76 Trombones est l?air emblématique de la comédie musicale The Music Man écrite par le compositeur américain Meredith Wilson. L?arrangement de la collection New Sounds for Concert Band a connu un vif succès auprès du public et sa mélodie fait désormais partie des standards de la musique américaine.

Ajoutez un peu de swing à votre concert de Noël avec ce magnifique arrangement de John Moss du classique de Noël de Meredith Willson.

Inspired by the Arikara (uh-RIK-a-RAH) tribe of Native Americans based in North Dakota this work by James Meredith is an evocative piece without portraying any specific event or story. Opening with a plaintive flute solo supported by an exoticpercussion backdrop the piece features a chorale-like statement in the winds before moving to the faster and more rhythmic main section. Mixing early American imagery with striking dissonances this is an effective and unique offering with limitedtechnical demands.

This ever-popular selection from the great Broadway musical by Meredith Wilson includes: The Wells Fargo Wagon Till There Was You and Seventy-Six Trombones.

Premiered by Randy Eyles and The United States Air Force Band this ragtime novelty xylophone solo with band accompaniment has been performed around the world. In 1987 it was performed during a live radio broadcast in China to anestimated audience of 60 million! Golden Age is a medley of eight tunes that were favorites of the 1900's. A true “Show Stopper ” The Golden Age of the Xylophone is sure to become a popular favorite with bands aroundthe world. Standard instrumentation medium (band) difficult (solo).

(Korean Folksong). This familiar Oriental folk melody is arranged here as a percussion feature with band. The pentatonic melody is passed around through all the sections of the band and there are optional vocal parts for an added unique effect. The flexible percussion feature section allows you to customize the arrangement and add as many instruments as you like.

The masterful arranging flare of Ted Ricketts is in full force with this rousing production number from ?The Music Man?. Elements of the revival version currently on Broadway are used along with a variety of scoringtextures style changes key changes and naturally a prominent role for the trombones. Great as a concert opener.

Commissioned by the Bishop Ireton Wind Ensemble this tone poem by internationally renown composer Tom Duffy is a masterpiece of instrumental timbres. Butterflies and Bees! is an exciting audience pleaser that's as fun tolisten to as it is to play. Sure to become a standard in the advanced high school/university repertoire.

medium-difficult-Imaginative versatile and fun! This outstanding arrangement provides young musicians with activities for stimulating creativity. Suitable for Jr. High School - Elementary.

Developing the Complete Band Program-Visit a virtual rehearsal on your PC or Mac where each video clip illustrates a different rehearsal concept including: warm-up style intonation balance and blend rhythm and musicianship. Featured music educators include thelate Frederick Fennell Colonel Timothy Foley Jerry Junklin H. Robert Reynolds Mellory Thompson William Wakefield and Garwood Whaley. Bonus items include: course activity forms letter templates and resources as referencedin the book Teaching Instrumental Music; letter templates include more than 20 sample letters on topics from recruitment to assessment; resources provide entries for locating clinicians artists publishers andprofessional organizations; finding school grants; evaluating facilities; determining balanced instrumentation for any size group with an interactive calculator; and more. 49 minutes.

With assistance from the Virginia Commonwealth University Wind Ensemble Ed Lisk demonstrates all of the rehearsal techniques described in his monumental text Alternative Rehearsal Techniques. Each concept is clearly demonstratedby this outstanding university ensemble.