By John Philip Sousa (1854-1932). Arranged by Andrew Converse. For Trombone Quartet. 20th Century Americana. Advanced. Score and parts. Published by Cherry Classics

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Cabasa, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Mallet Percussion, Marimba, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Snare Drum and more. - Grade 3.5

SKU: CF.CPS113F

Composed by William Harbinson. SWS. Carl Fischer Concert Performance Series. Full score. With Standard notation. 40 pages. Duration 6 minutes, 31 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CPS113F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS113F).

ISBN 9780825884900. UPC: 798408084905. 9 x 12 inches. Key: Eb major.

An exceptional new composition based upon the hymn Converse (commonly known as What a Friend We Have in Jesus), William Harbinson has crafted a concert overture using the hymn's theme as a starting point. Beginning with brilliant brass fanfares and woodwind flourishes, the middle section is made up of an inversion of the hymn tune, and ends with a dramatic climax. This work is simply beautiful and heartfelt; showcasing your group's musical expression like no other.

Composed by Cristobal de Morales (1500-1553). Arranged by Andrew Converse. For trombone quintet. Renaissance. Moderately advanced. Full score and parts. Published by Cherry Classics

Arranged by Mary Mcdonald. For SATB choir and piano with optional rhythm section. The Mary McDonald Choral Series. CONVERSE, Hymntune, General Worship, Prayer, Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Hope Publishing Company

For Piano. By Adoniram J. Gordon; Anonymous; Arthur Seymour Sullivan; Charles C. Converse; George J. Webb; H.Cutler Fall; John Baptiste Calkin; Oliver Holden; Robert Lowry; Samuel Sebastian Wesley; Samuel Webbe; William B. Bradbury; William H. Doane; Wm. R. Fischer. Edited by Clarence Kohlmann. Arranged by Clarence Kohlmann. Solo piano. For Piano Solo. Collection. 51 pages. Published by Theodore Presser Company

SKU: GI.G-1050

Composed by John M. Feierabend. Conversational Solfege. Music Education. GIA Publications #1050. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-1050).

UPC: 785147005025.

Conve rsational Solfege is a curriculum for developing music literacy skills. It is organized around increasingly complex rhythmic and melodic content. Each new rhythmic or melodic element is discovered first in patterns and then reinforced with folk songs, rhymes, and classical examples. This CD provides 29 classical selections referenced in Conversational Solfege Level 3. These examples provide reinforcement for emerging literacy skills, and they also enable students to listen to wonderful classical examples with greater attention. Listening to classical music can be challenging for elementary students. With nothing to hang onto, the many notes can be too much to comprehend and attention soon wanes. But with minimal literacy skills, students will have enough musical information to discover that classical music can be accessible and appealing. In the booklet, timings are given for each selection. The portions of the music that are readable by the students are reproduced. Whether using this CD with Conversational Solfege instructional materials or simply as a resource of classical music with simple-to-read rhythmic and melodic material, both teachers and students will delight in discovering this wonderful music through literacy.   CONTENTS Conversational Solfege Unit 14: 1. March of the Toreadors • Georges Bizet, 2. Slavonic Dance • Antonín Dvorák, 3. Russian Dance • Igor Stravinsky, 4. Dance of the Reed Pipes • Peter Tchaikovsky Conversational Solfege Unit 15: 5. Morning • Edvard Grieg, 6. Minuet • George Frideric Handel, 7. Waltz • Johann Strauss II, 8. Minuet in G • J. S. Bach Conversational Solfege Unit 18: 9. Westminster Chimes, 10. Ode to Joy • Ludwig van Beethoven Conversational Solfege Unit 20: 11. The Moldau • Bedrich Smetana, 12. The Wild Horseman • Robert Schumann, 13. Anitra’s Dance • Edvard Grieg Conversational Solfege Unit 22: 14. Violin Concerto in D • Ludwig van Beethoven, 15. Symphony No. 6 • Ludwig van Beethoven, 16. Roses from the South • Johann Strauss II, 17. Symphony No. 1 • Johannes Brahms, 18. Polovtsian Dance • Alexander Borodin, 19. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 20. Etude for Piano • Frédéric Chopin Conversational Solfege Unit 23: 21. Natoma’s Dagger Dance • Victor Herbert Conversational Solfege Unit 24: 22. Ground in D Major • Henry Purcell Conversational Solfege Unit 25: 23. Violin Concerto in D • Ludwig van Beethoven, 24. Sumer Is Icumen In, 25. Symphony No. 9, “From the New World” • Antonin Dvorak Conversational Solfege Unit 26: 26. Pachelbel Canon • Johann Pachelbel, 27. Kaiser Waltz • Johann Strauss II, 28. Marmotte • Ludwig van Beethoven, 29. Autumn — Four Seasons • Antonio Vivaldi John M. Feierabend, PhD, has spent decades compiling songs and rhymes from the memories of the American people, in hopes that those treasures would be preserved for future generations. Those resources have served as the basis of his two music education curricula: First Steps in Music and Conversational Solfege. John Feierabend is Professor Emeritus and former Director of Music Education at The Hartt School of the University of Hartford.

