These imaginative Late Intermediate level solos are for students of all ages and help develop pianistic skill with musical awareness. From the impressionistic sounds of Springtime Morning Sailboats to the syncopated rhythms in Saturday Night Stroll to the lyrical overtones of Sam’s Song students will be motivated and challenged with the diversity of mood and sound. These imaginative Late Intermediate level solos are for students of all ages and help develop pianistic skill with musical awareness. From the impressionistic sounds of Springtime Morning Sailboats to the syncopated rhythms in Saturday Night Stroll to the lyrical overtones of Sam’s Song students will be motivated and challenged with the diversity of mood and sound.

Contents include: Come See the Circus! - The Amazing Dog Act - The Lion and the Lion Tamer - Popcorn A-Plenty - Trapeze Tricks - Baby Elephant Blues. Contents include: Come See the Circus!; The Amazing Dog Act; The Lion and the Lion Tamer; Popcorn A-Plenty; Trapeze Tricks; Baby Elephant Blues.

Ranging from the upbeat Spanish rhythms of Danza to the soothing melody of Daydreaming there is something for every student in this collection. Contents include: Danza - Best Friends - Daydreaming - Butterfly Dance - At River Bend - Motion Machine. Ranging from the upbeat Spanish rhythms of Danza to the soothing melody of Daydreaming there is something for every student in this collection. Contents include: Danza; Best Friends; Daydreaming; Butterfly Dance; At River Bend; Motion Machine.

The pieces are all one page in length use simple straightforward rhythms and vary in tempo character and mode (easy keys). The emphasis is on five-finger patterns while the dynamics are kept simple to allow students to focus on the varied articulations. Contents include: Ludwig van Beetle - Archibald Ant - Throckmorton P. Garden Snake - Samuel Snail - Felonia Flea - Sylvester Slug - Daphney L. Dragonfly - Louvenia Ladybug - Gwyndolyn Grasshopper - Wolfgang Amadeus Millipede - Benedict Buddy Bluebird - Beverly Butterfly - Carl Philipp Emanuel Bat - Millicent and Martha Mole - Carl Maria von Webworm.The pieces are all one page in length use simple straightforward rhythms and vary in tempo character and mode (easy keys). The emphasis is on five-finger patterns while the dynamics are kept simple to allow students to focus on the varied articulations. Contents include: Ludwig van Beetle; Archibald Ant; Throckmorton P. Garden Snake; Samuel Snail; Felonia Flea; Sylvester Slug; Daphney L. Dragonfly; Louvenia Ladybug; Gwyndolyn Grasshopper; Wolfgang Amadeus Millipede; Benedict 'Buddy' Bluebird; Beverly Butterfly; Carl Philipp Emanuel Bat; Millicent and Martha Mole; Carl Maria von Webworm.

After the enormous success of his first set of tone builders we are pleased to include a second set of short arrangements and chorales. These are perfect to work on band balance and intonation and Lloyd Conley has included slight chromaticism to help bands solve many different types of intonation problems. This is an ideal resource for all elementary and middle school directors looking to develop the sound of their ensemble. After the enormous success of his first set of tone builders we are pleased to include a second set of short arrangements and chorales. These are perfect to work on band balance and intonation and Lloyd Conley has included slight chromaticism to help bands solve many different types of intonation problems. This is an ideal resource for all elementary and middle school directors looking to develop the sound of their ensemble.

Book Two of In Recital with Christmas Favorites™ covers C major G major F major D minor and G minor keys—using accidentals instead of key signatures. Students will concentrate on playing tied notes legato and staccato articulations accents upbeats a few chords blocked intervals and five-finger hand positions. Enjoy some of your favorite carols arranged by Bober Brown Costley Marlais McLean Olson and Schultz. The accompanying CD includes full performances as well as play-along tracks.Book Two of In Recital with Christmas Favorites™ covers C major G major F major D minor and G minor keys—using accidentals instead of key signatures. Students will concentrate on playing tied notes legato and staccato articulations accents upbeats a few chords blocked intervals and five-finger hand positions. Enjoy some of your favorite carols arranged by Bober Brown Costley Marlais McLean Olson and Schultz. The accompanying CD includes full performances as well as play-along tracks.

Twenty-four pages of widely spaced staves. Twenty-four pages of widely spaced staves.

A Comprehensive Rehearsal Book for Developing Band- Warm-Ups And Beyond is a comprehensive rehearsal book for developing bands. Includes: Basic and advanced warm-ups including scales arpeggios interval studies chord progressions and chorales Key change studies Articulation studies Flexibility studies Glossary of musical terms symbols and signs Appendices containing scale sheets tuning notes and fingering charts Percussion features and exercises emphasising sticking systems basic rudiments and playing techniques for accessory instruments. Written and compiled by Timothy Loest with Percussion by Kevin Lepper.

A collection of 15 new compositions and arrangements as composed and arranged by Andrew Balent Lloyd Conley and Robert Longfield.

