This snappy swinging arrangement of Christmas carol Follow that Star includes finger snapping and a performance note that says ‘slightly stompy’. Follow That Star is a perfect choice for secondary school or amateur Chorusholiday cheer. Composer and conductor Peter Gritton is director of music at James Allen’s Girls’ School in London and an accomplished arranger.

A Christmas Musical for Key Stage 2-Follow That Star is a jazz cantata aimed at children in the 10-16 age group. It tells the Christmas story from a new perspective with lively contemporary language and catchy memorable tunes. It has a lightlyhumorous easy style and keeps moving energetically from beginning to end. It is scored for soloists a group of singers and whole choir with piano accompaniment. Duration approximately 40 minutes.Includes a FREE CD of all the songs.

Uses: EpiphanyScripture: Matthew 2:1-12This up tempo anthem is a stimulating admonition to seek the light of Christ and His illumination. Well suited for Epiphany this rousing theme has touches ofsadness suggesting the shadows that surround the young Messiah in the days and years following His birth. Using a well-known carol tune helps draw the listener close and aids the learning process. A crisp approach to diction andarticulation will yield success in your presentation. Available separately: SATB StudioTrax CD Orchestration CD-rom (Score & parts for Flute 1&2 Oboe Clarinet 1&2 Bassoon Horn 1&2 Trumpet 1 Trumpet 2&3 Trombone 1&2 BassTrombone/Tuba Timp Perc 1&2 Harp Piano Violin 1 Violin 2 Viola Cello Double Bass). Duration: ca. 3:11.

Follow That Wondrous Star is a partner song to the popular classic carol We Three Kings. For 2-Part voices with Piano accompaniment and optional descant or bells this fabulous arrangement includes additional words and music by Mary Donnelly. This is an uncomplicated and accessible song that combines the tune of the original with a new melody and updated lyrics. This is an imaginative and creative piece that will prove to be an enjoyable choice for young school choirs.

An attractive Epiphany carol to words written by the composer Follow The Star is based on a dynamic chorus in straight rock style interleaved with verses that might be taken as solo passages for one or more singers in a unison and Piano performance. For the concluding return of the refrain the music rises a semitone to F sharp major to clinch the mood of celebration. Teachers conductors and young performers may wish to exploit the possibilities for processional performance mime and acting to add to the fun.

from Man of La Mancha-(from Man of La Mancha). Inspire your students to reach for new heights with this great gospel-flavored arrangement. This is my quest to follow that star no matter how hopeless no matter how far;... Available for SATB SAB SSA Instrumental Pak (parts for Trumpet I & II Tenor Sax Trombone Synthesizer I & II Guitar Bass and Drums) and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:25

This traditional spiritual has been set by Phil Kern as a follow-up to his wonderful arrangement of “Rise Up Shepherd.” A strong piano accompaniment is paired with full vocals that range from forte harmonies andlegato unisons to quiet a cappella sections. Even hand claps are incorporated and the entire piece builds to a rousing final chord that your audience and singers will thoroughly enjoy and appreciate.

Good unison singing is an important first step in learning to be an excellent choral singer. Start with these outstanding chorals for your beginning choir and they'll be well on their way!This reproducible collection of ten chorals is arranged especially for unison voices and is perfect for use throughout the year as your students develop into choral singers. There's something for every type of concert with novelty solfege Latin text patriotic Christmas and holiday songs.The available CD-ROM contains many unique additions that will make learning interesting and fun including choreography and American Sign Language. Parts for additional instrumentsand full performance and accompaniment recordings are also included and will let your performances shine. For Grades K-4.Songs include: I Love the Music in My Life; The Solfege Blues; A Child's Credo; It's Time to Start the Show; Cohan's Big Three; Ja-Da Ja-Da Jing Jing Jing; Junk Band Boogie; The Colors in My Life; Boogie Woogie Holiday; Keep on Following the Star.

Star Wars A Musical Journey includes selections from all six Star Wars movies arranged for Trumpet with a fully orchestrated CD accompaniment. The trumpet book is compatible with that for flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, french horn and trombone. A piano accompaniment is available separately (order no. 32122). The book contains a carefully edited part that is appropriate for the intermediate level player. The CD includes a demo track, which features a live instrumental performance, followed by the play-along track itself. Also included are both colour and black and white photographs from the movies. Star Wars (Main Theme). The Phantom Menace: Jar Jar's Introduction; Augie's Great Municipal Band; Qui-Gon's Funeral; Duel Of The Fates; Anakin's Theme; The Flag Parade. Attack Of The Clones: Across The Stars; The Arena; The Meadow Picnic. Revenge Of The Sith: Battle Of The Heroes; A New Hope: Cantina Band; The Throne Room. The Empire Strikes Back: The Imperial March; May The Force Be With You. Return Of The Jedi: Princess Leia's Theme.

