A Musical History of the United States-Treat your audience to this unique and incredible salute to America that provides a thorough musical history of the United States. Featuring a multitude of well-known tunes in a musical anthology there are plenty of ways to tie this into other curriculums. Included are God Save the Queen - Chester - Hail Columbia - Columbia Gem of the Ocean - Shenandoah - When Johnny Comes Marching Home - The Battle Cry of Freedom - Over There and many more! The grand finale features the beloved anthem America the Beautiful . Americana at its best!Treat your audience to this unique and incredible salute to America that provides a thorough musical history of the United States. Featuring a multitude of well-known tunes in a musical anthology there are plenty of ways to tie this into other curriculums. Included are God Save the Queen; Chester; Hail Columbia; Columbia Gem of the Ocean; Shenandoah; When Johnny Comes Marching Home; The Battle Cry of Freedom; Over There and many more! The grand finale features the beloved anthem America the Beautiful . Americana at its best!

Tchaikovsky’s Finale from Symphony No. 4 is one of the most stirring pieces in the symphonic repertoire. This outstanding arrangement makes it quite accessible for younger players and highlights the major themes throughout the movement. An ideal choice for directors searching for well-known classical transcriptions that will not be overly taxing on students. (3:24) Tchaikovsky’s Finale from Symphony No. 4 is one of the most stirring pieces in the symphonic repertoire. This outstanding arrangement makes it quite accessible for younger players and highlights the major themes throughout the movement. An ideal choice for directors searching for well-known classical transcriptions that will not be overly taxing on students. (3:24)

This Mozart transcription from Robert Longfield is excellent for teaching style as it retains the character of the original version. A sensitively scored middle section provides some wonderful exposure to chamber music and is an ideal addition to any concert or festival performance. This Mozart transcription from Robert Longfield is excellent for teaching style as it retains the character of the original version. A sensitively scored middle section provides some wonderful exposure to chamber music and is an ideal addition to any concert or festival performance.

Contents include: The Rock Island Line - La Cucaracha - Polovtsian Dance No. 17 - Oh! How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning - Waiter There's a Bug on My Plate - Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child - Give My Regards to Broadway Cuckoo Waltz Wildwood Flower - O Mio Babbino Caro - Whirlwind Boogie. Contents include: The Rock Island Line; La Cucaracha; Polovtsian Dance No. 17; Oh! How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning; Waiter There's a Bug on My Plate; Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child; Give My Regards to Broadway Cuckoo Waltz Wildwood Flower; O Mio Babbino Caro; Whirlwind Boogie.

Based on the folk song While History’s Muse (subtitled Air: Paddy Whack) this delightful arrangement in 3/4 has all the characteristics of a lighthearted Irish dance. A tambourine and clarinet drone set the stage for the flute melody that is eventually passed throughout the ensemble. A key change to E= builds until the piece returns to the lighthearted style of the opening one last time. Great writing for young bands! (1:55) Based on the folk song While History’s Muse (subtitled Air: Paddy Whack) this delightful arrangement in 3/4 has all the characteristics of a lighthearted Irish dance. A tambourine and clarinet drone set the stage for the flute melody that is eventually passed throughout the ensemble. A key change to E= builds until the piece returns to the lighthearted style of the opening one last time. Great writing for young bands! (1:55)

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

Contents include: Road Rally Rock - Steamboat Swing - Trolley Toccata - and Boogie Woogie Choo-Choo. Upbeat energetic pieces featuring strong rhythmic vitality and an assortment of technical challenges.

