Par MIRANDA LIN-MANUEL. This gentle ballad plays a crucial musical role in the movie Encanto, ushering in the reconciliation of Maribel and her Abuela. Robert Longfield\'s arrangement for string orchestra is accessible for young musicians but maintains the Colombian folksong spirit of the original. This piece will touch the hearts of anyone that has experienced love and loss. / Date parution : 202…

Par GASIENIEC MIROSLAW. The first version of the Sonata for violin and piano was written in the autumn of 2008, when I had the opportunity to work with the violinist Robert Bachara, who was pursuing his doctoral studies at Wroclaw Music Academy. A few years later, around the turn of 2016, I revised the musical material, made some changes and shortened the work. It was then that Dr Jacek Ropski, a …

The powerful sound of this classic march is now approachable for young players, bringing a spirit of grand excitement to your concert. An effective vehicle for introducing triplets to students, it makes a perfect opener or closer that players and audiences will long remember. (2:30) Correlates to String Explorer Book 1, Unit 14. / Orchestre A Cordes

Young band students will get a charge out of the pulsating energy of this original composition which features contemporary harmonies and a fusion of rock, Latin, and jazz styles. (2:00) / Concert Band

Par HANNICKEL MIKE. Two melodies in the Scottish style meet head-on in this energetic new arrangement. Your students will love the “bagpipe sound” and rhythmic color of the Scottish “snap”. This arrangement can also be used with young bands as a lesson in the concept of counterpoint. Each of the two main themes is clearly stated on its own, but remarkable things happen when they are played togethe…

This early elementary solo will spark the imaginations of young students. Included are lyrics that list all the fun and scary things that are a part of Halloween. Using a D minor 5-finger pattern, the opening and closing sections are played staccato, but the middle section is legato, providing a contrast in articulation. There is also great dynamic variety, and a short coda at the end that uses th…

Instrumentation : Medium-Low voice - PfThis is the first ever complete critical edition of Henri Duparc's songs. Edited by Roger Nichols, the elegantly presented music is supported by a fully comprehensive Critical Commentary which illuminates as never before the compositional stages of these beautiful songs. Roger Nichols' international reputation as a leading authority on French music makes this…

Par HANNICKEL MIKE. Cross-curricular connection at its best! Your music students can bring Don Quixote’s faithful but ramshackle horse Rozinante to life with this delightful new concert band piece by young band specialist Mike Hannickel. You will find lots of articulation and dynamic contrasts, along with other important teaching considerations. Don Quixote is one of the world’s great comic heroes…

Par CURNOW JAMES. Contrasting colors and varied orchestration techniques make this majestic setting of OH LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM come alive for Christmas. Of the three different tunes that are commonly associated with the original carol text, this arrangement uses the melody that’s best known in England. ENGLISH CAROL FANTASY remains entirely accessible to bands at this level and plenty of cuein…