for the Fingerpicking Guitar-Not only do old-fashioned hymns provide a spiritual benefit they bring back fond memories of families at home or at worship lovingly joining together to sing. While contemporary religious music offers an important new genre old-fashioned hymns merit special recognition for their contributions to generation after generation. This collection features the top 20 hymns that have been around for years but still convey powerful meaning tomany folks. Each arrangement is carefully crafted to introduce and cultivate finger picking (some would say classical style) guitar techniques. Positions and fingerings are clearly marked. Not only do old-fashioned hymns provide a spiritual benefit they bring back fond memories of families at home or at worship lovingly joining together to sing. While contemporary religious music offers an important new genre old-fashioned hymns merit special recognition for their contributions to generation after generation. This collection features the “top 20” hymns that have been around for years but still convey powerful meaning to many folks. Each arrangement is carefully crafted to introduce and cultivate finger picking (some would say “classical style”) guitar techniques. Positions and fingerings are clearly marked.

Thirty musically challenging solos for concert or adjudication. Advanced. Thirty musically challenging solos for concert or adjudication. Advanced.

arranged for xylophone and piano. A unique collection of early 20th century rags arranged for xylophone solo with piano accompaniment. The solos range from easy to difficult and include chord symbols for improvisation. arranged for xylophone and piano. A unique collection of early 20th century rags arranged for xylophone solo with piano accompaniment. The solos range from easy to difficult and include chord symbols for improvisation.

Includes eight units dealing with metric modulation mixed meter artificial rhythmic groups dotted rhythms poly rhythms and more. Each unit concludes with a rhythm duet. Includes eight units dealing with metric modulation mixed meter artificial rhythmic groups dotted rhythms poly rhythms and more. Each unit concludes with a rhythm duet.

for Percussion and Piano-An exciting work for percussion soloist and piano that features mature multiple percussion writing by world renowned composer Robert Jager. An exciting work for percussion soloist and piano that features mature multiple percussion writing by world renowned composer Robert Jager.

for Treble Clef or Bass Clef Instruments-Based on the concept of Contemporary Rhythm & Meter Studies these 14 2 page duets make extensive use of metric and rhythmic devices and harmonic and tonal devices commonly found in 20th century works. They are ideal for anyinstrument.Based on the concept of Contemporary Rhythm & Meter Studies these 14 2 page duets make extensive use of metric and rhythmic devices and harmonic and tonal devices commonly found in 20th century works. They are ideal for anyinstrument.

This brilliant setting of Irish folk tunes is perfectly suited to the marimba and will provide a popular addition to college-level recitals. This brilliant setting of Irish folk tunes is perfectly suited to the marimba and will provide a popular addition to college-level recitals.

for Percussion Section and Band-An outstanding arrangement for five percussionists and band utilizing keyboard percussion drum set and auxiliary instruments. An ideal feature number for the high school or university band.

These 20 graduated solos requiring from 2 to 12 instruments are ideal for recital or solo festival. The comprehensive introduction provides essential information for performing today's percussion solos.20 Multiple Percussion Recital Solos. These 20 graduated solos requiring from 2 to 12 instruments are ideal for recital or solo festival. The comprehensive introduction provides essential information for performing today's percussion solos.

for 3 Marimbas and Band-A sophisticated edition by master arranger Floyd Werle. Performable with either 2 or 3 marimbas and band this work is ideal for the mature high school or college wind band.

The songs in this collection are drawn from the rich folk music traditions from around the world. Each folk song is arranged three ways: the folk song tune by itself a two-mallet version using rolls and/or double stops and a four mallet version. The collection is ideal for beginning intermediate or even advanced mallet players who are looking for four-mallet sight reading material. The songs can be performed individually or together in a group. Songs include: America the Beautiful · Danny Boy · Greensleeves · Loch Lomond · Scarborough Fair · Shenandoah · Were You There · and more.The songs in this collection are drawn from the rich folk music traditions from around the world. Each folk song is arranged three ways: the folk song tune by itself a two-mallet version using rolls and/or double stops and a four mallet version. The collection is ideal for beginning intermediate or even advanced mallet players who are looking for four-mallet sight reading material. The songs can be performed individually or together in a group. Songs include: America the Beautiful · Danny Boy · Greensleeves · Loch Lomond · Scarborough Fair · Shenandoah · Were You There · and more.

