Multiple effects include col legno mutes and harmonics (which are all explained in detail in the performance notes). The incredible symphonic nature of the entire work gives your orchestra a huge sound without the need for any winds or percussion. Strongly consider this powerful new work! Multiple effects include col legno mutes and harmonics (which are all explained in detail in the performance notes). The incredible symphonic nature of the entire work gives your orchestra a huge sound without the need for any winds or percussion. Strongly consider this powerful new work!

Imagine the people and places of old Ireland and the musical images that follow. Three of these traditional melodies form the basis of this stunning arrangement. She Moved Through the Fair paints a haunting picture of lost love while The Rakes of Kildare portrays unrestrained joviality. The Green Field of Erin then paints a an exuberant soundscape of the lush green countryside as the work builds to a powerful conclusion. Your students will experience a full range of expression texture and phrasing in this entrancing trip to the Emerald Isle! (4:26)Imagine the people and places of old Ireland and the musical images that follow. Three of these traditional melodies form the basis of this stunning arrangement. She Moved Through the Fair paints a haunting picture of lost love while The Rakes of Kildare portrays unrestrained joviality. The Green Field of Erin then paints a an exuberant soundscape of the lush green countryside as the work builds to a powerful conclusion. Your students will experience a full range of expression texture and phrasing in this entrancing trip to the Emerald Isle! (4:26)

Written for the Elementary student this gentle and legato sounding piece consists of two and four measure phrasing with pedal changes every one to two measures. This work features LH crossovers to G above the treble clef and an interesting pianissimo ending to close out this soothing and beautiful composition. Written for the Elementary student this gentle and legato sounding piece consists of two and four measure phrasing with pedal changes every one to two measures. This work features LH crossovers to G above the treble clef and an interesting pianissimo ending to close out this soothing and beautiful composition.

With a singable eight-measure theme that asks you to reminisce Once Upon a Memory plays to its audience like a narrating storyteller. The accompanying Alberti bass moves this tale to and from a chordal “B” section where trumpeting open sixths support a proud lyric countermelody. Ask your students to prolong the return of the theme as it arrives and fades and lingers in the memory. With a singable eight-measure theme that asks you to reminisce Once Upon a Memory plays to its audience like a narrating storyteller. The accompanying Alberti bass moves this tale to and from a chordal “B” section where trumpeting open sixths support a proud lyric countermelody. Ask your students to prolong the return of the theme as it arrives and fades and lingers in the memory.

Composers In Focus is a series of original Piano collections celebrating the creative artistry of contemporary composers. It is through the work of these composers that the Piano teaching repertoire is enlarged and enhanced.

Playing this piece for Dad on his birthday or on Father’s Day would make a great gift. Lyrics are written from the child’s viewpoint about his/her “very best friend” (Dad). Middle C position with jazzy eighth notes. Rhythmic teacher accompaniment. Playing this piece for Dad on his birthday or on Father’s Day would make a great gift. Lyrics are written from the child’s viewpoint about his/her “very best friend” (Dad). Middle C position with jazzy eighth notes. Rhythmic teacher accompaniment.

This creative set of variations is based on This Old Man a tune that all your students will immediately recognize. Beginning with a simple pizzicato statement of the theme Elliot Del Borgo soon takes students through a slight melodic variation along with a version of the tune in E minor. All instruments get plenty of chances to shine in this fine arrangement from one of the country’s most prolific composers. This creative set of variations is based on This Old Man a tune that all your students will immediately recognize. Beginning with a simple pizzicato statement of the theme Elliot Del Borgo soon takes students through a slight melodic variation along with a version of the tune in E minor. All instruments get plenty of chances to shine in this fine arrangement from one of the country’s most prolific composers.

