SKU: HL.863548

ISBN 9780793569793. UPC: 073999635485. 9.0x12.0x0.125 inches.

Original series (black cover) Intermediate to advanced studies featuring full band chorales, chromatic exercises and articulation studies, color woodwind trill charts, a wide variety of multicultural songs, and much more. Authors: Tom C. Rhodes, Donald Bierschenk, Tim Lautzenheiser.

About Essential Elements Band Method

About Essential Elements Band Method: Essential Elements Band Method provides a complete system of books and accompanying materials that make the educator's job easier, and the students' learning more thorough and enjoyable. By Tom C. Rhodes, Donald Bierschenk, Tim Lautzenheiser, John Higgens, Linda Petersen.

SKU: HL.48181969

UPC: 888680850135. 9.0x12.25x0.1 inches.

“Composed by Pierre Gabaye, Sonatina is a piece for Bb Clarinet and Piano lasting 12 minutes. Divided into three distinctive parts, this piece is rated as difficult and can be played by advanced players and above levels. The first part, Allegro (4/4, tempo: 120-126), is really energetic as a start evolved shortly after between slower and faster sections. The second part, slower (Largo), starts with the Piano on its own for two measures. This part is strongly influenced by Jazz and features long Clarinet lines supported by a rich Piano accompaniment. Finally, the third part is really fast (Prestissimo) and displays a Piano more present, slightly taking over the Clarinet. This really melodious piece is perfect to be played in contests or for a recital.”.

SKU: HL.48184479

UPC: 888680834555. 9.0x12.0x0.089 inches.

“Composed for the Paris Conservatoire contest in 1938, Denneriana is a piece for Clarinet with Piano accompaniment, by André Bloch. Its title is a reference to the creator of the Clarinet Johann Christoph Denner. Ideal to demonstrate the skills of advanced players, this piece is highly lyrical and really enjoyable for both the players and the audience. It starts with a grandiose introduction, perfect for this work. It also includes a Clarinet Solo cadenza half-way through the piece and finishes in a highly harmonious way. This piece requires numerous skills and good knowledge of the instrument. André Bloch (1873-1960) was a French musician, composer and professor. He won the Grand Prix de Rome for his piece named Cantata. Amongst his most famous students were Jehan Alain and Fernand Oubradous.”.

SKU: HL.48181105

UPC: 888680861940. 9.0x12.0x0.081 inches.

Composed by M. Dautremer for the Paris Conservatoire contest, Story and Impromptu is a piece for Bb clarinet and piano accompaniment. Dedicated to Auguste Perier, Professor at the Conservatoire, and inspired from Page d?Exil, this piece requires advanced skills to be executed perfectly. Starting as a recitation and lasting approximately 6 minutes, the melodious piece features a cadenza and is divided as per below: 1. Recitative 2. Moderato 3. Cadenza 4. Largo. Mastering breathing technique and the accidentals is quite important for this work, which will demonstrate all your abilities during a contest. The book feature score and parts. M. Dautremer (1906-1978) was a French musician and pedagogue. He was director of the Conservatoire in Nancy and conductor for the Symphonic Orchestra of the city.

SKU: HL.48183370

UPC: 888680946364. 9.0x12.0x0.091 inches.

To this day, Eugene Bozza (1905-1991) remains one of the most prolific composers for wind instruments, despite being a violinist himself. His Contrasts III for Clarinet and Bassoon is no exception to the composer's success. During his studies at the Paris Conservatoire, Bozza won prizes for Violin, conducting and composition, as well as the Grand Prix de Rome. He then conducted the orchestra of the Opera-Comique and became Head of the Conservatoire in Valenciennes, whilst remaining a prominent composer. Composed in 1955, Bozza's Brief Piece is to be played on the Alto Saxophone and is a virtuosic work, addressing advanced features including, complex rhythms, chromaticism, a wide range and articulation. As music educationalist, Paul Griffiths has written of Bozza's compositions, his works reveal melodic fluency, elegance of structure and a consistently sensitive concern of instrumental capabilities..

SKU: HL.48183552

UPC: 888680870256. 9.0x12.0x0.057 inches.

“Composed by Giacomo Miluccio (1928-1999), Rhapsody is a piece for Solo Clarinet lasting three minutes. Really melodious yet quite slow, it requires an advanced level (8, 9) and some strong technique and skills. This melodious piece, starting Passionale, with a part Scherzando followed by a Tranquillo one, is using the high range of the instruments. It finishes A Tempo with a morendo sound. The work features numerous accidentals, some opportunity of improvisation and some long phrases for which the player will need to master their breathing skills. It is a really nice work to play in recitals and can also be used for contests. ”.