Marching Band - Digital Download SKU: A0.896038 Composed by John Stafford Smith, Francis Scott Key. Arranged by Deontrae Peyton. Patriotic. Score and parts. 16 pages. Peyton Music Publications #3510627. Published by Peyton Music Publications (A0.896038). Band directors hold the burden of having their band perform the national anthem before every football game, and this easy version will fit for bands of any size. This can be played marcato or legato.

Piano Solo - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.754208 Composed by Nick Raspa. Instructional. Score. 3 pages. NJR Music #2075527. Published by NJR Music (A0.754208). Capture your student's imagination with March of the Dragons. They can imagine dragons on parade as they play through the music. This song incorporates the teaching elements of staccato and legato as well as arpeggios (hand over hand style) which helps your student to become more comfortable with a larger portion of the keyboard. The arpeggio is simply the e minor triad so your student can concentrate on exploring the keyboard and learning about clef changes. ASCAP.

Piano Solo - Elementary - Digital Download SKU: F0.P2013 Composed by Emilie Lin. Sheet Music. FJH Performance Solos. Solo Sheet. 4 pages. The FJH Music Company - Digital #P2013. Published by The FJH Music Company - Digital (F0.P2013). UPC: 674398232369.The bouncing staccatos of this cheerful solo sound just like ping-pong balls bouncing back and forth across the table. Although a staccato touch is predominant, legato phrases appear in Section B. There is a fun interplay as the melody weaves between the hands. This 3-page piece in the key of F fits anywhere--oelessons, recitals and auditions.

French Horn Solo - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.931232 Composed by Alessandro Macrì. Concert,Film/TV,Graduation,Instructional,Renaissance. Individual part. 36 pages. Music Macri Editions #5453729. Published by Music Macri Editions (A0.931232). Four Renaissance Dances è una raccolta di danze di stile rinascimentale, che rievocano il corno da caccia e le sonorità della musica antica.Nel Cinquecento la danza va consolidando alcuni dei suoi aspetti più significativi: al favore crescente incontrato presso la nobiltà, si affianca anche una nuova connotazione artistica, che la pone in contatto con altre forme di spettacolo. Il consenso tributato a questa disciplina determina la diffusione dei primi volumi di musiche e coreografie, promuove inoltre la creazione di un genere, quello della musica per danza che, inizialmente legato a questa pratica, arriverà in seguito a proporsi come forma musicale autonoma.È l'autore del Libro The French Horn STEP by STEP Book for Beginners.

Concert Band - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.996453 Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by A. Hutchison. Instructional. Score and parts. 11 pages. Alexandra Hutchison #4967155. Published by Alexandra Hutchison (A0.996453). This arrangement of variations on 8 bars of Ode to Joy by Beethoven allows teachers to introduce commonly taught beginning band skills (staccato/legato, tongue/slur piano/forte dynamics and tied notes). Introductory drum rudiments are included.

Concert Band - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0017463_BC B-flat Bass Clarinet. Composed by Sergei Rachmaninoff. Arranged by Brian Beck. Masterwork Arrangement. Part. 1 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0017463_BC. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0017463_BC). UPC: 038081518985.This moving piece embodies all the simplicity of Russian Orthodox music, yet displays the sweeping beauty of Rachmaninov's lyricism. Conductors will appreciate the opportunity to teach extended phrases and legato style. Vespers is the sunset evening prayer of the Orthodox Church, and during the canonical hours of an all-night vigil, the Ave Maria would be sung at midnight, hence the 12 chime notes at the apex of the piece. For a special effect, the mallet parts can be doubled off-stage to simulate church bells. (2:40)Concert/Contest.

Trombone Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.983193 Composed by Peter Cavenagh. Latin. Individual part. 3 pages. Blaartart Productions #3245625. Published by Blaartart Productions (A0.983193). Blaart Bossa is an intermeidate level trombone duet. It is intended to help students master the restrained legato of bossa nova melodic lines.

Trumpet Solo - Digital Download SKU: A0.773182 Composed by Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn. Arranged by Michael Raehpour. Christian,Christmas,Easter,Sacred,Spiritual. Individual part. 3 pages. Michael Raehpour #3693057. Published by Michael Raehpour (A0.773182). A powerful, yet simple fanfare begins this piece and quickly contrasts with the melody played in a smooth, legato style. The fanfare returns in a different key before the second verse and leads up to a powerful conclusion utilizing small fanfare fragments. First trumpet is written to a Bb above the staff and second trumpet is written to a G above the staff. Perfect for a prelude to a Christmas church service or fun trumpet caroling!For more music, visit my publisher page at https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/michael-raehpour-sheet-music/3006756. Feel free to email me at mraehpour@gmail.com with comments, arrangement suggestions, or just to say hello. Thanks for playing my music!