SATB choir, keyboard accompaniment

SKU: GI.G-527

Level 2. Composed by John M. Feierabend. Choral. Conversational Solfege. Music Education. Octavo. GIA Publications #527. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-527).

Text by Noel Goemanne.

Conversat ional Solfege is a dynamic and captivating first-through-eighth grade general music program that enables students to become independent musical thinkers with the help of a rich variety of folk and classical music. It is organized around increasingly complex rhythmic and melodic content. Each new rhythmic or melodic element is discovered first in patterns and then reinforced with folk songs, rhymes, and classical examples. Central to the Conversational Solfege program is the use of music harvested from our rich and diverse American musical history. This variety of music serves as a common thread that spans and bonds generations. Each book contains varied song material so the teacher can select appropriate music for the lower grades or older beginners. This 12-step teaching method carefully brings students from readiness to, ultimately, creating music through inner hearing and then transferring their musical thoughts into notation—in other words, to compose music! This CD provides 14 classical selections referenced in Conversational Solfege Level 2. These examples provide reinforcement for emerging literacy skills, and they also enable students to listen to wonderful classical examples with greater attention. Listening to classical music can be challenging for elementary students. With nothing to hang onto, the many notes can be too much to comprehend and attention soon wanes. But with minimal literacy skills, students will have enough musical information to discover that classical music can be accessible and appealing. In the included booklet, timings are given for each selection and the portions of the music that are readable by the students are reproduced. Whether using this CD with Conversational Solfege instructional materials or simply as a resource of classical music with simple to read rhythmic and melodic material, both teachers and students will delight in discovering this wonderful music through literacy. This series is a complete, innovative approach to teaching music that will stay fresh year after year. CONTENTS Conversational Solfege Unit 5: 1. Antonin Dvorak • New World Theme Conversational Solfege Unit 6: 2. Franz Joseph Haydn • Theme from  the Surprise Symphony, 3. Camille Saint-Sans • Turtles from Carnival of the Animals, 4. Ludwig van Beethoven • Symphony No. 7, 2nd Movement, 5. Josef Strauss • Feuerfest (Fireproof) Polka, Op. 269 Conversational Solfege Unit 7: 6. Jacques Offenbach • Can-Can, 7. Dmitry Kabalevsky • Pantomime from the Comedians, 8. Edvard Grieg • In the Hall of the Mountain King Conversational Solfege Unit 9 and Unit 11: 9. Jacques Offenbach • Barcarolle Conversational Solfege Unit 10: 10. Edvard Grieg • Morning Conversational Solfege Unit 11: 11. Ottorino Respighi • Ground in G Conversational Solfege Unit 12: 12. Johann Sebastian Bach • Jesu, Joy of Men's Desiring, 13. Jean Sibelius • Finlandia Conversational Solfege Unit 13: 14. Ludwig Van Beethoven • Symphony No. 6, Movement 5  John M. Feierabend is Professor Emeritus and former Director of Music Education at The Hartt School of Music, University of Hartford, Connecticut.

Brass quartet - intermediate

SKU: CY.CC2894

Composed by Tomas Luis de Victoria. Arranged by Andrew Converse. Christmas Motet. Score and parts. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2894).

Victoria's rich, mysterious and serene 4-part Renaissance Christmas motet, O Magnum Mysterium was written in 1572. The composer intended it to be sung at another service later in the year. It has become a Christmas tradition for many choirs.
Andrew Converse has arranged this beautiful 4-minute work of moderate difficulty for Brass Quartet of 2 Trumpets in B-flat and 2 Trombones. An additional Horn substitute for the Trombone I part has been included as well.

Choral SATB choir, piano accompaniment

SKU: HP.C6248

Composed by Charles C. Converse and Cleavant Derricks. Arranged by Joel Raney. Spirituals & Gospel, Hymntune, Hymn Arrangements, General Worship, Prayer. Octavo. 12 pages. Hope Publishing Company #C6248. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.C6248).

UPC: 763628162481. Joseph M. Scriven; Cleavant Derricks.