An exciting musically challenging solo for concert contest or recital. This 3-drum work helps to develop musicianship through its use of mixed meters expressive dynamics and tempo changes. Grade 4 performance time: 2:15.An exciting musically challenging solo for concert contest or recital. This 3-drum work helps to develop musicianship through its use of mixed meters expressive dynamics and tempo changes. Grade 4 performance time: 2:15.

A collection of classics arranged for keyboard percussion. These works will assist in the development of coordination independence and musicality. A collection of classics arranged for keyboard percussion. These works will assist in the development of coordination independence and musicality.

Arranged for xylophone solo(s) and band this exciting feature spotlights one or more keyboard percussionists in front of the band.

These arrangements by Musser were for his 100-piece marimba orchestra comprised of 50 young men and 50 young women between the ages of 17 and 25. Performances with the orchestra took place in 1935 in Paris Brussels and New York'sfamed Carnegie Hall. With a foreword by Willis Rapp detailing the historical significance of this series extensive program notes and notes about this edition included in this historically significant publication these ensemblesare a must for any marimba ensemble. Includes Mignon Overture by Thomas Largo from The New World Symphony by Dvorak and Prelude in E Minor by Chopin.These arrangements by Musser were for his 100-piece marimba orchestra comprised of 50 young men and 50 young women between the ages of 17 and 25. Performances with the orchestra took place in 1935 in Paris Brussels and New York'sfamed Carnegie Hall. With a foreword by Willis Rapp detailing the historical significance of this series extensive program notes and notes about this edition included in this historically significant publication these ensemblesare a must for any marimba ensemble. Includes Mignon Overture by Thomas Largo from The New World Symphony by Dvorak and Prelude in E Minor by Chopin.

This text covers every possible style appropriate to an intermediate book for woodwinds. It includes music from the Baroque Classical Romantic and Twentieth Century eras while representing more than a dozen countries. Original compositions areincluded to strengthen young artist skills in developing both facility and tone. The musical collection provides a diverse selection of quality repertoire each presenting composer information nationality and music terminology. Includes: challengingand rewarding music in a range that explores both the high and low register · musical exercises to teach phrasing · long tone exercises · articulation patterns · variety of tempos dynamics time and key signatures · fun quality music that motivatespracticing and performance. This text covers every possible style appropriate to an intermediate book for woodwinds. It includes music from the Baroque Classical Romantic and Twentieth Century eras while representing more than a dozen countries. Original compositions areincluded to strengthen young artist skills in developing both facility and tone. The musical collection provides a diverse selection of quality repertoire each presenting composer information nationality and music terminology. Includes: challengingand rewarding music in a range that explores both the high and low register · musical exercises to teach phrasing · long tone exercises · articulation patterns · variety of tempos dynamics time and key signatures · fun quality music that motivatespracticing and performance.

