience of preparing this piece with a better understanding of how to shape a melodic phrase and play with warm reserved elegance.Captivating!

Scottish Folk Song Setting-Among airs there are none more beautiful than those fromthe general vicinity of Scotland and Ireland. An originalmelody intertwines with the lovely Scottish air Ye Banksand Braes to form a touching and reflective espressivoperformance piece that you are sure to admire. The endearingnature of old Scottish melody has a charm all its own.A little touch of the “Pipes” is included to re-emphasize theorigin of this timeless air.A gem!

Fiery sounds of the Spanish Fandango for young bands! Mysterious modal harmonies and stirring Percussion transport us to the mythical kingdom of gold. Intense and rhythmic your band will be happy to dig in and refine their performance skills as they uncover the hoard of musical enrichment that James Curnow has carefully included in the arrangement. Relentless energy ensures that this will captivate and invigorate your audience.Enjoy the fun…. Ole!

This is sure to be one of those orchestral transcriptions that finds a permanent place in the realm of concert band literature. Holst’s ability to develop and explore folk melodies with rich lyrical treatment is fully realised in this sterling example of the final phase of this remarkable composer’s career. The smooth and peaceful declivities of the Prelude the expressive Cantabile of the Air and the sprightly 6/8 Dance combine to give your audience and your band a truly enriching experience.

We urge you to look at this important new composition by James Curnow. This symphonic variant style treatment of themes based on the shape-note tune Resignation is a magnificent compositional exploration. Once your group has achieved the ability to perform at this level of difficulty they deserve to play music with the challenge and masterful quality that Inventions from the Sacred Harp presents. Even a brief analysis of the score reveals composition and development techniques that are reserved for pieces on an impressive scale. A more thorough analysis lets you appreciate the complexity of the compositional processes found in the very fabric of this major work.The historical significance of The Sacred Harp provides the opportunity for some cross-curricular work as well.

Add some spicy Latin excitement to your holiday concert this year! James Hosay's setting of four yuletide favorites is almost too hot to handle. Up on A Housetop Good King Wenceslas Jolly Old St Nicholas and Jingle Bells combine to make a rhythmically complex playful and unique new holiday number.

Instrumental Solos for Christmas- Easy great Carols contains carols from around the world including both sacred and whimsical selections. They are delightfully arranged in fresh settings by some of the foremost arrangers in the instrumental field (James Curnow Paul Curnow Stephen Bulla Douglas Court and Tim Johnson). Written with the intermediate instrumental soloist in mind this product is designed to be accessible yet interesting. The accompaniment CD (included in the solo book) provides a demonstration performance of each solo. Carols included: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Silent Night We Three Kings God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Jolly Old St. Nicholas Pat-A-Pan Away In A Manger Up OnThe Housetop We Wish You A Merry Christmas and Coventry Carol .

Excerpts from Movement 4-Developing an intimate understanding of the world’s greatest musical accomplishments is an important part of a music education. Every musician should have the joy of playing the music of Mozart and the G-minor Symphony (Number 40) is one of Mozart’s signature works and one of the greatest musical achievements of all time. Stephen Bulla has carefully and effectively brought the themes of the G-minor Symphony finale to the concert band stage with this delightful transcription/arrangement. Your band won’t be playing a “band arrangement”- they’ll be playing MOZART! Don’t forget the opportunity for a music history lesson built into this piece. Masterful!

Commissioned by the Williamsburg Consort Symphonic Band - Sally Craig Founder and Director An exquisite 18th century American musical quilt! So many stirring melodies artfully stitched into a rich mélange of early Americana: anthems of the revolution songs of political protest and so much more. Those who are familiar with Mr. Hosay’s previous works will be eager to examine this exciting new score. Every player in the band will enjoy interpreting this remarkable new concert band offering. Sing We Liberty is a great centerpiece for any patriotic venue and works wonderfully as an opener as well. There are also plenty of opportunities for cross-curricularteaching with this piece. Innovative!

10 Gospel favourites arranged as instrumental solos by Stephen Bulla. This edition is for Trombone or Euphonium (Bass Clef) or Bassoon and includes a Play along CD of backing and demonstration tracks.

Bring American history to life on your concert band stage this year with Timothy Johnson’s delightful new Suite Of Colonial Dances . Authentic colonial period melodies are now available for your Grade 21/2 band. The three contrasting songs are masterfully interpreted in this enjoyable and accessible arrangement. “Successful Campaign ” “Congress Minuet ” and the delightful hoe-down style “Miss Moore’s Rant” (including fun with stomping and clapping) all make this a memorable musical expression for your band. Dandy!

for Brass Quintet-This setting of the hymns We Gather Together (Kremser) and Stand Up Stand Up for Jesus for brass quintet strives to maintain the original integrity and majesty of the hymns while frequently delving into a new and fresh accompaniment. They can be used effectively as a congregational accompaniment or stand alone as a solo brass quintet hymn of praise.

Instrumental Solos for Christmas- Easy great Carols contains carols from around the world including both sacred and whimsical selections. They are delightfully arranged in fresh settings by some of the foremost arrangers in the instrumental field (James Curnow Paul Curnow Stephen Bulla Douglas Court and Tim Johnson). Written with the intermediate instrumental soloist in mind this product is designed to be accessible yet interesting. The accompaniment CD (included in the solo book) provides a demonstration performance of each solo. Carols included: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Silent Night We Three Kings God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Jolly Old St. Nicholas Pat-A-Pan Away In A Manger Up OnThe Housetop We Wish You A Merry Christmas and Coventry Carol .

A remarkably fresh take on a great old Christmas carol! James Curnow has faceted a gem of an arrangement for that extremely important Grade 11/2 level. Rich with musicality On Christmas Day encourages your young musicians to take musical expression to a new and higher level. This will be the big hit at your developing band’s winter concert. Sparkling!