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H Furioso—Robert W. Smith. Magnificent! A
superior "first serious piece" for your young band,
this overture is filled with all the vigor and passion
you'd expect from the title! Terrific teaching
opportunities abound, including a chance to work
on independent parts (with doublings to ensure
success), optional trombone glissandos and a few
eighth note passages to develop technique. The
expanded percussion and solidly scored parts are
sure to build confidence. An exciting work! Very
highly recommended!
2700051 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Ghost Chasers—Joseph Compello. Join in a
suspenseful musical quest in pursuit of these
spooky figures in the shadows that both scare and
fascinate us. The mysterious music creates an
eerie scene worthy of any haunted house or ghostly
residence, just the kind of place most people would
want to avoid. So stay alert while the music's
playing, you never know what's lurking after the
next scary measure!
11104970 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .53.00
Ghost Ship—Michael Story. Inspired by the
mystery surrounding the merchant ship "Mary
Celeste" that set sail from New York City in 1872
bound for Genoa, Italy. The ship never reached its
destination and to this day, no one knows what
caused its disappearance. This original composition
will fuel your beginners' imagination with the
intriguing story and chilling effects.
10310920 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .56.00
Ghosts of the Lost Ship—Tyler S. Grant.
This highly programmatic work tells the story of
buccaneer naval warfare and the ghosts that linger
to this day, haunting the seas and all who pass
over them. After an evocative opening featuring
numerous rattles, the music becomes aggressive
and relentless as it portrays the credo-driven pirates
and their attacks during the height of their power.
Intense and extremely engaging!
10459821 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
The Gift of Hope—arr. James Swearingen. This
expressive setting, based on the ever-popular folk
song Simple Gifts, will allow your beginning band to
sound amazing in their first year of instruction. You
can be sure audiences of all ages will be touched
by this highly expressive work.
10522813 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .42.00
The Great Train Record—Robert W. Smith.
Harness the energy of a high-speed locomotive race
with this hard-charging piece. This musical tale of
a historic train race will be an entertaining hit for
everyone. Driving rhythms and train-like sonorities
evoke images of a powerful locomotive, spewing
smoke, as it barrels down the track to the steady
pulse of its wheels on the tracks. Accessible for any
young band and entertaining for all audiences.
10910278 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Hammer and Forge—Jack Wilds. Inspired by the
art of blacksmithing, this powerful work combines
sturdy, jovial melodies with hammer blows and
sparkling cymbals. It vividly portrays the challenging,
physical process of someone bending and shaping
metal to their will, making it an intriguing alternative
to the traditional concert march.
11002193 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Happy Birthday, Ludwig—arr. Douglas
E. Wagner. A musical celebration of Ludwig
van Beethoven's 250th anniversary year! This
arrangement intertwines strains Symphony No. 5,
Piano Trio in B-flat and Symphony No. 9 with the
traditional Happy Birthday to You. Everyone can join
in the birthday celebration, and the initial statement
of Happy Birthday is ideal to keep in the folders to
use for other birthdays.
11205908 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .52.00
The Haunting of Keg Mansion—Ryan Meeboer.
The Haunting of Keg Mansion opens by setting
up the chilling sensation of a haunted mansion:
dark harmonies and powerful dynamics.aThe
main melody is quick and fidgety, much like that
of a mischievous presence. The haunting setting
continues with the striking chords in the middle
contrasting section of the piece.
11205959 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Helena Polka—Traditional/arr. Frank McKinney.
This American traditional is among the most
popular of polkas, recorded often by many
artists, including the Jimmy Dorsey orchestra and
Lawrence Welk. This excellent arrangement will
sound great with younger players and is easy to
learn. Everybody polka!
11205910 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
H Imperium—Michael Sweeney. Very rarely does
a composition come along that sounds so right!
Contemporary harmonies, vivid contrasts and
exciting percussion are so perfectly blended
that you can hardly believe the sounds you hear
are being produced by a band of beginners. This
easy-to-play, dramatic overture offers an extremely
rewarding and memorable musical experience for
beginning bands and we recommend it very highly!
2265874 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
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l Imperium—Michael Sweeney. This classic for
second-year players has remained popular for
contests and festivals. Here is an easy flex version
scored for just four parts that retains the grit and
intensity of the original.
11340566 Band Set & Score Flex-Band . .45.00
Impulse Power—Naoya Wada. Your beginning
band students will sound mature beyond their
years with this marvelous work from the pen of this
noted composer. Bold and powerful, it's the perfect
overture for beginning musicians, using just the
first six notes learned in band instruction. While the
ranges, rhythms, and performance demands are
limited, there's no musical compromise with this
masterfully scored work that is sure to captivate.
10908262 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
In Search of Yeti—Kirk Vogel. This colorful piece
represents the adventurous search for the legendary
creature known by many names: Sasquatch,
Bigfoot, the Abominable Snowman, Voormi, Yeti.
