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4 Fanfare on a Theme of ImaginationBrian
Balmages. "Knowledge is limited. Imagination
encircles the world." This powerful quote by Albert
Einstein provides the inspiration behind this fanfare
that celebrates creativity in schools. A majestic
opening leads into a dynamic and fast-paced
section that continues to build in energy until the
final massive series of chordal statements. Powerful
and inspiring!
10520981 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10520982 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Finale from "The Firebird"Igor Stravinsky/arr.
Michael Story. First performed at the Paris Opera
in June 1910, this piece made Stravinsky famous,
and is considered one of his greatest works. In
3/4 time, the arrangement provides a wonderful
opportunity to introduce or reinforce triple meter,
while introducing young musicians to this famous
classical work. The grandiose finale is sure to be
met with grandiose applause.
10453298 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 51.00
10453299 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
n The Fires of BandaiRobert Sheldon. Inspired
by the 1888 eruption of Mt. Bandai in northern
Japan, this bold, imaginative work captures the
drama and fury of a pyroclastic flow. The driving
rhythms in the percussion, along with the dark and
ominous melodies, are sure to get the audience
involved in this evocative work for young band.
10459857 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10459858 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
n First LightFrank Ticheli. This work for young
musicians depicts an early morning adventure on
a river raft. After the light-hearted opening, the
music glides into the calm, early morning waters as
the sun slowly rises. The action picks up with the
music taking on a rustic dance-like nature as the
river rushes through white water rapids before the
calm quiet end of the journey.
10391237 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 95.00
10391239 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 16.50
n First Light (A Fanfare for Band)David Shaffer.
The perfect opener for your first band concert! This
forceful fanfare is specifically composed for beginning
musicians. Dynamic wind parts use only the first six
notes of the Bb scale, and are complimented with
dramatic percussion. Truly impressive!
10369257 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 42.00
10369258 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
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FlashpointBrendan Van Epps. This highly
energetic work captures the explosive nature of a
flash point, the temperature at which combustible
vapors ignite. Beginning students have the
opportunity to work on articulation and dynamics
while young percussionists have interesting and
appealing parts to draw their interest. A real
standout on first-year programs.
10508763 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10508764 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 4.00
l From Ancient TimesBruce Pearson. Students
will use pitches in the Aeolian mode (known
today as the natural minor scale) to step back
in time when playing From Ancient Times by
Bruce Pearson. They'll sing the melody as other
instruments are playing, evoking ancient chants
and rituals. Medieval!
10523379 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10523380 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
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FuriosoRobert 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
2700052 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
5974285 CD-Music Of Robert W. Smith,
Vol. 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
n Ghost Lights (The Mysterious Lights of
Brown Mountain)Timothy Loest. For
centuries onlookers have tried to explain the
mysterious lights hovering and blinking around
Brown Mountain, North Carolina. Are they ancient
spirits, electromagnetic fields, or reflections?
Starting with gusting winds and exotic percussion
parts, the mystery is experienced in this
creative work for young ensembles. Turn down
the house lights and add flickering flashlights for
even more effect!
10369918 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10369956 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Ghost ShipMichael 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
10310921 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
n Ghosts of the Lost ShipTyler 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. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10459822 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
4 The Gift Of Hope (Based on Joseph Brackett's
Simple Gifts)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
10522814 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
10522861 CD-Look to the Skies . . . . . . . 14.95
GloriosoRobert W. Smith. This work certainly
will make your young performers sound glorious!
Set in a bright major key, Glorioso still has those
trademark biting dissonances that add excitement
and energy to a piece. Perfect as a concert opener,
the initial brass statement will capture the attention
of the audience right from the start. A flowing
middle section leads to a driving finish that will set
the stage for a great concert! A top-notch work at
this level!
2376457 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 56.00
2376465 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
5935754 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance in Beginning Band,
Vol. 1, 3-CD Set. . . . . . . . . . . 39.50
l Gothic CathedralJoseph Compello. This modal
piece has a dark, otherworldly sound that students
love to play. Though the title sounds like it may be
from the past, the music has the appealing sound
of present-day movies and video games. Great for
teaching modes while making your students sound
their best.
10521894 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10521895 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
The Hammer of ThorDarren W. Jenkins. This
forceful work depicts the power and force of the
famous Norse god Thor and his mighty hammer. In
Norse mythology, this hammer was one the most
fearsome weapons of all time, capable of leveling
huge mountains. Young bands can perform this
with energy and force, making it as impressive as
the legendary myth.
10449874 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10449875 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 4.00
4 HarbingerRobert Sheldon. A "harbinger"
signals the approach of something, so this piece
would be a terrific way to begin your next concert!
With all the drama and intensity of a much
more advanced piece, it is very playable by less
experienced musicians. Soaring melodies contrast
rhythmic pulses to create a musical landscape that
will inspire and exhilarate.
10515870 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 49.00
10515871 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
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 the latest research about grading and connecting to Common Core
standards. An essential resource for educators!
10347514 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.95
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Music Assessment and Global Diversity (Practice, Measurement,
and Policy)—Timothy Brophy, Mei-Ling Lai & Hsiao-Fen Chen.
The Fourth International Symposium on Assessment in Music Education
brought together 226 music education professionals from 13 nations to present
contributions to scholarship and practice in music education assessment. The
proceedings gave an in-depth view of the current state of practice, measurement,
and policy in music education assessment. As music educators across the world
face increased expectations for accountability in music, this set of proceedings
provides insight to guide their work.
10487457 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.95
l
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
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
Scale Your Way to Music Assessment (The Ultimate Guide
to Creating a Quality Music Program)—Paul Kimpton &
Delwyn Harnisch.
Scale Your Way to Music Assessment is a hands-on,
step-by-step action plan for using assessment to improve your teaching and
your students' performances. Designed for instrumental, choral and general
music programs in grades K-12, it describes in detail how to teach students to
become accurate and consistent assessors of musical performance as they learn
how to set goals for practicing and improving group performance. Published
with a sturdy spiral binding, this useful book is well-organized in ten chapters,
covering a wide range of topics: defining musical skills, collecting data, test
writing, assessment software, state and national standards, school district
goals, and more. Also included are six extensive appendices with actual written
and listening tests, outlines of a four-year testing program for band, choir and
orchestra, a listing of websites and email addresses, and a glossary of terms.
The accompanying CD-ROM includes sample data, tests, music examples and
reference material. Everything you need to develop a quality music assessment
program is right here in this exceptional resource!
10062956 Book/CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.95
Tools for Powerful Student Evaluation—Susan R. Farrell.
This book presents a practical source of authentic assessment strategies for
music educators. Includes over 70 pages of tasks and charts for assessing
the learning process as well as the product. With today's school systems
demanding student accountability in all disciplines, this text provides music
teachers with information regarding: assessment and its purpose, classroom
conditions necessary for authentic assessment, choosing assessment strategies,
understanding and developing scoring criteria, and descriptions of several
alternative types of assessment.
5597331 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
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