Compiled and edited by Helen Marlais Succeeding with the Masters is a series dedicated to the authentic keyboard works of Baroque Classical Romantic and 20th Century masters. This series provides a complete and easily accessible method for learning and performing the works of the masters. Each book presents the works in historical perspective for the student and provides the means and the motivation to play these pieces in the correct stylistic musical and technical manner. The easily understandable format of practice strategies and musical concepts make this series enjoyable for both students and teachers. To ensure authenticity all of these pieces havebeen extensively researched. Teachers will find a wealth of excellent repertoire that can be used for recitals festivals competitions and state achievement testing. Many of these original compositions may be new to you while others will be familiar. This series brings together an essential and comprehensive library of the pedagogical repertoire of the great composers. Succeeding with the Masters: Baroque Era - Volume One is a groundbreaking collection of 22 graded repertoire pieces by J.S. Bach G.F. Handel and D. Scarlatti. Compiled and edited by Helen Marlais Succeeding with the Masters is a series dedicated to the authentic keyboard works of Baroque Classical Romantic and 20th Century masters. This series provides a complete and easily accessible method for learning and performing the works of the masters. Each book presents the works in historical perspective for the student and provides the means and the motivation to play these pieces in the correct stylistic musical and technical manner. The easily understandable format of practice strategies and musical concepts make this series enjoyable for both students and teachers. To ensure authenticity all of these pieceshave been extensively researched. Teachers will find a wealth of excellent repertoire that can be used for recitals festivals competitions and state achievement testing. Many of these original compositions may be new to you while others will be familiar. This series brings together an essential and comprehensive library of the pedagogical repertoire of the great composers. Succeeding with the Masters: Baroque Era - Volume One is a groundbreaking collection of 22 graded repertoire pieces by J.S. Bach G.F. Handel and D. Scarlatti.

The clever poem which can easily be read by several students explains the occasion for this slide duet. Consider using members of the faculty or administration to “beef up” your slide whistle section! “Trombone had a problem one he could not hide. It wasn’t valves or flashy keys it was his awkward slide…” So begins the poem that accompanies this humorous novelty work featuring your trombone and slide whistle sections (and it’s recommended that you bring them to the front of the band for this one!).

Succeeding with the Masters is a groundbreaking library of graded authentic repertoire by the master composers of the following eras: Baroque Classical Romantic and Twentieth Century. The SWTM series includes fun-filled activity books that bring the historical eras alive for the students. On You Way to Succeeding with the Masters is designed as an introductory book for the Succeeding with the Masters collections. More than thirty carefully leveled pieces prepare students for the great music of the masters. The illustrations and activities give meaning to the life and times of these composers. Fun-filled activities help students steop into each time period.Valuable practice strategies guide students on how to master repertoire. The companion CD includes complete performances and a Practice Strategy Workshop. Succeeding with the Masters is a groundbreaking library of graded authentic repertoire by the master composers of the following eras: Baroque Classical Romantic and Twentieth Century. The SWTM series includes fun-filled activity books that bring the historical eras alive for the students. On You Way to Succeeding with the Masters is designed as an introductory book for the Succeeding with the Masters collections. More than thirty carefully leveled pieces prepare students for the great music of the masters. The illustrations and activities give meaning to the life and times of these composers. Fun-filled activities help studentssteop into each time period. Valuable practice strategies guide students on how to master repertoire. The companion CD includes complete performances and a Practice Strategy Workshop.

Compiled and edited by Helen Marlais Succeeding with the Masters is a series dedicated to the authentic keyboard works of Baroque Classical Romantic and 20th Century masters. This series provides a complete and easily accessible method for learning and performing the works of the masters. Each book presents the works in historical perspective for the student and provides the means and the motivation to play these pieces in the correct stylistic musical and technical manner. The easily understandable format of practice strategies and musical concepts make this series enjoyable for both students and teachers. To ensure authenticity all of these pieces havebeen extensively researched. Teachers will find a wealth of excellent repertoire that can be used for recitals festivals competitions and state achievement testing. Many of these original compositions may be new to you while others will be familiar. This series brings together an essential and comprehensive library of the pedagogical repertoire of the great composers. Succeeding with the Masters: Baroque Era - Volume Two is a groundbreaking collection of 25 graded repertoire pieces by J.S. Bach G.F. Handel and D. Scarlatti. Compiled and edited by Helen Marlais Succeeding with the Masters is a series dedicated to the authentic keyboard works of Baroque Classical Romantic and 20th Century masters. This series provides a complete and easily accessible method for learning and performing the works of the masters. Each book presents the works in historical perspective for the student and provides the means and the motivation to play these pieces in the correct stylistic musical and technical manner. The easily understandable format of practice strategies and musical concepts make this series enjoyable for both students and teachers. To ensure authenticity all of these pieceshave been extensively researched. Teachers will find a wealth of excellent repertoire that can be used for recitals festivals competitions and state achievement testing. Many of these original compositions may be new to you while others will be familiar. This series brings together an essential and comprehensive library of the pedagogical repertoire of the great composers. Succeeding with the Masters: Baroque Era - Volume Two is a groundbreaking collection of 25 graded repertoire pieces by J.S. Bach G.F. Handel and D. Scarlatti.

