Format : Sheet music + CD
SKU: BT.BVP1749
ISBN 9789082053203.
SKU: HL.14042113
ISBN 9788759826058. International (more than one language).
THE DREAMERS for horn, violin and piano is the sixth of a series of seven compositions named after Karen Blixen's collection of short stories Seven Gothic Tales. My musical gothic tales are written for very different ensembles - THE SUPPER AT ELSINORE is a saxophone quartet, THE OLD CHEVALIER is for bass trombone and piano, THE MONKEY is a chamber orchestra work - but they all share musical material in a criss-cross of contextual references reminiscent of Blixen's narrative complexity: Themes and motivs from one piece appear in others in new and surprising shapes and combinations. Karen Blixen's THE DREAMERS has the most complex narrative structure of all her seven gothic tales.The story is made up of three tales with different narrators, but with the same principal caracter in various disguises, all three imbedded within a fourth tale that serves as a framework for the entire short story. The main story line unravels the life of a famous opera diva who looses her voice during a terrible fire. Before this her life was perpetual bliss, and the tragedy drives her into assuming different personality guises in order to escape reality. Toward the end she is confronted with her true identity, and dies. THE DREAMERS isn't 'about' anything. The music is inspired by the artistic content of Blixen's short story - it's emotionalism, dramatic construction, atmosphere, period and settings - but unfolds in time and musical space in ways that are completely independent of the story's narrative progression... except one might say that the three players try their best to either catch or escape each other, and that when they finally meet, it happens abruptly, even tragically - and only barely provides a little consolation. Duration: approximately 15 minutes.
SKU: AP.44281
ISBN 9781470620325. UPC: 038081498768. English.
Another delightful offering from classroom teacher and storyteller Susan Milligan and jazz singer and music teacher Louise Rogers, Jazzy Fairy Tales Volume II continues the jazz adventures for young children with three new fairy tales designed to bring jazz music into your classroom. The activities provided are a charming way to introduce young children to jazz with the musical stories of Georgie the Jazzy Giant, The Gunnigator, and The Jazzy Gingerbread Man. Jazzy Fairy Tales II Book and CD may be used to supplement an existing program or to provide a ready-made, easy-to-use, all-encompassing music curriculum. The CD is narrated and beautifully sung by Louise Rogers with easy call-and-response exercises and songs to accompany the stories. Jazzy Fairy Tales II is user-friendly and requires no previous musical knowledge. A delightful educational resource for any classroom! Recommended for grades Pre-K to 3.
SKU: AP.50315
ISBN 9781470664046. UPC: 038081574851. English.
Promote full listening, encourage active participation, and make cultural connections with this useful collection of literature from around the world. 20 folk tales, fables, and poems have been thoughtfully selected from a variety of countries with rich storytelling traditions, including India, Korea, Hawaii, Mexico, Ireland, Germany, Ghana, and more. Each tale includes specific sound effects, melodic patterns, and rhythmic ostinati for sound exploration on common classroom instruments. You may choose to read and play as written, use them as inspiration for student creation (such as curated playlists or digital compositions), or even employ them as a resource for interdisciplinary work. For convenience, each story is also included as a PDF to project or print. Recommended for grades 1--6.
SKU: M7.BRP-1749
ISBN 9780820532035.
SKU: HL.49003331
ISBN 9790001032827. UPC: 073999331141. 9.0x12.0x0.053 inches.
Sun-Rise in Fairyland * About Springtime * Song of the Peasants * A Dream of Heroes * The Hunt * The Best Fairy Tale * The Dancing Dolls in the Window * The Blacksmith * Slave's Lullaby * Mischief * Church Bells Ring Adieu to the Setting Sun * Tiger Cubs Teasing each other.
SKU: BT.9780713658057
ISBN 9780713658057. English.
The 28 stories in this book each contain a simple song, which helps the narrative unfold and invites instant participation. The CD contains all the songs, making a multi-cultural wealth of sounds, which is useful forstorytelling.
