SKU: CF.BPS145
ISBN 9781491161258. UPC: 680160919840.
Dating back to the 13th century, the clock tower was located in the center of a town and used by townspeople to hear the time through bells and chimes ringing out. There are clock towers all over the world and they are wonderful landmarks to towns and communities. This work begins and ends with the Westminster Chimes theme, which is used by many clocks and clock towers, including Big Ben, the famous clock tower in London. Clock Tower contains many essential musical and technical skills for a beginning level band piece. The tick of the clock mechanism is imitated by pitched woodblocks, and the main theme is based on ascending and descending scale patterns, reinforcing note-reading ability for the beginning student. There are layers of new countermelodies and contrasting sections with dynamics and legato passages, giving the students an opportunity to play in different musical styles. There is a low brass and woodwind feature and a section introducing eighth notes to the upper winds. The sound between the woodwinds and the brass are also important, but many woodwind passages are cued in the brass in case a beginning band might need extra players to help with the balance and blend. This gives the director the opportunity to experiment with these cues and add a few other instruments when needed.Dating back to the 13th century, the clock tower was located in the center of a town and used by townspeople to hear the time through bells and chimes ringing out. There are clock towers all over the world and they are wonderful landmarks to towns and communities. This work begins and ends with the Westminster Chimes theme, which is used by many clocks and clock towers, including Big Ben, the famous clock tower in London.  Clock Tower contains many essential musical and technical skills for a beginning level band piece. The tick of the clock mechanism is imitated by pitched woodblocks, and the main theme is based on ascending and descending scale patterns, reinforcing note-reading ability for the beginning student. There are layers of new countermelodies and contrasting sections with dynamics and legato passages, giving the students an opportunity to play in different musical styles. There is a low brass and woodwind feature and a section introducing eighth notes to the upper winds. The sound between the woodwinds and the brass are also important, but many woodwind passages are cued in the brass in case a beginning band might need extra players to help with the balance and blend. This gives the director the opportunity to experiment with these cues and add a few other instruments when needed. .
SKU: CF.BPS145F
ISBN 9781491161647. UPC: 680160920327.
SKU: AP.35976
UPC: 038081414805. English.
Inspired by the ticking of the clock and the clock tower chime tones of Westminster Abbey in London, this piece contains both. While maintaining a steady beat, students will study contrasting articulations and styles: legato, detaché, staccato, accents, and pizzicato. Careful attention to dynamics will give the piece character and color.
SKU: HL.119098
ISBN 9781480341364. UPC: 884088905262. 9x12 inches.
An amazing selection of songs from VH-1's special arranged for instrumentalists. Includes: All Along the Watchtower • All Shook Up • American Pie • Beat It • Blowin' in the Wind • Blue Suede Shoes • Bohemian Rhapsody • Born to Be Wild • Born to Run • Bridge over Troubled Water • California Dreamin' • Dream On • Every Breath You Take • Fire and Rain • Free Bird • Gloria • Good Vibrations • Great Balls of Fire • A Hard Day's Night • Hey Jude • Hotel California • (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction • I Heard It Through the Grapevine • Imagine • Jump • Layla • Let It Be • London Calling • Louie, Louie • Maggie May • My Generation • Piano Man • Proud Mary • Respect • Rock Around the Clock • Roxanne • Smells like Teen Spirit • Stairway to Heaven • Stand by Me • Sunshine of Your Love • Superstition • We Are the Champions • When Doves Cry • Yesterday • You Shook Me All Night Long • and more.
SKU: BP.HB554
Arranged for 4 to 7 octave handbell choir. Level 3. An exposed opening is punctuated by upper bells mimicking the chiming of a clock tower in James Weber's expressive arrangement of this Christmas mainstay. Flowing accompaniments and lush, unexpected harmonies abound. The work builds in strength and dynamic throughout before dying away to a gentle conclusion. A fantastic addition to both the handbell literature and any Christmas service or concert.