Standard Snare Drum Method

SKU: KN.19699

UPC: 822795196993.

This sequel to his first set of duets features ten more imaginative originals. Styles include orchestral, rudimental, rock, jazz and Latin. A legend appears on the title page, along with helpful practice suggestions and a complete listing of the individual pieces in progressive order. A terrific supplement to standard method books and solo studies, and value-priced for student budgets.

SKU: KJ.WB220F

The regal selection is based on the William Byrd song, The Earle of Oxford's Marche. Dating from the late 1500s, this stately work is the perfect opportunity to incorporate interdisciplinary studies about Renaissance court life to your classroom. Use the supplementary teaching materials on the Renaissance provided on page 28 of the score. COURT FESTIVAL also has two snare drum parts, one correlated with Book 1, page 24 of the STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE COMPREHENSIVE BAND METHOD, the other more advanced.

About Standard of Excellence in Concert

The Standard of Excellence In Concert series presents exceptional arrangements, transcriptions, and original concert and festival pieces for beginning and intermediate band. Each selection is correlated to a specific page in the Standard of Excellence Band Method, reinforcing and expanding skills and concepts introduced in the method up to that point. Exciting parts with extensive cross-cueing are presented for every player. Accessible ranges, appropriate rhythmic challenges, and creative percussion section writing enhance the pedagogical value of the series.

Sold individually, each In Concert selection includes a full Conductor Score and enough student parts for large symphonic bands. Each student part also includes correlated Warm-Up Studies. The Conductor Score comes complete with rehearsal suggestions, a composer biography, program notes, a rehearsal piano part, several ready-to-duplicate worksheets and a duplicable written quiz.

SKU: CF.BPS115F

ISBN 9781491152690. UPC: 680160910199.

The Gauntlet is a piece written to sound bold and exciting while also being accessible to young performers with a limited range. Simple yet bold rhythms add excitement, heightened by the fact that every section has an opportunity to play melodic content. The interesting “development” section provides a contrast to the opening and helps to build the suspense before the return of the main theme. The percussion helps to drive the energy of the piece by providing a variety of colorful sounds including a gong solo at the end to signal the knight’s triumph.
A knight gallops over the rise of the hill into battle, determination shining in his eyes. He must charge through the treacherous lines and survive in order to preserve his kingdom and his honor. The pounding of the battle drums echoes the desperate pounding of his heart. Swords clash and the hooves of the horses strike the muddy ground. He must run this torturous gauntlet. Will he succeed before it is too late?The Gauntlet is a piece written to sound bold and exciting while also being easy for young players to perform due to the piece’s limited range (comprised of the first seven notes in most method books). Simple but bold rhythms add an air of excitement. This is heightened by the fact that every section has an opportunity to play melodic content, even the low brass. The interesting “development” section provides a contrast to the opening section and helps to build some intrigue and suspense before the return of the main theme. The percussion helps to drive the energy of the piece by providing lots of colorful sounds including a gong solo at the end to signal the knight’s triumph.

SKU: KJ.WB183RG

Regal March Is A Majestic Work for the Beginning Bands. Simple Rhythms and Extensive Cross-Cueing Combine with Only nine Notes to Make This Piece Accessible to Every Member of the Band. As with all STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE IN CONCERT selections, an optional, easy-to-play rehearsal piano part is included. REGAL MARCH also includes two snare drum parts, one correlated with page 18, and one more advanced. On the recording, you will hear the part correlated with page 18.

About Standard of Excellence in Concert

The Standard of Excellence In Concert series presents exceptional arrangements, transcriptions, and original concert and festival pieces for beginning and intermediate band. Each selection is correlated to a specific page in the Standard of Excellence Band Method, reinforcing and expanding skills and concepts introduced in the method up to that point. Exciting parts with extensive cross-cueing are presented for every player. Accessible ranges, appropriate rhythmic challenges, and creative percussion section writing enhance the pedagogical value of the series.

Sold individually, each In Concert selection includes a full Conductor Score and enough student parts for large symphonic bands. Each student part also includes correlated Warm-Up Studies. The Conductor Score comes complete with rehearsal suggestions, a composer biography, program notes, a rehearsal piano part, several ready-to-duplicate worksheets and a duplicable written quiz.

SKU: KJ.WB319F

Picture cowboys riding across the saguaro-filled desert during the day, and at night, bedding down under the star-studded sky. In this descriptive piece, inspired by the Arizona desert, the composer has created a picturesque audience pleaser with a unique opening followed by catchy rhythms, accessible syncopation and rich textures. the percussion section will have fun creating the sound of the 'rattle,' an imitation of the desert diamondback. An advanced snare drum part is available.

About Standard of Excellence in Concert

The Standard of Excellence In Concert series presents exceptional arrangements, transcriptions, and original concert and festival pieces for beginning and intermediate band. Each selection is correlated to a specific page in the Standard of Excellence Band Method, reinforcing and expanding skills and concepts introduced in the method up to that point. Exciting parts with extensive cross-cueing are presented for every player. Accessible ranges, appropriate rhythmic challenges, and creative percussion section writing enhance the pedagogical value of the series.

Sold individually, each In Concert selection includes a full Conductor Score and enough student parts for large symphonic bands. Each student part also includes correlated Warm-Up Studies. The Conductor Score comes complete with rehearsal suggestions, a composer biography, program notes, a rehearsal piano part, several ready-to-duplicate worksheets and a duplicable written quiz.

SKU: FL.FX072383

A new full color method with a CD for learning the flute for young children (between 7 and 9 years old). On the CD, accompaniments are played by various instruments (guitar, piano, clarinet, flute, snare drum, tuba, harp, organ, violin, cello ...). An introduction to improvisation is available with piano accompaniment on the CD. The young flutist will also discover contemporary language with original pieces for flute solo or with accompaniment. At the end of the notebook, various exercises will help him/her in finding adapted solutions, in relation to the part he plays.

SKU: CF.BPS39

ISBN 9780825858611. UPC: 798408058616. 9 X 12 inches. Key: G minor.

Arrival at Normandy depicts the entry into Normandy by our forces on D-Day. The tune uses only the first 6 notes learned in most band method and the most difficult rhythm is quarter note based in the winds. Perfect contest/festival showcase piece for a beginning band. .

SKU: CF.BPS24F

ISBN 9780825847523. UPC: 798408047528. 9 X 12 inches. Key: Bb major.

Using only the first six notes taught by most method books and no eighth notes in the wind parts, Sean O'Loughlin has crafted a tuneful and rewarding piece for beginning band. The march-like music covers moods that are heroic, reflective and triumphant in turn. Duration: 2' Key: Bb Ranges: Trumpet-A; Horn-C; Trombone-G.