This riveting new celebration pulls out all the stops including dynamic brass fanfares woodwind flourishes and an exciting multimetered melody with a dancelike quality. The piece explores an ever-changing palette of colors and eventually has the original melody and multimetered sections collide in a dramatic conclusion. Exactly the kind of music you’ve come to expect from Brian Balmages! (6:00) This riveting new celebration pulls out all the stops including dynamic brass fanfares woodwind flourishes and an exciting multimetered melody with a dancelike quality. The piece explores an ever-changing palette of colors and eventually has the original melody and multimetered sections collide in a dramatic conclusion. Exactly the kind of music you’ve come to expect from Brian Balmages! (6:00)

This fanfare captures the spirit of Olympia the birthplace of the Olympic Games. The Games began in 776 B.C. in honor of Zeus. Since then they have become the central location for heroes and champions to compete for the highest honors in the world. This work also serves as a reminder that heroes are all around us - in teachers who stay after school to help students in parents who strive to give their children the best possible lives and most of all in students themselves the young champions of our world who see nothing between them and their dreams. The mallet part calls for multiple sets of bells (or other metallic instruments such as the vibraphone). Certainly two to three players can really make this an effective part. There are two Percussion 1 parts included: a normal part and an advanced part. The level of the snare drummer will determine which part should be used. However both parts may be used simultaneously if percussionists are available. This fanfare captures the spirit of Olympia the birthplace of the Olympic Games. The Games began in 776 B.C. in honor of Zeus. Since then they have become the central location for heroes and champions to compete for the highest honors in the world. This work also serves as a reminder that heroes are all around us - in teachers who stay after school to help students in parents who strive to give their children the best possible lives and most of all in students themselves the young champions of our world who see nothing between them and their dreams. The mallet part calls for multiple sets of bells (or other metallic instruments such as the vibraphone). Certainly two to three players can really make this an effective part. There are two Percussion 1 parts included: a normal part and an advanced part. The level of the snare drummer will determine which part should be used. However both parts may be used simultaneously if percussionists are available.

A bold introduction leads into a very sensitive treatment of this popular traditional hymn. As always Andrew Balent has given everyone an important musical role. A great way to teach stylistic differences between fanfares and lyrical playing. A bold introduction leads into a very sensitive treatment of this popular traditional hymn. As always Andrew Balent has given everyone an important musical role. A great way to teach stylistic differences between fanfares and lyrical playing.

Roubos has created a wonderful collection of pieces that simulate the rain using staccatos and thunder with blocked chords. With pieces like Raindrop Prelude Morning Drizzle Afternoon Thunderstorm and A Rainy Day in Chinatown your students will have great company on those rainy days. Roubos has created a wonderful collection of pieces that simulate the rain using staccatos and thunder with blocked chords. With pieces like Raindrop Prelude Morning Drizzle Afternoon Thunderstorm and A Rainy Day in Chinatown your students will have great company on those rainy days.

This one-movement festival work uses a slightly reduced instrumentation insuring that bands of all sizes will be able to enjoy it. The work is written in three sections each based on material from a New England song. Consider this new piece from one of the country's most prolific composers. This one-movement festival work uses a slightly reduced instrumentation insuring that bands of all sizes will be able to enjoy it. The work is written in three sections each based on material from a New England song. Consider this new piece from one of the country's most prolific composers.

In Book 3B of this distinctive series new concepts carefully interweave with reviewed concepts to further the students’ knowledge and hone their sight-reading abilities. Some of the concepts reviewed include: Rhythms that include dotted quarter notes followed by eighth notes Crossovers of the second finger over the thumb extending the five finger pattern Tonic and dominant chords . New concepts are introduced including How to count triplets Playing and recognising Sus4 (suspended fourth) chords Playing and recognising authentic cadences Expanding knowledge of intervals to include major 2nd minor 2nd major 3rd minor3rd perfect 4th and perfect 5th. Students will also play in the keys of B flat major and B minor.

Contemporary in style yet tonal and accessible this dramatic showpiece uses traditional technique (scales arpeggiations repeating patterns) to produce untraditional results. Filled with sweeping pianistic sonorities and recurring melodic and rhythmic themes. Makes a fabulous recital finale! Contemporary in style yet tonal and accessible this dramatic showpiece uses traditional technique (scales arpeggiations repeating patterns) to produce untraditional results. Filled with sweeping pianistic sonorities and recurring melodic and rhythmic themes. Makes a fabulous recital finale!

