Sultry and expressive melody captures the essence of the classic New Orleans blues sound. This piece features the key of C minor swing rhythm triplets and 7th chords in the left hand. Sultry and expressive melody captures the essence of the classic New Orleans blues sound. This piece features the key of C minor swing rhythm triplets and 7th chords in the left hand.

Featuring a Basie-style piano part that's written out on the opening chorus this blues settles into a very nice groove with the saxes featured much of the time. None of the parts are overly demanding and the ranges are very comfortable. An excellent blues recipe! Featuring a Basie-style piano part that's written out on the opening chorus this blues settles into a very nice groove with the saxes featured much of the time. None of the parts are overly demanding and the ranges are very comfortable. An excellent blues recipe!

Song and dance! This piece first tells the story of the wiggling giggling flipping flopping jumping bean. Lyrics are joined by staccato or slurred-staccato (bounce-ing) notes. Then we do the jumping bean dance. Sure to be a charmer. Song and dance! This piece first tells the story of the wiggling giggling flipping flopping jumping bean. Lyrics are joined by staccato or slurred-staccato (bounce-ing) notes. Then we do the jumping bean dance. Sure to be a charmer.

In Book 6 the late intermediate student will refine their understanding of classical themes with the perfect combination of exceptional classical pieces creative and pedagogically precise arrangements as well as interesting insights in 'About the Pieces and Composers.' A complete performance CD is included.

A brief drum solo kicks off this patriotic arrangement. Melody is introduced in the bari sax trumpet and optional vibraphone. Written solos and chord changes are provided for the trumpet and bari sax. A sax soli leads into a final shout chorus which demonstrates the type of writing you've come to expect from Bryan Kidd. A brief drum solo kicks off this patriotic arrangement. Melody is introduced in the bari sax trumpet and optional vibraphone. Written solos and chord changes are provided for the trumpet and bari sax. A sax soli leads into a final shout chorus which demonstrates the type of writing you've come to expect from Bryan Kidd.

Part of the Wtritten For You Series Melody Bober's Loco-Motive is a sparkling and lyrical piece which promotes musical expression. Students will love playing this piece written in the key of C minor that portrays an exhilarating train ride. Offering dynamics from p to f and rapid alternating patterns utilizing staccatos legatos and accents in just the right places helps to create the perfect effect. This fast and furious late elementary solo will be a favorite in your studio!Part of the Wtritten For You Series Melody Bober's Loco-Motive is a sparkling and lyrical piece which promotes musical expression. Students will love playing this piece written in the key of C minor that portrays an exhilarating train ride. Offering dynamics from p to f and rapid alternating patterns utilizing staccatos legatos and accents in just the right places helps to create the perfect effect. This fast and furious late elementary solo will be a favorite in your studio!

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 is a charming piece that presents syncopated rhythm chromatic scale in both hands and colorful dynamics and articulations. A great choice for recitals and festivals it's a solo your early intermediate student will love to play. This is a charming piece that presents syncopated rhythm chromatic scale in both hands and colorful dynamics and articulations. A great choice for recitals and festivals it's a solo your early intermediate student will love to play.

This hard-driving blues piece with fanciful lyrics is bound to become a favorite students and audiences. This hard-driving blues piece with fanciful lyrics is bound to become a favorite students and audiences.

Featuring a trumpet solo this famous Tchaikovsky ballet theme will be a familiar addition to your program. Both young players and audiences will appreciate this unusually fine setting of this classic melody. Featuring a trumpet solo this famous Tchaikovsky ballet theme will be a familiar addition to your program. Both young players and audiences will appreciate this unusually fine setting of this classic melody.

Childrens Songs-In Recital With Little Pieces For Little Fingers is a fun motivational series for the beginner-level Piano student. It is the very first book in the In Recital series and is best used as a prepatory level book before students go on to Book 1. The In Recital series offers terrific music that has been carefully leveled to ensure success. It complements other FJH publications and will help you plan student recital repertoire. In Recital With Little Pieces For Little Fingers can be used in conjunction with any preparatory level of any method. Students reinforce reading by combining Middle C intervallic and C position reading approaches. Traditional note reading balanced withintervallic reading is the sure way for students to succeed! Students reinforce rhythm by playing pieces that are fun cheerful and motivational. Students learn how to play musically by experiencing pieces with contrasting moods and emotions. Playing music written by several composers helps students to expand their musical horizons and tap into the different composers' personalities! Students have a different and fun writing activity in each book that reinforces what they are learning in the preparatory level of their method. In Recital With Little Pieces For Little Fingers is a fun motivational series for the beginner-level Piano student. It is the very first book in the In Recital series and is best used as a prepatory level book before students go on to Book 1. The In Recital series offers terrific music that has been carefully leveled to ensure success. It complements other FJH publications and will help you plan student recital repertoire. In Recital With Little Pieces For Little Fingers can be used in conjunction with any preparatory level of any method. Students reinforce reading by combining Middle C intervallic and C positionreading approaches. Traditional note reading balanced with intervallic reading is the sure way for students to succeed! Students reinforce rhythm by playing pieces that are fun cheerful and motivational. Students learn how to play musically by experiencing pieces with contrasting moods and emotions. Playing music written by several composers helps students to expand their musical horizons and tap into the different composers' personalities! Students have a different and fun writing activity in each book that reinforces what they are learning in the preparatory level of their method.

