SKU: MB.30844M
ISBN 9781513464268. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
Skip James was one of the most influential early Bluesmen, but his importance as a stylist remained undiscovered until he was brought out of a long retirement by the Folk/Blues revival of the early 1960â??s. Born in 1902 and raised in Bentonia, Nehemiah Curtis James was brought up in a religious family: his father was a bootlegger who reformed and became a Baptist preacher. Skip learned piano in school but picked up guitar from his friend Henry Stuckey. In 1931 Skip was picked up by a scout for Paramount Records and he cut 26 tracks, of which 18 were released, in a two day session at their Grafton, Wisconsin studios. These recordings presented a unique and haunting genius that influenced legendary bluesmen as Robert Johnson, Kansas Joe McCoy and Johnny Temple. But the recordings sold poorly, having been released during the Great Depression, and he drifted into obscurity.
We have included as online downloads Skipâ??s 1931 recordings. The crackling sound of these rare recordings cannot obscure the brilliance of this seminal Blues master.
After over 30 yearâ??s retirement from music, Skip was rediscovered by Blues enthusiasts Bill Barth, John Fahey and Henry Vestine. They persuaded Skip to appear at the Newport Folk Festival in 1964, where his renditions of his old songs were still powerful and moving. His performances as well as his old and new recordings influenced a generation of new musicians: Eric Clapton, Alan Wilson of Canned Heat, Cream, Deep Purple, Chris Thomas King, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Derek Trucks, Beck, Big Sugar, John Martyn, Lucinda Williams and Rory Block to name a few.
Books on legendary Blues musicians written by white musicologists tend to offer a subjective perspective on how the artists felt, thought or reacted. A tainted picture is captured that has more to do with the writerâ??s social and musical experiences. This autobiography is different. The words, thoughts and feelings come directly from the artistâ??s lips. This is the story of Nehemiah â??Skipâ? James told by Nehemiah â??Skipâ? James.
SKU: HL.35030758
ISBN 9781495056055. UPC: 888680105075. 8.5x11 inches. Jill & Michael Gallina.
Movement and music provide an excellent instructional format for teaching a broad range of musical and developmental skills. This energetic collection of 10 engaging songs will help teach the emerging young musician and provide growth to all students in a wide range of areas existing across the entire curriculum. Active listening, auditory memory and discrimination, gross motor skills, and body awareness are all a part of the participatory songs designed with melodies and lyrics that give directives while listening. Rhythmic vocal speech adds a terrific learning experience and the comfortable vocal range allows for singing and performance as well. Piano/vocal arrangements are included, along with digital access to performance/accompaniment audio recordings and PDFs of singer parts. Plant and nurture the seeds of learning with these imaginative original songs. Suggested for grades K-3.
SKU: HP.1929
UPC: 763628019297.
Traditional American folksong The traditional American folksong is here set for 3,4 or 5 octaves of bells. Special performance notes are given for each octave. As one would expect there is a great deal of skipping around, especially in the accompaniment. Traditional harmonies are used, but forays are made into outside harmonies as well. All kinds of special techniques are called for including mart lifts.
SKU: HL.49004282
ISBN 9790001044363. UPC: 884088108434. 9.0x12.0x0.124 inches. German - English - French.
Repeating notes • Broken chords • Thirds • Chromatic exercises • Chords- and Staccato-Exercises • Shake • Broken thirds and sixths • Octaves • In florid counterpoint • Broken chords • Silent change of fingers • Smoothness in velocity • Exercises in skips • Scales in thirds • Exercises with notes held down • Chromatic exercises • Fouths and sixths • Broken chords • Change of positions • Skipping accompaniment chords • Accuracy in striking with the 5th finger and the thumb • Stretching exercises.
