This is another fantastic book of eclectic pieces that will keep your high school students practicing. Jazz blues boogie-woogie Latin and lyrical compositions make up this interesting collection. Composers Timothy Brown Edwin McLean Lee Evans David Karp Melody Bober Martín Cuéllar Robert Schultz Kevin Olson and Christopher Goldston offer some of their finest writing. The complimentary downloads provide interpretive examples and inspire students to learn all of the pieces in this dynamic collection.This is another fantastic book of eclectic pieces that will keep your high school students practicing. Jazz blues boogie-woogie Latin and lyrical compositions make up this interesting collection. Composers Timothy Brown Edwin McLean Lee Evans David Karp Melody Bober Martín Cuéllar Robert Schultz Kevin Olson and Christopher Goldston offer some of their finest writing. The complimentary downloads provide interpretive examples and inspire students to learn all of the pieces in this dynamic collection.

This fast rocker will have everyone grooving to the beat. Optional divisi give the directors the ability to balance their bands regardless of instrumentation. A sure crowd-pleaser and a way to get the students excited about their instruments. (1:43) This fast rocker will have everyone grooving to the beat. Optional divisi give the directors the ability to balance their bands regardless of instrumentation. A sure crowd-pleaser and a way to get the students excited about their instruments. (1:43)

This series is devoted to ageless jazz blues and ragtime pieces. The composers/arrangers were commissioned to create engaging original solos and arrangements and the result is an assortment of carefully leveled solos (12) and one equal-part duet. Ten of the twelve solos include an optional duet. Eighth notes don’t appear in this volume but syncopations and accidentals do. Some well-known titles are: Glad Cat Rag; House of the Rising Sun; Danny Boy; The Alley Cat Song; and Swanee . Un viento caliente by Edwin McLean is sure to be a favorite with a big sound yet easy patterns to read and to play. Adults and older beginners will really enjoy this book.This series is devoted to ageless jazz blues and ragtime pieces. The composers/arrangers were commissioned to create engaging original solos and arrangements and the result is an assortment of carefully leveled solos (12) and one equal-part duet. Ten of the twelve solos include an optional duet. Eighth notes don’t appear in this volume but syncopations and accidentals do. Some well-known titles are: Glad Cat Rag; House of the Rising Sun; Danny Boy; The Alley Cat Song; and Swanee . Un viento caliente by Edwin McLean is sure to be a favorite with a big sound yet easy patterns to read and to play. Adults and older beginners will really enjoythis book.

A jazz ballad and a jazz toccata are included with all-time standards such as: Chatterbox Rag; The Saint Louis Blues; Alexander’s Ragtime Band; The Memphis Blues and others. Carefully levelled and artistically strong this volume contains wonderful repertoire that will motivate your students!

Composer Douglas D. Nott has written this dynamic piece as a tribute to the Yakima Indian Nation which he has known most of his life. Using authentic chant material this slow-fast work features plenty of rhythmic drive in both the percussion section as well as the wind parts. This easy Grade 2 piece uses only modest ranges in all instrumental parts. Composer Douglas D. Nott has written this dynamic piece as a tribute to the Yakima Indian Nation which he has known most of his life. Using authentic chant material this slow-fast work features plenty of rhythmic drive in both the percussion section as well as the wind parts. This easy Grade 2 piece uses only modest ranges in all instrumental parts.

Original Solos Book 2-Book 2 of original solos delivers more attractive pieces by top FJH composers that will engage students while reinforcing reading rhythm and musicality skills. The artistic illustrations along with fanciful lyrics supply students with more ways to imagine and create music. After completing this book students will be ready for Book 1 of the In Recital® series. Book 2 of original solos delivers more attractive pieces by top FJH composers that will engage students while reinforcing reading rhythm and musicality skills. The artistic illustrations along with fanciful lyrics supply students with more ways to imagine and create music. After completing this book students will be ready for Book 1 of the In Recital® series.

Book 1B-This next book in Helen Marlais ' The All-in-One Approach To Succeeding At The Piano method series teaches G position; sharps and flats; tonic and dominant; Bass G position; upbeats; accents and the I and V7 chords in C and G. This attractively illustrated book is filled with appealing solos as well as short theory and technical exercises. A CD is included with three tracks for each solo.

Best Of In Recital Solos is a series that focuses on fabulous solo repertoire intended to motivate your students. The fine composers of this series have created musically engaging pieces and the wide range of styles in this six-book series is sure to please any student. It will help you to plan students' recital repertoire easily. This series can also be used as weekly motivation and fun as well as for sight-reading. In Best Of In Recital Solos you will find original solos that emphasize different musical and technical issues giving you the selections to accommodate all of your student's needs. Best Of In Recital Solos is a series that focuses on fabulous solo repertoire intended to motivate your students. The fine composers of this series have created musically engaging pieces and the wide range of styles in this six-book series is sure to please any student. It will help you to plan students' recital repertoire easily. This series can also be used as weekly motivation and fun as well as for sight-reading. In Best Of In Recital Solos you will find original solos that emphasize different musical and technical issues giving you the selections to accommodate all of your student's needs.

Part of the Wtritten For You Series Kevin Costley's Little Cloud is a sparkling and lyrical piece which promotes musical expression. A sweet sounding late elementary solo in the key of C that utilizes eighth notes 8va signs pedal and a legato touch. The ending incorporates a whole tone scale for that extra dreamy effect. Part of the Wtritten For You Series Kevin Costley's Little Cloud is a sparkling and lyrical piece which promotes musical expression. A sweet sounding late elementary solo in the key of C that utilizes eighth notes 8va signs pedal and a legato touch. The ending incorporates a whole tone scale for that extra dreamy effect.

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