This text covers every possible style appropriate to an intermediate book for woodwinds. It includes music from the Baroque Classical Romantic and Twentieth Century eras while representing more than a dozen countries. Original compositions are included to strengthen young artist skills in developing both facility and tone. The musical collection provides a diverse selection of quality repertoire each presenting composer information nationality and music terminology. Includes: challenging and rewarding music in a range that explores both the high and low register · musical exercises to teach phrasing · long tone exercises · articulation patterns · variety of tempos dynamics time and key signatures · fun quality music that motivates practicing and performance. This text covers every possible style appropriate to an intermediate book for woodwinds. It includes music from the Baroque Classical Romantic and Twentieth Century eras while representing more than a dozen countries. Original compositions are included to strengthen young artist skills in developing both facility and tone. The musical collection provides a diverse selection of quality repertoire each presenting composer information nationality and music terminology. Includes: challenging and rewarding music in a range that explores both the high and low register · musical exercises to teach phrasing · long tone exercises · articulation patterns · variety of tempos dynamics time and key signatures · fun quality music that motivates practicing and performance.

The duets contained in this publication will aid in developing the rhythmic discipline necessary for band orchestral and ensemble playing. The 15 duets include the use of frequent dynamic changes all standard meters embellishments and rolls of varying duration. The duets contained in this publication will aid in developing the rhythmic discipline necessary for band orchestral and ensemble playing. The 15 duets include the use of frequent dynamic changes all standard meters embellishments and rolls of varying duration.

Brass Quintet with Xylophone Solo-George Hamilton Green's xylophone rags are well known and loved by today's keyboard percussion players and audiences around the world. They are exciting challenging and really fun to play. Now in this new arrangement for brass quintet and solo xylophone - from Xylophone Rags of George Hamilton Green published by Meredith Music - the listener is taken back in time to the days of ragtime music and this important part of America's musical heritage.

This is a collection of musically challenging yet practical solos for the mature beginner through intermediate levels. Left pages contain no rolls right pages utilize rolls - allowing students to experience dynamicallyexpressive playing beforerolls are fully developed. Solo features include: numerous dynamic changes a variety of meters including mixed meters short rolls (used to assist the developing drummer) each solo isa complete musical work a variety offormal structures to help develop an awareness of compositional styles suitable for contest recital or supplementary lesson material.This is a collection of musically challenging yet practical solos for the mature beginner through intermediate levels. Left pages contain no rolls right pages utilize rolls - allowing students to experience dynamicallyexpressive playing beforerolls are fully developed. Solo features include: numerous dynamic changes a variety of meters including mixed meters short rolls (used to assist the developing drummer) each solo isa complete musical work a variety offormal structures to help develop an awareness of compositional styles suitable for contest recital or supplementary lesson material.

This book combines the 4 Mallet Primer by Neil Grover and 4 Mallet Exercises by Garwood Whaley into one comprehensive volume providing students and teachers easy access to technical studies and musical materials at the beginning and intermediate levels. This book combines the 4 Mallet Primer by Neil Grover and 4 Mallet Exercises by Garwood Whaley into one comprehensive volume providing students and teachers easy access to technical studies and musical materials at the beginning and intermediate levels.

This collection of classics for marimba includes many of the most popular works performed at weddings. Each piece has been arranged for both two and four-mallet marimba techniques to accommodate mallet players with different ability levels. The four-mallet arrangements are playable on a 4 and 1/3 octave low A marimba. The 2-mallet arrangements can be played on marimba vibraphone or xylophone. The following works are included in this volume: Preludes and Processionals - Air on the G String - Air from Water Music - Canon in D - Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring - Sheep May Safely Graze - Bridal Chorus - Trumpet Tune Interludes - Be Thou My Vision - For the Beauty of the EarthRecessionals and Postludes - BourÚe from Water Music - Rondeau - Autumn from The Four Seasons - Wedding March. This collection of classics for marimba includes many of the most popular works performed at weddings. Each piece has been arranged for both two and four-mallet marimba techniques to accommodate mallet players with different ability levels. The four-mallet arrangements are playable on a 4 and 1/3 octave low A marimba. The 2-mallet arrangements can be played on marimba vibraphone or xylophone. The following works are included in this volume: Preludes and Processionals - Air on the G String - Air from Water Music - Canon in D - Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring - Sheep May Safely Graze - Bridal Chorus - Trumpet Tune Interludes - Be Thou My Vision - For the Beauty of theEarthRecessionals and Postludes - BourÚe from Water Music - Rondeau - Autumn from The Four Seasons - Wedding March.

