SKU: HL.35029497

ISBN 9781480367579. UPC: 884088965075. 5x5 inches. Jill and Michael Gallina.

This 2-part, reproducible mini-musical is a Rise and Shine musical specifically designed to be performed on choral risers. This format enables directors to provide their students with a valuable performance opportunity while putting the rehearsal process on the fast track to success.

The emphasis in this musical is on being a good sport. A number of elements that contribute to athletic success are also included. Helpful suggestions are incorporated into the rhyming script and the lyrics of each song. With good sportsmanship as the main theme, students are reminded to follow the rules, keep their ego in check, play fair and square, eat right, exercise, use self-control, play to the best of their ability, and have a positive attitude. At the end of the musical, the coach reminds the players that “it's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game!”

With an easy-to-memorize rhyming script and reproducible singer pages available on the CD-ROM that comes with the Teacher Book, this musical is perfect for your kids in Grades 2-5. Performance time: approx. 20 mins.

SKU: HL.49047116

UPC: 196288124887.

About this book - Duet Collection 1: Duet Collection 1 provides 26 fun duets explicitly linked to the levels of progression (starting with beginners) found in Method Book 1. It comes with recordings on which you can listen to all the pieces performed on a grand piano by professional concert pianists. The audio material also contains the accompaniments alone, so that you can play your part along as a duet with the recordings! This book is a great supplement to Method Book 1, giving you further enjoyable pieces which will help your learning at each stage ofyour development. In line with The Classical Piano Method, these duets are drawn mainly from the classical repertoire, and also include a number of modern pieces in interesting and varied arrangements, with straightforward accompaniments ideal for a teacher or friend. This book is, of course, also a very useful standalone collection of progressively-graded duet repertoire in its own right, providing relevant repertoire as the pianists playing develops. Suitable for pianists in the early stages of learning to play. About The Classical Piano Method: This is ideal for adults and young people looking to learn the piano from scratch, or for those returning to the piano after a substantial break from playing. As the learner, you will gain a traditional, classic technique, and will be introduced to interesting, varied and well-known classical pieces right from the outset. The method is friendly and is carefully designed to progress in small manageable steps, beginning with simple fingering patterns andexercises, moving onto some of the most beautiful melodies and pieces from the baroque, classical and romantic eras: such as the Ode to Joy, Fur Elise and the Blue Danube Waltz. The Method Books lead you through a range of exercises, repertoire pieces to learn, theory checks, clear instruction & diagrams on playing and technique, tips on practising, and composer biographies. They also enclose recordings on which you can listen to all the pieces performed on a grand piano by a concert pianist, as well as some additional accompanying parts which you can use as play-along tracks. Learning is made interesting, informed and fun. Method Book 1 includes lessons on posture, hand positions, staves, clefs, chords... Method Book 2 includes lessons on intervals, changing hand positions, cadences, inversions, triplets, syncopation, 6/8 time...

SKU: HL.49046838

UPC: 196288032427.

This exciting new teaching method, by the renowned piano pedagogue Hans-Günter Heumann is ideal for adults and young people looking to learn the piano from scratch, or for those returning to the piano after a break from playing. Using classical music as a basis for learning, this method introduces interesting, varied and well-known pieces right from the outset. The two method books have been carefully designed to progress in small manageable steps, beginning with simple fingering patterns and exercises, onto some of the most beautiful melodies and pieces from the baroque, classical and romantic eras, such as the Ode to Joy, Für Elise and the Blue Danube Waltz. Leading the student through a range of exercises, repertoire pieces, theory checks, tips on practicing, playing and technique, and composer biographies, the process of learning is made interesting, informed and fun. The four supplementary volumes present further material to help learning at each stage of the students’ development, as well as offering up a wider range of beautiful pieces, for the solo pianist, or piano duet. The method books and duet collections are accompanied by recordings of all pieces performed on a grand piano by a professional concert pianist, as well as some additional accompanying parts, which can be used as play-along tracks.

SKU: KJ.W75TC

ISBN 9780849771156.

First Place for Jazz is a comprehensive jazz curriculum built from the ground up - essential for implementing the jazz ensemble curriculum. The book is divided into three sections by key: Concert Bb, F, and Eb. Within each section the major, Mixolydian, Dorian, and blues scales and correlated chords of that key are introduced through Jazz Starters, Rhythm Section Spotlights, and Rhythm Sectionals. These enrichments prepare students to play each of the 12 original grade 1-2 Jazz Ensemble Charts and Lead Sheets. Suitable for group or individual instruction, this unique organization, combined with a host of innovative features including Kjos Interactive Practice Studio and availability in SmartMusic, will provide bands with the tools it will need.

Additional Features:
Aurally-presented Scales provide a foundation for more advanced improvisation study.
Pitch Sets are progressive - students learn to walk before they run.
Chords are introduced one at a time, allowing students to gradually master their harmonic understanding.
Rhythm Figures, taken from the jazz ensemble charts, help students to develop their understanding of the phrasing and articulations unique to jazz.
Improvisation Practice gives students the opportunity to apply what they learned in the Scale, Pitch Set, chord and Rhythm Figure exercises.
Let's Check Progress motivates students by allowing them to chart their growth.
Spotlights develop the individual skills of rhythm section players.
Instrument-specific recordings for all Jazz Starters, charts, and Lead Sheets are provided online in the First Place for Jazz Interactive Practice Studio.
Rhythm Sectionals build the rhythm section groove for the Jazz Ensemble Charts step-by-step.
Jazz Ensemble Charts cover rock, swing, and Latin styles, applying what students learn in the Jazz Starters, Spotlights, and Rhythm Sectionals. Books for alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, and trombone include both lead and second parts on facing pages allowing all students on each instrument to use the same books.
All students can play the melody for each chart and strengthen their improv chops using the Lead Sheets. They are suitable for combo performance and individual practice.

About First Place for Jazz

All First Place for Jazz selections feature moderate ranges, notated rhythm section parts, and open solo sections.