Contents include: The Wild West (Brown) - Mystic Legend (Goldston) - Black Cat Scherzo (Bober) - Souvenir of Old Vienna (Brown) - Crystal Palace Waltz (Bober) - Midnight Chase (Goldston) - At a Paris Café (Olson) - Rodeo Roundup! (Bober) - Romantic Promenade (Brown). Contents include: The Wild West (Brown); Mystic Legend (Goldston); Black Cat Scherzo (Bober); Souvenir of Old Vienna (Brown); Crystal Palace Waltz (Bober); Midnight Chase (Goldston); At a Paris Café (Olson); Rodeo Roundup! (Bober); Romantic Promenade (Brown).

In Recital – Throughout The Year is a series that focuses on fabulous repertoire with musically engaging pieces by leading FJH composers and arrangers. This series of books is carefully levelled to ensure that goals are attainable which is essential in motivating students. Providing excellent teaching material these books address the strengths and weaknesses of students with progressive discussions by Dr. Helen Marlais on the art of performance and an analysis of performance strategies. The pieces presented in these books provide repertoire for the entire year including pieces for Halloween and Christmas as well as arrangements of famous classicalthemes with original solos and duets. The accompanying CD includes demonstrations of the pieces presented in this book allowing the student to develop their interpretive skills. Volume Two – Book 6 is suitable for Late Intermediate pianists and covers many basic principles including: Rhythmic patterns of dotted eighth notes sixteenth notes and triplet sixteenth notes Pieces in simple compound and mixed meters More challenging passage work scales in tenths octaves glissandos and hand-over-hand configurations An introduction to the rhythms and style of Spanish music Pieces with changes of tempo character and articulations Pieces in which the melody and the accompaniment are found within the same hand Syncopated rhythms jazz chords and all kinds of arpeggiated and broken chord patterns Simple ornamentation such as grace notes and trills Pieces reinforce the following musical terms: espressivo semplice più animato appassionato più mosso meno mosso con passione controllata accelerando rallentando along with basic musical terminology found in books 1-5. A mixture of major and minor keys strengthen the student’s command of the piano.

Transport your audience back to medieval times in this spirited and bold new work for young band. The noble opening instantly conjures images of a world where magic and chivalry abound. As tempo picks up the entire ensemble drives forward as layer upon layer is added. A beautiful lyrical section builds to a powerful impact before the piece moves to a final section beginning with a trumpet ostinato that alternates between 4/4 and 2/4. As layers are added in different speeds the piece builds to a dramatic conclusion! (5:07)

Windermere Overture captures the grandeur of the largest lake in England by the same name. The short introduction quickly builds to the stately theme of the work. The middle section while at the same tempo explores a lighter texture and is generally orchestrated by instrument family. As the changing timbres continue to develop the main theme returns bringing the piece to a triumphant ending. A great overture that is easy to put together! Windermere Overture captures the grandeur of the largest lake in England by the same name. The short introduction quickly builds to the stately theme of the work. The middle section while at the same tempo explores a lighter texture and is generally orchestrated by instrument family. As the changing timbres continue to develop the main theme returns bringing the piece to a triumphant ending. A great overture that is easy to put together!

Here's a unique march that is ideal for directors that are looking for something slightly different. Subtitled Action Heroes' March the work has a stately quality to it. The composition effectively alternates between major and minor thus providing some excellent teaching potential. Here's a unique march that is ideal for directors that are looking for something slightly different. Subtitled 'Action Heroes' March ' the work has a stately quality to it. The composition effectively alternates between major and minor thus providing some excellent teaching potential.

Alto Saxophone 1-Contents include: March Ceremonial - El rey de Fransia - Wallaby Walkabout - An Irish Ballade (Star of the County Down) - Patriotic Salute: Old Joe Clark - Korobochka! - Holiday Sleigh Ride - Birus kakatua - Armenian Anthem - V'la le bon vent - Noel Francais! - Blow Ye Winds Blow - A Scandinavian Folk Tale - The Chicken Dance. Contents include: March Ceremonial; El rey de Fransia; Wallaby Walkabout; An Irish Ballade (Star of the County Down); Patriotic Salute: Old Joe Clark; Korobochka!; Holiday Sleigh Ride; Birus kakatua; Armenian Anthem; V'la le bon vent; Noel Francais!; Blow Ye Winds Blow; A Scandinavian Folk Tale; The Chicken Dance.

Baritone-A collection of 15 new compositions and arrangements as composed and arranged by Brian Balmages Quincy C. Hilliard and Les Taylor. A collection of 15 new compositions and arrangements as composed and arranged by Brian Balmages Quincy C. Hilliard and Les Taylor.

This ensemble arrangement of a holiday season standard is sure to have listeners gathering around the piano. A simple solo introduction of the famous melody leads first into a moderate tempo jazz waltz then on into more challenging riffs. Lots of interplay between primo and secondo gives this one an intimate conversational feel so popular with performers and connoisseurs of jazz. This ensemble arrangement of a holiday season standard is sure to have listeners gathering around the piano. A simple solo introduction of the famous melody leads first into a moderate tempo jazz waltz then on into more challenging riffs. Lots of interplay between primo and secondo gives this one an intimate conversational feel so popular with performers and connoisseurs of jazz.

