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CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY medium-easy
H The Nightmare Before Christmas—arr. Michael
Brown. The classic animated movie "The Nightmare
Before Christmas" features deliciously sinister music
by composer Danny Elfman. A unique offering for
the holiday season, this appealing medley for band
includes: Overture; Christmas Eve Montage; Sally's
Song; This Is Halloween and End Title.
10052099 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .70.00
Nutcracker, Scenes From—P.I. Tchaikovsky/
arr. Story. Instantly recognized as a classical holiday
standard, this arrangement for concert band is
effective and easy to prepare. Using four numbers
from the original suite, it will fit any program and be
a welcome addition to seasonal programming.
10094858 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .72.00
The Nutcracker Suite—Peter Tchaikovsky/arr.
Huckeby. Wow! Here's a sophisticated yet very
playable rendition of music from Tchaikovsky's
famous ballet. Ed Huckeby did all developing bands
a service by making this splendid arrangement
accessible to developing bands. Themes included
are the Overture; March; Arabian Dance and
Russian Dance. You'll want to have this in your
library! We give this our highest recommendation!
2417426 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .55.00
H O Come, All Ye Faithful—arr. James Swearingen.
Usher in your holiday concert with the bold, bright
fanfare that begins this stately presentation of the
beloved carol. Creatively arranged with optional
antiphonal brass parts and optional SATB choir
parts (included in the band set), this arrangement
can become as big as you want it to be! Treated
with both joy and reverence, this wonderful
arrangement is one that you will use for years to
come! Glorious and uplifting!
2438323 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .68.00
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On This Day Earth Shall Ring—arr. Robert W.
Smith. If you choose one holiday selection to add
to your band's library this year, make it this one!
This setting of the glorious first movement of Holst's
"Winter Suite" is made accessible to a wide range
of school bands! The work incorporates the striking
16th century carol and features antiphonal trumpets
in the opening for interesting staging possibilities.
The real beauty of this work lies in its regal and
joyous mood, sure to brighten any holiday program.
2700133 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .72.00
The Polar Express—arr. Audrey Snyder &
Paul Murtha. This enchanting holiday movie has
become a yearly classic, and the memorable
score contributes to its unending popularity. This
fast-paced, well-scored medley can be performed
by band alone or with optional choir for a truly
spectacular holiday event. The songs included are:
Believe; Hot Chocolate; The Polar Express and Spirit
of the Season.
10606356 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .70.00
The Polar Express—arr. Paul Lavender. Don't
miss this wonderful medley from the blockbuster
holiday film! This well-crafted, straightforward
arrangement will come together with a minimum
of rehearsal time. Titles include: The Polar Express;
Believe; When Christmas Comes to Town and Spirit
of the Season.
2480044 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
The Polar Express—arr. Mike Story. Featuring
the memorable tunes: The Polar Express; When
Christmas Comes to Town; Hot Chocolate; Believe
and Spirit of the Season, this Glen Ballard and Alan
Silvestri film score to the animated movie "The
Polar Express" will arrive in the station just in time
for your exciting holiday program. Sure to be an
instant classic!
2479942 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .70.00
Rejoice the Season!—Rob Romeyn. This very
clever festive arrangement is the perfect opener or
closer for your holiday concert! Familiar carols are
creatively woven together, capturing the true joy of
the season. An expressive and beautiful treatment
of Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella provides a
wonderful contrast to the energetic beginning and
ending of the piece. Sure to be a holiday favorite
with school bands and adult community groups.
10609573 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .74.00
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l Repeat the Sounding Joy—Steve Parsons. Joy
to the band! This lovely work begins with a holiday
fanfare with punchy brass, using the Joy to the
World theme which continues throughout. Key
changes help to vamp up the energy while imitation
and shifting textures help to keep things interesting.
A great opener for a holiday concert!
11346052 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .65.00
A Rollicking Hanukkah—arr. Randall D.
Standridge. Hang on tight as this whimsical work
puts you in the saddle of a horse galloping across a
snowy plain to a Hanukkah celebration. The songs
Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah; The Dreidel Song and
Sevivon, Sov, Sov, Sov are heard as you draw closer
and closer to the celebration. A riotous musical
Hannukah celebration unlike any other!
10907720 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
A Rose in Silence Blooms—arr. Peter Terry.
Using two wonderful carols, Low How a Rose
E'er Blooming and Silent Night, this piece will be
a fresh new work for your holiday concert. It has
great opportunities for expressive independent
playing as well as lush full ensemble sections. Be
sure to consider this for your next holiday concert -
audiences will love this one!