Played in a fast swing style this easy piece will get your audience clapping and toe-tapping right from the downbeat. The percussion parts are written to be played similar to the way a set drummer would drive a big band. The saxes and clarinets in the chalumeau register are featured in a stop-time chorus that should bring your audience to its feet. Played in a fast swing style this easy piece will get your audience clapping and toe-tapping right from the downbeat. The percussion parts are written to be played similar to the way a set drummer would drive a big band. The saxes and clarinets in the chalumeau register are featured in a stop-time chorus that should bring your audience to its feet.

Another original that is a welcome addition to any holiday concert this piece uses limited range and rhythmic values. See if anyone catches the musical phrase “On Dasher! On Dancer!” (1:35) Another original that is a welcome addition to any holiday concert this piece uses limited range and rhythmic values. See if anyone catches the musical phrase “On Dasher! On Dancer!” (1:35)

Exciting woodwind flourishes set the stage for the heroic main motive of the piece stated by the brass. This theme is woven throughout the piece in contrasting settings styles and colors. A beautiful lyric chamber section gives way to a stately dance presented by the full ensemble. A powerful ending caps this dynamic piece.

This festive collection of Christmas music for the Grade 2B student will fill the air with the spirit and joy of Christmas! The beautiful arrangements along with the colourful activities will create the right mood for this special time of the year! This festive collection of Christmas music for the Grade 2B student will fill the air with the spirit and joy of Christmas! The beautiful arrangements along with the colourful activities will create the right mood for this special time of the year!

The familiar Australian song Waltzing Matilda is the basis for this beautiful musical setting which is a tribute to our friends from the other side of the globe. Lush scoring highlights the melodic transformations of this simple melody. It's perfect for your multi-cultural program or concert. The familiar Australian song Waltzing Matilda is the basis for this beautiful musical setting which is a tribute to our friends from the other side of the globe. Lush scoring highlights the melodic transformations of this simple melody. It's perfect for your multi-cultural program or concert.

Close your concert season with this exciting new work. Based upon a simple fanfare theme Proclamation will instill confidence in the youngest of players. This stately march is written in E with no tempo changes. A good teaching tool to reinforce the dotted quarter/eighth note rhythm. Close your concert season with this exciting new work. Based upon a simple fanfare theme Proclamation will instill confidence in the youngest of players. This stately march is written in E with no tempo changes. A good teaching tool to reinforce the dotted quarter/eighth note rhythm.

The All-In-One Approach To Succeeding at the Piano®-All of these carefully-leveled seasonal gems have lyrics and optional duets perfect for a sibling parent or teacher. Children enjoy the colourful concepts on the Christmas activity pages that reinforce note reading terms and symbols intervals and rhythm reading. The seven titles (ideal for holiday recitals or family gatherings) The seven titles included with this book are ideal for holiday recitals or family gatherings. Titles included are Jingle Bells - Jolly Old Saint Nicholas - Good King Wenceslas - Away in a Manger - Deck the Halls - Hark the Herald Angels Sing - and Up On the Housetop. All of these carefully-leveled seasonal gems have lyrics and optional duets perfect for a sibling parent or teacher. Children enjoy the colourful concepts on the Christmas activity pages that reinforce note reading terms and symbols intervals and rhythm reading. The seven titles (ideal for holiday recitals or family gatherings) The seven titles included with this book are ideal for holiday recitals or family gatherings. Titles included are Jingle Bells; Jolly Old Saint Nicholas; Good King Wenceslas; Away in a Manger; Deck the Halls; Hark the Herald Angels Sing; and Up On the Housetop.

Based on authentic musical material from Washington state's Yakima Indian Nation the composer has woven this lovely melody through a series of dark rich textures complemented by full percussion. Sure to please both students and audiences alike. Based on authentic musical material from Washington state's Yakima Indian Nation the composer has woven this lovely melody through a series of dark rich textures complemented by full percussion. Sure to please both students and audiences alike.

This four-movement work captures the essence of Henry Purcell's musical style. The scoring and ranges make this piece very idiomatic and accessible for all instruments. This is excellent teaching material and is ideal for any concert or festival appearance. This four-movement work captures the essence of Henry Purcell's musical style. The scoring and ranges make this piece very idiomatic and accessible for all instruments. This is excellent teaching material and is ideal for any concert or festival appearance.