Learning to read music is much like learning a language. There are three basic elements: listening, reading, and writing. This well-organized book provides step-by-step sequential lessons for developing these skills. Rhythm, note, and interval concepts are taught in the following way: first, hear and echo a short musical example - second, read and perform a notated exercise - and third, notate mus…

Beautiful and lush, this setting of the familiar 'The First Noël,' is a great way to enforce lyrical style. In the traditional 3/4 time signature, the setting opens with a music box effect in the percussion section with a simple, yet elegant statement of the melody. This stunning arrangement develops and builds to a dramatic musical climax and relaxes back to an emotional finish. This is an uplift…

'The Arkansas Traveler' is one of the most popular and well known of all Arkansas folk songs. Originally a fiddle tune, this rendition is set in a cajun groove, and uses a number of compositional techniques to explore and develop the tune in many unexpected ways. Great fun to play, and certain to delight audiences! (2:50) / Concert Band

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER / PILLING T.. The Jazz Sessions Series is a tremendous collection of Jazz standards, classics and original material by contemporary composers Alexander L'Estrange and Tom Pilling. Each book is dedicated to a particular instrument but they are all able to work together for ensembles and Jazz bands, providing an exciting and enjoyable repertoire. A professionally recorded CD…

Original works from the Baroque to the Modern era. This collection features a wide selection of original works from the Renaissance, Baroque and Modern eras arranged for two flutes. Focusing on easy repertoire Duets for Fun will provide hours of enjoyment for aspiring musicians wishing to discover new material as well as develop their playing. This collection is ideal for use as teaching material,…

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER / PILLING T.. The Jazz Sessions Series is a tremendous collection of Jazz standards, classics and original material by contemporary composers Alexander L'Estrange and Tom Pilling. Each book is dedicated to a particular instrument but they are all able to work in conjunction with each other in ensembles and Jazz bands, providing an exciting and enjoyable repertoire. A profe…

Minecraft has won numerous awards and sold over 54 million copies across all technology platforms. Originally developed as a sandbox game that allows the player(s) to construct objects, cities, worlds, etc. out of textured cubes in a 3D world, there are four distinct modes. Its brilliance lies in the fact that players have no specific goals and are free to choose how to play the game. This medley …

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER / PILLING T.. The Jazz Sessions Series is a tremendous collection of Jazz standards, classics and original material by contemporary composers Alexander L'Estrange and Tom Pilling. Each book is dedicated to a particular instrument but they are all able to work together for ensembles and Jazz bands, providing an exciting and enjoyable repertoire. A professionally recorded CD…

From the very first measure to the last note, 'Fireball' is an intense experience for developing bands. This piece will challenge players musically, rhythmically, and stylistically. With accidentals, shifting chords, and lots of effects, 'Fireball' will certainly keep musicians and audience members on the edge of their seat. (2:00) / Concert Band

Arrangeur: Richard Harris. Par DUCKETT RICHARD. Team Brass is designed for everyone who wants to learn to play brass. This method: presents a flexible course which can be tailored to suit each student is ideal for individual, group or class tuition contains plenty of carefully graded music in a wide variety of styles encourages ensemble playing with varied repertoire for mixed wind group and integ…