Instant Swing Concert
SKU: AP.30743S
UPC: 038081335773. English.
The easy swing style is instantly grasped by your beginning band in Douglas Wagner's treatment of Jolly Old Saint Nicholas. Clear articulations make preparation and performance of Jazzy Ol' Saint Nick a holiday treasure to be enjoyed for years to come. Highly programmatic! (1:25).
SKU: AP.49180S
ISBN 9781470646844. UPC: 038081565019. English.
Two of the instantly recognizable Christmas pop standards that are permanent parts of our holiday music streaming programs are Gene Autry's Here Comes Santa Claus (or as he sang it in his iconic 1947 recording, Here Comes Santy Claus) and Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town, with lyrics by J. Fred Coots. Both songs have been recorded hundreds of times and remain essentials of any December celebration. Santa in the Mix arranged by Douglas E. Wagner for concert band uses a light swing feel throughout to accentuate the melodies that we all love to hear at this happiest time of the year.
SKU: AP.49550S
ISBN 9781470649135. UPC: 038081569918. English.
One of the most iconic movie melodies all of time is now available for your beginning band! Carefully crafted to ensure success with included teaching techniques, Michael Kamuf's arrangement is the perfect vehicle to teach your students swing style. This arrangement of John Williams' memorable tune will instantly become a favorite of your students and audiences! (1:37) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: FJ.B1870
English.
Experience sheer bluesy delight with this skillfully-crafted arrangement of The Blue Danube waltz. This modern New Orleans take on the old Viennese classic will instantly connect with your audience while making 3/4 time and swing feel accessible for even the youngest players. Elvis may have left the building, but Strauss is in the house!
About FJH Beginning Band
Appropriate within the first year of instruction and beginning of the second year. Clarinets do not go above the break, and there is limited use of accidentals. Plenty of doublings in the lower voices. Grade 1.
SKU: FJ.B1870S
SKU: KJ.ZB375
UPC: 8402701948.
An instant classic! This straight-ahead swing tune has something for each section in the ensemble: solos for sax, trumpet, and bass; a tasty trombone and bass break; and superb ensemble writing. Combined with Sorenson's unique sense of melody and consummate arranging skills, this chart is a must-have for your next concert!