Classic hymn medley with music by Cleavant Derricks and words by Joseph Scriven, and words & music by Charles Converse This rousing gospel presentation is built around the hymn, 'What A Friend We Have in Jesus,' and will have your choir singing from their hearts. A touch of the old gospel song, 'Just a Little Talk with Jesus,' brings a sweet moment of nostalgia to this dynamic anthem.

Trombone Quartet - Moderately Advanced

SKU: CY.CC2372

Composed by Tomas Luis de Victoria. Arranged by Andrew Converse. Renaissance. Full score & Parts. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2372).

Tomas Luis de Victoria was the most famous composer of the 16th century in Spain, and one of the most important composers of the Counter-Reformation, along with Palestrina and Orlando di Lasso. Victoria was not only a composer, but also an accomplished organist and singer. However, he preferred the life of a composer to that of a performer. He is sometimes known as the Spanish Palestrina because he may have been taught by Palestrina.

O Magnum Mysterium is a 4 part a cappella motet written in Latin for the Catholic Church service and is performed mostly around the Christmas period as the text refers to the great mystery of the Virgin birth, animals and baby Jesus in the manger. This work was written during the composer's stay in Rome and has some of Palestrina's influence.

Dr. Converse has done a beautiful job of transcribing one of the most beautiful sacred choral works of the Renaissance period.

Choir

SKU: HP.C6248R

Composed by Charles C. Converse and Cleavant Derricks. Arranged by Joel Raney. Choral Parts. 63 pages. Hope Publishing Company #C6248R. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.C6248R).

UPC: 763628262488. Joseph M. Scriven; Cleavant Derricks.

Classic hymn medley with music by Cleavant Derricks and words by Joseph Scriven, and words & music by Charles Converse This rousing gospel presentation is built around the hymn, 'What A Friend We Have in Jesus,' and will have your choir singing from their hearts. A touch of the old gospel song, 'Just a Little Talk with Jesus,' brings a sweet moment of nostalgia to this dynamic anthem.

SKU: GI.G-10545

Composed by John M. Feierabend. Conversational Solfege. Music Education. 292 pages. GIA Publications #10545. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10545).

ISBN 9781622775859.

Perf ectly suited for students at the middle school, high school, and collegiate levels, Learning Harmony and Improvisation Using Conversational Solfege is the culmination of John M. Feierabend’s best-selling curriculum. As with all books in the Conversational Solfege series, this book continues the 12-step “ear-before-eyeâ� � approach while exploring the concepts of harmony and improvisation. To facilitate effortless aural learning, the book employs solfege syllables, clever illustrations, melodic patterns, and a unique method for part-singing called vocal chording. The first four units in the book introduce basic harmonic functions in major and harmonic minor, and the following eight units explore the various modes—Aeolian, Dorian, Mixolydian, Phrygian, and Lydian—and their implied harmonies. Improvisation is the natural extension of harmonic understanding, and this book presents ten challenge levels that ask students to perform increasingly difficult improvisational skills while vocal chording. These range from singing a single chord tone per function to adding passing tones, suspensions, retardations, and anticipations. In keeping with the Conversational Solfege tradition, units conclude with a representative sampling of folk repertoire and classical music—complete with bass lines and chord charts for all selections. With the effective step-by-step process presented in Learning Harmony and Improvisation Using Conversational Solfege, harmonic and improvisational understanding are more accessible and intuitive than ever. John M. Feierabend, PhD, has spent decades compiling songs and rhymes from the memories of the American people in hopes that these treasures will be preserved for future generations. He is a leading authority on child development in music and movement and served as Professor and Chair of the Music Education Department of the Hartt School of the University of Hartford.

SKU: GI.G-9033

Teacher's Manual + Student Book. Composed by John M. Feierabend and Rachel Grimsby. Conversational Solfege. Music Education. Book. 1 pages. GIA Publications #9033. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9033).

ISBN 9781622775606.

