Concert Band - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1005108 Composed by Ron Flintjer. Contemporary. Score and parts. 19 pages. Ron Flintjer #5195379. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1005108). Katydids create a loud, raspy, three-pulsed song by rubbing their front wings together.  They sing to each other in the trees at night, with a continuous ka-ty-did.Dance of the Katydids begins by imitating their sound, using the gourd with scratcher.  After the intro, one katydid starts the dance, and more and more join in.  The katydids(the gourd) continue to the end of the dance.  The composer hopes this piece won't bug anybody!All parts are written within the range of young elementary grade musicians.  To produce a full sound, many instruments double other instruments, i.e. Eb sax and French horn, low brass and tenor sax, flute and oboe.  Should you have any questions, feel free to contact the composer at ronflintjer@gmail.com.

Choral Choir (Mixed) - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1005102 Composed by Ron Flintjer. Children. Octavo. 9 pages. Ron Flintjer #5041163. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1005102). There's a Fly in My Soup is the musical story of a little fly who finds himself trapped in a bowl of alphabet soup.  His steadfast efforts to escape succeed and he is finally on his way once again!  This is a cute little tune for elementary/middle school chorus and piano, with optional string bass and rhythm accompaniment.  Choreography is provided throughout and is sure to be a hit with audiences, who will love the combination of music and motion!Should you have any questions, feel free to contact the composer at ronflintjer@gmail.com.

Piano,Trumpet - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1005100 Composed by Ron Flintjer. Contemporary. Score and part. 5 pages. Ron Flintjer #5033821. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1005100). The Happy Trumpet is a cheerful little trumpet solo, sure to bring a smile to all who hear it!  Written for early intermediate trumpeters, with piano accompaniment, it's a fun and playable piece.  This composition has a range for the trumpet from low C to fourth space E.  Should you have any questions, feel free to contact the composer at ronflintjer@gmail.com

String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1005101 Composed by Ron Flintjer. Contemporary. Score and parts. 10 pages. Ron Flintjer #5041951. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1005101). Entrance of the Matador evokes the anticipatory excitement of the bull ring.  Will the matador triumph of will he met his demise?  The music builds throughout, from the matador's entrance to the final minutes of the life or death scenario.  Once the last note is played, the audience must answer the question for themselves.  Who has fate smiled upon?  The bull or the matador?This piece is written in three part harmonization and comes complete with full score and parts for violin 1, violin 2, viola, cello and string bass.  Viola doubles 2nd violin and cello doubles string bass for a rich, full-sounding, three part harmony.  All parts are in 1st position.  Should you have any questions, feel free to contact the composer at ronflintjer@gmail.com

Concert Band - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1005103 Composed by Ron Flintjer. Contemporary. Score and parts. 23 pages. Ron Flintjer #5044813. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1005103). A copy cat imitates and mimics another and a cha-cha is a Latin American dance.  Put them together and you have a vibrant piece where the instruments in the band do just that in a South American style! After a short intro, the trumpets begin with a catchy melody, then the clarinets jump in to repeat it.  Next, the trumpets reprise what the clarinets and flutes just played!  Then the flutes get their chance to play the melody, the saxes their opportunity, and everybody gets into the act, all the way down to the deep, low brass.  When the piece concludes and the applause dies down, the audience will be humming and whistling this melody all the way to the parking lot!  And this piece will undoubtedly be a favorite of your students as well.All parts are written within the range of young elementary grade musicians,  To produce a full sound, many instruments double other instruments, i.e. Eb sax and French  horn, low brass and tenor sax and flute and oboe.Includes:  Full score, flute, oboe, bells, Bb clarinet, Eb alto sax, tenor sax (baritone horn), bass clarinet, French horn, Bb cornet, trombone, (baritone horn), tuba percussion.Should you have any questions, feel free to contact the composer at ronflintjer@gmail.com.