SKU: HL.49046927
ISBN 9781705169117. UPC: 196288082262.
The poor bunny in the pit is sick and is cared for by the mother and the rabbit doctor. Little bunny wanted to go for a walk, but then it falls into the stream and luckily has an idea that can save it. The Hare and the Hedgehog is a fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, followed by The Hare and the Deer and The Hare and the Frogs. Easter on the chicken yard, The Easter bunnies and the chickens, Easter bunny Felix and the hens and Easter bunny Hans with the drum are happy stories about Easter and egg dyeing. The Easter Story tells the story of the passion and resurrection of Christ. The mini musicals bring together beautiful stories and traditional melodies. Texts and songs can be adapted to the age of the children. For each song there is a picture card for narrative theater as a PDF and an MP3 playback for download. Classical guitar chords and JelGi(r) numbers are provided. Simple songs can be accompanied by children on guitars, orff instruments and boomwhackers.
SKU: ST.C463
ISBN 9790570814633.
This volume contains contrasting works by Federico Ruiz spanning quite a large and rich period of his compositional output that goes from his early Micro-Suite (1971), to lilting, sweet and rhythmic Venezuelan waltzes passing by the mysterious, intimate, and intense Nocturno (1994) plus pieces originally composed for film, and theatre. Real eclecticism in styles, moods and atmospheres that show Ruizâ??s talents and scope.The Nocturno is a deep, intriguing, substantial piece presenting a satisfying length which moves from different paths of the mind and the heart written in an abstract, chromatic idiom, that does not dissociate itself from the Venezuelan waltz and the joropo. One could perhaps say that there is a deconstruction of the latter. For the interpretation, the composer has suggested to me that it is allowed to have some flexibility in the tempo. Ruiz kindly dedicated it to me, and I have had the pleasure of performing it in many concerts.Although all highly expressive, the Three Venezuelan Waltzes present in this collection as well as the piece titled Aliseo, are works that are close to the colourful Venezuelan folk tradition. Federico Ruiz had given me two of them when we first met: â??Tu Presenciaâ?? (1981) and â??EloÃsaâ?? (1989) and then I attended a performance of the play â??Office Number Oneâ?? by Miguel Otero Silva with a fantastic actor, Elba Escobar in the role of Carmen Rosa and, I just fell in love and was very moved by the incidental music that I later discovered, by reading the programme, had been written by Federico Ruiz. Later that evening, I called him and asked to please make a piano score of the composition, so I could have the desired piece in my hands. That is how â??Carmen Rosaâ? waltz (1987) came to exist in a piano version.â??Eloisaâ?? is another Venezuelan waltz with more jazzy harmonies where precision in the rhythm and elegant playing is also essential, as it is in most of his pieces.â??Tu Presenciaâ?? was dedicated to his mother, Margarita. It is written with the structure of the Venezuelan waltz, which consists of a nostalgic subject that leads to a faster, happier middle section where the typical graceful rhythm is given by the left-hand accompaniment figure of a dotted crotchet followed by a quaver and a crotchet.The craft and magic found in the five movements of the Micro-Suite is based on a dodecaphonic row by Ernst Krenek. They remind us of the idiom of the Second Viennese School. These real miniatures seem to tell short stories. The â??Preludioâ?? is full of humour. I imagine dancing figures given by the jumps all over the keyboard and extreme dynamics; the phrases give the impression of a conversation with many questions and answers. The â??Invenciónâ?? is a kaleidoscopic piece where the hands mirror each other. The â??Passacagliaâ?? is the longest movement, at just over a minute where the prime motif is repeated three times on the bass line. For its construction Federico Ruiz uses as well the retrograde and the retrograde inversion of the twelve-tone series. It must be played expressively with dynamic contrasts between pianissimo and louder events. The â??Scherzoâ?? has repetitive motifs of a minor third in both hands and the â??Finalâ?? displays virtuosic passages for the pianist.Aliseo was originally written for the film â??Aire libreâ? (1995), by Luis Armando Roche. It contains elements of diverse types of Venezuelan joropo. In the film, the character of Aliseo Carvallo is played by the composer himself who performs this piece on a harpsichord to welcome scientists Alexander von Humboldt and Aimé Bonpland one day at the turn of the 1800â??s, as a sample of the new music from the South American land. It presents the refinement of the late European classical era in fusion with Venezuelan folk music.
