Par RICKER RAMON. Contemporary straight-eighth 'Maiden Voyage' feel. This chart takes up where 'Suspended Animation' left off. Uses same two suspended chords and adds a bridge. There is space for anyone in the band to solo. To help the beginning improviser, the composer has included some brief 'Notes on the Improvised Sections'. In addition this chart is correlated with material found in Vol. 1 of…

This partner song arrangement of the best-loved American folk song 'The Water Is Wide' features a new, folk-like, counter-melody. Moderate vocal ranges. The extended 'echo' section is perfect for developing ages of any age. Flowing piano accompaniment. The 2-part voicing includes a descant which may be performed by a C instrument such as flute or bells. Destined to become a choral classic! / 2 Par…

Par HARRIS PAUL. An invaluable resource for students, Improve Your Scales! Violin Grade 5 New Edition covers all the keys and ranges required for the Associated Board syllabus, helping you pick up valuable extra marks in exams. Paul Harris's brilliant series of workbooks contains not only the complete scales and arpeggios for the 2012 ABRSM Grade 5 but also uses finger fitness exercises, scale and…

Volume 3 is perfect for jazz ensemble directors looking for one book to keep their students engaged and progressing all year long, as well as any musician interested in Sher Music's series of world-famous fake books. At over 200 pages, THE REAL EASY BOOK - VOL.3 comes in C, Bb, Eb and bass clef versions. It features 5-10 tunes from each historical era of jazz: Trad Jazz, The Swing Era, Classic Beb…

The arrangements are completely compatible with each other and can be played together or as solos. Each book contains a carefully edited part that is appropriate for the Level 2-3 player. The arrangements in the string instrument books, however, are not compatible with those in the wind instrument books due to level considerations regarding keys and instrument ranges. Titles are: Breakaway * Bridg…

Par HANNICKEL MIKE. Now your pre-Grade 1 band can honor these African-American heroes of World War II with their performance of TUSKEGEE AIRMEN. Carefully scored with very limited brass ranges and flute parts which avoid difficult fingering combinations, it is playable by groups which have completed only a few pages of their first year method book. Your beginners will sound beyond their years as t…

Kantate Zum Sonntag Palmarum. Par TELEMANN GEORG PHILIPP. This cantata belongs to the annual cycle “Musicalisches Lob Gottes in der Gemeine des Herrn' printed in 1744, from which the “Biblische Sprüche' [see p. 12] are also taken. As with the choruses, in the arias Telemann allows for a great deal of freedom in the forces employed, whether with regard to the octave ranges of the voices, or the opt…

A Latin-rock groove at around 180 BPM with very simple rhythms and a great melody line. Easy brass ranges, a written solo for tenor sax, and written-out drum fills. Clever, easy to play, and well written = a quality chart. (3:15) / Ensemble De Jazz

Bring a piano masterwork to the choral classroom! Bach's brilliant 'Minuet in G Major' sings beautifully. Precise vocables embody the elegant dance, while the well-placed vocal ranges encourage healthy tone. Perform a cappella, or use the optional piano part for support. Familiar, yet fresh! / Choeur Mixte (SATB) A Cappella