Contemporary harmonies and interesting colors are at the center of this innovative work. While well within the ability of young musicians this piece has an uncharacteristically mature sound that will captivate your audience. After a mesmorizing lyrical opening percussion begins the savage dance that grows more and more powerful as the piece progresses. Optional percussionists throughout the audience can enhance the entire experience as the dancers continue till utter exhaustion and collapse to the ground. Very compelling! (4:10)Contemporary harmonies and interesting colors are at the center of this innovative work. While well within the ability of young musicians this piece has an uncharacteristically mature sound that will captivate your audience. After a mesmorizing lyrical opening percussion begins the savage dance that grows more and more powerful as the piece progresses. Optional percussionists throughout the audience can enhance the entire experience as the dancers continue till utter exhaustion and collapse to the ground. Very compelling! (4:10)

Soaring for one Piano four hands is an uplifting intermediate/late intermediate ensemble piece commissioned for the 10th Anniversary of the Bismarck-Mandan Monster Concert 2008. This piece with its lyrical melodic lines and strong rhythmic B section precisely portrays the feeling of uninhibited gliding or soaring as titled. Students will love playing this ensemble piece and portraying its free spiritedness. Soaring for one Piano four hands is an uplifting intermediate/late intermediate ensemble piece commissioned for the 10th Anniversary of the Bismarck-Mandan Monster Concert 2008. This piece with its lyrical melodic lines and strong rhythmic B section precisely portrays the feeling of uninhibited gliding or soaring as titled. Students will love playing this ensemble piece and portraying its free spiritedness.

Contents: O Come Little Children - If I Obey - Jesus Loves Even Me - Joy Is the Flag - O Come All Ye Faithful - We Gather Together - and Sweet Land of Liberty Medley (My Country ‘Tis of Thee America the Beautiful). Contents: O Come Little Children; If I Obey; Jesus Loves Even Me; Joy Is the Flag; O Come All Ye Faithful; We Gather Together; and Sweet Land of Liberty Medley (My Country ‘Tis of Thee America the Beautiful).

Contents include: Wispy Clouds - The Distant Shore - Skating on the Boardwalk - Playful Dolphins - Medieval Sand Castle - Playing Tag - Going Home. Contents include: Wispy Clouds; The Distant Shore; Skating on the Boardwalk; Playful Dolphins; Medieval Sand Castle; Playing Tag; Going Home.

Purple Mountain Majesty is an arrangement of Samuel Augustus Ward's beloved patriotic anthem America the Beautiful. While the band arrangement by Carmen Dragon remains a classic in its own right this setting is designed to provide younger bands with a more technically accessible yet still harmonically interesting version. The woodwind exposures surrounding the original melodic material are intended to place the piece in a more pastoral environment hence the title.Purple Mountain Majesty is an arrangement of Samuel Augustus Ward's beloved patriotic anthem America the Beautiful. While the band arrangement by Carmen Dragon remains a classic in its own right this setting is designed to provide younger bands with a more technically accessible yet still harmonically interesting version. The woodwind exposures surrounding the original melodic material are intended to place the piece in a more pastoral environment hence the title.

Succeeding with the Masters-Book 4 consists of pivotal Intermediate level repertoire that is essential for the student to study and to apply the knowledge and experience they have mastered from the previous levels. The repertoire at this level will broaden the students understanding of utilizing the fundamentals of proper technique with accurate musical expression and interpretation in their performances. Mastery of pieces at this level will allow students to refine their abilities and prepare for the advanced repertoire. Features pieces by composers such as: François Couperin (The Little Trifle) Johann Wilhelm Hässler (Capriccio) Robert Schumann (Sicilienne Opus 68 No. 11) and Aram Khachaturian (Ivan's Song). The Festival Collection is a series of eight books designed to give students and teachers a great variety of fabulous repertoire from the Baroque Classical Romantic and 20th/21st Centuries. The series is carefully levelled from elementary through advanced repertoire. These pieces are true crowd pleasers and will showcase students' technical and musical abilities. Each level covers the gamut of your repertoire needs from works that showcase power and bravura to pieces that develop a students' sense of control and finesse. Having a wide selection of works with pedagogically-correct levelling will help make your repertoire selections easier and your students'performances more successful. Each book includes access to online recordings of all the corresponding works to guide students in their interpretation. The editing in the scores reflects these performances. While the performances are consistent with the editing in the books and vice versa they also demonstrate an appropriate degree of interpretive license. This will help to instil an appreciation for accurate performances while nurturing a sense for stylistically appropriate interpretive license. The Festival Collection is a companion to the Succeeding with the Masters series - a series which provides the student with practice strategies and valuable information about the musical characteristics of each era. The Festival Collection expands the repertoire selection with numerous additional top-drawer pedagogical works in a wide array of styles and with different musical and technical demands. There is no duplication of repertoire between these two series and all the pieces presented in both series are motivational and exciting for students to learn as well as for teachers to teach!

