SKU: KN.13334

UPC: 822795133349. 9 x 12 inches.

A collection of 8 grade 3-5 solos for the percussionist looking for challenging, interesting and fun solos.

Contents:
Half Time; Venting The Duck; The Practicing Paradiddler; Brazilian Fever; Twin Tiers; Sweet 16; Black Cat; and Cue The Flamacue.

SKU: KN.61557S

UPC: 822795615579.

Suitable as an opener or second tune in a festival set, the half-time feel of this hip-hop chart for advancing groups is sure to be a big hit with everyone! Trumpet and tenor sax solos can be played using concert D and F Dorian scales, and notated rhythm parts offer effective comping rhythms to enhance the tuneful melody. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:30.

SKU: KN.61052S

UPC: 822795610529.

Commissioned by the Northwest Missouri All-District Honor Band, this funky tune for advancing groups features a swinging bass line fused with a half-time, hip hop groove. It includes a fun saxophone soli, written or ad lib solos for tenor and trumpet, and an exciting ensemble section which grows from a whisper to a roar. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Available in SmartMusic.

SKU: HL.14015065

ISBN 9780711935310.

Sketches In Time by Haflidi Hallgrimsson, seven short pieces for young pianists, encompassing a wide range of styles from the quiet and atmospheric Venetian Waltz to lyrical pieces such as My Own Song. For the student to develop a strong sense of rhythm.

SKU: AP.44983

UPC: 038081517711. English.

Half-Past Two is a rock piece for young band intended to reinforce and deepen the students' understanding of dotted quarter/eighth note rhythms, providing a vehicle for this concept that is fun and memorable for both students and audiences. The title is both an homage to time-inspired rock songs (25 or 6 to 4, Rock Around the Clock, Midnight Hour, etc. . . .) and a nod to the concept being taught---placing a note halfway past beat two. (2:35).

SKU: MB.93862

ISBN 9781562222123. UPC: 796279004459. 8.75 x 5.75 inches.

This book teaches fundamentals of music and gradually introduces new concepts such as eighth notes and double and triple tonguing into the bugle calls and studies. Concepts taught include: Basics of Bugle Playing, Producing a Tone, Music Theory, Note Values, Double Tonguing, Triple Tonguing, Note Studies and 40 All-time Favorite Bugle Calls. Its handy 8 3/4 by 5 3/4 size makes it easy to carry around.

SKU: CF.CPS226F

ISBN 9781491153208. UPC: 680160910700.

Inspired by the memory of an influential music educator, Carol Brittin Chambers has woven a multitude of grooves, colors, and uplifting themes into To Create a Voice. Chambers has attempted to convey distinct moods and emotions that this educator tried to instill in his students. In honor of this dynamic teacher, you will hear Hot Cross Buns cleverly placed throughout the composition.
To Create a Voice was commissioned by the Valley Concert Band in Stockton, California. The piece premiered in October 2017, in memory and celebration of Chris Anderson, a local musician and educator.When writing this piece, I tried to convey certain moods and emotions throughout: soulful at the beginning with calm woodwind chords and solo trombone; increased energy throughout the various sections of the piece; exploration of different grooves and colors; an uplifting, emotional ending that leaves the listener with a sense of how positive and loving Chris was.This piece is largely inspired by a specific quote from Chris:Most people would consider the sounds students first make on their instruments to be cringe-worthy, but to me that’s music to my ears, because that’s the first time students put a voice to their instrument. Over time those voices become stronger; they become clear, more confident, and get to a point where they use those voices to communicate with each other, and to their audiences.To relate to the first notes on the instrument idea, I used motifs based on the first notes most beginners ever play, do-re-mi, which are introduced at the beginning of the piece with the trombone solo, Chris’ instrument. During the section at m. 15, the brass introduce a chorale that I named Chris’ Theme while the woodwinds keep reminding us of do-re-mi. Later in the piece (mm. 71 and 79), I use these notes again, but in reverse, which becomes a reference to the first song most beginners learn, Hot Cross Buns. This section is also meant to portray Chris’ quirky and joking side. In mm. 75 and 83, Chris’ Theme presents itself again a couple of times in response to Hot Cross Buns.Toward the end, at the uplifting moment (m. 97), do-re-mi is heard again, but this time in harmony with mi-fa-sol. This represents the ultimate satisfaction we all feel as musicians when we have finally progressed enough to play in harmony with others. The half-time feeling in 3 at that moment also has significance, relating (rhythmically) to those important three notes again.I really hope you enjoy performing and listening to this piece as much as I have enjoyed creating it!

SKU: CL.024-4847-01

Teaching students the concept of cut time in music can be difficult and daunting, but not so with Half Off!, an engaging, light-hearted learning tool. Using only notes and rests that are easily divisible by two, combined with a catchy tune, this song will quickly show kids that cut-time is nothing to be feared, and actually a lot of fun to play. Onward and upward with Half Off!.

SKU: AP.45874S

UPC: 038081523781. English.

Here's a fun, jazzy, all-pizzicato selection for early beginners to play at one of their first concerts! Showtime Rag is built around a strong, steady beat. This original by Doug Spata uses only the D and A strings, and half, quarter, and eighth notes with very limited independence to keep everyone together. Each section gets a melody, making it the perfect way to show off those beginning skills. (1:40).