SKU: A0.908639

I wrote this composition with the advanced intermediate piano student in mind. I used many syncopated rhythms that are consistent with the ragtime style of music that was popularized by Scott Joplin in the early 1900's. I also included a modulation to the sub-dominant to make the composition more interesting. I hope you and your students enjoy playing my composition.

SKU: A0.908665

A two movement composition for the intermediate string orchestra. The Andante movement in G minor, has the melody in the 1st violin section throughout, while the rest of the strings supply the harmonic material. I've also included an optional short cadenza in the 1st violin part. The Allegro movement, in G major, is short and snappy, again with the melody in the 1st violin section. I hope you and your orchestra enjoy rehearsing and performing my composition. Thank you!
-Mark D Hettle .

SKU: A0.908695

I composed Aria For Strings for the intermediate string orchestra. I included compositional devices such as pizzicato and tremolo, as well as arco. The slow tempo should aid in the performance of the syncopated rhythms as well as the sixteenth notes. I hope you and your orchestra will enjoy rehearsing and performing my composition. Thank you!

SKU: AX.00-PC-0015418_PC1

UPC: 038081439525.

Guiding that sleigh with the bearded driver, also in a red suit, this mystical animal makes the song classic every year. This solid arrangement also offers superb teaching opportunities to introduce or reinforce the concepts of dal segno and coda along with a couple altered tones. It's time to celebrate! (2:00).

SKU: AX.00-PC-0014876_WPTBETC

UPC: 038081428017.

I Gotta Be Me, originally from the Broadway musical Golden Rainbow, appeared on the popular television show Glee in a new high-energy swing style. This arrangement, written in a similar style, will entertain your audience and students alike.

SKU: AX.00-PC-0016523_H1

UPC: 038081483344.

2014 marks the 100th anniversary of the Christmas Truce of 1914, where opposing soldiers engaged in World War I combat laid down their arms and celebrated the Christmas holiday together. Combining fragments of Gustav Holst's Mars, the Bringer of War from The Planets with the beautiful carol Silent Night this musical study of dramatic contrasts, combined with the engaging story is sure to provide an awe-inspiring performance. Absolutely stunning! (2:45).

SKU: AX.00-PR-0005830

UPC: 038081524269.

A 19th-century British folk song found throughout England as well as Canada and the United States, the melody is most known as the basis of the last movement of Percy Grainger's masterwork, Lincolnshire Posy. In three-four time, there are a few accidentals carefully listed for the conductor that may need reviewing. Attention to the articulations, phrasing, and breath marks will make this work simply sparkle! (1:45)
Concert/Contest; Festival.

SKU: AX.00-PC-0016523_TMP

UPC: 038081483344.

2014 marks the 100th anniversary of the Christmas Truce of 1914, where opposing soldiers engaged in World War I combat laid down their arms and celebrated the Christmas holiday together. Combining fragments of Gustav Holst's Mars, the Bringer of War from The Planets with the beautiful carol Silent Night this musical study of dramatic contrasts, combined with the engaging story is sure to provide an awe-inspiring performance. Absolutely stunning! (2:45).

SKU: B0.PDF-BAND289

8.5 x 11 inches.

This arrangement of Harold Bennett’s (aka. Henry Fillmore) classic junior/senior high school march is unique in a number of ways. Rehearsal marks help teach music terms. The piece was written to encourage all of the clarinets to work over the break. Any clarinetist having difficulty with the range may play the Trumpet 2 part. The trombone and baritone parts are both tenor voices and are identified as Trombone/Baritone 1 (high) and Baritone/Trombone 2 (low). Either instrument may play either part. Like many marches, Project teaches a multitude of concepts. In particular, it clearly teaches the importance of understanding how your particular part fits in with the others. about good balance if the parts containing the countermelodies understand that those lines need to come to the forefront. .

SKU: AX.00-PC-0015418_T1

UPC: 038081439525.

Guiding that sleigh with the bearded driver, also in a red suit, this mystical animal makes the song classic every year. This solid arrangement also offers superb teaching opportunities to introduce or reinforce the concepts of dal segno and coda along with a couple altered tones. It's time to celebrate! (2:00).

SKU: AX.00-PC-0000902_WPTN3TC

UPC: 038081269542.

Robert W. Smith, in tribute to the great composer, has crafted a setting for the concert band of Wassail Song in the style of Vaughan Williams. Beginning with a lively solo statement of the melody, the clarinet choir introduces the song in its original form. Using Vaughan Williams as the inspiration, the melody is explored and restated in multiple variations using the various timbral colors of the concert band. This publication marks the first movement of Smith's Vaughan Williams Suite.

SKU: AX.00-PC-0000902_WPTBBTC

UPC: 038081269542.

Robert W. Smith, in tribute to the great composer, has crafted a setting for the concert band of Wassail Song in the style of Vaughan Williams. Beginning with a lively solo statement of the melody, the clarinet choir introduces the song in its original form. Using Vaughan Williams as the inspiration, the melody is explored and restated in multiple variations using the various timbral colors of the concert band. This publication marks the first movement of Smith's Vaughan Williams Suite.