With its commitment to creating independent musical thinkers through the use of folk songs, Conversational Recorder is a visionary approach to recorder that builds music literacy and independence. This highly anticipated component of John M. Feierabend’s Conversational Solfege is a dynamic and engaging method that seamlessly coordinates with Levels 1 and 2 of the curriculum, an innovative 12-step “ear-before-eyeâ� � approach to teaching music literacy. Central to Conversational Recorder are two hundred online audio tracks with coordinating Guided Practice Activities at the beginning of each unit. The online tracks walk students step by step through decoding patterns and songs and are perfectly suited for at-home assignments and virtual instruction. Each of the thirteen units in this resource presents a new rhythm or melody challenge that is reinforced using a series of short musical patterns and songs. To ensure aural mastery before instrumental application, students follow a three-step procedure: (1) sing first, (2) sing while fingering on recorder, and (3) play on recorder. The teacher’s manual includes dozens of recorder activities (techniques) along with an overview of the method, instructions for how to use the online tracks, and tips for teaching fingering, tonguing, and breathing. The appendices also contain sample lesson plans, resources for assessment, fingering charts, and information for teaching recorder to students with disabilities. Conversational Recorder is an ideal program for incorporating recorder instruction into the elementary music classroom. John M. Feierabend, PhD, has spent decades compiling songs and rhymes from the memories of the American people in hopes that these treasures will be preserved for future generations. He is a leading authority on child development in music and movement and served as Professor and Chair of the Music Education Department of the Hartt School of the University of Hartford. Rachel Grimsby is an Assistant Professor of Music Education at Illinois State University and has over fifteen years of experience teaching elementary general music. She is a co-author of First Steps in Music with Orff Schulwerk and Feierabend Fundamentals, and her research interests include professional development for in-service teachers and paraprofessionals as well as teaching music to students with disabilities.

SKU: GI.G-9033T

Composed by John M. Feierabend and Rachel Grimsby. Conversational Solfege. Music Education. 208 pages. GIA Publications #9033T. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9033T).

ISBN 9781622773954.

With its commitment to creating independent musical thinkers through the use of folk songs, Conversational Recorder is a visionary approach to recorder that builds music literacy and independence. This highly anticipated component of John M. Feierabend’s Conversational Solfege is a dynamic and engaging method that seamlessly coordinates with Levels 1 and 2 of the curriculum, an innovative 12-step “ear-before-eyeâ� � approach to teaching music literacy. Central to Conversational Recorder are two hundred online audio tracks with coordinating Guided Practice Activities at the beginning of each unit. The online tracks walk students step by step through decoding patterns and songs and are perfectly suited for at-home assignments and virtual instruction. Each of the thirteen units in this resource presents a new rhythm or melody challenge that is reinforced using a series of short musical patterns and songs. To ensure aural mastery before instrumental application, students follow a three-step procedure: (1) sing first, (2) sing while fingering on recorder, and (3) play on recorder. The teacher’s manual includes dozens of recorder activities (techniques) along with an overview of the method, instructions for how to use the online tracks, and tips for teaching fingering, tonguing, and breathing. The appendices also contain sample lesson plans, resources for assessment, fingering charts, and information for teaching recorder to students with disabilities. Conversational Recorder is an ideal program for incorporating recorder instruction into the elementary music classroom. John M. Feierabend, PhD, has spent decades compiling songs and rhymes from the memories of the American people in hopes that these treasures will be preserved for future generations. He is a leading authority on child development in music and movement and served as Professor and Chair of the Music Education Department of the Hartt School of the University of Hartford. Rachel Grimsby is an Assistant Professor of Music Education at Illinois State University and has over fifteen years of experience teaching elementary general music. She is a co-author of First Steps in Music with Orff Schulwerk and Feierabend Fundamentals, and her research interests include professional development for in-service teachers and paraprofessionals as well as teaching music to students with disabilities.

SKU: GI.G-9033S

Composed by John M. Feierabend and Rachel Grimsby. Conversational Solfege. Music Education. Book. 136 pages. GIA Publications #9033S. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9033S).

ISBN 9781622773947.

With its commitment to creating independent musical thinkers through the use of folk songs, Conversational Recorder is a visionary approach to recorder that builds music literacy and independence. This highly anticipated component of John M. Feierabend’s Conversational Solfege is a dynamic and engaging method that seamlessly coordinates with Levels 1 and 2 of the curriculum, an innovative 12-step “ear-before-eyeâ� � approach to teaching music literacy. Central to Conversational Recorder are two hundred online audio tracks with coordinating Guided Practice Activities at the beginning of each unit. The online tracks walk students step by step through decoding patterns and songs and are perfectly suited for at-home assignments and virtual instruction. Each of the thirteen units in this resource presents a new rhythm or melody challenge that is reinforced using a series of short musical patterns and songs. To ensure aural mastery before instrumental application, students follow a three-step procedure: (1) sing first, (2) sing while fingering on recorder, and (3) play on recorder. The teacher’s manual includes dozens of recorder activities (techniques) along with an overview of the method, instructions for how to use the online tracks, and tips for teaching fingering, tonguing, and breathing. The appendices also contain sample lesson plans, resources for assessment, fingering charts, and information for teaching recorder to students with disabilities. Conversational Recorder is an ideal program for incorporating recorder instruction into the elementary music classroom. John M. Feierabend, PhD, has spent decades compiling songs and rhymes from the memories of the American people in hopes that these treasures will be preserved for future generations. He is a leading authority on child development in music and movement and served as Professor and Chair of the Music Education Department of the Hartt School of the University of Hartford. Rachel Grimsby is an Assistant Professor of Music Education at Illinois State University and has over fifteen years of experience teaching elementary general music. She is a co-author of First Steps in Music with Orff Schulwerk and Feierabend Fundamentals, and her research interests include professional development for in-service teachers and paraprofessionals as well as teaching music to students with disabilities.

