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…

Par BULLA STEPHEN. Spirited rhythms underpin three great Old West songs in Stephen Bulla’s Along Came the Cowboys. You’ll find a bonanza of great teaching tools in this Western extravaganza: phrase extensions, style contrasts, dynamic and articulation considerations, rhythmic counterpoint, and much more. Your young musicians will really enjoy playing music that employs the types of mechanisms stan…

Par HAYDN FRANZ JOSEF. One of Haydn's most famous symphonic movements, this selection will give your students a chance to develop a refined, 'Classic' style of playing. It seems like Haydn included everything in this movement---a delicately beautiful main theme, wild, minor-keyed outbursts, military percussion, and a solo trumpet fanfare. No wonder the London audiences went crazy over it! Arranged…

This medley of two famous Christmas songs, 'Up on the Housetop' and 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas' will add sparkle to any holiday concert. The songs are easy to prepare and perform with young players, include recognizable melodies, and are a great musical expression of joy and happiness to performers and listeners alike. Happy holidays! (1:30) / Concert Band

Band with Opt. Choir. Par SCHWARTZ STEPHEN. This gorgeous arrangement of the tender ballad about the love shared between best friends from the hit musical, Wicked, will be the perfect showcase of your young band's tone, phrasing and musicianship. Masterfully scored to be either a standalone arrangement or as an accompaniment to the vocal arrangement by Mac Huff (HL#08621340). Perfect for any conce…

The third volume of the Heifetz Collection is a treasure trove of material for violinists, including many items that have never been published before. Jascha Heifetz (1901-1987) remains a landmark among violinists of the twentieth century, a performer who virtually redefined the limits of the possible for his chosen instrument. These transcriptions and arrangements, made to enrich his own repertoi…

Playing the bass in a rock- or popband is the dream of many a young bassplayer. This book aims at getting you there! The bassplayer is the person who gives basic harmony and groove to a band - in order to aquire the necessary skills you should practise frequently in a band context, if possible. But how is it done without a band? Through the use of the included high quality audio tracks of course!S…

Par CURNOW JAMES. Feature the section that “delivers the energy” in this great new arrangement by James Curnow. Based on a French folk song that tells a story about three young drummer boys, the music uses imitation, question and answer and stylistic rhythmic figures to challenge these proud musicians. While featuring the Percussion section, there are also great parts for everyone else, so the ent…

21 character duets for pupil and teacher. Par COBB CELIA. Cool Beans is an eclectic mix of 21 character duets composed by Celia Cobb and Naomi Yandell. The pieces draw on a wide range of moods, styles and playing techniques, and young string players will enjoy exploring and performing them with their teachers. The duets in Cool Beans are designed to encourage excellence in both technical and perfo…

Lessons for the Earliest Beginner. Par EZRA MICHAEL. The new, perfect ukulele method for young children with small hands! Full of colourful art, easy-to-understand instructions, and great music, Teaching Little Fingers to Play Ukulele follows in the classic, best-selling John Thompson tradition. Includes access to online orchestrations, giving pupils the opportunity to practise and perform each pi…

Written in memory of the composer's grandfather, a Korean War Veteran, this piece is perfect to program as a tribute to all service men and women. The heroic melodies and harmonies, set in D Major, are shared throughout the ensemble, making it fun for all sections! The violins and cellos stay completely on the D and A strings, while the violas and basses use the G and D strings. This is a wonderfu…

Par CURNOW JAMES. What a wonderful idea! Make beautiful music such as this available at the Grade 1 level! Even young bands love to play enchantingly beautiful melodies. You’ve spent a lot of time and effort in helping your students learn to play full value notes, breathe in appropriate places, and stretch out their phrases so that they sound more mature and less like beginners. IN THE BLEAK MID-W…

The simple melody and placid harmony of this ancient love song provide a great opportunity for young musicians to explore expressiveness in their performance. This poignant arrangement will lift your audience emotionally. (2:30) / Orchestre A Cordes

Par HIROSE HAYATO. For this work, the Japanese composer Hayato Hirose dug deep into his own imagination to fi nd the right inspiration. It is about a young boy who dreams about reaching paradise (Arcadia) and sets out on a journey to find it. This journey is long and treacherous, but despite the many challenges he faces, the boy finally does reach his Arcadia. The result is a very dramatic work th…

Arr. Klaas Van Der Woude. Par VAN HEUSEN / SAMMY CAHN. Frank Sinatra interpreted the theme tune to ‘Married with Children’ in a characteristic Sinatra style, singing ‘directly to the heart’ of his audience, ensuring its popularity with listeners of all ages. In a similar way this arrangement will appeal to audiences young and old alike. / Niveau : 3 / Pop and rock / Recueil / Concert Band ou Ha…