SKU: CL.032-4790-00
With a catchy melody, jazzy call-and-response licks, and a fun Latin feel, Hop, Skip ‘Nda Jump really bounces off the page. It initially features the 1st trumpet, and alto then adds in the rest of the band to Hop, Skip 'nda Jump their way in to a great concert closer. The solo section is open with straight ahead changes and simple backgrounds then a bridge that gives each section a chance to leap up and take their turn. It ends with a big shout chorus and even with modest brass ranges it's scored so that it sounds full and exciting!
SKU: CL.032-4790-01
SKU: LM.VV032
ISBN 9790560050324.
CHARTREUX Annick : Petite valse en bleu - Fete a Baton Rouge - Ce que m'a dit ma grand-mere - Stilly - Dixie Story - Raconte-moi - Le swing du hamac - Quand le vieux Bill est parti - Casting clap - Danse de l'ane rouge - Skipping along - Recto-verso - Droles de des - If... - Klaxon balade - Teuf-teuf polka - Just a fancy - Incognito - Blanc casse.
SKU: HL.49015423
ISBN 9790001083195. 9.0x12.0x0.148 inches.
Lively Conversation * Sad Waltz * An old tale * Swinging Dance * Floating Melody * Skipping Dance * An Argument * Finger Game * Sad Monologue * Boys Dance * Girls Dance * Group Dance * Alone * Round Dance * Sad Song * Twirling Dance * Teaching Notes.
SKU: CF.O5421
ISBN 9780825833168. UPC: 798408033163. 9 X 12 inches.
Andy Balent and Joe Compello have done it again. Following the great success of their collaboration on Ensembles Sound Spectacular, Grade Two, they created an outstanding folio for the Grade One Band. This very easy collection of original pieces and arrangements for beginning band contains music that is enjoyable and exciting for young players and can also be used to aid in the teaching of basic fundamentals of music and band performance. All pieces are correlated with Book One of the Sounds Spectacular Band Course and are designed to sound great with an imbalanced instrumentation or larger, fully provided ensembles. They will also be a great supplement to any band method you are currently using. This folio is written for the basic instrumentation that is common to most beginning bands. There is only one flute, clarinet and trumpet part and the low instrument parts are all together. As long as all parts are included, even the smallest ensemble will make a very solid sound at this level. First Concert Folio contains the following selections: Ain't Gonna Rain No More, Aura Lee, Captain Andy, Chant For Band, Jingle Bells, London Bridge is Rockin' Down, The Mouse in the Clock, O Come Little Children, Old Mac Donald's Band, The Olympians, The Sailor and the Bear, Skip To My Lou, The Old Man Plays Trumpet, The Victors Wolfgang in the Percussion Box.
SKU: KN.42595
UPC: 822795425956.
Your audiences will hop, skip and jump to this infectious funky Latin chart. With a catchy groove, hip voicings and a strong melody,this original is sure to be a hit on any concert. The open solo section provides plenty of space for your soloists to stretch out as well. Standard instrumentation with solo sheets included in all keys. Trumpet Range = G5Trombone Range = F4.
SKU: HL.118857
UPC: 884088902667. 6.75x10.5 inches. Arr, John Purifoy.
Two American folk classics are combined in this fresh setting that will be easy to learn and fun to perform! With a spinning wheel like accompaniment, harmonic surprises and a contrasting a cappella section, there is plenty of interesting and satisfying musical material to enjoy! Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part. Duration: ca. 2:40.
SKU: KN.42595S
Your audiences will hop, skip and jump to this infectious funky jazz-rock chart for medium easy groups. With a catchy groove, hip voicings and a strong melody, this original is sure to be a hit on any concert. The open solo section (written or ad lib) provides plenty of space for your soloists to stretch out as well. Duration 3:30.
SKU: AP.VF2179
ISBN 9780769270418. UPC: 029156120516. English.
Edgar Lee Masters's Spoon River Anthology contains 17 greats like: Drunk As I Could Be * Far Away from Home * He's Gone Away * I Am, I Am * Paper of Pins * Skip to My Lou * Spoon River * The Water Is Wide * Who Knows Where I'm Going.
