SKU: CF.YPS211
ISBN 9781491152300. UPC: 680160909803. Key: F major.
A Certain Slant of Light is inspired by the introspective mood created by the rays of light on a dark cloudy day. A colorful, murmuring introduction is followed by a rich main theme in a minor key. It is a well-scored and fresh-sounding piece that will help young bands enhance their musicality.Rays of light against the dark of a cloudy day, or these same rays of light as they penetrate a dark room in late afternoon can create a mood of introspection and make us pause to reflect on the nature of life, loss and hope. A Certain Slant of Light is inspired by the title, but does not depict the actual poem There is a Certain Slant of Light by Emily Dickinson.A Certain Slant of Light opens with a colorful murmuring introduction followed immediately by a statement of the main theme of the piece. The opening briefly returns, followed by a setting of the melody in flute with woodwind accompaniment. The opening then returns and grows to a climax built on variations of the main theme. The piece fades to silence with a soft echo of the opening murmuring material.I enjoyed writing this piece and hope your students will enjoy playing these contrasting styles and that you will find the piece beneficial in teaching important musical concepts.Peter Terry, 2018.
SKU: CF.PPS49
ISBN 9781491151938. UPC: 680160909438.
Exemplary is a mature musical piece for beginning bands. Even though only the first six notes of the Bb-major scale are used with simple rhythms, students and teachers will find many, fun musical challenges that provide opportunities for for growth. As the title suggests, performances of Exemplary should serve as a desirable model, be worthy of imitation, and should represent the absolute best in musicianship.Exemplary is a mature musical piece for beginning bands. Even though only the first six notes of the Bb-major scale are used, and simple rhythms are used to compose this piece, it has many musical challenges that will enhance students’ musical growth. There are some very musical ideas and sections in this piece that should be explored. Just as this title suggests, Exemplary should serve as a desirable model, be worthy of imitation, and should represent the best possible example of its kind. If you describe something as exemplary, it should be extremely good. With all of these challenges, the piece also has some nice melodies and is fun to play.  Notes to the ConductorThere are marcato and legato styles, many dynamic markings (sometimes different between woodwinds, brass, and percussion) major and minor third intervals, and challenging beginning percussion writing (that should not be overplayed). Four-measure phrasing should be observed. When a crescendo occurs, it should connect to the next note without taking a breath. These are teachable concepts that will benefit the musicianship of the students and take them to a higher level of performance.  .
SKU: CF.PPS20
ISBN 9780825895395. UPC: 798408095390. 9 x 12 inches.
This piece for the youngest students depicts wide open spaces, rugged terrain, and covered wagons heading West through the American plains. Students will love to play this contest selection, written in a minor mode. It will make them sound more mature than their experience as the piece can be performed with as little as 10 weeks of study.
SKU: CF.PPS20F
ISBN 9780825896019. UPC: 798408096014. 9 x 12 inches.
This piece for the youngest students depicts wide open spaces, rugged terrain, and covered wagons heading West through the American plains. Students will love to play this contest selection, written in a minor mode. It will make themsound more mature than their experience as the piece can be performed with as little as 10 weeks of study.
SKU: CL.012-3200-00
This impressive chorale-prelude by Andrew Glover is an exceptional choice for ceremonial events, formal observances, or as a concert selection. A robust opening fanfare segues seemlessly into a peaceful original chorale. A short interlude leads into a robust and powerful chorus of America, the Beautiful which includes optional parts for antiphonal trumpets and trombones. Sensitive and reflective scoring combine with warm and gentle dissonances for a truly remarkable conclusion. Stunning, emotional and inspiring selection for any program.
About Heritage of the March
Full-sized concert band editions of the greatest marches of all time. Each has been faithfully re-scored to accommodate modern instrumentation and incorporate performance practices of classic march style
SKU: CL.012-3200-01
SKU: AP.36663
UPC: 038081416625. English.
Solo claves usher in the authentic Latin percussion section that sets the style for Pico Rivera. A simple but effective bass line joins the percussion section in establishing an interesting accompaniment for the syncopated melody that follows. Rich harmonies that utilize a variety of seventh chords dominate the second theme and the stop time percussion fills that open the coda. A brief modulation brings us to a restatement of the opening melody with a new countermelody in the trumpets and horns. Pico Rivera is a city in Southern California that has a long tradition of producing excellent bands.
SKU: CL.024-4453-00
Who doesn’t remember the thrill of a sled ride on a snowy day down the longest and steepest hill? Time to get your warmest jacket on and tie your boots tight for a trip down Sleddin’ Hill! The perilous journey begins by leading us into a playful melody in the trumpets. As the sled picks up speed we add woodwinds and clever percussion sound effects. The ever-increasing tempo reflects the momentum of the sled culminating in an exhilarating finish when the sled finally comes to an abrupt stop. Everyone will enjoy this trip down Sleddin’ Hill..
