SKU: CF.FPS164F

ISBN 9781491163900. UPC: 680160922697.

Call of the Ancient Clans takes players back to the time of the dawn of man, when neighboring tribes could communicate with each other not by racing through the harsh jungle or dry desert, but by the use of different rhythm instruments. Music was also used in religious rituals, celebrations and to share the history of the group.With an interesting, pulsating rhythm and catchy woodwind lines, Call of the Ancient Clans is sure to light a fire under students and get them involved in making some exhilarating music. The notes can be easily played by those with over a year of band experience, but will also provide a good challenge, as the first clarinets do go over the break a couple of times.Students will have a lot of fun playing double forte (who doesn’t?). However, caution students that playing “as loud as you can” can lead to bad-sounding notes. Balance with the person next to you; if you can’t hear them, you’re too loud. Double forte is a bit like calling to your friend from across the gym when nobody else is in there. You don’t want to be louder than that.Who has the melody at each rehearsal mark? Your students should know and if they do not, tell them. If they don’t have the melody, they need to back off their notes and play softer. Let the melody shine.Balance will make this piece truly sing. I hope you enjoy playing it; I loved writing it.

SKU: HP.9085

UPC: 763628190859.

In Little Seeds you will find new hymns from my heart. My devotional life is given to you in my hymnwriting. During the past three years I have been writing songs for the unity of the church - songs reminding us of our baptism. I have been writing biblical story hymns for lesser-known characters. I have written paperless songs that may be easily memorized. I set a Rumi poem. There are new hymns for Christian missions from everywhere to everywhere. You will find new texts and musical settings for folk songs from around the world. I hope I have treated these with the love and respect they deserve. You will find alternate arrangements of some songs that may be useful in different settings. Lim Swee Hong composed three tunes for this collection at my request. I am also pleased to include Lianne Tan's first published hymn tune in Little Seeds.

SKU: GI.G-6902

ISBN 9781579995980. English.

“Those who study communication say that humor is the shortest distance between two people. If there is a shred of truth in that statement, you will quickly connect with Trey Reely’s latest contribution to the band director’s library, Mr. Holland on the Edge. Prepare yourself for some hearty laughing, you’ll quickly identify with many of the anecdotes by an author who walks his talk.” --Tim LautzenheiserJoin band humorist Trey Reely for a fresh and sometimes poignant look at the life of a band director. Having problems with marching band season? Read “Everything You Wanted to Know about Football But Were Afraid to Ask a Cheerleader” for an instant “fix.” Need some advice on matters musical and otherwise? Make sure to turn to “From the Files of Dear Abby.”The veritable Dave Barry of band, Trey Reely can tell a tale that hits just the right note—keep a copy handy for an instant laugh! Quality paperback, extensively illustrated, with a Foreword by John Knight.Trey Reely is Director of Bands at Paragould High School in Paragould, Arkansas. His other books include Mr. Holland Strikes Back: More Tales from the Musical Podium and Move Over Mr. Holland: Insights, Humor, and Philosophy on Music and Life. He has a regular column in The Instrumentalist magazine.“Most school band directors have a love/hate relationship with their profession. Most of the time they couldn’t imagine doing anything else--except when they have ‘one of those days.’ When you suffer from one of them, I highly recommend taking a couple of doses of Trey Reely before bed, and you won’t be calling anyone in the morning. His medicine will go down smoothly, and, at the dawn of a new day, you will realize that you are not alone. Trey has been there and done that and sees these shared experiences with a truly wicked sense of humor. At other times he is serious and philosophical with terrific suggestions that can help you as you labor in one of the most important jobs on the planet.” --David Newell, author and arranger A fresh and sometimes poignant look at the life of a band director.