Rhythm Reading for Drums provides a highly organized systematic approach to reading and understanding rhythm for the beginning drummer/percussionist. Basic rhythm patterns including counting system and foot tappingindications are introducedon each page in eight-measure studies followed by a short solo. Each solo serves as a page summary and a motivational tool for students. Music educators and private instructors will find this method tobe a comprehensive approach to rhythm reading andmusical drumming. An excellent method for class instruction private lessons or as a supplement to any band method. Rhythm Reading for Drums provides a highly organized systematic approach to reading and understanding rhythm for the beginning drummer/percussionist. Basic rhythm patterns including counting system and foot tappingindications are introducedon each page in eight-measure studies followed by a short solo. Each solo serves as a page summary and a motivational tool for students. Music educators and private instructors will find this method tobe a comprehensive approach to rhythm reading andmusical drumming. An excellent method for class instruction private lessons or as a supplement to any band method.

Volume 1-This two-volume publication provides guidelines on percussion player and instrument requirements for over 2 000 concert band and wind ensemble works. It contains helpful information for conductors section leaders stage managers equipment managersand ensemble librarians. An incredible compilation for school college military community and professional bands and wind ensembles.This two-volume publication provides guidelines on percussion player and instrument requirements for over 2 000 concert band and wind ensemble works. It contains helpful information for conductors section leaders stage managers equipment managersand ensemble librarians. An incredible compilation for school college military community and professional bands and wind ensembles.

A Conductor's Guide to Program Development Featuring the Top 100 Intermediate and Advanced Works-This comprehensive guide of intermediate and advanced repertoire highlights 100 of the best compositions and arrangements in print. Annotated in detail - metric and key design performance and program notes alternatechoices of music - it represents all styles of classical and popular music. A grading scale considers both stylistic and technical challenges. Performance topics include repertoire selection program design rehearsaltechniques and score preparation. Music lists from the Renaissance string folios patriotic music arranged for string orchestra and a current contact list of publishers/distributors are included. An invaluable resource for thestring teacher performer and conductor.

This text covers every possible style appropriate to an intermediate book for brass. It includes music from the 14th century up to the beginning of the 20th century from dozens of countries including original compositions thatmimic many historic styles. The musical selections outside the standard repertoire compare well in quality to the more famous works and have unique elements that increase students' musical vocabulary. Includes: challenging andrewarding music in a comfortable range for students with braces; musical exercises to teach phrasing; and lip slur exercises. The great musical examples make practicing feel effortless and enriching! In addition to classicaletudes a number of jazz etudes are incorporated that represent important styles including Dixieland Swing Bebop Blues and various Latin forms.This text covers every possible style appropriate to an intermediate book for brass. It includes music from the 14th century up to the beginning of the 20th century from dozens of countries including original compositions thatmimic many historic styles. The musical selections outside the standard repertoire compare well in quality to the more famous works and have unique elements that increase students' musical vocabulary. Includes: challenging andrewarding music in a comfortable range for students with braces; musical exercises to teach phrasing; and lip slur exercises. The great musical examples make practicing feel effortless and enriching! In addition toclassicaletudes a number of jazz etudes are incorporated that represent important styles including Dixieland Swing Bebop Blues and various Latin forms.