by Schwantner Schuller and Bach-This latest work in the Master Class series presents a comprehensive interpretive analysis and performance guide of three major works for solo marimba by San Francisco Symphony Principal Percussionist Jack Van Geem.Van Geem's well-thought-out approach to learning Velocities by Joseph Schwantner helps solve many of the difficult 4-mallet technical issues of this most notable composition for solo marimba. His extensive theoreticalanalysis of Three Small Adventures by Gunther Schuller aids in a greater musical approach to this and other contemporary works for marimba. Van Geem provides his personal edition including dynamics phrasing andarticulations to J. S. Bach's Fuga in G minor. Van Geem outlines his philosophy of solo marimba technique and how mallet position increases a player's accuracy and provides an important aid in memorization. This in-depthpublication covers topics such as sticking options beating spots hand & arm postures memorization practicing learning the art of triaging and more.This latest work in the Master Class series presents a comprehensive interpretive analysis and performance guide of three major works for solo marimba by San Francisco Symphony Principal Percussionist Jack Van Geem.Van Geem's well-thought-out approach to learning Velocities by Joseph Schwantner helps solve many of the difficult 4-mallet technical issues of this most notable composition for solo marimba. His extensive theoreticalanalysis of Three Small Adventures by Gunther Schuller aids in a greater musical approach to this and other contemporary works for marimba. Van Geem provides his personal edition including dynamics phrasing andarticulations to J. S. Bach's Fuga in G minor. Van Geem outlines his philosophy of solo marimba technique and how mallet position increases a player's accuracy and provides an important aid in memorization. This in-depthpublication covers topics such as sticking options beating spots hand & arm postures memorization practicing learning the art of triaging and more.

Former timpanist of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Indiana University Professor of Music Gerald Carlyss has provided a comprehensive performance analysis for the timpani parts of the Brahms and Tchaikowsky symphonies. Hiseasy-to-understand explanations are based on countless performances under many of the world's finest conductors. Includes complete parts for practice and performance.Former timpanist of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Indiana University Professor of Music Gerald Carlyss has provided a comprehensive performance analysis for the timpani parts of the Brahms and Tchaikowsky symphonies. Hiseasy-to-understand explanations are based on countless performances under many of the world's finest conductors. Includes complete parts for practice and performance.

Beethoven Symphony No. 5-With an insightful foreword by Anthony J. Cirone this incredible analysis of the timpani part to Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 provides valuable information on interpreting all Beethoven's symphonies. After 16 years astimpanist with the San Francisco Symphony and 32 years as solo timpanist with the New York Philharmonic Roland Kohloff performed under every major conductor in the world. This one-of-a-kind study includes: 19-pagemovement-by-movement timpani part analysis; suggested note changes and additions by conductors like Arturo Toscanini; notated articulations and dynamics not in the original part; suggested stickings and mufflings; corrections ofincorrect notation; the complete original timpani part; and the complete fully edited part.With an insightful foreword by Anthony J. Cirone this incredible analysis of the timpani part to Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 provides valuable information on interpreting all Beethoven's symphonies. After 16 years astimpanist with the San Francisco Symphony and 32 years as solo timpanist with the New York Philharmonic Roland Kohloff performed under every major conductor in the world. This one-of-a-kind study includes: 19-pagemovement-by-movement timpani part analysis; suggested note changes and additions by conductors like Arturo Toscanini; notated articulations and dynamics not in the original part; suggested stickings and mufflings;corrections ofincorrect notation; the complete original timpani part; and the complete fully edited part.

For someone with a drumming background this book is a perfect companion - utilizing drumming experience by presenting the melodic fundamentals of music in an interesting and challenging way. No nursery rhyme tunes orchildren's songs are found here. Instead rhythmically interesting and fun pieces are used to speed up the intermediate/advanced drummer's progress on keyboard percussion instruments. Topics covered include: melodic musicfundamentals; performance fundamentals; scale studies; triad studies; reading studies; solo studies; utilizing snare drum/drumset skills. Includes play-along CD.For someone with a drumming background this book is a perfect companion - utilizing drumming experience by presenting the melodic fundamentals of music in an interesting and challenging way. No nursery rhyme tunes orchildren's songs are found here. Instead rhythmically interesting and fun pieces are used to speed up the intermediate/advanced drummer's progress on keyboard percussion instruments. Topics covered include: melodic musicfundamentals; performance fundamentals; scale studies; triad studies; reading studies; solo studies; utilizing snare drum/drumset skills. Includes play-along CD.