This classic holiday composition by Adolphe Adam is given a modern twist with the contemporary and sensitive arranging skills of Erik Morales. The piece builds throughout as it takes your audience on an emotional journey highlighted by increasingly powerful fanfares in the winds and percussion. After a key change the piece climaxes in dramatic fashion before returning to the opening ethereal material and the final sounds of sleigh bells heard offstage. This isn’t just another holiday arrangement — this one will make memories! (3:36)

On a crisp cold night in December she gazes upward and stands in awe of the heavens. She realizes that the earth is only a tiny part of something greater.' This scenario provides the backdrop for this composition which was inspired by the night sky as viewed by my six-year-old from our home in Louisiana. It begins with the theme in the clarinets. The rest of the ensemle gradually reveals itself as if one discovers a star not previously noticed in the sky. The music reaches its climax at measure 34 where we are humbled by the sheer multitude of stars in the sky and realize our place in the universe. The piece ends with twinkling stars portrayed in the flute oboe clarinet and bells.

Abstract musical thought provoking – these all describe this innovative one-movement work by Erik Morales. Staggered entrances in the brass set the stage for the main theme and the use of minor chords gives the work the sound of a fantasy film score. This is an excellent way to teach concepts of texture tension and release while engaging your students with some extremely creative writing. Abstract musical thought provoking – these all describe this innovative one-movement work by Erik Morales. Staggered entrances in the brass set the stage for the main theme and the use of minor chords gives the work the sound of a fantasy film score. This is an excellent way to teach concepts of texture tension and release while engaging your students with some extremely creative writing.

Using many effects to recreate the events at the Battle of Gettysburg this piece is perfect for discussing historical perspective (included in the notes). A slow mysterious opening leads into a depiction of the battle. A short aleatoric section simulates a huge cannon bombardment with drums and whistling. A great way to utilize percussion while providing many opportunities for the rest of the band as well. Consider this strongly for your programming needs.Using many effects to recreate the events at the Battle of Gettysburg this piece is perfect for discussing historical perspective (included in the notes). A slow mysterious opening leads into a depiction of the battle. A short aleatoric section simulates a huge cannon bombardment with drums and whistling. A great way to utilize percussion while providing many opportunities for the rest of the band as well. Consider this strongly for your programming needs.

From a childhood favorite Squeaky Rocking Chair to smoothly gliding On My New Skates Elizabeth W. Greenleaf has successfully captured in music and words some of the charm of the sounds we hear. Contents include: Squeaky Rocking Chair - My Brother Has the Hiccups - The Marching Band - Squirrel Chase - The Metronome - Hear the Train - On My New Skates - The Toymaker - Chime Time - Clock Radio Blues. From a childhood favorite Squeaky Rocking Chair to smoothly gliding On My New Skates Elizabeth W. Greenleaf has successfully captured in music and words some of the charm of the sounds we hear. Contents include: Squeaky Rocking Chair; My Brother Has the Hiccups; The Marching Band; Squirrel Chase; The Metronome; Hear the Train; On My New Skates; The Toymaker; Chime Time; Clock Radio Blues.

Uses only 5 notes!Opening with a drone the melody begins in unison and then expands with simple harmonies in rhythmic unison. A second section includes pulsating band hits interspersed with brief section features. An easy new work for your first concert. Uses only 5 notes!Opening with a drone the melody begins in unison and then expands with simple harmonies in rhythmic unison. A second section includes pulsating band hits interspersed with brief section features. An easy new work for your first concert.

With Performance Strategies-In Recital – Throughout The Year is a series that focuses on fabulous repertoire with musically engaging pieces by leading FJH composers and arrangers. This series of books is carefully levelled to ensure that goals are attainable which is essential in motivating students. Providing excellent teaching material these books address the strengths and weaknesses of students with progressive discussions by Dr. Helen Marlais on the art of performance and an analysis of performance strategies. The pieces presented in these books provide repertoire for the entire year including pieces for Halloween and Christmas as well as arrangements of famous classical themes with original solos and duets. The accompanying CD includes demonstrations of the pieces presented in this book allowing the student to develop their interpretive skills. Volume One – Book 2 is suitable for Elementary pianists and covers many basic principles including: Basic notes and their corresponding rests such as quarter half dotted half and whole notes Playing tied notes legato and staccato articulations accents upbeats a few chords blocked intervals and five-finger hand positions Practicing moving up and down the keyboard as well as use of the pedal to create a larger sound Reinforcing basic musical terminology and symbols such as crescendo decrescendo ritardando fermata mf mp forte piano loco and D.C. al fine Use of basic keys – C G F A minor and D minor (with accidentals instead of key signatures). In Recital – Throughout The Year is a series that focuses on fabulous repertoire with musically engaging pieces by leading FJH composers and arrangers. This series of books is carefully levelled to ensure that goals are attainable which is essential in motivating students. Providing excellent teaching material these books address the strengths and weaknesses of students with progressive discussions by Dr. Helen Marlais on the art of performance and an analysis of performance strategies. The pieces presented in these books provide repertoire for the entire year including pieces for Halloween and Christmas as well as arrangements of famous classicalthemes with original solos and duets. The accompanying CD includes demonstrations of the pieces presented in this book allowing the student to develop their interpretive skills. Volume One – Book 2 is suitable for Elementary pianists and covers many basic principles including: Basic notes and their corresponding rests such as quarter half dotted half and whole notes Playing tied notes legato and staccato articulations accents upbeats a few chords blocked intervals and five-finger hand positions Practicing moving up and down the keyboard as well as use of the pedal to create a larger sound Reinforcing basic musical terminology and symbols such as crescendo decrescendo

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