The In Recital® Duets series contains first-rate duet repertoire carefully leveled into six categories: Early Elementary Elementary Late Elementary Early Intermediate Intermediate and Late Intermediate. There are original duets duet arrangements of popular pieces and duet arrangements of classical themes written as equal-part as well as unequal-part duets. Recordings are included with every book to be used as teaching practicing and motivational tools. This series provides practice tips rehearsal suggestions and duet performance strategies. Book 1 gives students a fun and manageable introduction to duet playing! Students will experience the new joy ofplaying with another pianist while learning about the important aspects involved. This book uses quarter half dotted half and whole notes and most pieces call for a limited use of hands together playing. Features arrangements of Ode to Joy Are You Sleeping? Take Me Out to the Ball Game and many more plus originals. The In Recital: Duets range offers a terrific collection of some of the most musically engaging duets by leading composers and arrangers. The selection is diverse too and you will find original duets as well as duet arrangements of classical themes and popular songs. The purpose of the series is to focus on this fabulous repertoire with the intention of motivating students with entertaining pieces and outstanding arrangements. Comprising six levels that feature a comprehensively levelled curriculum with gentle transitions between each stage In Recital: Duets has something for all students even those who work ahead at their own pace! This is VolumeOne - Book One which contains material suitable for Early Elemenatary Pianists with wonderful pieces such as Yankee Doodle and Beethoven's Ode To Joy addressing a wide variety of different musical and technical abilities as well as different genres. The enclosed companion CD is a superb teaching and learning tool which help to get the best from students. Listen to the demonstration recording as a reference to hear the personality of each track and then Play along with the performance tracks. As a further aid the series provides practice tips rehearsal suggestions and duet performance strategies to help students be even more successful!

In Book Four of In Recital with Christmas Favorites™ students will learn to play pieces with numerous changes of tempo articulations and moods. This book reinforces octave passages; playing pieces with modulations from one key to another key; playing hand-over-hand arpeggios; and much more. Featuring arrangements by Bober Brown Costley McLean Olson and Schultz.

This series for the adult Piano student offers a carefully leveled variety of solos and duets in an assortment of musical styles. The diverse choice of original music and arrangements from the beginning to intermediate levels provides the perfect means for the adult Piano student to discover and enjoy playing music from many different genres.

Book 1- There are over 50 favorite folksongs famous classical melodies songs from various cultures and many fun-to-play original songs in this one book appearing in order of level of difficulty. Many songs have lyrics to encourage students to sing alone or with others when not playing the Recorder. Chord names are included for a guitarist or pianist. There are many opportunities for ensemble playing throughout the book: duets SOLO and ALL designations a round and a three-part ensemble. In addition to the master fingering chart on the inside-front-cover a fingering chart of every new note appears on the page where the new notes are introduced.

This engaging and accessible contemporary sonata has a broad emotional range and is full of intensity. Each of its four movements makes a strong statement with relatively few notes. “I have used the 12-tone language in my own unique way.” – Rahbee. The fourth movement “Toccata ” is often performed as a solo; the arm clusters are often a special subject of conversation among pianists and audiences. This engaging and accessible contemporary sonata has a broad emotional range and is full of intensity. Each of its four movements makes a strong statement with relatively few notes. “I have used the 12-tone language in my own unique way.” – Rahbee. The fourth movement “Toccata ” is often performed as a solo; the arm clusters are often a special subject of conversation among pianists and audiences.

In Book 4 of this fantastic repertoire series the early intermediate student will cultivate a sophisticated understanding of famous classical themes by utilizing this exemplary collection. There are solo and equal part duets collected from a variety of prominent sources that include themes from a clarinet concerto operas and renowned ballets. Includes 'About the Pieces and Composers ' and a complete performance CD.

Consider this great Frank Mantooth original for your contest or festival repertoire. The opening trumpet/bone chorale is an excellent intro before the up-tempo samba beat takes over. Frank features a small combo of tenor trumpet and bone on the head which should give you plenty of options for your solo section. Powerful block scoring sets up your drummer for some hot fills throughout. This pro-sounding chart has very reasonable range demands. A festival winner!Consider this great Frank Mantooth original for your contest or festival repertoire. The opening trumpet/bone chorale is an excellent intro before the up-tempo samba beat takes over. Frank features a small combo of tenor trumpet and bone on the head which should give you plenty of options for your solo section. Powerful block scoring sets up your drummer for some hot fills throughout. This pro-sounding chart has very reasonable range demands. A festival winner!

Features simple hand crossings and legato pedaling. This dreamy composition is easy enough to encourage expressive playing.

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

With its fast-paced melodic sequences this composition evokes images of a great race. As your students play it they will imagine themselves “running and jumping.” Excellent for teaching ABA form this piece is characterized by its energy and variety. A sure winner! With its fast-paced melodic sequences this composition evokes images of a great race. As your students play it they will imagine themselves “running and jumping.” Excellent for teaching ABA form this piece is characterized by its energy and variety. A sure winner!

Welcome to The Big & Easy Songbook for Guitar with Tablature! This book is a unique collection of music that has been specifically selected for the beginning Guitarist: songs that are easy and fun to play and will sound wonderful performed on any type of Guitar. Included are: American Folksongs Classical Themes Holiday Music Multicultural Songs Patriotic Songs Popular Music Styles and Sacred Music. Enjoy the songs that you want to play at home with your friends or at public appearances such as recitals and festivals. For easy use all of the songs are listed in three ways: alphabetically by the level of difficulty and by genre. Any way you look at it you canquickly find the exact song you want. Welcome to The Big & Easy Songbook for Guitar with Tablature! This book is a unique collection of music that has been specifically selected for the beginning Guitarist: songs that are easy and fun to play and will sound wonderful performed on any type of Guitar. Included are: American Folksongs Classical Themes Holiday Music Multicultural Songs Patriotic Songs Popular Music Styles and Sacred Music. Enjoy the songs that you want to play at home with your friends or at public appearances such as recitals and festivals. For easy use all of the songs are listed in three ways: alphabetically by the level of difficulty and by genre. Any wayyou look at it you can quickly find the exact song you want.