Perfect for the serious performer these compositions are excellent material for formal recitals auditions and festivals. Contents include: Arabesque; Valse; Ballade; March. Perfect for the serious performer these compositions are excellent material for formal recitals auditions and festivals. Contents include: Arabesque; Valse; Ballade; March.

This charming collection focuses on elementary level pieces that celebrate the young piano student's experience and imagination with learning to play the piano. Lyrics and teacher accompaniments add extra color and fun to the pieces. You'll also find ‘fun facts’ about the piano piano games and a puzzle at the end of the book! This charming collection focuses on elementary level pieces that celebrate the young piano student's experience and imagination with learning to play the piano. Lyrics and teacher accompaniments add extra color and fun to the pieces. You'll also find ‘fun facts’ about the piano piano games and a puzzle at the end of the book!

Consider this waltz a wonderful invitation to experience the sweep of 3/4 meter and its dramatic effects. The moving melody of this ensemble piano piece sings a melancholy song in the secondo with sustained four-measure phrasing.

Featuring carefully crafted pianistic arrangements this essential collection includes dozens of well-known melodies and favorite folk songs. Contents include: All Through the Night - America (My Country 'Tis of Thee) - Auld Lang Syne - The Erie Canal - Greensleeves - Hava Nagila - Irish Washerwoman - Kum Ba Yah - La Cinquantaine - The Londonderry Air - The Lorelei - The Merry Widow Waltz - Morning Has Broken - Raisins and Almonds - Scarborough Fair - Simple Gifts - The Skaters Waltz - The Sloop John B. - The Stars and Stripes Forever - Swanee - Take Me Out to the Ball Game - Tum-Balalaika - Two Guitars - The Washington Post March - You're A Grand Old Flag.Featuring carefully crafted pianistic arrangements this essential collection includes dozens of well-known melodies and favorite folk songs. Contents include: All Through the Night; America (My Country 'Tis of Thee); Auld Lang Syne; The Erie Canal; Greensleeves; Hava Nagila; Irish Washerwoman; Kum Ba Yah; La Cinquantaine; The Londonderry Air; The Lorelei; The Merry Widow Waltz; Morning Has Broken; Raisins and Almonds; Scarborough Fair; Simple Gifts; The Skaters Waltz; The Sloop John B.; The Stars and Stripes Forever; Swanee; Take Me Out to the Ball Game; Tum-Balalaika; Two Guitars; The Washington Post March; You're A Grand Old Flag.

Celestial Journey is a musical fantasy that sparks the imagination. These mystic solos form a suite that transports us through time and space. This is a fresh collection for the student who wishes to “go beyond.” Contents include: Journey to a New World - Native Encounter - Primeval Kingdom - River of Life. Celestial Journey is a musical fantasy that sparks the imagination. These mystic solos form a suite that transports us through time and space. This is a fresh collection for the student who wishes to “go beyond.” Contents include: Journey to a New World; Native Encounter; Primeval Kingdom; River of Life.

By studying these pieces students will grow more familiar with the distinct sounds of the musical modes used in composition throughout the world. Contents include: McGuire's Jig; Song of Madrid; Ships of the Desert; Japanese Garden; Israeli Folk Dance; Calypso Band; Theme for a New America.

With the incredible success of his previous transcriptions Lloyd Conley has expertly crafted this arrangement of The Mikado one of the most popular operettas in history. This version highlights all of the themes in the original overture while making the work more accessible in terms of length and difficulty. An excellent way to introduce students to the work of Gilbert and Sullivan. With the incredible success of his previous transcriptions Lloyd Conley has expertly crafted this arrangement of The Mikado one of the most popular operettas in history. This version highlights all of the themes in the original overture while making the work more accessible in terms of length and difficulty. An excellent way to introduce students to the work of Gilbert and Sullivan.

This excellent arrangement for young band captures all the musical intent of Debussy’s original while being extremely accessible to young bands. Andrew Balent has edited the piece so that it remains largely intact yet holds student and audience interest throughout. A great choice for a light concert piece that also happens to be a classic. (1:13) This excellent arrangement for young band captures all the musical intent of Debussy’s original while being extremely accessible to young bands. Andrew Balent has edited the piece so that it remains largely intact yet holds student and audience interest throughout. A great choice for a light concert piece that also happens to be a classic. (1:13)

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