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    Chromatic Agility Studies Vol. 2 (Hard Copy) Matt Harper

    This book is written with trumpet/cornet players in mind but is suitable for any brass instrument and for anybody from early high (senior) school to seasoned professionals. It is set in two volumes. Volume 1 (hard copy) is available here. The author Matt Harper says: "My goal is to get away from over emphasizing on major chords and scales that is seen in countless other method books. Ultimately, I wanted more of a challenge from the method books I was playing out of in a way that was more conducive to practicing the music I saw in British style brass bands, but can still be useful to many aspects of orchestral, wind band, and chamber music. Some of the exercises in this book include: Slurring straight up and down all in one rhythm, Unique studies to approach major, minor, and chromatic scales.Using major, minor, augmented, and diminished arpeggios to help aid in speed and flexibility.Gradually expanding intervals from minor seconds to octaves and even major tenths.A detailed method on how to effectively and efficiently learn challenging passages. Matt Harper is a freelance musician and private lesson instructor in the North Texas area. Matt was recently appointed to Principal Cornet in the Dallas Brass Band, he has also performed with several regional orchestras in the Dallas area as well as other groups such as the New World Symphony, Austin Opera, the Victoria Bach Festival. He was a participant at the Aspen Music Festival for two years and was a fellowship student in his final year. Matt received his B.M. from James Madison University and M.M. from The University of Texas at Austin.

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    Chromatic Agility Studies Vol. 1 (Hard Copy) Matt Harper

    This book is written with trumpet/cornet players in mind but is suitable for any brass instrument and for anybody from early high (senior) school to seasoned professionals. It is set in two volumes. Volume 2 (hard copy) is available here. The author Matt Harper says: "My goal is to get away from over emphasizing on major chords and scales that is seen in countless other method books. Ultimately, I wanted more of a challenge from the method books I was playing out of in a way that was more conducive to practicing the music I saw in British style brass bands, but can still be useful to many aspects of orchestral, wind band, and chamber music. Some of the exercises in this book include: Slurring straight up and down all in one rhythm, Unique studies to approach major, minor, and chromatic scales.Using major, minor, augmented, and diminished arpeggios to help aid in speed and flexibility.Gradually expanding intervals from minor seconds to octaves and even major tenths.A detailed method on how to effectively and efficiently learn challenging passages. Matt Harper is a freelance musician and private lesson instructor in the North Texas area. Matt was recently appointed to Principal Cornet in the Dallas Brass Band, he has also performed with several regional orchestras in the Dallas area as well as other groups such as the New World Symphony, Austin Opera, the Victoria Bach Festival. He was a participant at the Aspen Music Festival for two years and was a fellowship student in his final year. Matt received his B.M. from James Madison University and M.M. from The University of Texas at Austin.

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  • £47.66

    Chromatic Agility Studies Vols. 1&2 (Digital) Matt Harper

    These books are written with trumpet/cornet players in mind but are suitable for any brass instrument and for anybody from early high (senior) school to seasoned professionals. It is set in two volumes, both of which are included in this download. The author Matt Harper says: "My goal is to get away from over emphasizing on major chords and scales that is seen in countless other method books. Ultimately, I wanted more of a challenge from the method books I was playing out of in a way that was more conducive to practicing the music I saw in British style brass bands, but can still be useful to many aspects of orchestral, wind band, and chamber music. Some of the exercises in this book include: Slurring straight up and down all in one rhythm, Unique studies to approach major, minor, and chromatic scales.Using major, minor, augmented, and diminished arpeggios to help aid in speed and flexibility.Gradually expanding intervals from minor seconds to octaves and even major tenths.A detailed method on how to effectively and efficiently learn challenging passages. Matt Harper is a freelance musician and private lesson instructor in the North Texas area. Matt was recently appointed to Principal Cornet in the Dallas Brass Band, he has also performed with several regional orchestras in the Dallas area as well as other groups such as the New World Symphony, Austin Opera, the Victoria Bach Festival. He was a participant at the Aspen Music Festival for two years and was a fellowship student in his final year. Matt received his B.M. from James Madison University and M.M. from The University of Texas at Austin.