11198492 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .75.00
HELP with RUNNING EFFICIENT
and EFFECTIVE REHEARSALS
Alternative Rehearsal Techniques—
Edward S. Lisk. A new dimension in band performance!
Improve rehearsal efficiency through a more effective
learning environment with access to the student's fullest
musical potential. Provides new concepts, graphic
illustrations and instructional procedures to enhance and
accelerate student skills. Every student becomes totally
involved. And, the textbook and video are equally as
valuable if used only for your own personal education.
5236724 Book Student Vol. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.95
6109466 Book Student Vol. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.95
5145008 Book Teacher's Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.99
10005505 DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.95
Guide to Score Study (For the Wind Band
Conductor)—Frank Battisti & Robert Garofalo.
A comprehensive book containing a wealth of practical
advice on how to become a better conductor by increasing
one's understanding of score reading and musical
analysis. A common-sense approach, with numerous
musical examples for illustration. A valuable resource for
all conductors!
4929220 Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
Rehearsal Handbook (For Band and Orchestra
Students)—Robert Garofalo. There are so many things
that players should know about music, but there is never
enough rehearsal time to cover them. That's why this
handbook, designed especially for secondary school band
and orchestra students, is such a great idea! The text
includes rehearsal enrichment study units covering the
fundamentals of music, intervals and chords, transposition,
acoustics, tuning and intonation, music terms and
symbols, sight-reading, conducting and music history.
This book will help you and your students get more out of
every minute of rehearsal!
2129617 Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.95
The Rehearsal (A Quick Guide to One Music
Teacher—David Newell. To retain students in music, they
need to get hooked on music. More than anything else, it
is the daily classroom experience that keeps them in the
music program! Every rehearsal minute must be carefully
harvested with intention and purpose. After reading
David's book, The Rehearsal: A Quick Guide to One Music
Teacher's Most Potent Retention Tool, you'll know why
a beautifully-crafted, aesthetically-driven, well-planned
and fast-paced rehearsal is the key to keeping students in
performance ensembles.
10565047 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99
Rehearsing the Band—John E. Williamson.
If you are a conductor or are in training to be one, this
book is for you! It gathers some of the greatest directors
of bands in the country to answer questions on the art of
rehearsing. Conductors Frank Battisti, Eugene Corporon,
James Croft, Donald R. Hunsberger, Jerry F. Junkin,
Craig Kirchhoff, Alan McMurray, H. Robert Reynolds,
James Smith, John Whitwell and John E. Williamson give
sound advice on topics such as intonation, interpretation,
technique and planning to assist you in becoming a better
and more efficient director.
10052583 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
Rehearsing the Band, Vol. 2—Donald K. Miller.
Band conductors will find a wealth of information provided
by a number of talented and accomplished leaders who
are not only willing but enthusiastic about sharing their
ideas and philosophies with younger colleagues. The
result is an outstanding and effective reference work that
provides a wealth of information where anyone can find
answers on all aspects of rehearsing from the experts who
have created, developed and refined these techniques.
10555259 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
Rehearsing the Band, Vol. 3—John Zarco.
Directors included in this publication represent the very
"best of the best" with years of experience conducting
and teaching. They freely share their ideas, techniques,
and philosophies that are sure to enrich anyone who reads
this book. Includes chapters by Harvey Benstein, Richard
Clary, Steve Davis, Rodney Dorsey, Amanda Drinkwater,
Patrick Dunnigan, Richard Floyd, Robert Halseth, Robert
Ponto, Robert Taylor and Frank Wickes, with a foreword
by Craig Kirchhoff.
10835305 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
Rehearsing the High School Band—Stephen Meyer.
The directors included in this book represent a sampling
of individuals from different areas of the country, each of
whom has had success teaching under unique and diverse
circumstances. They represent the "best of the best," with
years of experience in public and parochial schools, having
earned national recognition for their programs. Together
they impart their wisdom, love, and passion for music while
sharing their experiences with readers.
10593554 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
Score Rehearsal Preparation (A Realistic Approach
for Instrumental Conductors)—Gary Stith.
This volume is sure to provide the most practical approach
to orchestra and wind band score study for the active
conductor. It methodically simplifies preliminary score
study and initial rehearsal preparation for all conductors
of band, orchestra and chamber ensembles. Suitable
for conductors from elementary school to those leading
professional ensembles, it is also valuable as a supplement
to undergraduate and graduate-level conducting courses.
Systematic, readable and adaptable for any future
situation, this will quickly find its way into the conductor's
regimen for years to come.
10284493 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
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