SKU: HL.4007717
UPC: 196288083542. 9.0x12.0x0.084 inches.
Filled with tuneful melodies and an energetic lilt throughout, Cloud Dancing is sure to have great appeal for students as well as audiences. There is a wealth of teachable elements as well; developing confidence in 3/4, use of simple mixed meters in the slow middle section, and brief solo opportunities for Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, and Trumpet. Enjoyable as well as educational. Dur: 3:15.
SKU: CF.BPS101F
ISBN 9781491141953. UPC: 680160630011. 9 x 12 inches.
Larry Clark creates the feeling of dancing on a cloud through this whimsical piece for beginning bands. The core of the piece hovers around lush harmonies, providing a beautiful base for the floating melodic material. It is memorably tuneful, flowing, and gives every section of the band a moment to shine.
SKU: AP.44155S
ISBN 9781470654597. UPC: 038081505312. English.
Dancing Kites is a gentle piece that will float around your performance hall. With a light, memorable melody and rich harmonies, this delightful composition exposes your students to musical subtleties and nuance. This is a perfect programming choice for students developing their abilities to perform in a lyrical style. (2:00) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.48206S
UPC: 038081559124. English.
Calling all Parrotheads! This solid arrangement of Jimmy Buffett's biggest hits will have everybody dancing in the isles! Included is the rocking Cheeseburger in Paradise, the island-style Changes in Latitude, Changes in Attitude, and the fun-loving Margaritaville. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud. (4:45).
SKU: AP.48035
UPC: 038081557007. English. Traditional American Fiddle Tune.
Angeline the Baker arranged by Jim Palmer is a well-known American fiddle tune that is perfect for your beginning string orchestra. Students will enjoy the beginning shuffle technique, the interesting bass line, and sharing melodies with all the instruments. Your students and audience will be dancing in the aisles! A perfect selection for the first-year orchestra. (1:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.41242
UPC: 038081480435. English.
All sections are featured, including the cellos and basses, in this bouncy tango. With romantic tension building in the middle section, you can make this one romantic and dramatic, or comedic by envisioning dancing bulldogs! (3:40) Correlates to Sound Innovations Book 2, Level 2. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.48035S
UPC: 038081557014. English. Traditional American Fiddle Tune.
Angeline the Baker arranged by Jim Palmer is a well-known American fiddle tune that is perfect for your beginning string orchestra. Students will enjoy the beginning shuffle technique, the interesting bass line, and sharing melodies with all the instruments. Your students and audience will be dancing in the aisles! A perfect selection for the first-year orchestra! (1:30) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.41242S
UPC: 038081480442. English.
SKU: AP.41211S
UPC: 038081471938. English.
Travel south with Frosty and enjoy the trip before he melts! Though playable with strings alone, the addition of the optional percussion will add spice and have them dancing. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.45866S
UPC: 038081524450. English.
As the title suggests, this nod to the fleet-footed dance of the 1800s, The Polka Dot Polka, is all about dots---dots over, under, and after notes! Written as an etude to enhance your young orchestra's understanding of dotted quarter note rhythms and staccato bow strokes, this selection---in true Richard Meyer style---is sure to challenge all of your students and get your audience dancing in the aisles! For extra fun, push the tempo a bit (or even a lot!)---the faster the better! (2:30). This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.BDM01018C
UPC: 654979998396. English.
Cast in triple meter, this original composition begins with a delightful melody in the clarinet section. Although the tune sounds intricate, it falls well in the fingers - once mastered it will delight your students. A serious composition that is enjoyable to rehearse. Dance-like in nature, this composition brings the essence of France into your ensemble. A delight to rehearse and perform. Your audience will be dancing in the aisles. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.BDM01018
UPC: 654979998389. English.
SKU: AP.41245S
UPC: 038081483719. English. Traditional.
Bring a fiddle flavor to your orchestra with this simplified arrangement. Perfect for young players. Add hats, bandanas, and square dancing for a fun concert event. (1:55) Correlates to Sound Innovations Book 1, Level 4. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.41211
UPC: 038081471921. English.
Travel south with Frosty and enjoy the trip before he melts! Though playable with strings alone, the addition of the optional percussion will add spice and have them dancing. (1:40) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.48206
UPC: 038081559117. English.
