This medium-tempo swing chart has a cool bluesy quality. Using an ever-changing palette of tone colors and textures A Minor Shade of Blue also features many smaller ensembles within the overall group. A vibraphone part adds to the color but is not required. In addition there are no solos to worry about — just great ensemble writing that features every section while also combining sections for interesting colors. Fantastic writing for big band! (3:00) This medium-tempo swing chart has a cool bluesy quality. Using an ever-changing palette of tone colors and textures A Minor Shade of Blue also features many smaller ensembles within the overall group. A vibraphone part adds to the color but is not required. In addition there are no solos to worry about — just great ensemble writing that features every section while also combining sections for interesting colors. Fantastic writing for big band! (3:00)

Two familiar tunes Polly Wolly Doodle and Yankee Doodle face off in this light-hearted adventure. Your students will develop confidence in their bow strokes and will refine accents pizzicato dynamics and even some double stops while working with this crowd-pleasing medley by an excellent arranger and string educator. Highly entertaining and memorable! (1:40) Two familiar tunes Polly Wolly Doodle and Yankee Doodle face off in this light-hearted adventure. Your students will develop confidence in their bow strokes and will refine accents pizzicato dynamics and even some double stops while working with this crowd-pleasing medley by an excellent arranger and string educator. Highly entertaining and memorable! (1:40)

Modulates from F major to G major with the LH playing several measures of arpeggiated chords of 10ths. This piece conjures up images of blue skies and floating white clouds - a perfect day! Modulates from F major to G major with the LH playing several measures of arpeggiated chords of 10ths. This piece conjures up images of blue skies and floating white clouds - a perfect day!

A perfect vehicle to successfully teach elementary students how to play staccato notes Polka Dot Notes highlights staccato playing in a clever artistic context. This piece will serve well as an elementary etude and repertoire supplement. The humorous lyrics and bouncy music promises to be especially appealing to young students. A perfect vehicle to successfully teach elementary students how to play staccato notes Polka Dot Notes highlights staccato playing in a clever artistic context. This piece will serve well as an elementary etude and repertoire supplement. The humorous lyrics and bouncy music promises to be especially appealing to young students.

An extremely expressive and beautiful piece Ave Maria has been a traditional favorite for church performance. This timeless masterpiece by Bach-Gounod is presented in low voice. An extremely expressive and beautiful piece Ave Maria has been a traditional favorite for church performance. This timeless masterpiece by Bach-Gounod is presented in low voice.

Offers over 150 of the most commonly played guitar chords covering the essential chords that a typical student will encounter in the first two years of study. The chord order and page layout are arranged to allow the student fast easy access to any desired chord. Offers over 150 of the most commonly played guitar chords covering the essential chords that a typical student will encounter in the first two years of study. The chord order and page layout are arranged to allow the student fast easy access to any desired chord.

The pieces included in SaxophoneTime™ Christmas collections have been especially selected and arranged for solo saxophone with optional duets. State-of-the-art Play-Along CDs are available for both E and B saxophones. An invaluable teaching and performing tool the CDs contain accompaniments for each Christmas carol at two tempos: a slower practice tempo and an optional tempo for performance. Also available is a separate piano / keyboard accompaniment book.The pieces included in SaxophoneTime™ Christmas collections have been especially selected and arranged for solo saxophone with optional duets. State-of-the-art Play-Along CDs are available for both E and B saxophones. An invaluable teaching and performing tool the CDs contain accompaniments for each Christmas carol at two tempos: a slower practice tempo and an optional tempo for performance. Also available is a separate piano / keyboard accompaniment book.

Written in the 19th century The Virtuoso Pianist is still widely regarded as a vital method for the development of an excellent Piano technique. The exercises are designed to provide uniform development of all fingers across both hands promoting the independence and dexterity demanded by the more challenging works of the Piano repertoire. Written in the 19th century The Virtuoso Pianist is still widely regarded as a vital method for the development of an excellent Piano technique. The exercises are designed to provide uniform development of all fingers across both hands promoting the independence and dexterity demanded by the more challenging works of the Piano repertoire.

Bring back the Maynard Ferguson sound with this fast jazz/rock Pendowski original. Mike has provided an optional additional trumpet part to feature a guest soloist or to use with your own resident screamer. A great chart for festival or contest! Bring back the Maynard Ferguson sound with this fast jazz/rock Pendowski original. Mike has provided an optional additional trumpet part to feature a guest soloist or to use with your own resident screamer. A great chart for festival or contest!

A cute story of a hippo and rhino enjoying a cup of Sunday tea accompanies this musical work. Written in C Major with phrasing in two to four bar segments this piece draws mainly on the text for its musical expression. With words like “A cucumber sandwich; that is my favorite dish ” you’ll be sure to find plenty of humor and creativity between the text and music. A cute story of a hippo and rhino enjoying a cup of Sunday tea accompanies this musical work. Written in C Major with phrasing in two to four bar segments this piece draws mainly on the text for its musical expression. With words like “A cucumber sandwich; that is my favorite dish ” you’ll be sure to find plenty of humor and creativity between the text and music.