Easy Piano - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1096287 Composed by Lorna Paterson. 20th Century,Children,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Instructional. Score. 2 pages. Lorna E. Paterson #700253. Published by Lorna E. Paterson (A0.1096287). Toucan introduces students to the sound of B-flat Lydian mode. Contemporary harmonies and a mix of legato and staccato touch are features of this playful and original piano recital piece. This is one of many animal themed pieces in the collections: Safari Suite and Pianimals. www.lornapaterson.com.

Concert Band - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0017452_AX2 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone. Composed by Chris M. Bernotas. Instructional. Part. 2 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0017452_AX2. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0017452_AX2). UPC: 038081517797.This piece starts with immediate exhilaration and velocity, and is full of energy, with uplifting syncopated rhythms and strong melodic lines that will engage both the students and audience. The legato section is representative of the time when a skydiver enjoys the beauty of the scenery. The energy and thrill come back and drive to the end with non-stop excitement. (3:40)Concert/Contest; Festival.

Piano,Trombone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.799261 Composed by Gustav Holst. Arranged by John Milne. Christmas,Contemporary,Jazz. Score and part. 5 pages. Odd Shoe Music #6644125. Published by Odd Shoe Music (A0.799261). Holst produced probably the most popular melodic setting of the poem.This arrangement retains the original melody but has some juicy harmonies underneath.Three verses are included and would support some extemporisation.Perfect for working on breathing control, legato playing and alternate positions.

Concert Band - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0016398_TB1 Tuba. Composed by Chris M. Bernotas. Instructional. Part. 1 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0016398_TB1. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0016398_TB1). UPC: 038081481715.There is something about a crisp winter morning that makes one feel at home and at peace. This is a lyrical piece that encapsulates that feeling and gives students an opportunity to explore performing with a legato style. Intriguing harmonies, a beautiful melody, and a little bit of holiday spirit will help make this one of your favorites. (2:40) Winter Whispers correlates to Book 1, Level 5 of Sound Innovations for Concert Band.

Chamber Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.817154 Composed by Richard Decker. 21st Century,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Jazz,Pop. 41 pages. Charles Decker Music Press #5740917. Published by Charles Decker Music Press (A0.817154). This very accessible and moderately difficult original jazz-influenced, lush sounding ballad for studio orchestra featuring solo flugelhorn creates lasting memories for performers and audiences. New York State School Music News review: This slow ballad has an effective legato flow with remarkably colorful orchestration … a very original and playable creation. The audio file is an actual studio orchestra performance of the entire work and not a computer playback of the score. See also the piano reduction accompaniment for Quiet Times at Charles Decker Music Press. See 50+ homogeneous brass group editions for horn, trumpet and trombone ensembles and more than 70 mixed brass ensemble publications with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus for inexperienced to advanced musicians with music ranging from the Renaissance to contemporary new works for trios, quartets, quintets, brass choir and brass band. Many of the mixed brass ensemble editions include alternate and substitute parts being alternate C trumpet parts for B-flat trumpet parts, flugelhorn/trumpet substitute for horn, horn substitute for trombone and treble clef euphonium substitute for trombone. Check out our Music of Black Composers Series with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus with 25 arrangements for mixed brass ensembles ranging from early jazz to symphonic works with composers Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, R. Nathaniel Dett, William Grant Still, Will Marion Cook, James Reese Europe, James Johnson and others. All ensemble publications include recordings of the entire edition.

Bassoon Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1449781 Composed by Welsh Traditional. Arranged by Thomas Quigley. Folk,Traditional. Individual part. 5 pages. Thomas Quigley #1029544. Published by Thomas Quigley (A0.1449781). This beautiful Welsh lullaby is perfect for showcasing the warm, expressive, legato tones of the bassoon. Ideal as a tranquil concert piece, the bassoon is accompanied by a gorgeous piano part, resulting in a very satisfying musical experience.

Choral Choir (2-Part) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.780400 Composed by Dorothy Fields and Jimmy McHugh. Arranged by Cathy Stamegna. Blues,Broadway,Film/TV,Jazz,Musical/Show,Wedding. Octavo. 6 pages. Cathy Stamegna #4851081. Published by Cathy Stamegna (A0.780400). I Can’t Give You Anything But Love (2-Part Choir, Chords, Piano Acc.).  After a slow, legato opening, the seldom-heard introduction appears in variation and scat. The transition in style and tempo lead toward an upbeat reprise of the lyrics.  An entertaining piece for weddings and anniversaries.  Other vocal arrangements available.