SKU: KJ.E1462

UPC: 084027047767.

About Kjos Concert Band Legacy

The Neil A. Kjos Music Company's legacy of producing superb literature for concert band spans its entire 80 year history. We're proud to honor that legacy by continuing to publish compositions of the utmost quality at all grade levels in the Kjos Concert Band Legacy series. Each composition is carefully selected and edited to provide the best in wind band literature by both celebrated and rising composers of today. Skillful engraving with logical page turns, measure numbers, rehearsal marks, essential cueing, and other useful indications ensure that the rehearsal process runs smoothly, so bands can focus on making great music.

SKU: GI.G-10777

ISBN 9781574635584.

The contributing authors of this publication are internationally recognized as percussion artists and pedagogues. They share their own thoughts and strategies to help the reader deliver more engaging rehearsals and performances that focus on the percussion ensemble. The authors’ inspiring stories will help each reader lead their own ensembles to higher degrees of understanding and musical accomplishment. The percussion ensemble is in many ways at the heart of my curriculum. —Michael Burritt     Eastman School of Music My hope is that the hours spent in rehearsal serve the whole person and all of their music making experiences, regardless of the marching or concert setting. —Julie Davila     Middle Tennessee State University The percussion experience is so unique in its combination of precision, expression, and uniformity. —Thom Hannum     University of Massachusetts Amherst     DCI Hall of Fame As I’ve gained more experience as an ensemble director, I realize I spend considerable time on the mental game of excellence. —Colin McNutt     Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps In addition to learning great music, Percussion Ensemble is an important laboratory for the essential musical skills of accountability, leadership, and teamwork. —Doug Perkins     University of Michigan I find any percussion ensemble to be a great vehicle to teach some fundamental concepts and principles of music. —Paul Rennick     University of North Texas     Santa Clara Vanguard, DCI Hall of Fame Rehearsals should be focused, efficient, and (most importantly) fun. —David Skidmore     Third Coast Percussion Utilizing the percussion ensemble to teach technique and musicianship is a great approach for any program—and the music is amazing! —Brian A. West     Texas Christian University Music is my conduit to develop the individual, and percussion ensemble allows me to develop musical and personal growth in a group setting. —Eric Willie     University of North Carolina Greensboro This book will provide valuable insights for musical directions, stylistic interpretations, rehearsal technique, color blending, programming, and much more! —She-e Wu     Northwestern University.

SKU: HL.48184828

UPC: 888680797188. 9x12.25 inches.

“Coming from a musical family, Gérard Berlioz won many awards at the Paris Conservatoire. He has succesfully composed music for a variety of styles and instrumentations, including 30 Graded Pieces for 2 Timpani and Piano. As a prolific teacher, Berlioz is able to constantly introduce new ideas, which he conveys in his 30 Graded Pieces for 2 Timpani and Piano. Significantly composed for an unusual instrumentation, the first volume ensures that students are able to approach and perfect their technique. Focus is particularly given to rhythm, making use of triplets, dotted and double dotted rhythms and syncopation. For all aspiring Timpani players, Berlioz's 30 Graded Pieces is an essential aid to technical progression.&rdquo.

SKU: HL.49017599

ISBN 9790220127380. UPC: 884088415983. 9.0x12.0x0.225 inches.

One of three works Duddell has written for percussionist Colin Currie, Snowblind highlights the melodic possibilities when writing for percussion. Throughout its three movements, Duddell takes the performers through a modern day Baroque sound-world with both the use of ritornello sections and focussing on unity between the accompaniment and soloist. Snowblind will stretch post Grade-8 students and is ideal for an exam or audition situation.