Pedal Technique Volume One and Volume Two provide a step-by-step approach to developing proper pedal skills. Techniques are introduced and reinforced using exercises and pieces that will instill good habits beginning at the late-elementary level and continuing through the intermediate level. Some of the topics covered include: Ups and Downs of the Damper Pedal. Legato Pedaling. Pedal Notation. Una Corda Pedal. Sostenuto Pedal and more. . Pedal Technique Volume One and Volume Two provide a step-by-step approach to developing proper pedal skills. Techniques are introduced and reinforced using exercises and pieces that will instill good habits beginning at the late-elementary level and continuing through the intermediate level. Some of the topics covered include: Ups and Downs of the Damper Pedal. Legato Pedaling. Pedal Notation. Una Corda Pedal. Sostenuto Pedal and more. .

Contents include: Silent Night - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - Jingle Bells - O Come All Ye Faithful - The First Noel - Silver and Gold - A Holly Jolly Christmas - Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree - The First Noel - Deck the Hall. Contents include: Silent Night; God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer; Jingle Bells; O Come All Ye Faithful; The First Noel; Silver and Gold; A Holly Jolly Christmas; Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree; The First Noel; Deck the Hall.

In Book 2 of In Recital with Classical Themes the elementary level student is provided with exceptional arrangements of classical themes reinforcing the pedagogical concepts carefully constructed for the In Recital series elementary level. The elementary student is given the opportunity to play solo and duet arrangements with classical themes of distinction. They will also uncover engaging information in 'About the Pieces and Composers' with information about famous piano concertos symphonies and operas.

This musical narrative has a light dreamy melody which follows the rabbits on their way. Both hands are voiced (occasionally) with held lower notes while upper notes keep the piece moving. Accelerating staccato triads depict a chase scene before the rabbits finally scurry home. Use this one as an introduction to Impressionism. This musical narrative has a light dreamy melody which follows the rabbits on their way. Both hands are voiced (occasionally) with held lower notes while upper notes keep the piece moving. Accelerating staccato triads depict a chase scene before the rabbits finally scurry home. Use this one as an introduction to Impressionism.

This chart is written in a fast samba setting with flute trumpet and guitar lead on the head. An open drum solo and a hard-driving ending keeps this one smoking all the way. Optional 8va's can lower this to a grade 3. This chart is written in a fast samba setting with flute trumpet and guitar lead on the head. An open drum solo and a hard-driving ending keeps this one smoking all the way. Optional 8va's can lower this to a grade 3.

This outstanding original is guaranteed to be the hit of your next concert! A full ensemble opening leads into a catchy melody before solo opportunities begin for alto sax and trombone (written solos are provided along with chord changes). Saxes then become the rhythm section in a fun a cappella winds feature followed by a shout chorus that really lives up to the name! This is one chart you will not want to overlook! (3:50) This outstanding original is guaranteed to be the hit of your next concert! A full ensemble opening leads into a catchy melody before solo opportunities begin for alto sax and trombone (written solos are provided along with chord changes). Saxes then become the rhythm section in a fun a cappella winds feature followed by a shout chorus that really lives up to the name! This is one chart you will not want to overlook! (3:50)

A valuable resource for elementary level guitarists. Filled with helpful information and 'Chord Chops' a fun introduction to popular and rock chord progressions. Includes CD.

A lively melody in middle C position that features elementary rhythms in 3/4 time. Excellent for practice in both long and short slur techniques. A lively melody in middle C position that features elementary rhythms in 3/4 time. Excellent for practice in both long and short slur techniques.

This exciting early advanced piece includes rhythmic drive toccata-style repetition of notes and a lovely lyrical section. Using a great range of the keyboard this piece features sections with contrasting romantic and contemporary styles. Tell your students to listen carefully for the surprise ending. This exciting early advanced piece includes rhythmic drive toccata-style repetition of notes and a lovely lyrical section. Using a great range of the keyboard this piece features sections with contrasting romantic and contemporary styles. Tell your students to listen carefully for the surprise ending.

Jazz composer and violinist Martin Norgaard offers this exciting new swing composition for your orchestra. Celli and basses get a chance to shine on the melody at the beginning of the piece. Solo sheets are provided for every instrument and you are free to “open this one up” to encourage improvisation. Optional drum set is included to help with the style and mood. A great change of pace for your next program and an ideal way to incorporate the National Standards into a musical setting! (3:47)Jazz composer and violinist Martin Norgaard offers this exciting new swing composition for your orchestra. Celli and basses get a chance to shine on the melody at the beginning of the piece. Solo sheets are provided for every instrument and you are free to “open this one up” to encourage improvisation. Optional drum set is included to help with the style and mood. A great change of pace for your next program and an ideal way to incorporate the National Standards into a musical setting! (3:47)