Appealing sheet contains two pre-reading solos in contrasting styles. Features: Colors of Autumn (A minor black-key piece) and Pumpkin Pranks (A major letter-name solo). Also includes teacher duets. Appealing sheet contains two pre-reading solos in contrasting styles. Features: 'Colors of Autumn' (A minor black-key piece) and 'Pumpkin Pranks' (A major letter-name solo). Also includes teacher duets.

120 right-hand studies Op.1a by Mauro Giuliani for solo Guitar.

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.

With lush sounds that evoke images of Navajo legends this piece features legato pedaling with special effects. With lush sounds that evoke images of Navajo legends this piece features legato pedaling with special effects.

David Shaffer cleverly combines swing and straight playing in this novel arrangement of Joshua Fit de Battle of Jericho. Players immediately get into the groove by snapping their fingers on the offbeats. A pizzicato treatment of the melody progressively builds until the whole ensemble is using a full bow. Everyone gets melodic material and the audience is sure to chuckle with the sudden pizzicato ending. David Shaffer cleverly combines swing and straight playing in this novel arrangement of Joshua Fit de Battle of Jericho. Players immediately get into the groove by snapping their fingers on the offbeats. A pizzicato treatment of the melody progressively builds until the whole ensemble is using a full bow. Everyone gets melodic material and the audience is sure to chuckle with the sudden pizzicato ending.

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.

The lush sounds of this dramatic composition will inspire students to play with expression and intensity. The lush sounds of this dramatic composition will inspire students to play with expression and intensity.

Graceful lighthearted waltz features lyrical phrasing. Starting in the key of A and modulating to C major the piece explores a wide dynamic range. Graceful lighthearted waltz features lyrical phrasing. Starting in the key of A and modulating to C major the piece explores a wide dynamic range.

Originals and arrangements of jazz blues and rag pieces. Carefully leveled to ensure attainable goals - crucial in motivating students.

This piece will add variety to the season's performing repertoire. Visions of fiddlers and square dancers will be the result of this rousing duet.

Imagine dancing at a Spanish festival to the fiery rhythms of this piece. The castanets are clicking; the guitars are plucking at a rapid pace. As the melody spins out syncopations in the right hand add a flamenco effect. This piece falls easily under the hands so the intermediate pianist can speed along with the varying meter. Fun to learn and to perform! Imagine dancing at a Spanish festival to the fiery rhythms of this piece. The castanets are clicking; the guitars are plucking at a rapid pace. As the melody spins out syncopations in the right hand add a flamenco effect. This piece falls easily under the hands so the intermediate pianist can speed along with the varying meter. Fun to learn and to perform!

Your students will experience a wide variety of articulations dynamics and tempo changes in this medley of folk tunes from Russia. Included are Minka Meadowland and Korobushka. A great chance to work in the key of D minor this arrangement is sure to be a hit with both students and audience! (2:00)

This serene pensive piano solo is a wonderfully artistic piece that inspires expressive playing. The colorful harmonies portray the breathtaking beauty of the America landscape. This serene pensive piano solo is a wonderfully artistic piece that inspires expressive playing. The colorful harmonies portray the breathtaking beauty of the America landscape.

Capture audience attention with the sophisticated rhythms and colorful harmonies of the tango! The very expressive Tango Argentino will be popular with both teens and adults. Although the notes and tempo do not appear to be too challenging the hands are required to move quickly from one position to the next and pedaling must be precise. This is a wonderful piece for teaching musicality and precision in articulation.

Amazing Grace never sounded so sweet! After a traditional chorale opening things get cookin’ with a modern salsa groove. While a great opportunity to feature your rhythm section the winds also have their chance to shine with an unaccompanied soli section. A written solo is provided for alto sax and this one will work with reduced instrumentation. You’ve heard this tune in a dixie style — now add a little Latin spice for a sizzling performance! (3:15) Amazing Grace never sounded so sweet! After a traditional chorale opening things get cookin’ with a modern salsa groove. While a great opportunity to feature your rhythm section the winds also have their chance to shine with an unaccompanied soli section. A written solo is provided for alto sax and this one will work with reduced instrumentation. You’ve heard this tune in a dixie style — now add a little Latin spice for a sizzling performance! (3:15)

Showcase your beginning strings with this easy pizzicato piece in the classic Leroy Anderson style. Lauren Bernofsky uses a cuckoo clock motive presented in just three-part harmony for performance flexibility. Melodic material is included for all instruments (which only use quarter notes throughout the entire work). Be sure to listen for the actual sounding of the cuckoo clock at the end of the piece! Showcase your beginning strings with this easy pizzicato piece in the classic Leroy Anderson style. Lauren Bernofsky uses a cuckoo clock motive presented in just three-part harmony for performance flexibility. Melodic material is included for all instruments (which only use quarter notes throughout the entire work). Be sure to listen for the actual sounding of the cuckoo clock at the end of the piece!

Great medium-tempo funk that entertains and is fun to play. It opens with a tongue-in-cheek bari sax and bass bone soli with everyone involved in five short measures. Great medium-tempo funk that entertains and is fun to play. It opens with a tongue-in-cheek bari sax and bass bone soli with everyone involved in five short measures.

Treat your students to music from one of Rossini’s most famous operas The Barber of Seville expertly arranged for string orchestraby Carrie Lane Gruselle. Highlighting themes from the overture this arrangement encompasses a wide range of musical expression and includes plenty of teaching opportunities. Students will explore a range of bow styles chromatic passages and shifting in violin 1 cello and bass. Excellent writing and memorable themes! Treat your students to music from one of Rossini’s most famous operas The Barber of Seville expertly arranged for string orchestraby Carrie Lane Gruselle. Highlighting themes from the overture this arrangement encompasses a wide range of musical expression and includes plenty of teaching opportunities. Students will explore a range of bow styles chromatic passages and shifting in violin 1 cello and bass. Excellent writing and memorable themes!

Reminiscent of the great Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Band this tune settles into a nice groove after a tongue-in-cheek intro that's sure to bring back visions of the Groove Merchant. Rachel has scored this fine original to feature the saxes on the head and later the tenor in the solo spotlight complete with changes and a suggested written-out part for the developing jazz musician. Check it out for your festival program. Reminiscent of the great Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Band this tune settles into a nice groove after a tongue-in-cheek intro that's sure to bring back visions of the Groove Merchant. Rachel has scored this fine original to feature the saxes on the head and later the tenor in the solo spotlight complete with changes and a suggested written-out part for the developing jazz musician. Check it out for your festival program.

In this clever piece students get to play both high and low on the keyboard while exploring short rhythmic phrases. Features an emphasis on style and dynamics. In this clever piece students get to play both high and low on the keyboard while exploring short rhythmic phrases. Features an emphasis on style and dynamics.