This new contemporary work was premiered at the 2002 Midwest Clinic and is an excellent way to make use of all your percussionists. After an eerie introduction a haunting melody is presented that continues throughout. This is definitely a unique and refreshing style which is very welcome at this grade level. Strongly consider this work from Texas composer and middle school band director Jason Nitsch.

Slip-slidin’ trombone smears in this rip-snortin’ ragtime setting are sure to tickle your ears and put some tap in your toes. The trombone glissando is the happiest sound around! Dedicated to and premiered by the Westchester Middle School Band of Westchester Illinois Mr. Jason Kluge director MONDO GLISSANDO targets that most critical of wind sections. When was the last time you featured your trombones? When was the last time they felt like STARS? Section feature pieces are one of the most important techniques available for keeping a section strong and well represented. MONDO GLISSANDO can even be used as a trombone SOLO piece by having the non-solo trombones play from thetechnically simpler euphonium part.Either way section or solo there’s nothing like an exposed part on an upcoming performance to reinvigorate a musician’s interest and encourage that all-important PRACTICE!