Works include: Pachelbel's Canon in D; Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance and the Wedding March from Mendelssohn among others. Encyclopedia of Classical Music Volume 1 is created to serve as a permanent edition in the music library of every pianist--students teachers professionals and amateurs.

From the energetic piece The Secret Agent to the tranquil melody of Nocturne these pieces will add enjoyment to the student's practice time. Contents include: The Secret Agent - Nocturne - Fanfare for King - Caravan - Polar Bear Rock - Ice Dancing - Egyptian Jam Session. From the energetic piece The Secret Agent to the tranquil melody of Nocturne these pieces will add enjoyment to the student's practice time. Contents include: The Secret Agent; Nocturne; Fanfare for King; Caravan; Polar Bear Rock; Ice Dancing; Egyptian Jam Session.

Commissioned by the tuba-euphonium quartet Junction it premiered in 2001 at the Tuba/Euphonium Conference in Lahti Finland. It is based on a rhythmic multimeter motif that constantly propels the work forward. All parts serve as an integral element in the development of the piece. Commissioned by the tuba-euphonium quartet Junction it premiered in 2001 at the Tuba/Euphonium Conference in Lahti Finland. It is based on a rhythmic multimeter motif that constantly propels the work forward. All parts serve as an integral element in the development of the piece.

Book 2 of the Accelerando series covers finger combination activities (hands together) in C Major position alternating with “travel” studies moving away from Middle C (hands alone) simple transpositions: consistent quarter-note motion. This volume includes 60 studies and features: legato staccato & 2-note slurs intervals & triads--blocked broken & moving master the metronome “hold” studies to develop finger independence and a transposition chart. Book 2 of the Accelerando series covers finger combination activities (hands together) in C Major position alternating with “travel” studies moving away from Middle C (hands alone) simple transpositions; consistent quarter-note motion. This volume includes 60 studies and features: legato staccato & 2-note slurs intervals & triads--blocked broken & moving 'master the metronome ' “hold” studies to develop finger independence and a transposition chart.

Contents include: As the Deer - Glorify Thy Name - Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee - Great Are You Lord - Softly and Tenderly - I Need Thee Every Hour - When I Survey (Rockingham) - Spirit of the Living God - My Jesus I Love Thee - Nothing Between. Contents include: As the Deer; Glorify Thy Name; Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee; Great Are You Lord; Softly and Tenderly; I Need Thee Every Hour; When I Survey (Rockingham); Spirit of the Living God; My Jesus I Love Thee; Nothing Between.

Titles include: Be Thou My Vision - Brethren We Have Met to Worship - Built on the Rock - I Saw the Cross of Jesus - It Is Well with My Soul - and Jesus Loves Me combined with He Hideth My Soul - Like a River Glorious - Oh How I Love Jesus - Simple Gifts - Swing Low Sweet Chariot - and There Is Power in the Blood. The hymn settings reflect a variety of influences—from traditional gospel to classical to new age to jazz—and generally sound more difficult than they actually are.Titles include: Be Thou My Vision; Brethren We Have Met to Worship; Built on the Rock; I Saw the Cross of Jesus; It Is Well with My Soul; and Jesus Loves Me combined with He Hideth My Soul; Like a River Glorious; Oh How I Love Jesus; Simple Gifts; Swing Low Sweet Chariot; and There Is Power in the Blood. The hymn settings reflect a variety of influences—from traditional gospel to classical to new age to jazz—and generally sound more difficult than they actually are.

Contents include: Air on the G String - Cantabile from Verdi's Requiem - Adagio from Symphony No. 5 - Andante from Carnival of the Animals - Bourree from Suite XIX - Partita - Prelude op. 28 No. 20 - Allegro from Cello Sonata No. 6 BWV 1012 - Where'er You Walk from Semele. Contents include: Air on the G String; Cantabile from Verdi's Requiem; Adagio from Symphony No. 5; Andante from Carnival of the Animals; Bourree from Suite XIX; Partita; Prelude op. 28 No. 20; Allegro from Cello Sonata No. 6 BWV 1012; Where'er You Walk from Semele.