SKU: BR.BV-452
The new book for children's vocal-training - recommended by Diana Damrau
For further information and news about the Singfrosch please visit www.kleiner-singfrosch.de
ISBN 9783765104527. 8.5 x 11.5 inches. German.
Discovering the voice for the very youngest childrenThe little Singing Frog was conceived and brought to life by the soprano Stefanie Fersch from years of experience teaching many young singing talents. Around her theme character the author devises stories with concealed vocal-training exercises and songs of her own composition. In the process she is able in an appealing way to train holistically the singing voices of children aged 4 to 8 with first body and breathing exercises. Available are an illustrated storybook with CD, a supporting teacher's manual complete with methodological suggestions and piano part, together with the separate piano part. Ideal for teaching voice in kindergarten, music school and primary school, in choruses and other groups, even for pedagogues with no background in teaching children Ideal gift for a child-friendly introduction to singingThe new book for children's vocal-training - recommended by Diana DamrauFor further information and news about the Singfrosch please visit www.kleiner-singfrosch.de.
SKU: BR.EB-8933
ISBN 9790004186008. 8.5 x 11.5 inches. German.
Discovering the voice for the very youngest children The little Singing Frog was conceived and brought to life by the soprano Stefanie Fersch from years of experience teaching many young singing talents. Around her theme character the author devises stories with concealed vocal-training exercises and songs of her own composition. In the process she is able in an appealing way to train holistically the singing voices of children aged 4 to 8 with first body and breathing exercises. Available are an illustrated storybook with CD, a supporting teacher's manual complete with methodological suggestions and piano part, together with the separate piano part. Ideal for teaching voice in kindergarten, music school and primary school, in choruses and other groups, even for pedagogues with no background in teaching children Ideal gift for a child-friendly introduction to singingThe new book for children's vocal-training - recommended by Diana Damrau. For further information and news about the Singfrosch please visit www.kleiner-singfrosch.de.
SKU: BR.BV-451
ISBN 9783765104510. 8.5 x 8.5 inches. German.
SKU: BR.BV-455
ISBN 9783765104558. 8.5 x 11.5 inches. German.
SKU: HL.49046793
UPC: 196288026327.
Children love exciting stories with familiar songs. The 10 mini musicals in this booklet are fun for everyone! Puss in Boots, TheQueen Bee and The Golden Goose bring good luck and ultimately help you get married to the princess. The Seven Ravens, The Fox and the Geese and The Fox and the Cat are also popular fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm. The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen turns out to be a magnificent swan. In Little Red Riding Hood, The Wolf and the Seven LittleGoats and The Three Little Pigs there is danger from the gray wolf. The mini musicals bring beautiful stories and traditional melodies together. Texts and songs can be freely adapted to the age of the children. For each song there is a picture card for narrative theater as a PDF and an MP3 playback for download. Chords for classical guitar and JelGi(r) numbers are given. Simple songs can be accompanied by children on guitars, Orff instruments, and boomwhackers.
SKU: LP.765762117921
UPC: 765762117921.
The Game Plan is a fun summertime kids' musical about the importance of team work and following the game plan - God's game plan. The story wraps around the adventures of the Tigers soccer team and cheer squad, made up of girls and boys with all different personalities, talents, and skills. From the very first upbeat song, The Game Plan, you learn that God is the one in charge and has a game plan for our life. Coach Calhoun is the one adult in their lives who is teaching the kids though bible stories is constantly encouraging them and telling them that they are something special. Through the song DNA, we learn that God made our DNA and that we are all made special. As the musical progresses the kids face various hardships from being benched, to parents getting divorced, to peer pressure. But the coaches help the kids find their way through the adversity by teaching them biblical truths and that Christ is the answer to all the hardships we face in life. Throughout the musical your kids will love singing fun, upbeat songs like Trust His Plan, the bluesy song Bench Warmin' Blues, and the warm ballad Mighty is Your Love.
