Par HANNICKEL MIKE. Kids want to have fun, learn to play their instrument, AND be the STAR! Not surprisingly, beginning band parents want those very same things for their kids. Now all your students can be STARS!They will learn to play Popcorn Prelude quickly and easily. Then add a bit of simple “STAND UP, SIT DOWN” staging and VOILA! It’s POPCORN!The kids love it and the parents love it! How can …

Par SPARKE PHILIP. This work was commissioned for The Berkshire Young Musicians Trust (England), who required a testing piece for the woodwind section of their concert band. The piece opens with a strong unison passage based on the interval of a fifth and develops with a passionate legato. This is followed by the main vivo section of the work based on the earlier 'fifth' figures. A bridge passage …

America, the Beautiful. Par CURNOW JAMES. The perfect arrangement for your Beginning Band’s first patriotic performance! There are lots of opportunities for young players to solidify basic skills here. A few easy accidentals, articulations, dynamics, and phrasing can all be taught while rehearsing Sea to Shining Seay. There are many more uses for this arrangement than the typical concert setting, …

Par RODRIGO OLIVIA / GROGER ANTHONY (Arr.). Drivers License is the debut single by the young American singer Olivia Rodrigo. The song, a power ballad inspired by heartbreak, received critical acclaim upon its release, with reviewers lauding Rodrigos song writing skills and singing voice. Arranger Anthony Gröger did not fail to notice this mega hit, taking the beautiful ballad and creating an inten…

Discover the Lead on these Smash Hits. The book contains carefully selected and edited arrangments, with chord symbols in concert pitch. The accompanying CD includes full backing tracks, and demonstration recordings to help you learn the songs. Includes 'Anything Is Possible' (Will Young), 'Just A Little' (Liberty X) and 'One Step Closer' (S Club Juniors). Suitable for players grade 1-2 standard./…

'Half-Past Two' is a rock piece for young band intended to reinforce and deepen the students' understanding of dotted quarter/eighth note rhythms, providing a vehicle for this concept that is fun and memorable for both students and audiences. The title is both an homage to time-inspired rock songs ('25 or 6 to 4,' 'Rock Around the Clock,' 'Midnight Hour,' etc. . . .) and a nod to the concept being…

A simple introduction to 28 best loved carols for young pianists specially arranged by Jerry Lanning. Includes easy piano part, lyrics and guitar chord accompaniment. / Piano, Voix Et Guitare

Arr. Klaas Van Der Woude. Par VAN HEUSEN / SAMMY CAHN. Frank Sinatra had a massive hit with his interpretation of this classic song, singing directly to the hearts of the audience, so ensuring its popularity with listeners of all ages. In a similar way this arrangement will appeal to audiences young and old alike. Bring the sparkle of ‘Old Blue Eyes’ to any concert with this classic song. / Niveau…

From the educationalist and composer Paul Harris, Rainbow is a collection of piano miniatures based on each of the seven colours of the rainbow. These characterful pieces are ideally suited for teaching and would be a rewarding addition to any young pianist's repertoire.This new edition includes access to online audios and composer's notes for each of the seven pieces. / Piano / Boosey and Hawkes

Par BUTTERWORTH HELEN. This collection of seven pieces is suitable for young string players in the early stages of orchestral playing. The rhythms and notes used in all the parts are still quite basic, the third violin/viola being the easiest, but the overall effect is very satisfying for performer and listener. The Violin 3 and Viola parts are the same and the Double Bass part is optional. The op…