Arranged to be playable by any combination of band instruments these duets cover a wide range of styles from the Baroque Period to the 20th Century. Difficulty ranges from grades II through IV providing a great deal of flexibility for the needs of young musicians. In addition to the mallet duet lines the percussion book provides an optional percussion line that can be used in place of or in addition to a duet line. Perfect for smaller ensembles with unusual instrumentation and for solo and ensemble festivals.Arranged to be playable by any combination of band instruments these duets cover a wide range of styles from the Baroque Period to the 20th Century. Difficulty ranges from grades II through IV providing a great deal of flexibility for the needs of young musicians. In addition to the mallet duet lines the percussion book provides an optional percussion line that can be used in place of or in addition to a duet line. Perfect for smaller ensembles with unusual instrumentation and for solo and ensemble festivals.

This elementary piece will surely evoke images of Giant trucks and their huge tires. Opens and ends with the LH playing 5ths and the RH playing blocked chords in groups of three black keys with the palm. This exciting piece has staccatos throughout most of the piece for both hands. This elementary piece will surely evoke images of Giant trucks and their huge tires. Opens and ends with the LH playing 5ths and the RH playing blocked chords in groups of three black keys with the palm. This exciting piece has staccatos throughout most of the piece for both hands.

With hints of blues and rock this clever work gets its title from the repeated double eighth notes that occur throughout the music. Ideal for working on bow control and basic rhythms the basic groove is also sure to be a hit with your students and audience. Fun! With hints of blues and rock this clever work gets its title from the repeated double eighth notes that occur throughout the music. Ideal for working on bow control and basic rhythms the basic groove is also sure to be a hit with your students and audience. Fun!

The traditional tunes Banana Boat Song and Tingalayo explore not only syncopation and hooked bowings but students also get to play the role of auxiliary percussion! Tapping col legno and stomping all combine to fill your audience’s imagination with warm breezes and gently rolling waves while being immersed in the calypso style. Written by a string educator this will work well with any developing ensemble The traditional tunes Banana Boat Song and Tingalayo explore not only syncopation and hooked bowings but students also get to play the role of auxiliary percussion! Tapping col legno and stomping all combine to fill your audience’s imagination with warm breezes and gently rolling waves while being immersed in the calypso style. Written by a string educator this will work well with any developing ensemble

Clever piece is about a tarantula who loves to dance under the moonlit sky. Your elementary students will love playing this A minor waltz in middle C position. Clever piece is about a tarantula who loves to dance under the moonlit sky. Your elementary students will love playing this A minor waltz in middle C position.

This fun late elementary piece uses staccatos in both hands. RH plays root position chords and intervals of up to 7ths with the ending passage consisting of a C major descending scale. Your students will enjoy imagining the antics of this little robot. This fun late elementary piece uses staccatos in both hands. RH plays root position chords and intervals of up to 7ths with the ending passage consisting of a C major descending scale. Your students will enjoy imagining the antics of this little robot.

Students will love showing this piece off for their friends; teachers will appreciate the pedagogical arrangement. Great thematic lyrics! Students will love showing this piece off for their friends; teachers will appreciate the pedagogical arrangement. Great thematic lyrics!

This piece calls for a legato touch and careful attention to dynamics. This piece calls for a legato touch and careful attention to dynamics.

Full Score and Parts for Grade 3 String Orchestra. Full Score and Parts for Grade 3 String Orchestra.

Lovely and romantic this piece offers legato pedaling rubato triplets and cross-hane arpeggios. Reminiscent of days gone by this nostalgic pentatonic melody will truly evoke memories of A Time Forgotten .

For early intermediate The Vagabond provides the student with the opportunity to utilize both hands with a single line melody in the R.H. while the L.H. plays arpeggios and chords. Played in the key of C minor this gypsy-sounding piece works well with recitals. For early intermediate The Vagabond provides the student with the opportunity to utilize both hands with a single line melody in the R.H. while the L.H. plays arpeggios and chords. Played in the key of C minor this gypsy-sounding piece works well with recitals.

Written in the key of A minor this haunting composition has a dreamy quality that will promote expressive melodic playing. Written in the key of A minor this haunting composition has a dreamy quality that will promote expressive melodic playing.

A dramatic and emotionally-charged composition. This piece emphasises balance between melody and accompaniment as well as voicing within one hand. A dramatic and emotionally-charged composition. This piece emphasises balance between melody and accompaniment as well as voicing within one hand.