Learn to play the ukulele and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred Music. Beginners of all ages can start their journey to a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Beginning with the fundamentals, you will learn about the history of the ukulele, its components, how to hold and tune it, and getting acquainted with standard musical notation. You will then move right along to playing different notes, chords, scales, and songs, lesson by lesson, all while continuing to increase your ever-growing knowledge of reading and understanding standard musical notation and playing a variety of well-known songs. You will learn different strumming techniques to help you play in a variety of musical styles. The book also contains a section teaching you how to play by ear. Upon completion of the book, you will be able to play your favorite songs on the ukulele in any key and know how to read music. The book features the following resources for reference during and after your lessons: * Transposition chart * Dictionary of tablature techniques * Ukulele fingerboard chart * Complete ukulele chord dictionary The accompanying DVD provides live performances that demonstrate how the music should sound, on-screen music and MP3 audio for every song and lessons hosted by performer and educator, Julia Jordan. This book teaches entirely in C tuning. The D tuning edition of Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Ukulele (item 14135) is available from your favorite music retailer and at Alfred.com. Be your own teacher, and let Alfred Music be your resource every step of the way. / Ukulélé

This book is part of a String series arranged for Violin, Viola, and Cello. The arrangements are completely compatible with each other and can be played together or as solos. Each book features a specially designed piano accompaniment that can be easily played by a teacher or intermediate piano student, and a carefully crafted removable part, complete with bowings, articulations, and keys well suited for the Level 2-3 player. A fully orchestrated accompaniment CD is also provided. Each song on the CD includes a DEMO track, which features a live string performance, followed by the PLAY-ALONG track by itself. Titles are: from Episode I: Augie's Great Municipal Band * Duel of the Fates * Qui-Gon's Funeral * Star Wars (Main Title); from Episode II: Across the Stars * The Imperial March * May the Force Be with You * The Meadow Picnic; from Episode III: Battle of the Heroes * Princess Leia's Theme * The Throne Room.

This book is part of a String series arranged for Violin Viola and Cello. The arrangements are completely compatible with each other and can be played together or as solos. Each book features a specially designed piano accompaniment that can be easily played by a teacher or intermediate piano student and a carefully crafted removable part complete with bowings articulations and keys well suited for the Level 2-3 player. A fully orchestrated accompaniment CD is also provided. Each song on the CD includes a DEMO track which features a live string performance followed by the PLAY-ALONG track by itself. Titles are: from Episode I: Augie's Great Municipal Band * Duel ofthe Fates * Qui-Gon's Funeral * Star Wars (Main Title); from Episode II: Across the Stars * The Imperial March * May the Force Be with You * The Meadow Picnic; from Episode III: Battle of the Heroes * Princess Leia's Theme * The Throne Room.

This comprehensive approach to basic guitar skills includes varied repertoire, theory, detailed instruction about seating and hand position, standard music notation, an introduction to tablature, basic improvisation, and teaches both the pickstyle and fingerstyle techniques. Great for college non-music majors, continuing education classes, music dealer in-store programs, and group guitar classes at the middle and high school levels. Book 1 contains 16 units, each with a variety of repertoire, exercises, and timed tests at the end. Unit 16 provides instructions for playing 11 hit songs. Students can cut out flashcards provided at the back of the book to use for home study. The comb binding creates a lay-flat book that is perfect for study and performance. / Guitare

This book is designed to help saxophonists develop fluency in the jazz language by providing mainstream jazz vocabulary (swing/bop/post-bop) that nails the changes and lays great on the horn. Think of Hip Licks for Saxophone Volume 2 as a musical reference book, like a dictionary of great licks in all twelve keys, available when you need it. You can open the book to any page and just start playing. Hip Licks for Saxophone Volume 2 is an indispensable resource that shows you how a professional player would deal with many of the complex chord progressions found in popular standards and jazz compositions. Special Features of Hip Licks for Saxophone Volume 2 by Greg Fishman: • 120 Hip Licks – Each lick is unique and customized for each key, based on the best timbre, register and playability on the horn. • Idiomatic Construction – Alto and Tenor read the same written part, while the rhythm section is recorded in two different keys, ensuring that each lick lays perfectly on all saxophones. • Slow Tempo and Fast Tempo Play-Along CDs are included for both Alto and Tenor – 4 CDs included: 2 Alto CDs and 2 Tenor CDs, providing over four hours of play-along tracks. All licks at 208 BPM (and above) are recorded at both slow and fast tempos. • Hip Licks for Saxophone Volume 2 features great licks over the following chord progressions: • V7#11 chords [C7#11] x 12 keys • ii mi7 / V7 [C mi7 / F7 ] x 12 keys • ii mi7b5 / V7b9 [C mi7b5 / F7b9] x 12 keys • iv mi7 / bVII7 / I Maj7 ( 2 bar and 4 bar phrases) [F mi7 / Bb7 / C Maj7] x 12 keys • b vi mi7 / bII7 / I Maj7 [Ab mi7 / Db7 / C Maj7] x 12 keys • #iv mi7 / VII7 / I Maj7 [F#mi7 / B7 / CMaj7 x 12 keys • Turnaround Licks (4 beats per chord – 4 bar phrases [C Maj7 / A7b9 / Dmi7 / G7] x 12 keys • V7#9#5 / i mi [C7#9#5 / F mi ] x 12 keys • Turnaround Licks (2 beats per chord – 8 bar phrases] [C Maj7 Ami7 / Dmi7 G7 ] x 12 keys • Modular Design – The licks are self-contained, easily taken out of the book to be used in a wide variety of songs. • Interactive Call and Response Format, perfect for ear training and developing your musical memory. Each lick is played twice in a row on the Play-Along CDs, so you can hear the lick and then immediately play along. • Twelve Key Approach – Each CD track takes you through all twelve keys. • Rhythm-Section-Only Tracks let you experiment with your own variations on the licks and improvise over a wide variety of harmonic settings. These tracks are also excellent backgrounds for practicing all of your chords and scales. • Technique Builder – Use Hip Licks for Saxophone as part of your daily practice routine to dramatically increase your technical command of the saxophone. Hip Licks for Saxophone Volumes 1 & 2 were designed to work well together. The lick numbers in volume two start where volume one left off, beginning with lick number 169. This will help you easily keep track of your favorite licks, with no confusion from duplicate lick numbers. Using Volume 1 and 2 together will you have 288 hip licks, many of which can be mixed and matched, creating even more licks. 36 pages, 4 Play-Along CDs included