SKU: GI.G-10352
ISBN 9781622774685.
With his hallmark wit and eloquence, Colonel John R. Bourgeois gives an autobiographical account of his life and career as a musician from humble roots who rose through the ranks to became the twenty-fifth director of “The President’s Own†United States Marine Band. Page after page is filled with recollections from Colonel Bourgeois’s tenure with the Marine Band, many of which involve the most significant musical and political figures of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, including multiple presidents, first ladies, and a number of renowned conductors and artists. Augmenting the stories are newspaper clippings, letters from U.S. presidents, transcriptions of speeches Colonel Bourgeois gave at various events, musical programs for select concerts from throughout his illustrious career, and 90 previously unpublished photographs of John Bourgeois with his family, friends, and the presidents and first ladies he served. Perfect for wind band aficionados and history buffs alike, readers are sure to delight in the tales and musings of this towering figure of American political and musical life. Colonel John R. Bourgeois, USMC (ret.), was the twenty-fifth director of “The President’s Own†United States Marine Band. His acclaimed career spanned nine presidential administrations, from Presidents Eisenhower to Clinton. A native of Louisiana, Colonel Bourgeois is a graduate of Loyola University in New Orleans. He joined the Marine Corps in 1956 and entered “The President’s Own†in 1958 as a French hornist and arranger. Named director in 1979, Colonel Bourgeois was promoted to his present rank in 1983. He retired from active duty on 11 July 1996. As director of “The President’s Own,†Bourgeois was music adviser to the White House. He selected the musical program and directed the Band in its traditional place of honor at the U.S. Capitol for four presidential inaugurations and regularly conducted the Marine Band and the Marine Chamber Orchestra at the White House, appearing there more frequently than any other musician in the nation. He is the only Marine musician to have served in every rank from private to colonel.
SKU: GI.G-10120
ISBN 9781622774388.
NEW DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION: For teachers using Pathway to Success, GIA Publications has created a Google Form that allows students to electronically submit their answers to all questions in the Pathway to Success Student Workbook. To download your own copy of the Google Form, use the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JaU8fAOfaIMz0jSdgQPuuuJyDhIzn8T5U78QaxGRnsU/copy. In music programs across the country, student leadership is often thought of in terms of titles, authority status, section leader positions, and being in charge of others—a responsibility assumed by only a select few. But what if we reframed and broadened the idea of leadership to include all students as leaders of their own pathway in life? Band director Scott Rush and leadership legend Tim Lautzenheiser join forces to create Pathway to Success, a dynamic and engaging resource that fosters the leadership qualities of every student, not just the chosen few. This workbook guides students through ten sequential levels as they journey up the metaphorical mountain of self-leadership. Along the way, students will encounter lessons, activities, stories, quotes, and questions that address the key qualities of any effective leader: communication, attitude, honesty, trust, integrity, self-discipline, emotional health, goal setting, relationships, cooperation, loyalty, selflessness. Upon reaching the summit, students are challenged to create a moonshot—to set a goal and achieve something that has never been done before! True leadership begins with self-reflection in each and every student. All students can benefit when they see themselves as their own best leaders, and therein lies the foundation of a culture of excellence. Pathway to Success is a groundbreaking leadership program designed to inspire student growth and enhance any band, choir, or orchestra program—and beyond. To borrow a phrase: All children have talents, however, not all children have opportunity and encouragement. Pathway to Success by Tim Lautzenheiser and Scott Rush describes in detail the how and provides that encouragement young people need to overcome any reservations and reluctance they may have to step forward and become a leader! History is full of examples of shy and timid youngsters who responded to a challenge and rose to greatness as a leader. This book is invaluable for any age! Leadership by example. Pathway to Success. I wish it was available when I was a student. Tim and Scott nailed it! — Richard Crain, President of The Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic.