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  • £27.54

    Chromatic Agility Studies Vol. 2 (Digital) Matt Harper

    This book is written with trumpet/cornet players in mind but is suitable for any brass instrument and for anybody from early high (senior) school to seasoned professionals. It is set in two volumes. Volume 1 is available here. The author Matt Harper says: "My goal is to get away from over emphasizing on major chords and scales that is seen in countless other method books. Ultimately, I wanted more of a challenge from the method books I was playing out of in a way that was more conducive to practicing the music I saw in British style brass bands, but can still be useful to many aspects of orchestral, wind band, and chamber music. Some of the exercises in this book include: Slurring straight up and down all in one rhythm, Unique studies to approach major, minor, and chromatic scales.Using major, minor, augmented, and diminished arpeggios to help aid in speed and flexibility.Gradually expanding intervals from minor seconds to octaves and even major tenths.A detailed method on how to effectively and efficiently learn challenging passages. Matt Harper is a freelance musician and private lesson instructor in the North Texas area. Matt was recently appointed to Principal Cornet in the Dallas Brass Band, he has also performed with several regional orchestras in the Dallas area as well as other groups such as the New World Symphony, Austin Opera, the Victoria Bach Festival. He was a participant at the Aspen Music Festival for two years and was a fellowship student in his final year. Matt received his B.M. from James Madison University and M.M. from The University of Texas at Austin. This product is a PDF download.

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  • £27.80

    Chromatic Agility Studies Vol. 1 (Digital) Matt Harper

    This book is written with trumpet/cornet players in mind but is suitable for any brass instrument and for anybody from early high (senior) school to seasoned professionals. It is set in two volumes. Volume 2 is available here. The author Matt Harper says: "My goal is to get away from over emphasizing on major chords and scales that is seen in countless other method books. Ultimately, I wanted more of a challenge from the method books I was playing out of in a way that was more conducive to practicing the music I saw in British style brass bands, but can still be useful to many aspects of orchestral, wind band, and chamber music. Some of the exercises in this book include: Slurring straight up and down all in one rhythm, Unique studies to approach major, minor, and chromatic scales.Using major, minor, augmented, and diminished arpeggios to help aid in speed and flexibility.Gradually expanding intervals from minor seconds to octaves and even major tenths.A detailed method on how to effectively and efficiently learn challenging passages. Matt Harper is a freelance musician and private lesson instructor in the North Texas area. Matt was recently appointed to Principal Cornet in the Dallas Brass Band, he has also performed with several regional orchestras in the Dallas area as well as other groups such as the New World Symphony, Austin Opera, the Victoria Bach Festival. He was a participant at the Aspen Music Festival for two years and was a fellowship student in his final year. Matt received his B.M. from James Madison University and M.M. from The University of Texas at Austin. This product is a PDF download.

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  • £58.50

    Belwin Beginning Band Kit #4 - Composed and arr. Jack Bullock

    Great for the music budget, here's Jack Bullock's Belwin Beginning Band Kit #4. With the unprecedented success of the first three sets, this kit has four grade-one works and serves as a complete concert for your beginners. Includes the "Largo" theme from Dvork's New World Symphony, "The Marine's Hymn," "Down Deep" and "Slam Dunk." Use them all on one concert or save them for performances throughout the year! (5:52) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

    Estimated delivery 3-5 days

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  • £37.95

    Night at the Pops - Arr. John O'Reilly

    This delightful medley, which correlates with Yamaha Band Student, Book 1, page 28, brings together three classic favorites in a creative and easily accessible way. Beginning with Mussorgsky's "Hopak," it segues into Dvork's ever-popular "Going Home" from the New World Symphony. The familiar trumpet fanfare ushers in the famous "Allegro" from Rossini's William Tell Overture.

    Estimated delivery 3-5 days

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  • £45.95

    Voyage of the Dragon Armada - By Timothy Loest

    This gripping work depicts the epic voyages of China's great naval Admiral Zheng He who commanded 250 ships and 28,000 men a century before Columbus set sail for the New World. Experience a captivating pentatonic melody and colorful percussion writing. An exceptional choice for your next concert and a perfect launch pad to multicultural discovery. 3-part fully adaptable with percussion and accompaniment.

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  • £44.95

    Khvarenah - The City of Light

    Composer: Alga MauSeries: TradeWinds Gold Concert Band SeriesGrade/Difficulty: 64A composition competition recently held by the Abingdon Concert Band in Oxfordshire, UK revealed Alga Mau, a young and exciting new composer, as the winner with this terrific piece. A programme piece depicting a desert city which contains expressive lines and thematic contrast that will be welcomed by conductors and provide an excellent item for any concert programme.

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  • £54.95

    Shine!

    Composer: Barrie GottDuration: 3.00Series: Silver TradeWinds Concert Band SeriesGrade/Difficulty: 64Barrie Gott, originally from Sheffield, now living in in the suburbs of Sydney Australia has, in the past, composed 2 very successful swing numbers, entitled Light-walk and Swingtime Religion; here is a brand new third piece to add to the collection. Set around the spiritual This little light of mine it will feature well on most types of concert programme and will be enjoyed by all.

    Estimated delivery 7-14 working days