This text covers every possible style appropriate to an intermediate book for brass. It includes music from the 14th century up to the beginning of the 20th century from dozens of countries including original compositions thatmimic many historic styles. The musical selections outside the standard repertoire compare well in quality to the more famous works and have unique elements that increase students' musical vocabulary. Includes: challenging andrewarding music in a comfortable range for students with braces; musical exercises to teach phrasing; and lip slur exercises. The great musical examples make practicing feel effortless and enriching! In addition to classicaletudes a number of jazz etudes are incorporated that represent important styles including Dixieland Swing Bebop Blues and various Latin forms.

Etudes in the Style of the Masters. Learn from the language of the masters of jazz vibraphone by using this one-of-a-kind book with CD. It includes biographies etudes analyses and discographies exploring the life and music of jazz vibes legends Gary Burton Mike Mainieri Bobby Hutcherson Lionel Hampton Milt Jackson and Red Norvo. The play-along CD features Dick Sisto's expressive playing with a groovin' rhythm section making this an exciting and complete course for vibes.

Practical Approaches to Grading-If grading music students in any creative course for credit is a challenge how much more difficult is it to grade something as personal and nebulous as jazz improvisation? Should students be evaluated on their creativity in soloing or simply on technical skills such as chords and scales? What are the objectives in an improv course and how can they be graded? The instructors whose responses are presented in this book represent over 700 years of combined experience teaching jazz improvisation - over 400 of those years for credit.

Instructional Designs for Teaching Comprehensive Musicianship in Rehearsal and Performance-Guides to Band Masterworks with downloadable student workbooks provides band directors with a ready-made curriculum developed to incorporate comprehensive-musicianship training through quality band literature.When incorporating unit studies as a regular part of the band curriculum students move beyond simply rehearsing pieces for a concert. They develop long-lasting benefits growing as musicians and learning to love the music they perform.Every unit study integrates technical skills musical knowledge and creative projects that lead student musicians to an enlightened and expressive performance. This volume features English Folk SongSuite Variations on a Korean Folk Song and Cajun Folk Songs.Each unit study includes:Ear trainingRhythm studiesEssential skills information for teaching the compositional elements of musicRehearsal strategies for addressing common ensemble issuesCreative projectsActive listening activitiesSample teaching scheduleUnit quiz (and answer sheet)Student practice planOptional band projects

An Essential Resource for Educators Conductors and Students-This book was designed for use in a one-semester college Percussion methods class or as a quick reference for School Band and Orchestra directors. It provides concise descriptions and recommendations covering all important Percussion instruments and techniques. The information is easily accessible and provides in depth yet practical knowledge for music educators conductors and students.

Principal Percussionist of the San Francisco Symphony Chairman of Percussion Studies at the San Francisco Conservatory and faculty member at the Colburn School of Music in Los Angeles Jack Van Geem has provided a comprehensiveperformance analysis of keyboard percussion parts for the major symphonic repertoire. His easy-to-understand explanations are based on countless performances under many of the world's finest conductors. Includes parts for practiceand performance.

Rhythm Reading for Drums provides a highly organized systematic approach to reading and understanding rhythm for the beginning drummer/percussionist. Basic rhythm patterns including counting system and foot tappingindications are introducedon each page in eight-measure studies followed by a short solo. Each solo serves as a page summary and a motivational tool for students. Music educators and private instructors will find this method tobe a comprehensive approach to rhythm reading andmusical drumming. An excellent method for class instruction private lessons or as a supplement to any band method.

Anthony Cirone a former percussionist of the San Francisco Symphony and Indiana University professor of music provides a comprehensive performance analysis of snare drum parts for the major symphonic repertoire. Hiseasy-to-understand explanations are based on countless performances under many of the world's finest conductors. Includes parts for practice and performance.

Principal Timpanist of the Boston Symphony head of the Percussion Department at Boston University Boston University Tanglewood Institute and section leader for the Tanglewood Music Center Tim Genis has provided a comprehensiveperformance analysis of percussion accessory parts for the major symphonic repertoire. His easy-to-understand explanations are based on countless performances under many of the world's finest conductors.

A collection of fifteen advanced musical duets for performance during recitals examinations chamber music portions of band and orchestra concerts solo and ensemble festivals or simply as a means of developing musicianship and ensemble skills. TheCD included with this volume allows either part to be played together or individually.

Former timpanist of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Indiana University Professor of Music Gerald Carlyss has provided a comprehensive performance analysis for the timpani parts of the Brahms and Tchaikowsky symphonies. Hiseasy-to-understand explanations are based on countless performances under many of the world's finest conductors. Includes complete parts for practice and performance.

For Percussion Quartet-Winner of the 2004 PAS Composition Contest for percussion quartet this exciting work is another outstanding composition by a highly regarded composer of percussion music. Suitable for advanced level ensembles.

A former percussionist for the San Francisco Symphony and professor of music at Indiana University Anthony Cirone has provided a comprehensive performance analysis of cymbal parts for the major symphonic repertoire. His easy-to-understand explanations are based on countless performances under many of the world's finest conductors. Includes parts for practice and performance.