(Sleigh Ride)-Here is a little musical sleigh ride you won't forget! Sleigh bells a whip crack and the momentum of a joyous ride across the snow make this a sure winner for your holiday concert. Christmas Troika serves as adelightful concert opener or will slide gracefully into any spot on your program. There are great opportunities to study staccato and legato articulations side by side and you'll find a load of other great teaching opportunitiesincluded as you prepare this captivating musical experience for your listeners.

Latin Music in three variations. Caribbean Sketches takes the band and audience from the reggae sound of Beach Party to the siesta Lazy Afternoon and concludes with a rousing finale in Let's dance. Don't forget your sunglasses!

In ‘Famous Folksongs’ we are taken on a musical trip around the world from France to the USA and from South America to the Middle East. Dagmar Kildevann arranged eight word famous folk songs in very different ways. From traditional (Lolo mi boto) to modern (Le coq est mort) and from swing (Sur le pont) to rock (Michael row the boat). Bon voyage have a pleasant journey! Oh and by the way don’t forget your passport!

Delightfully ghoulish this arrangement of the classic TV theme is a great way to teach 6/8 time and have a lot of fun too. Don't forget your box of creepy sounding percussion instruments.

Kaleidoscope No. 4-(Richie) (Am) Edited by Nicholas Hare. Kaleidoscope will save you time! Do you spend hours arranging music for odd assortments of instruments? Kaleidoscope is specially arranged to suit almost any instrumental combination andthese varied ensembles are easy and enjoyable too. So much scope for virtually any combination of instruments! The series is successful with recorders guitars percussion and keyboard as well as with orchestral groupings. Whetherthere are five or fifty players every Kaleidoscope title will work! Just make sure that melody and keyboard parts are included - all other parts are optional. Kaleidoscope is superb value for money - each set contains a scoreplus around 50 parts each one carefully written to suit the needs of each instrument. For example easy string parts are in first position only whilst easy clarinet parts take care to avoid the break. There are more demandingparts too for experienced players. To help you choose the right pieces for your players we have given the key of each Kaleidoscope in brackets. The complete performance option! These super-flexible arrangements of well-knowntitles are a must for every school. Why not choose a theme for your concert and perform a selection of Kaleidoscope show titles and film themes or have an evening of classical favourites. And don’t forget we have Kaleidoscopebumper carol packs and seasonal gems for your Christmas Concert too!

Originally written by a strong young man with an incurable medical condition, this work provides a message that is clear and strong. Encourage your students to explore his lyrics to gain a greater understanding of the meaning. Although repetitive, the composition will serve as a tremendous introduction or reinforcement to alla breve time signature assisted by the teaching ideas that are shared in the preface to the conductor's score. This heartwarming composition will be one that many will never forget. (2:15) / Concert Band

This exciting festival work is sure to captivate your students and audience. Based on Greek mythology it portrays the story of Vulcan who gave birth to fire while toiling at his anvil forging the metals of the Earth. Accidentally a spark takes flight and Vulcan attempts to crush it but it is too quick for him and eventually kindles fire. This overture combines sheer power with gripping and emotional lyrical passages for one experience you will never forget!

You Know I’m No Good Valerie Love Is a Losing Game Back to Black Rehab-On July 23 2011 the news of the death of Amy Winehouse shocked the entire world. What could have been one of the most impressive careers in the history of pop and modern soul was halted by a tragic event which no one will forget. The best way to honour Amy Winehouse now is through her music. A Tribute to Amy Winehouse includes all of the songs which earned her cult status and made her unforgettable 'You Know I’m No Good' 'Valerie' 'Love Is a Losing Game' 'Back to Black' and 'Rehab'.

Excerpts from Movement 4-Developing an intimate understanding of the world?s greatest musical accomplishments is an important part of a music education. Every musician should have the joy of playing the music of Mozart and the G-minor Symphony (Number 40) is one of Mozart?s signature works and one of the greatest musical achievements of all time. Stephen Bulla has carefully and effectively brought the themes of the G-minor Symphony finale to the concert band stage with this delightful transcription/arrangement. Your band won?t be playing a ?band arrangement?- they?ll be playing MOZART! Don?t forget the opportunity for a music history lesson built into this piece.Masterful!

Excerpts from Movement 4-Developing an intimate understanding of the world?s greatest musical accomplishments is an important part of a music education. Every musician should have the joy of playing the music of Mozart and the G-minor Symphony (Number 40) is one of Mozart?s signature works and one of the greatest musical achievements of all time. Stephen Bulla has carefully and effectively brought the themes of the G-minor Symphony finale to the concert band stage with this delightful transcription/arrangement. Your band won?t be playing a ?band arrangement?- they?ll be playing MOZART! Don?t forget the opportunity for a music history lesson built into this piece.Masterful!

On July 23 2011, the news of the death of Amy Winehouse shocked the entire world. What could have been one of the most impressive careers in the history of pop and modern soul, was halted by a tragic event which no one will forget. The best way to honour Amy Winehouse now is through her music. A Tribute to Amy Winehouse includes all of the songs which earned her cult status and made her unforgettable ? You Know I?m No Good, Valerie, Love Is a Losing Game, Back to Black and Rehab.

We are often so focused on presenting the entire ensemble that it’s easy to forget we can also program solo feature pieces. There are so many reasons to do just that. It rewards that special player who has been working so hard. It sets an example for other players in the section. It provides a nice contrast regardless of what else is programmed. Be sure to put on the demonstration CD found in this catalog and hear Flight of Fancy for yourself. We’re sure you’ll like it.Scintillating!

(He's a relatively short, but strong guy with an interesting accent) New Standards Band Series. Par ADAMS DAN. Mark is a relatively short, but strong guy with an interesting accent. He gives emphasis to everything he does. He often stands out in a crowd, sometimes even wearing a cap to get noticed. Your students will never forget this humorous, yet effective, lesson in marcato playing. / Date parution : 2023-07-31/ Répertoire / Concert Band