SKU: HL.755819

UPC: 888680091927. 4.0x9.5x2.406 inches.

The cabasa originated in Africa and was initially constructed of dried over pear-shaped gourds with beads strung around the outer surface. The inspiration for this instrument was the Shekere, another African instrument which was created from hollowed-out gourds over which beads were strung in a net. When shaken, the sounds are very similar to the cabasa. The modern day cabasa is constructed with a ridged stainless steel shell surrounded by loops of steel-bead chains. Wooden flanges enclose the steel cylinder with a handle, typically wooden, attached to the bottom. The cabasa produces rhythmic shaking and rattling sounds and is often used in Latin jazz, especially in bossa nova music. It is also widely used in music therapy, particularly by patients who have physical or neurological disabilities as it requires minimal hand movement to produce the desired sounds. The sound produced by the individual can then be reinforced by the music therapist, which builds neurological connections between hand movement and hearing sounds, in turn encouraging more fluent hand movements. The cabasa is also an excellent instrument for young children to learn music with. Similar to the claves, a beginner can quickly create a variety of rhythmic effects without much technique or prior experience. Children will enjoy creating solid rhythmic patterns simply by placing their hand on the beaded chain applying pressure while holding the wooden handle with the other hand and twisting the instrument back and forth.

SKU: BT.DHP-1053784-010

English-German-French-Dutch.

Halloween is celebrated in many countries around the world on October 31. Traditionally, children go door-to-door dressed up in costumes and collect sweets and treats. A hollowed out pumpkin with a face carved into it, called a jack-o-lantern, is a traditional symbol of Halloween. Some jack-o-lanterns have scary faces, while others have fun, whimsical faces. The trombones in this piece represent the jack-o-lanterns with their whimsical faces—hence the title The Funny Pumpkins. Your trombone section will have immense fun with this new solo feature.

In diesem lustigen Stück von Harm Evers stellen die Posaunen die halb gruseligen, halb komischen Gesichter dar, die zu Halloween aus Kürbissen (englisch 'pumpkins') geschnitzt werden. Ein leichter, lebhafter Marsch 'mit einem Augenzwinkern', der nicht nur zu Halloween für gute Stimmung sorgt!

Le 31 octobre des milliers d'enfants nord-américains f¼tent Halloween. Au fil du temps, la citrouille est devenue le symbole d'Halloween. Ainsi, l'entrée de chaque maison est décorée d'une citrouille creusée de deux yeux, d'un nez et d'une bouche fortement dentée, et illuminée par une bougie. Certaines citrouilles ont un visage effrayant, d'autres drôle et fantasque. Dans The Funny Pumpkins (Drôles de citrouilles), les trombones de votre formation fournissent un assortiment de lanternes-citrouilles amusantes.

SKU: KJ.WB344F

The written word comes to life in Andrew Boysen's dazzling tone poem! Accessible contemporary performance techniques are used to paint a spooky picture as the optional narrator recites lines from Washington Irving's short story about Ichabod Crane. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is ideal for fall concerts and festivals and to get school administrators involved in your performances! Full Score.