Par EDLEFSEN BLAINE. with Fred Weber The Belwin Student Instrumental Course is the first and only complete course for individual instruction of all band instruments. Like instruments may be taught in classes. Cornets, trombones, baritones, and basses may be taught together. The course igned to give the student a sound musical background and at the same time provide for the highest degree of intere…

A tuneful way to introduce students to the lyrical style and rollicking feel of traditional Scottish/Irish music. The 'Air' is the melody from Gilderoy and is set with a contemporary harmonic palette that concludes with an exciting climax before transitioning to the jig. 'The Jig of Slurs' is a traditional Irish dance with a melody and feel that is infectious! (2:30) 'Air and Jig? correlates to Bo…

Par TORSKANGERPOLL IDAR. This piece for beginning band was written as a commission for Norsk Noteservice to the “Music for Beginners” serie. The piece is a feelgood item with limited range for all instruments, suitable for young players. The rhythmic structure is repetitive and polyphony is often in the “call and response” form. Hence it is an easy piece to read and play. The refrain is rhythmical…

Par SCHUBERT FRANZ. Of Schubert, Franz Liszt once said 'Such is the spell of your emotional world that it very nearly blinds us to the greatness of your craftsmanship. ' The subtle beauty and superb compositional skill of this Schubert INTERLUDE are perfectly captured in a masterful arrangement by William Bellis. Certain to become a standard of concert and contest literature, you owe it to your ba…

Par HANNICKEL MIKE. Take your band to the great North American plains, to a post-Columbian Sioux village. A tone poem describing the life of a young Sioux, Horse and Buffalo is based upon actual Native American melodies. A lullaby, an honor song, and a courting song are the basis of this dynamic arrangement. Your young players will be especially intrigued by the energetic, meter-shifting honor son…

Par DEL BORGO ELLIOT. Interesting counterpoint brings the minor key 'Ballad of John Riley' to your band with style. Allowing for some good melodic playing from the tenor instruments (Trombone, F Horn, Tenor Saxophone) and later including the Bass Instruments in the melody, each section is important in this treatment of the somber folk tune. Great vehicle for studying phrasing and controlled perfor…

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. Liberate your band with the sounds of 1940’s swing! James L. Hosay has combined the styles of WWII era big-band legends Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington with the unmistakable sounds of Glen Miller to create a swingin’ swayin’ piece you are sure to love. Salute the veterans of WWII with this rip-roaring throwback to the 1940s. / Niveau : 2.5 / Musique légère originale / Réper…