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Christmas & Holiday Selections | Medium-Advanced & Advanced / Books for Orchestra Directors
Let's Celebrate Christmas—arr. Todd
Goodman. Catapult your audiences into the
holiday spirit! Exciting brass and percussion
fanfares are intermixed with teasers of
classic holiday melodies like Angels We
Have Heard on High; Deck the Halls; Jingle
Bells; O Holy Night; Joy to the World; Away
in the Manger and more!
11601511 Full Orchestra MA-A 200.00
On That Night, All Was Silent—arr.
David Samuel. Gentle and expressive, this
arrangement of a beloved carol features
lush orchestration for full orchestra, with
additional parts for piano and harp adding
warmth and shimmer. A beautiful addition
to holiday programs that seek to highlight
ensemble blend and emotional depth.
11634706 Full Orchestra . . . . A 295.00
The Polar Express (Concert Suite)—arr.
Jerry Brubaker. The blockbuster Alan
Silvestri and Glen Ballard film score to "The
Polar Express" will be a thrilling addition to
your winter program. The medley contains:
Believe; The Polar Express; When
Christmas Comes to Town and Spirit of the
Season. This is as close as you'll get to the
actual film score. Don't let this one leave the
station without you!
2479946 Full Orchestra . . MA 100.00
Star of Wonder Medley—arr. Cliff Duren. If
you are looking for an over-the-top medley
of Christmas carols that will lift the roof of
your concert hall or worship space, take a
close look at this sweeping arrangement
scored for symphonic forces and active
rhythm section. Cliff Duren really conceives
this in the style of the symphonic rock
sensations such as TSO or Mannheim
Steamroller. An epic setting to celebrate
an earth-changing event, the overture
includes: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen;
We Three Kings and How Great Our Joy.
10279053 Full Orchestra . . . MA 79.99
Ukrainian Bell Carol—arr. Kurt Heinecke.
This setting is the perfect arrangement to
inspire hope this holiday season and to
acknowledge the spirit of the Ukrainian
people. The piece opens with solo piano
stating a haunting four-note motif derived
from a Ukrainian folk song. Featuring the
piano throughout, the ever-popular carol
develops and grows to a powerful climax.
Appropriate for high school, university, and
professional orchestras, it is also the perfect
showstopper for your holiday concert.
11524062 Full Orchestra . . MA 120.00
Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus—
Sean O'loughlin. Advanced full orchestras
will bring warmth and wonder to the stage
with this touching blend of narration and
music, perfect for adding heart to any
holiday concert.
11634704 Full Orchestra w/
Narrator . . . . . . . . . A 295.00
Books for Orchestra
Directors
The Art of Successful Teaching—Tim
Lautzenheiser. This book from one of the
nation's most sought-after motivators and
speakers on education and leadership
is the book that you've been looking for!
Includes sections on the art of teaching,
attitude development, student leadership,
thoughts about competition, and one
special section for band directors only.
(Don't let this keep you away, however,
because you're a choral director!) This book
will enlighten you, lift your spirits, educate
you, inspire you and allow you to release
your unlimited potential.
2260438 Hardcover . . . . . . . . . 24.95
Basic String Technique (A Practical
Guide to String Instruction)—Anne Marie
Patterson. This book provides thorough
instruction on basic instrument setup,
technique, fixing common mistakes, and
more. The first year of instrumental instruction
is important to establish good technique and
habits. The goal of this book is to provide
a resource of ideas and instructional
techniques to aid in the challenging work of
teaching beginning string students. Perfect
for teachers who are new to string education,
it also provides helpful teaching strategies for
veteran string educators.
11204778 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
Beyond the Notes (Thoughts on
Meaningful Music Making)—Paula
Crider. After more than 50 years as a music
educator and conductor, Paula Crider
has experienced it all - the lows and the
highs, the messes and the magnificence
of teaching music at all levels. With love,
wit, and sincerity, she now shares her
hard-earned wisdom in this must-read
for anyone who teaches music. There is
something here for educators on every leg
of the teaching journey. Her conversational
narrative begins with her unconventional
student-teaching experience and moves
through the essentials for music educators
- everything from score study, rehearsal
strategies, and conducting technique to
classroom culture and teacher self-care.
The book touches not just on pedagogy
but also discusses the often elusive secret
ingredients that turn notes on the page into
meaningful musical experiences.
11547385 Paperback. . . . . . . . . 29.95
Classic Leadership - Teacher's Edition
with DVD (A Curriculum for the
Development of Student Leaders)—
Tim Lautzenheiser. The first published
leadership curriculum specifically designed
for high school students and written by one
of the most well respected and sought-after
experts on leadership development. Any
organization will benefit from this effective
compilation of time-proven leadership
concepts developed from the author's
work with more than two million young
people over the past 30 years. Includes 12
weeks of lesson plans, activities, games,
discussion items, homework activities, and
a DVD for teachers that is a step-by-step
guide featuring high school students in
action. The companion workbook will help
students as a guide and reference for years
to come.