A dark and mysterious mood surrounds the piece,
much like the stories of this ape-like figure that has
persisted from the arctic tundra to the Himalayas
and the Rockies. This flexible version comes with
supplemental parts and permission is granted to
photocopy as needed. A percussion accompaniment
track is also available as a free download. String
parts have been edited with extra fingerings and
bowings to support students in mixed ensembles
playing in less familiar keys.
11315489 Band Set & Score
with String Parts . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
In Search of Yeti—Kirk Vogel. This colorful
piece represents the adventurous search for
the legendary creature known by many names:
Sasquatch, Bigfoot, the Abominable Snowman,
Voormi, Yeti. A dark and mysterious mood
surrounds the piece, much like the stories of this
ape-like figure that has persisted from the arctic
tundra to the Himalayas and the Rockies.
11203683 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .55.00
In the Cool of Evening—Matt Neufeld. This lush,
melodic band work uses a shifting kaleidoscope of
sounds to convey a sense of calm and serenity,
always staying within reasonable ranges and
achievable technique. The inspiration for this work
comes from the relief at the end of a summer day
as the sun disappears and the evening breezes
bathe the landscape. Enhance your students'
musicianship as they embrace this lyrical style.
11201777 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
In Times of Turbulence—Robert W. Smith. A
dramatic and powerful concert work from the pen of
this prolific composer. Following a soft and stately
chorale, the mood quickly changes to the turbulent
sounds of biting dissonances and powerful rhythmic
percussion. The percussion and winds then clash,
exchanging powerful musical statements before
leading to the final triumphant resolution.
11002071 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .49.00
H Incantation and Ritual—Brian Balmages. Help
your band sound their very best! Reminiscent of
an ancient tribal gathering, the chant-like melody
is supported by driving percussion. It will have your
band sounding more mature than they are, despite
the modest technical demands. Your band will want
to play this over and over again.
2477561 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Into the Wind—Mike Collins-Dowden. Like a pilot
taking off into a strong headwind, this exhilarating
work captures the spirit of bold determination
required to succeed in the face of implacable
obstacles. Uplifting and inspiring, it's sure to make
the opening of any concert soar!
11194004 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .52.00
l Japanese Lanterns—Brian Bankston. Inspired
by the calm and peaceful effect of the Japanese
lantern, let your young musicians glow with
this soothing chart. Pentatonic melodies and a
reinforced bass line will showcase your band's
proficiency. The overall range and rhythmic content
are accessible to young musicians and leave room
to focus on expression and phrasing. A charming
addition to any performance.
11355434 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
HELP for
BUILDING
ASSESSMENT
STRATEGIES
Grading for Musical Excellence (Making Music an Essential Part of
Your Grades)—Paul Kimpton & Ann Kimpton. Remarkable and practical, this
workbook challenges music educators to examine their grading procedures for
fairness and clarity and help motivate students to improve and achieve musically.
Exercises and reflective questions encourage educators to work as a team to
assess the current grading system and move to the next level by incorporating
research about grading and connecting to Common Core standards. An
essential resource for educators!
10347514 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.95
Maximizing Student Performance: Performance Assessment in Band—
Wendy Barden. Performance Assessment in Band by Wendy Barden makes
assessment easy with 48 pages of practical, proven techniques and customizable
forms that will help teachers engage and motivate students, measure and
transform learning, and maximize the effectiveness of every rehearsal. The result:
skilled, energized musicians and better bands and orchestras!
10089752 Hardcover Book - One Book for All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.95
Musicianship-Focused Curriculum and Assessment—Colleen Conway.
An in-depth guide to lesson and rehearsal planning that provides a concise
method for aligning music instruction with the Core Arts Standards while
continuing to focus on active music making. Part One defines the field of
curriculum and assessment, Part Two presents various approaches to designing
curricula, including incorporating twenty-first-century skills and the Common
Core. Part Three combines these ideas with various approaches to music
teaching, including Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze, Suzuki, and Music Learning Theory.
Part Four addresses curriculum and assessment in early childhood, adult
music learning, English language learners, preparation for adjudicated events,
preservice education, in-service education, and technology. A complete guide
that will help every music teacher hone and polish assessment goals.
10495599 Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.95
The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Quality Music Program
(Scale Your Way to Music Assessment (Second Edition))—Paul Kimpton.
This hands-on, step-by-step action plan uses assessment to improve your
teaching and your students' performances. The expanded Second Edition
provides examples of how to teach and assess instrumental, choral, and general
music students at elementary, middle, and high school levels. This book also
describes how to meaningfully self- and peer-assess and set goals for practicing
and improving the performances of a group. It includes appendices with actual
written and listening tests; outlines of a testing program for band, choir, and
orchestra; a glossary of terms and more. New downloadable resources include
sample data, tests for all grade levels, music examples, and reference material.
10839673 Spiral-Bound Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.95