Concert Band - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1005109 Composed by Ron Flintjer. Contemporary. Score and parts. 24 pages. Ron Flintjer #5178777. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1005109). Join Right In  That's exactly what the flutes and oboes tell the clarinets!  Next, the clarinets invite the Eb sax and French horn to Join Right In .  And in return, the invitation is given to the trumpets!  Lower brass and percussion are involved throughout.  An eight measure trumpet/cornet solo adds even more flavor.  Before you know it, the entire band is involved in playing a lively, upbeat tune with a big, full sounding ending.  Your band members and audience will have a ball with this piece, and it will be a challenge keeping everyone from wanting to Join Right In.All parts are written within the range of young elementary grade musicians.  To produce a full sound, many instruments double other instruments, i.e. Eb sax and French horn, low brass and tenor sax, flute and oboe.  Should you have any questions, feel free to contact the composer at ronflintjer@gmail.com.

Concert Band - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1005107 Composed by Ron Flintjer. Contemporary. Score and parts. 21 pages. Ron Flintjer #5045529. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1005107). Bello Piccolo Valzer - Italian for Beautiful Little Waltz.  Indeed, this delightful, short melody in easy-going 3/4 time just might inspire some of your audience members to leave their seats and dance elegantly in the aisles!  This is a charming number to add to your concert program.All parts are written within the range of young, elementary grade musicians.  To produce a full sound, many instruments double other instruments, i.e. Eb sax and French horn, low brass and tenor sax, and flute and oboe.Should you have any questions, feel free to contact the composer at ronflintjer@gmail.com

Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1005105 Composed by Ron Flintjer. Contemporary. Score and parts. 22 pages. Ron Flintjer #5045451. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1005105). Danny and the Juniors had a #1 hit with a At the Hop in the 1950's.  For those too young to remember that great piece of rock and roll fun, here's a contemporary take on the way they do it down under, The Kangaroo Hop.  So, put on your dancing shoes for a lively, bouncy tune with an easy-to-remember melody and some rousing lower brass to keep it moving.  Get out on the floor and have fun! Can't dance?  Then just hop!  Your audience will be snapping their fingers to  this one, and your group will want to play it again and again!All parts are written within the range of young elementary grade musicians.  To produce a full sound, many instruments double other instruments, i.e. Eb sax and French horn, low brass and tenor sax, flute and oboe.Includes:  Full score, flute, oboe, bells, Bb clarinet, Eb alto sax, tenor sax, (baritone horn), bass clarinet, French horn, Bb cornet, trombone (baritone horn), tuba, percussion.Should you have any questions, feel free to contact the composer ronflintjer@gmail.com

Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1005104 Composed by A.J. Showalter. Arranged by Ron Flintjer. Contemporary. Score and parts. 25 pages. Ron Flintjer #5044359. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1005104). Of all church hymns, a longstanding classic is the upbeat, Leaning on the Everlasting Arms by A.J. Showalter.  Written all the way back in 1887, I can still hear the choir and congregation belting out this wonderful hymn, while the piano and organ accompany them at full force.  This arrangement for elementary band begins with the verse in a very laid-back, cantabile style.  The chorus then joins in, led by snare drums in a stirring march style.  Great moving lower brass lead all to a big broad ending. This piece is a perennial audience favorite, and one your group will enjoy performing time and again.All parts are written within the range of young elementary grade musicians.  To produce a full sound, many instruments double other instruments, i.e. Eb sax and French horn, low brass and tenor sax, flute and oboe.Includes:  Full score, flute, oboe, bells, Bb clarinet, Eb alto sax, tenor sax, (baritone horn), bass clarinet, French horn, Bb cornet, trombone (baritone horn), tuba, percussion.Should you have any questions, feel free to contact the composer ronflintjer@gmail.com

