SKU: CL.RWS-1809-01
Harness the energy of a high speed locomotive race. This musical storytelling of Racing The Pennsylvania Special will be a hit with your students. Driving rhythms and train-like sonorities evoke images of a locomotive barreling down the track. Accessible for any young band and entertaining for all audiences.
SKU: CL.RWS-1809-75
SKU: HL.7013724
UPC: 840126964578. 9.0x12.0x0.23 inches.
Billy Strayhorn's iconic jazz standard, recorded by Duke Ellington, is skillfully adapted in this easy version. From the trademark introduction, saxes on the main theme, and short written or ad lib. solos, this will sound great even with young players. The Discovery Jazz Series features arrangements written for full band, playable with 3 saxes, 2 tpts., 1 tbn., rhythm section. Each arrangement includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba and full length recordings available for each arrangement.
SKU: GI.G-M585
English.
This major band method by James O. Frosethhas it all:* Artist performers set musical standards in sound with more than 80 great performanceson CD for every instrument, and one CD lasts for the entire book! Performers include Michael Henoch (Chicago Symphony Orchestra), Randall Hawes, Jeffrey Zook, Sharon Sparrow, Kevin Good (Detroit Symphony Orchestra), Albert Blaser (Cleveland State University), Brian Bowman (Duquesne University), Timothy McAllister (Crane School of Music, SUNY at Potsdam), Steve Houghton (LA percussion recording artist and clinician), Donald Sinta, Richard Beene, Bryan Kennedy, Debra Chodacki, Fritz Kaenzig (University of Michigan), Kristin Beene (Toledo Symphony Orchestra), and Jean Moorehead Libs (Plymouth Symphony Orchestra).* Professional studio backgrounds capture the rich diversity of American music culture with a repertoire of American, Latin American, African, European, and Far Eastern styles.* Music of other times includes 12th-century conductus, 15th-century Dance of the Bouffons, 16th-century French branle, 18th- and 19th-century folk songs and dances, 1940s and '50s jazz, blues, and rock-and-roll.* The repertoire and recorded contexts are motivating, informative, and entirely musical.* Every song includes text, providing information about phrasing, rhythm, style, affect, emotion, history, and culture.* A unique Rhythmic Pattern Dictionary allows students to “look it up†and “listen up.â€* An individualized format allows students to progress at different rates with a “themeand-variation†format.* Ear training and improvisation are integral parts of the lesson format.* A 550+ page teacher's resource edition and musical score provides options galore, including a double CD with “listen and play†exercises for group instruction, supplementary exercises for technical development, and resource material for improvisation and composition. All the resources needed for teaching to the National Standards for Music are provided. (Coordinates with rhythm flashcards)* Book 2 features innovative but optional use of world percussion instruments, as developed by percussion educator Steve Houghton.
SKU: HL.7013614
UPC: 840126915112. 9.0x12.0x0.333 inches.
Here is an economical collection of 15 complete arrangements in a variety of styles. Perfect for quickly building a library of great sounding charts. Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano, drums. Includes: Ain't No Mountain High Enough; Baby, It's Cold Outside; Blue 'n' Moody; Blue Train; Come Fly with Me; Final Countdown; Green Onions; Hawaii Five-O Theme; Livin' on a Prayer; Puttin' on the Ritz; Sesame Street Theme; Sway (Quien Sera); 25 or 6 to 4; What'd I Say; and You've Got a Friend in Me. Full-band demo recordings are included. Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
SKU: CL.012-3434-01
A dynamic new programmatic work which depicts events and scenes from the history and folklore of Annandale, Minnesota. Events depicted include the Great Train Wreck of 1922 and a visit to Al Capone's hideout on nearby Bungalow Island. The music features solos for horn and trumpet and every section of the band get lots of chances to shine. There are many percussion parts which will keep even the largest percussion section interested and involved. An impressive composition that is a terrific choice for any concert or contest performance.
About Heritage of the March
Full-sized concert band editions of the greatest marches of all time. Each has been faithfully re-scored to accommodate modern instrumentation and incorporate performance practices of classic march style
SKU: HL.49033045
ISBN 9783795755560. German.
The harmonica is a small fantastic instrument which can be learnt to play without any previous knowledge. Unlike with the keyboard or guitar, however, with the harmonica one cannot see 'how to do it'. This is why the best tips and tricks have been compiled in this book, guaranteeing a smooth start. All playing techniques are explained in a clear and comprehensible way. Graphic illustrations and easy exercises make it easy to learn to play the harmonica. In addition, the book not only contains a large selection of great musical pieces, but also describes in a comprehensive and accurate way how to generate all semitones of the 'harp', thus providing even advanced players with new material.'Mundharmonika spielen - mein schonstes Hobby' is a modern harmonica method for young people and adults which never makes them lose the fun and joy of learning. No matter whether with or without teacher, this method provides the beginner with a solid foundation for playing the harmonica. The clear layout with info boxes and tests makes it easy for the players to find their way around and learn to play this instrument. In addition, all pieces have been recorded on the CD so that it is possible to listen to them repeatedly, thus having a perfect acoustic learning aid. As regards the instrument, it is advisable to use a Richter-tuned diatonic harmonica in C with 10 holes (harp).
SKU: CL.012-3434-75
SKU: CF.CFD16
ISBN 9780825860164. UPC: 798408060169.
Since the beginning of the Protestant Reformation, hymns have been the tie binding the hearts and spirits of Christians together. With their beautiful melodies and poetically penned words, hymns are the universal language of Christian worship, the bond that draws believers together from all walks of life and across the world. With texts of faith and inspiration, hymns speak to present time with words of assurance of hope, and help direct us toward the future in glory. Next to the Bible, they have endured as the timeless voice of the Christian faith, teaching and inspiring believers throughout generations. In this collection of “favorites†we offer listeners a compilation of the genre’s most beloved and inspirational hymns of faith. Arranged by some of today’s most distinguished church music icons, the hymns in this collection will thrill and comfort the faithful listener. Drawing upon the words and melodies of some of the world’s greatest hymn writers, including Fanny Crosby, Charles Wesley, and Martin Luther, the arrangers in this collection maintain each work’s original integrity while beautifully transporting each hymn into the realm of today’s modern worship world. From the stirring strains of “Amazing Grace†to the majestic power of “Holy, Holy, Holy,†this collection will inspire Christian worshipers.
SKU: CL.031-3153-01
A lively rock chart for young bands that is sure to be a huge hit with students and audiences alike! Only solo is a 4 bar drum break (which can be extended). Great training material for young players and it’s playable with limited instrumentation. Includes a guitar chord help sheet. Solid scoring provides a big sound to build confidence in your young players! Very Cool!!
SKU: CL.031-3153-00
