SKU: CF.FPS150F

ISBN 9781491152782. UPC: 680160910281.

The title is a play on words, but the composer had his own ulterior motives in mind when composing this piece. He wanted a piece that was fun to play, but that helped developing musicians work on their rhythmic skills. Matt Putnam uses the feel of action film soundtracks to create the mood of this interesting new piece. Interesting grooves in the percussion throughout add to the piece’s feel of mystery and thrill.
To understand my thoughts in writing this piece, I thought it best to define the two ideas that give the piece its title: ulterior motives and musical motifs. Ulterior motives occur when you believe that a person is doing something for some unknown or hidden reason. Often, they are used in action films or literature to increase the drama and tension of the story. Musically, a motif is a short rhythmic and/or melodic idea. When I wrote this piece, I must confess that I had my own ulterior motives: I wanted to create a piece that was fun to play, but I also wanted a piece that would help students develop their rhythmic counting skills. In this piece, I use a motif of a two eighth-note pattern which jumps from section to section to help me achieve my ulterior motive.Mimicking the mood of action films whose characters often have ulterior motives, the mood of the piece is suspenseful and exciting as the motif jumps from section to section throughout the ensemble. The motif keeps you guessing as it occurs on all four different beats of the measure sometimes ascending, sometimes descending, and occurs sometimes in the interval of a second and sometimes the interval of a third. Interesting grooves in the percussion throughout add to the piece’s feel of mystery and thrill.I have no ulterior motives when I say that I hope you enjoy playing Ulterior Motifs.

SKU: BT.CMP-1099-07-140

9x12 inches. English.

Your young band will really be in their own element when they are rocking to the jellybean song! Every section gets to join in on the melody somewhere and the rhythmic reinforcement found within is a priceless tool for the teacher of young band students. This is the kind of piece your students will drive you crazy with because they’ll want to play it again and again (and again!) If you are looking for something FUN to do with your group as a contrast to your more serious pieces, you’ve found it.Tasty!

Kennen Sie Jellybeans, die unwiderstehlichen süßen und bunten Süßigkeiten aus Amerika, die es in unzähligen Geschmacksvarianten gibt? Ihre Musiker kennen Sie bestimmt und werden daher ganz in ihrem Element sein, wenn sie zum gleichnamigen Stück abrocken dürfen. Hier darf jedes Register einmal die Melodie spielen und bei der rhythmischen Unterstützung können die Musiker ganz nebenbei noch viel dazulernen. Sie werden es immer wieder spielen wollen!

C’est petit, coloré, et terriblement bon ! Et, encore plus merveilleux, ça go te l’enfance et ses douceurs. Si l’on ne connaît pas l’origine exacte des jelly beans (bonbons la gelée), on sait que le procédé qui vise faire durcir la coquille d’un bonbon tout en gardant l’intérieur bien mou a été inventé au XVIIe siècle par un certain Jordan Almonds. Se priver d’une telle explosion de saveurs serait renier l’enfant qui sommeille en soi. Allez-y, sucrez-vous les babines !

SKU: CF.PPS49F

ISBN 9781491152614. UPC: 680160910113.

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.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: CL.RWS-1817-01

Something menacing is there on the horizon. Is it a group of dragons ready to set the countryside ablaze? Is it a group of orcs spoiling for a fight with the knights of the realm? Could it be the Viking horde coming to pillage the land? The decision is yours in this exciting piece for developing Band by F. Scott Kroll. With grade appropriate challenges in the winds and timpani featured throughout, your students will enjoy their own musical adventures while mastering new skills.

SKU: CL.RWS-2308-00

A colorful and powerful march set in G minor that will make your inner pirate want to set sail! The interesting interplay between instruments and adventurous dynamic scheme provides something a bit different for your next festival; a work which contrasts many other standard marches. This one is indeed a map that leads to a treasure chest full of teaching opportunities. A pirate adventure as well as musical fun and growth all in one package!