10434375 Paperback Book
Workbook . . . . . . . . . 19.95
Copyright Handbook for Music
Educators and Directors—Pam Phillips &
Andrew Surmani. The Copyright Handbook
for Music Educators and Directors provides
a concise overview of the key aspects of
copyright law that affect music educators
and directors in the United States.
Designed to provide answers to the most
common questions raised by educators
and directors, this resource makes it easy
to find specific answers and is arranged in
a user-friendly question-and-answer format.
For ease of use, a thorough glossary of
terms and an extensive index are included.
Not meant to replace legal counsel, the
Copyright Handbook is a starting point
for music educators and directors with
questions concerning copyright. Topics:
how to determine if a work is protected by
copyright; the use of print music and lyrics;
the use of audio; the use of video; digital
products and the internet; performance
rights; and composing and arranging.
10773128 Paperback Book . . . . 19.99
The Creative String Orchestra—Marissa
Guarriello. Want to engage your students
in creative music making but don't know
where to start? This practical book takes
you step by step through improvising,
creating, arranging, and performing with
your students. Written from the perspective
of three string orchestra educators, these
tried-and-true methods will transform your
music classroom into a music laboratory.
A QR code links to videos, student project
examples, editable Google Docs, and other
supportive resources. The authors address
topics such as creativity in remote teaching
and creativity as social justice as well as
rehearsal and lesson plan ideas that can be
completed either in-person or remotely.
11688928 Paperback. . . . . . . . . 25.00
The Ensemble Movement Warm-Up
(Teaching Phrase and Musical Artistry
through a Laban-Based Pedagogy)—
James Jordan. Building on the ideas of
Rudolf von Laban and Edwin E. Gordon's
Music Learning Theory, James Jordan
has created an exciting new rhythm and
movement pedagogy. This book explores
how to organize and sequence movement
activities in a choral setting to increase
artistry and help raise the performance level
of any ensemble, regardless of age.
11173436 Paperback. . . . . . . . . 21.95
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 to help motivate students to improve
and achieve musicality. 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 . . . . 26.95
Habits of a Successful Orchestra
Director—Chris Selby. Rich with practical
strategies for developing a successful
orchestra program, this book will inspire
orchestra directors with helpful insights on
teaching students to perform with refined
intonation, expressive musicianship, and
beautiful tone. In addition to tactics for
developing performance technique and
sight-reading skills, sections address
rehearsal strategies, classroom policies,
planning, assessment, and tips for building
a strong program.
10683551 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
In Pursuit of Great Conducting—H.
Robert Reynolds with Doris Doyon.
Renowned wind band conductor H.
Robert Reynolds has pondered an
important question throughout his
illustrious career: What is the difference
between a good conductor and a great
conductor? This volume addresses
the subject head-on, with wisdom from
Reynolds' own experience and reflections
shared by 20 professional musicians
of the highest caliber. Part I chronicles
his remarkable career conducting the
Michigan Symphony Band from 1975 to
2001 and then the University of Southern
California Wind Ensemble for the next
two decades. He shares captivating
stories and invaluable lessons from his
influential 70-year career in teaching
and conducting, complemented by
more than a dozen photographs from
his life, including moments with family,
friends, and other notable musicians.
In Part II, 20 professional musicians,
many former students of Reynolds, offer
profound insights into the characteristics
that set great conductors apart. Their
observations - drawn from playing for
some of the world's most celebrated
conductors - illuminate the path to
greatness. This inspiring volume is a
testament to the transformative power
of musical leadership and an essential
guide for conductors at any stage of their
musical journey.
11606288 Paperback. . . . . . . . . 24.95
Leadership: Vision, Commitment,
Action—Tim Lautzenheiser. Effective
leadership skills play an integral part in
our role as music educators, and this
serves as a guide to help develop those
skills. Students as well as teachers
will benefit from the concepts that were
developed from years of experience. A
compelling resource from a master clinician
that you'll turn to again and again.
10024967 Paperback Book . . . . . 5.95
Music Education and Social Emotional
Learning (The Heart of Teaching
Music)—Scott N. Edgar. For every child
to be successful in music class, teachers
need to be aware of the whole student.
This pioneering resource addresses
how music educators can utilize social-
emotional learning to maximize learning
in the choral, instrumental, and general
music classroom at all levels, while at the
same time supporting students' social and
emotional growth.
10822858 Paperback. . . . . . . . . 22.95
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