By Jerry Silverman. For piano/vocal. Songbook. American. Level: Intermediate. Book. Size 8.75x11.75. 272 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

SKU: GI.G-8093

Adventures with Music - Book 2. Composed by Ann Kaczkowski Kimpton and Paul Kimpton. Adventures with Music. Music Education. Book. GIA Publications #8093. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-8093).

ISBN 9781579998509. English.

A young boy and his faithful dog face a big decision. Dale Kingston isn’t your average boy. He saved the Conn musical instrument factory from burning to the ground in Book One of the Adventures with Music series. In Dog Tags, Book Two in the Adventures with Music series, Dale faces a big decision: World War II is in full swing, and he wants to do his patriotic duty. But Dale is only twelve years old. How can he help America? His dog, Scout, provides the answer when his master hears about the U.S. Army’s Dogs for Defense program. Dale loves his pet, but he knows Scout would do his country proud by serving as an animal courier for American troops at war. Should he enroll Scout in the program? Along the way, Dale begins trumpet lessons as his school forms a band for the first time. He loves the Andrews Sisters and their hot new song, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy. His dream is to play that solo for the popular trio. Could that dream come true? Dog Tags, the second volume in the Adventures with Music series, answers these questions and more in a story told from the heart that will inspire young readers everywhere. Excerpt from the book... The instruments arrive and the students have their first band rehearsal, but Dale has his mind on other things.... Grandpa knelt down and looked directly into Dale's eyes. This is a very brave thing you're doing for your country son. You're making the biggest sacrifice any boy can make by volunteering your dog for the military. Breaking free from his grandfather, Dale ran to Scout and gave him one last deep hug. He whispered, Do your best, Scout. I love you!   Paul Kimpton grew up in a musical family and was a band director in Illinois for 34 years. His father Dale was a band director and professor at the University of Illinois, and his mother Barbara was a vocalist. When Paul is not writing, he is reading or enjoying the outdoors. Ann Kimpton played French horn through college and went on to be a mother, teacher, and high school administrator. Her parents, Henry and Maryalyce Kaczkowski, both educators, instilled an appreciation for the fine arts and the outdoors in all of their children. .

(Book/CDR). Methodology Chorals. Hardcover with CD. 266 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3 - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YAS90

Working on the Railway. Composed by Irish Folk Song. Arranged by Virginia Croft. Collate - FS SWS. Young String Orchestra. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 12+16+16+4+10+10+10+3 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 4 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #YAS90. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS90).

ISBN 9780825884009. UPC: 798408084004. 8.5 x 11 inches. Key: G major.

Fiddle-me-oo-re-i-re-a is a purely gleeful fiddling piece in the Celtic style, and Virginia Croft’s arrangement makes it downright infectious. We guarantee no complaints from your students when you say Okay, from the top!.
Virginia Croft holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Education degrees in Music Education from the Pennsylvania State University. Long active in public school and church music, she has conducted large and small instrumental and vocal ensembles in Pennsylvania, Oregon, Vermont, and Ontario, Canada. For the past thirty-one years, she has directed a large, award-winning elementary school band which she initially began as a “mother volunteer” in Houston, Texas; but as a violinist and mother of a fine cellist, her real love is the orchestra.She is the recipient of letters of commendation from her United States Congressman, Mayors of Houston, and the Governor of Texas, and was three times chosen “Teacher of the Year” by her fellow faculty members. She is listed in the fifth through eleventh Southwestern editions of “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers,” has been named “Teacher of the Year” by her local Rotary Club, was honored by MiraMax Films with their “Music of the Heart” Award in recognition of her strong commitment and support of community music education, and is a 2005 recipient of the Goldin Award for Excellence in Education.

About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series

This series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
--Occasionally extending to third position
--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty
--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts
--Viola T.C. part included
--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels

Concert Band - Grade 2

SKU: AP.47403

A Fanfare. Composed by Michael Kamuf. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Young Band. Form: Overture; Chorale. Score and Part(s). 128 pages. Duration 3:15. Belwin Music #00-47403. Published by Belwin Music (AP.47403).

UPC: 038081548845. English.

Soaring melodies and rich harmonies come together is this expressive and powerful work for your young band, making the piece the perfect choice for a lyrical festival selection. Written in memory of an extraordinary parent volunteer, the piece is dedicated to all music parents everywhere for giving their time and resources to help enrich the lives of their own children. (3:15).