Here we have a typical minor blues in all 12 keys. Few chord progressions offer the freedom and variety of expression found in the minor blues progression. Great players have all approached this chord progression in a variety of ways from attacking each chord vertically in its pure form to playing horizontally ?across? the progression, usually with a blues or minor pentatonic scale, to taking all…

Scored using only the first few notes learned in most method books, the Latin beat is driving yet repetitive. The variety of percussion sounds, playable by percussionists or extra band members, paves the way for your band to impress! (1:30) / Concert Band

'Escape from Dead Raider's Hollow' is a fast-paced adventure. Opening quietly, the introduction gradually builds in volume and energy up to a tempo change where the piece takes off and doesn't relent until the end. Combining rhythms of 3 over a pulse of 2 creates a hemiola effect that drives the piece forward, creating a feeling of anxiety and being chased. This is a bombastic, action-packed piece…

This heroic-sounding piece could be the soundtrack to an epic adventure, but is playable by grade 2 bands. The driving motion of the percussion and woodwind eighth-note pattern propels the piece forward under a forceful horn and trumpet melody. A unique and very appealing addition to your next concert. (2:40) / Concert Band

The Boosey and Hawkes Bartók Edition showcases brand new stylish arrangements of highlights from the leading twentieth century composer for developing musicians to learn and enjoy. The Romanian Folk Dances were originally written in 1915 as a suite of six short piano pieces, which Bartók subsequently orchestrated for small ensemble. In this edition, Hywel Davies has arranged the suite for clarinet…

'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…

Learn killer licks in the style of your favourite players, and jam along with our superb guitar jam tracks!Each Quick Licks DVD includes an arsenal of licks in the style of your chosen artist to add to your repertoire, plus backing tracks to practice your new found techniques!Learn slow blues licks in the style of Jimi Hendrix, one of the most influential players of our time. Also includes blues j…

Lupacchino, Bernardino - Tasso, Ioan Maria Il primo libro a due voci (Venezia 1559) Two-Part Music In the Renaissance and post-Renaissance period, two-part compositions were one of the main subjects in musical teaching and therefore played an important role in preparing both professional and amateur musicians. This series means to publish, in modern edition, all the existing collections of two-…

Bartók is regarded as one of the most important composers of the 20th century. He became famous both as a music teacher and as an ethnomusicologist. Being a trained pianist, his relation to the piano certainly was very special and is reflected in numerous piano works.This comprehensive collection of selected piano works by Bartók is a rich source of his most beautiful pieces, including the two com…

One of Sousa's most popular marches of the 130 he composed was written in 1890 and commissioned by the Washington, D.C. high school now called Central High School. Scored right in the pocket for your young or developing band, this rendition presents the perfect opportunity to teach marcato and march style while performing this historically significant work so important to concert band genre. (2:00…

Par PARKER T. / SHAIMAN M.. South Park : Bigger, Longer and Uncut, était le film d'animation comédie/musicale satirique, sorti en 1999 et basée sur la série animée South Park. Il a été nommé pour un Academy Award pour la chanson blâme Canada. Les parodies de films d'animation des films de Disney tels que la beauté et la bête et la comédie musicale Les Misérables de Broadway, ainsi que parodiant la…