SKU: CF.BPS138

ISBN 9781491159491. UPC: 680160918089.

Woody Woodblocker is a novelty piece featuring the title instrument as a soloist. It is suitable for bands currently in the first year of lessons. It should be performed in a lively manner and played at a tempo deemed suitable by the director. While the typical woodblock is usually struck with a drumstick, the director may wish to explore other types of blocks and mallets which may prove more effective with bands of varying sizes. To overcome the issue of balance, the woodblock notes are primarily sounded while the winds have rests within a measure. Young bands, therefore, with more than a few players in the percussion section may use more than one woodblock player on the solo part without upsetting the balance between woodblock(s) and winds. Thank you for choosing this composition.
Woody Woodblocker  is a novelty piece featuring the title instrument as a soloist. It is suitable for bands currently in the first year of lessons. It should be performed in a lively manner and played at a tempo deemed suitable by the director. While the typical woodblock is usually struck with a drumstick,  the director may wish to explore other types of blocks and mallets which may prove more effective with bands of varying sizes. To overcome the issue of balance, the woodblock notes are primarily sounded while the winds have rests within a measure. Young bands, therefore, with more than a few players in the percussion section may use more than one woodblock player on the solo part without upsetting the balance between woodblock(s) and winds.Thank you for choosing this composition.

SKU: HL.178

ISBN 9781574240184. UPC: 073999045154. 9x12 inches.

'Sonny Terry has got to be explained to the people or his art will go over their head. By understanding Sonny Terry, you will learn how to enjoy and live in the real people's music that is on a train that's bound for glory.' - Woody Guthrie, 1946. This book/CD pack pays homage to Terry and his infamous playing. Besides 70 famous licks from Sonny, this pack gives you some quick harmonica lessons, information on Sonny's style, a discography with key chart, and a bibliography for future research. The CD includes each lick played out by the author.

SKU: CL.035-2565-00

A big-time hurry-up swinger in the Woody Herman tradition. This exciting barnburner will challenge your jazz ensemble to new heights. Includes an optional unison contrafactum section for really hot bands. Not easy but worth the effort, plenty of space for solos and tons of great ensemble writing. Brass ranges are quite modest for a chart at this level. Perfect chart for festival use or that special spot on your concert.

SKU: CL.032-2347-00

A medium blues that Woody would love, METROPOLE captures the essence of the Woody Herman style complete with a Woody styled stop-time solo section and power house shout choruses. Great festival material and it’s even playable with reduced instrumentation. A real winner!