Grade 4

SKU: CL.012-4572-00

Composed by Wilson. Concert Band. Concert Band Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR394). Score and set of parts. Composed 2018. Duration 6 minutes, 6 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-4572-00. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-4572-00).

In the American Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson wrote, If there's something wrong, those who have the ability to take action have the responsibility to take action... Chandler Wilson’s Conversations is based on the idea of conversations that are needed for society to progressively move forward, most profoundly in the areas of racial issues and equality. The music eloquently expresses the importance of considering and respecting the points of view of other’s. A musical work which is truly thought-provoking.

SKU: GI.G-CSM

Composed by John M. Feierabend. Conversational Solfege. Music Education. T-shirt (Medium). GIA Publications #CSM. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-CSM).

Purchase this high quality t-shirt and show your support for FAME! The front of the shirt contains the Conversational Solfege logo and the phrase Syllables are Power on the back. A portion of every purchase goes to support FAME, the Feierabend Association for Music Education. This shirt is available only in purple.

SKU: GI.G-CSXL

Composed by John M. Feierabend. Conversational Solfege. Music Education. T-shirt (XL). GIA Publications #CSXL. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-CSXL).

Purchase this high quality t-shirt and show your support for FAME! The front of the shirt contains the Conversational Solfege logo and the phrase Syllables are Power on the back. A portion of every purchase goes to support FAME, the Feierabend Association for Music Education. This shirt is available only in purple.

SKU: GI.G-CSL

Composed by John M. Feierabend. Conversational Solfege. Music Education. T-shirt (Large). GIA Publications #CSL. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-CSL).

Purchase this high quality t-shirt and show your support for FAME! The front of the shirt contains the Conversational Solfege logo and the phrase Syllables are Power on the back. A portion of every purchase goes to support FAME, the Feierabend Association for Music Education. This shirt is available only in purple.

By Stroope. For SSAATTBB choir, a cappella. Choral octavo. Published by Alliance Music Publications. (AMP 0530)

(for two tambourines). By Bobby Lopez. Tambourine Duet. For 2 tambourines (with heads) (2 players). Percussion Duets. Medium-Advanced. Score and parts on CD-ROM. 8 pages. Duration 2'30 . Published by Tapspace Publications

Performed by Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez. Instructional video (DVD) for Drumset. Published by Alfred Publishing.

SKU: GI.G-CSS

Composed by John M. Feierabend. Conversational Solfege. Music Education. T-shirt (Small). GIA Publications #CSS. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-CSS).

Purchase this high quality t-shirt and show your support for FAME! The front of the shirt contains the Conversational Solfege logo and the phrase Syllables are Power on the back. A portion of every purchase goes to support FAME, the Feierabend Association for Music Education. This shirt is available only in purple.

Grade 4

SKU: CL.012-4572-01

Composed by Wilson. Concert Band. Concert Band Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR394). Extra full score. Composed 2018. Duration 6 minutes, 6 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-4572-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-4572-01).

In the American Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson wrote, If there's something wrong, those who have the ability to take action have the responsibility to take action... Chandler Wilson’s Conversations is based on the idea of conversations that are needed for society to progressively move forward, most profoundly in the areas of racial issues and equality. The music eloquently expresses the importance of considering and respecting the points of view of other’s. A musical work which is truly thought-provoking.

SKU: GI.G-CSXXL

Composed by John M. Feierabend. Conversational Solfege. Music Education. T-shirt (XXL). GIA Publications #CSXXL. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-CSXXL).

Purchase this high quality t-shirt and show your support for FAME! The front of the shirt contains the Conversational Solfege logo and the phrase Syllables are Power on the back. A portion of every purchase goes to support FAME, the Feierabend Association for Music Education. This shirt is available only in purple.

Piano - Level 2

SKU: LM.VV288

Composed by Krishna Levy. Classical. Score. 16 pages. Editions Van de Velde #VV288. Published by Editions Van de Velde (LM.VV288).

ISBN 9790560052885.

Le Jardin des souvenirs - La Conversation - Le Petit cirque - Un conte - Les Feuilles s'envolent - La Promenade - L'Etang miroitant.