America the Beautiful-The perfect arrangement for your Beginning Band’s first patriotic performance! There are lots of opportunities for young players to solidify basic skills here. A few easy accidentals articulations dynamics and phrasing can all be taught while rehearsing Sea to Shining Seay. There are many more uses for this arrangement than the typical concert setting too. Does your student body meet at the flag pole on Monday mornings for a flag salute? Play it there. How about a short performance at a school board meeting? The possibilities are endless!Don’t miss it!

Rock Around The Clock - Shake Rattle & Roll - Mona Lisa - Are you Lonesome Tonight - Jailhouse Rock-Albert Miles a réalisé un arrangement facile à jouer sur la base dune sélection des plus grands hits des années 60: 'The Good Old Days of Rock & Roll !!'. En entendant ce medley qui comporte des fragments de 'Rock Around The Clock' 'Shake Rattle&Roll' 'Mona Lisa' 'Are you Lonesome Tonight' 'Jailhouse Rock' ... vos auditeurs auront grand peine à rester assis !

Tanabata-In Japan July the 7th is a holiday known as Tanabata for which large celebrations are held throughout the country. The holiday is based on a legend about a young man and a young woman who are separated by the Milky Way and can only see each other once a year on this night. The Seventh Night of July is Itaru Sakai’s musical interpretation of this romantic legend. The alto saxophone and euphonium solos during the middle movement represent the two main themes from the legend.

Since 1995 when Toy Story was released the creative team at Pixar Studios has given us heartwarming stories and unforgettable characters that appeal to audiences of all ages and the music created for these films is an integral part of their popularity and charm. Michael Brown has created a terrific medley of these familiar melodies including: The Glory Days (The Incredibles) The Spirit of Adventure (Up) Ratatouille Main Theme The Big Race (Cars) and You've Got a Friend in Me (Toy Story).

Holiday Selections ? Grade 3Here is a dynamic and unique setting of this traditional carol. Ted uses fanfare-like brass passages at the beginning and end contrasted with a middle section that features the melody setin 3/4 accompanied by creative counterlines and textures. An impressive addition to any holiday program!

Some of the most memorable songs ever written for the stage come from the musical sensation Les Misérables. Now in a blockbuster 2012 motion picture Johnnie Vinson's beautiful medley includes: At the End of the Day I Dreamed a Dream Master of the House Do You Hear the People Sing? and On My Own.

Certain to become a staple of Grade 3 band literature this great new composition represents James Curnow at his finest. Beginning and ending with an exciting fanfare that contrasts various melodic rhythmic harmonic and stylistic concepts The Spirit Soars captures the enduring spirit of today’s youth in music.The joyous scherzo energized with buoyant energy and an exquisite contrasting lyrical theme many moods and a grandioso finale all combine to ensure this piece becomes a landmark of literature for this level.Plan your next concert around this great new piece from CMP!Take wing!

MusicWorks ? Grade 3Master composer Claude T. Smith graced the band world with many wonderful pieces and this classic continues to be one of his most performed works. The opening theme sparkles with rhythmicvitality and harmonic devices that still sound fresh today. The contrasting Andante segment is lush and tender before returning to the fast main theme. A rewarding composition not to be overlooked! (5:00)

Cette petite suite est composée de cinq mouvements indépendants et contrastants. Il est donc possible de constituer une œuvre « à la carte » en ne réunissant que quelques-uns des cinq mouvements de la suite. Le scénario de cette composition étant lugubre et diabolique préparez les musiciens et le public à vivre une expérience angoissante?Friday the 13th (Vendredi 13) : Avec ses mystérieuses vertus le vendredi 13 n?est pas un jour comme les autres.Midnight Scene (À minuit) : Dans le silence de la nuit on entend des pas des craquements les cris sinistres d?une chouette tandis que les douze coups de minuit s?égrènent au clocher. Soudain une silhouettemagique apparaît dans la pièce.Wurdalak : créature démoniaque proche du vampire le wurdalak rôde dans les campagnes slaves. La rumeur d?une morsure suffit à terroriser et faire trembler des villages entiers.Voodoo (Vaudou) : la pratique des rites vaudou a suscité les frissons et provoqué l?envoûtement de nombreuses personnes à travers les siècles.Halloween Party March (Marche de la fête d?Halloween) : des citrouilles évidées et illuminées des squelettes des zombies et quelques autres créatures qui donnent la chair de poule défilent dans les rues. Qui a le courage de se joindre à cette parade hantée ?

Medley of 13 hits-Includes: All My Lovin' A Hard Day's Night Ticket To Ride Yesterday Norwegian Wood Got To Get You Into My Life Here There and Everywhere The Fool On The Hill Penny Lane Maxwell's Silver Hammer Lady Madonna and Something.

A passionate desire for Andrea Bocelli’s voice has spread across the world like wildfire for Andrea Bocelli possesses a truly remarkable voice. A voice as palpably powerful as it is almost ethereal. Vivo Per Lei (I live for Her) tells of a passion so great that it is felt in every action every moment of the day. This excellent arrangement will bring a moment of tender passion to any concert.

As the title implies your tuba section is front and center in this clever adaptation of this classic Christmas carol. A great way to spice up your holiday concert and show some deserved respect to the low end of yourband!

Ce nouvel ouvrage, Thema 5ème, en actualisant Objectif 5ème auquel il emprunte une partie de son répertoire, répond conjointement aux orientations pédagogiques et éducatives définies par les programmes officiels et à l'attirance qu'éprouvent les adolescents du cycle central pour des musiques plus actuelles. Organisée autour de thématiques propres à établir des passerelles interdisciplinaires (notamment avec le cours de français, d'histoire, de géographie, de langues), la progression de Théma 5ème s'appuie sur un contenu en adéquation avec la diversité des situations de l'enseignement dans les collèges, favorisant ainsi une pratique musicale réussie et valorisant par le chant, l'écoute, les pratiques instrumentales et les activités de création.

This powerful work by Ian McDougall showcases all the brilliance and splendor of the brass sections in a setting that makes a distinctive opener for any performance. Given its festive nature and the options for antiphonal staging it works especially well for holiday performances.