Lyrical Conducting: A New Dimension in Expressive Musicianship is the latest soon-to-be hit from master musician and music educator Ed Lisk. The concepts and instructional techniques discussed here prompt new and differentconsiderations for what teachers and conductors of instrumental music must strive for. Lyrical Conducting expands one's awareness through the beauty of musical expression and its direction for greater musical meaning. Manyattempts have been made to define artistry expression and the mysteries of music's finest detail. This publication will lead you to this discovery through: enhancing expressive approaches to conducting; building poise andfinesse into one's conducting body language in order to visually express music's lyricism; searching beyond notation to develop a unique and personal rendering of a composition; developing a performance vocabulary or reservoir forartistic considerations that will stimulate your artistic vocabulary; and sensitizing one's emotional response to shape the beauty and expressive qualities of a personal conducting interpretation.

Mahler Symphonies 1-3-Herbert has provided a comprehensive performance analysis for the timpani parts of Mahler's three symphonies. Includes complete parts for practice and performance.Herbert has provided a comprehensive performance analysis for the timpani parts of Mahler's three symphonies. Includes complete parts for practice and performance.

The purpose of this volume is to provide the intermediate mallet player with musical materials which will: Develop ensemble skills through duet performance. Develop fundamental 3 and 4 mallet skills . Develop technique . Develop an awareness of musical styles .Develop sensitivity to musical detail . The purpose of this volume is to provide the intermediate mallet player with musical materials which will: Develop ensemble skills through duet performance. Develop fundamental 3 and 4 mallet skills . Develop technique . Develop an awareness of musical styles .Develop sensitivity to musical detail .

The most comprehensive yet practical intonation book ever written. Includes tuning guides and intonation charts for all instruments. The most comprehensive yet practical intonation book ever written. Includes tuning guides and intonation charts for all instruments.

Challenging demanding musical and fun! This collection of 19 snare drum solos by world-renowned virtuoso John Pratt author of the legendary 14 Modern Contest Solos will set a new standard for rudimental snare drum soloing.Includes performance notes from Pratt plus a foreword by Robin Engelman.Challenging demanding musical and fun! This collection of 19 snare drum solos by world-renowned virtuoso John Pratt author of the legendary 14 Modern Contest Solos will set a new standard for rudimental snare drum soloing.Includes performance notes from Pratt plus a foreword by Robin Engelman.

A sophisticated edition by master arranger Floyd Werle. Performable with either 2 or 3 marimbas and band this work is ideal for the mature high school or college wind band.

for Percussion and Band-An exciting work for percussion soloist and band that features mature multiple percussion writing by world renowned composer Robert Jager. Optional duet version included.

This text covers every possible style appropriate to an intermediate book for woodwinds. It includes music from the Baroque Classical Romantic and Twentieth Century eras while representing more than a dozen countries. Original compositions are included to strengthen young artist skills in developing both facility and tone. The musical collection provides a diverse selection of quality repertoire each presenting composer information nationality and music terminology. Includes: challenging and rewarding music in a range that explores both the high and low register · musical exercises to teach phrasing · long tone exercises · articulation patterns · variety of tempos dynamics time and key signatures · fun quality music that motivates practicing and performance. This text covers every possible style appropriate to an intermediate book for woodwinds. It includes music from the Baroque Classical Romantic and Twentieth Century eras while representing more than a dozen countries. Original compositions are included to strengthen young artist skills in developing both facility and tone. The musical collection provides a diverse selection of quality repertoire each presenting composer information nationality and music terminology. Includes: challenging and rewarding music in a range that explores both the high and low register · musical exercises to teach phrasing · long tone exercises · articulation patterns · variety of tempos dynamics time and key signatures · fun quality music that motivates practicing and performance.

for String Orchestra & Ensembles-A creative collection of short pieces suitable as supplementary or performance material. The contrapuntal tunes allow each student to play the melody a great teaching opportunity for teaching musicianship and ear training.

This text will help to prepare the student for the technical reading and musical problems in music of all styles and periods from Rossini through Stockhausen. This text will help to prepare the student for the technical reading and musical problems in music of all styles and periods from Rossini through Stockhausen.