Concert Band - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1005106 Composed by Franz Schubert. Arranged by Ron Flintjer. Contemporary. Score and parts. 24 pages. Ron Flintjer #5045487. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1005106). Despite his short life (1797-1828), Franz Schubert is ranked among the greatest composers of Western classical music, including symphonies, sacred music, operas, and a large body of piano and chamber works.  Of all his pieces, perhaps his most famous is his serenade, often referred to as Schubert's Serenade.  This simple arrangement for beginning elementary band will be very likely a favorite on your program.All parts are written within the range of young elementary grade musicians.  To produce a full sound, many instruments double other instruments, i.e. Eb sax and French horn, low brass and tenor sax, flute and oboe. Includes full score, flute, oboe, bells, Bb clarinet, Eb alto sax, tenor sax, (baritone horn), bass clarinet, French horn, Bb cornet, trombone, tuba, percussion.Should you have any questions, feel free to contact the composer at ronflintjer@gmail.com

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1217885 Composed by Traditional Carol. Arranged by Ron Flintjer. Christmas,Holiday,Traditional. Score and Parts. 9 pages. Ron Flintjer #814400. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1217885). It's Christmas Eve and everyone is eagerly anticipating the next morning, eyeing all those presents under the tree.  There's a knock at the front door, Dad, Mom and the children all head to the foyer to see who it could be.  Dad opens the front door, and it's carolers!  In winter coats and mittens, with scarfs wrapped around their necks, they join in the timeless favorite, We Wish You a Merry Christmas.  It's at once an unlikely combination of nostalgia, happiness, and an optimistic eye to what the future might bring.Arranged for Elementary to Middle School String Orchestra.  Contains Score, 1st violin, 2 violin, viola, cello and string bass. Easy intermediate level.  Interesting and new harmonies from verse to verse and fourth verse going to 4/4 time with moving parts for all instruments.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1174029 Composed by Ron Flintjer. Contemporary. Score and parts. 11 pages. Ron Flintjer #774191. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1174029). Where are you?  At the seashore?  In the mountains?  In a park?  Or just on your front porch or in your backyard?  All of us do it, anywhere, any time.  We relax, shut our eyes, and imagine - what has been, what might be.  Daydreaming-the universal pastime that brings a knowing smile to each of our faces, while our eyes are closed for that pensive moment.  Nothing else matters.  We're alone with our thoughts.Written in that ever warm and serene 3/4 tempo for middle school string orchestra, Daydreaming offers a pleasing and enjoyable piece and is full of warm & gorgeous harmonies.  You may even want to introduce the performance by asking your audience members to close their eyes and daydream along with your ensemble!  Comes with full score, parts include, 1st violin, 2nd violin, viola, cello and the string bass playing pizzicato throughout.  Each instrument has it's own part.

Concert Band - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1005116 Composed by Ron Flintjer. Contemporary. Score and parts. 29 pages. Ron Flintjer #6016091. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1005116). You're at the fair and it's time for your favorite ride! You sit down excitedly, the safety bar closes in front of you, the gears slowly crank your car uphill to a dizzying height, and zoom! You're barreling down a super steep incline on the roller coaster!

String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1005130 Composed by Ron Flintjer. Contemporary. Score and parts. 9 pages. Ron Flintjer #6703169. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1005130). Her's a nostalgic tune that will transport you back to the time of the European aristocracies of the eighteenth century. Close your eyes and you'll see the countesses curtsy and the Lords and Barons bow politely, as they dance ever so delicately to the Minuet Manicotti. Is that the Queen looking on from the dais? This endearing little piece serves up a lilting melody in three-quarter time for your audience. Written for Elementary Beginner String Orchestra.

Concert Band - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1005134 Composed by Ron Flintjer. Contemporary. Score and parts. 22 pages. Ron Flintjer #6703173. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1005134). Her's a nostalgic tune that will transport you back to the time of the European aristocracies of the eighteenth century. Close your eyes and you'll see the countesses curtsy and the Lords and Barons bow politely, as they dance ever so delicately to the Minuet Manicotti. Is that the Queen looking on from the dais? This endearing little piece serves up a lilting melody in three-quarter time for your audience. Written for Elementary Beginner Band .