SKU: GI.G-10120W
ISBN 9781622774395.
Special student book pricing in response to COVID-19: $5.95 per student book. NEW DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION: For teachers using Pathway to Success, GIA Publications has created a Google Form that allows students to electronically submit their answers to all questions in the Pathway to Success Student Workbook. To download your own copy of the Google Form, use the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JaU8fAOfaIMz0jSdgQPuuuJyDhIzn8T5U78QaxGRnsU/copy. In music programs across the country, student leadership is often thought of in terms of titles, authority status, section leader positions, and being in charge of others—a responsibility assumed by only a select few. But what if we reframed and broadened the idea of leadership to include all students as leaders of their own pathway in life? Band director Scott Rush and leadership legend Tim Lautzenheiser join forces to create Pathway to Success, a dynamic and engaging resource that fosters the leadership qualities of every student, not just the chosen few. This workbook guides students through ten sequential levels as they journey up the metaphorical mountain of self-leadership. Along the way, students will encounter lessons, activities, stories, quotes, and questions that address the key qualities of any effective leader: communication, attitude, honesty, trust, integrity, self-discipline, emotional health, goal setting, relationships, cooperation, loyalty, selflessness. Upon reaching the summit, students are challenged to create a moonshot—to set a goal and achieve something that has never been done before! True leadership begins with self-reflection in each and every student. All students can benefit when they see themselves as their own best leaders, and therein lies the foundation of a culture of excellence. Pathway to Success is a groundbreaking leadership program designed to inspire student growth and enhance any band, choir, or orchestra program—and beyond. To borrow a phrase: All children have talents, however, not all children have opportunity and encouragement. Pathway to Success by Tim Lautzenheiser and Scott Rush describes in detail the how and provides that encouragement young people need to overcome any reservations and reluctance they may have to step forward and become a leader! History is full of examples of shy and timid youngsters who responded to a challenge and rose to greatness as a leader. This book is invaluable for any age! Leadership by example. Pathway to Success. I wish it was available when I was a student. Tim and Scott nailed it! — Richard Crain, President of The Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic.
SKU: GI.G-9966
ISBN 9781622773992.
What better way to discover the world than to sing songs that have captivated the imaginations of children across the continents. In this amazing collection of songs children love to sing, Karen Howard truly opens the door to encountering songs from diverse cultures and experiences, on themes from family, animals, flowers, food, and more. The repertoire in First Steps in Global Music is particularly accessible for teachers and children wishing to discover these great songs. Organized by geographical region, Howard provides the context and guidance—including references to recordings—for these songs to come alive. She further organizes the songs based on First Steps activity categories: Fragment Singing, Simple Songs, Movement for Form and Expression, Movement with the Beat, and Songtales. Take a look, have a listen, and see what captures your attention—and what might capture the imaginations of the children in your life! Featuring music from: Africa (Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe) Oceania (Tahiti, Australia, New Zealand) Asia (China, Japan, Pakistan, Indonesia) Middle East (Israel and Lebanon) North America (Quebec, Guatemala, Mexico, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Haiti) South America (Brazil, Peru, Chile) Europe (Lithuania, Bulgaria, Poland, Republic of Georgia) For more information and resources about global music, visit giamusic.com/firststepsglobal. Special message: Since the summer of 2019, it has come to the attention of GIA editors that some of the American folk songs in the First Steps in Music series and other publications have racist histories. GIA is committed to providing resources that uphold the highest possible values for children and for our classrooms. We are excited about the efforts of the Feierabend Association for Music Education’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee to develop standards through which repertoire should be evaluated. We intend to revise our publications based on those standards at the earliest possible opportunity. Learn more at giamusic.com/dei.