Lessons and Activities Based on the Works of Aaron Copland-We are pleased to announce the launch of the Leonard Bernstein Young People's Classics a new series for the music classroom that presents essential selections from the Leonard Bernstein recorded library with units of study builtaround them. The first in this series features some of the more popular works of Aaron Copland including Fanfare for the Common Man and his ballets Billy the Kid Appalachian Spring and Rodeo.Makemusic listening engaging and active with beautifully-designed full-color listening maps easy-to-follow lesson plans and full-length recorded orchestral versions of Copland's music. Included in the Classroom Kit is the BernsteinCentury Copland CD featuring Leonard Bernstein conducting the New York Philharmonic. The Enhanced CD in the Teacher book contains audio folksong recordings full-color PDFs of the student booklet student handouts and bonusmaterials all for duplication or projection.Part II features an in-depth study of Copland's ballet Rodeo specifically ?Hoe-down ? based on the Artful Learning transformative learning system inspired byLeonard Bernstein. Working together in learning centers students engage in cross-curricular activities that are incorporated into the music lessons. Available separately: Teacher Book/Enhanced CD Student Book 5-Pak theBernstein Century Copland CD and a Classroom Kit (1 Teacher Edition/Enhanced CD 20 Student Books 1 Copland CD). Suggested for Grades 5-9.

Technique and Musicianship-Designed for musicians who have completed a second year of study in any method this important new book features scales thirds and arpeggios; technique articulation and melodious etudes; plus excerpts from the classicalrepertoire and full-band chorales in 16 major and minor keys. With emphasis placed on specific musicianship skills plus options for differentiated learning and instruction it goes above and beyond technique books of the past.Whether used in private lessons or in a group  Tradition of Excellence: Technique and Musicianship is sure to improve technical ability and enhance artistic sensitivity for all band students!  

Technique and Musicianship-Designed for musicians who have completed a second year of study in any method this important new book features scales thirds and arpeggios; technique articulation and melodious etudes; plus excerpts from the classicalrepertoire and full-band chorales in 16 major and minor keys. With emphasis placed on specific musicianship skills plus options for differentiated learning and instruction it goes above and beyond technique books of the past.Whether used in private lessons or in a group  Tradition of Excellence: Technique and Musicianship is sure to improve technical ability and enhance artistic sensitivity for all band students!  

A Cantata for Christmas-From John Leavitt comes this elegant cantata for Christmas set up in the form of a classic Lessons and Carols service. A colorful tapestry of beautiful sounds this major work has great variety in its scope and style. Whether presented with piano or John's chamber orchestration the sensitive writing will showcase the artful approach of a master arranger making this compilation of carols and readings a thoughtful choice for churches universities and community choruses. Highly recommended! Songs include: Veni Veni Emmanuel: People Look East: The Angel Gabriel: He Is Born the Divine Christ Child: Resonet in laudibus: What Sweeter Music: Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day: WeThree Kings of Orient Are: Sing Noel Alleluia! Score and Parts (fl 1-2/pic ob cl 1-2 bn perc 1-3 timp hp vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.