Bring the excitement of traditional Latin dance to the string orchestra with this collection. Explore the 'clave,' or rhythmic groove styles, such as the Merengue, Tango, Mambo, and others in a flexible format. All instruments have the melody, a harmony part, and an accompaniment/bass line. Easy hand percussion parts are included for the string players to perform or the optional drumset part can b…

Ferdinand Küchler is regarded as one of the great violin teachers of the 20th century, due, in large part, to his popular violin method. His Concertino remains a popular entry-level piece for students to this day.The piece is characterized by simplicity, clarity and beauty. The themes and melodies are easily identifiable by children, yet never trite and plain. They are catchy and perfectly reflect…

Par DE HAAN JAN. The Syncopated Band Parade was written to introduce beginner players to ensemble playing as early as possible. Thanks to the low grade of difficulty of this piece this it is possible to play in a ‘real band’ after only a few lessons. Because of the four-part instrumentation, The Syncopated Band Parade is suitable for smaller strengths, taking into account that it is important to d…

Par HANNICKEL MIKE. FESTIVO DE NOEL is a light and festive tune featuring very easy rhythms and ranges. The allegretto tempo is flexible enough to fit the needs of any beginning group. Very little “independence of parts” is required and there is enough rhythmic repetition to give even the most tentative of players a strong foothold. / Niveau : 0.5 / Répertoire / Concert Band

Quarter Military Band QMB 671. Par NOWAK JOHN. Symphonic Band (score & parts). Nowak, J/ Répertoire / Ensemble à Vent

Par NELSON SHEILA MARY. Easy pieces for young string trios written and arranged by the world's favourite string teacher, Sheila Nelson. Suitable for players who have been learning a year or two, the parts are mainly in first position. A suite of 13 pieces composed and arranged specially for the young String Trio by Sheila M. Nelson. The melodies range in difficulty from the elementary to the sligh…

Par MOZART WOLFGANG AMADEUS. Allegro in B-flat major of a Quintet for Clarinet, two Violins, Viola and Violoncello K. Anh. 91 (516c). This Allegro fragment was possibly sketched in 1787 two years before composition of the A major Clarinet Quintet K. 581. It is 93 bars long and is complete in all instrumental parts but was abandoned abruptly at the bottom of the fourth page. The distinguished Mozar…

First scholarly-critical editionThe single-movement String Quartet #2 by Josef Suk (1874-1935) was written at the height of his compositional powers. Completed in Krecovice in May 1911, this demanding work, with its complex harmonies and motivic structure, seemed avant-garde for its day: the Berlin premiere of November 1912 was accompanied by protests from the audience.Now Zdenek Nouza has edited …

A samba performed at 170 BPM, this chart has a lot of energy. Written-out solos provided for all saxes and brass, a great sax soli, a developing interlude, and lead trumpet range to written B above the staff. Includes optional vibraphone and flute parts. (5:08) / Ensemble De Jazz

Queen of Lake Malaren March. Par WIDQVIST VIKTOR. One of Viktor Widqvist's most well-known marches is undoubtedly Mälarrottningen. It was probably composed as early as the 1910s when he was serving in the engineering troops, but was published as late as 1950. The march's subtle minor tonality and the elegant runs in the woodwind bring to mind the wavy waters of Riddarfjärden in summertime. Mälardr…