In The Bleak Midwinter - Gustav Holst

In The Bleak Midwinter Melody Mine Edition - Gustav Holst

This timeless melody by Gustav Holst is a perfect musical setting for exceptional teaching. The "Melody Mine" gives each member of the band the opportunity to play the melodic line while the teacher focuses on phrasing, shaping and other core musical concepts. The full band arrangement provides a lush chorale setting of the Holst hymn. The director also has the option to craft their own arrangement to feature soloist(s), instrumental choirs and full band. Master teacher Susan L. Smith has crafted a powerful teaching resource for use in any beginning band program.

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In The Center Ring - Hillis

You will imagine you are at the circus watching the clowns, jugglers and other performers as you hear this delightful march for mid-level bands. All sections get a chance to shine and perfect device for teaching students the 6/8 march style. A unique and colorful programming choice for any concert or festival performance.

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In the Center Ring - Robert Sheldon

In The Center Ring was written in the autumn of 2003 for the Upper Antioch Grade School Band from Antioch, Illinois, Earl Bush, director. The piece is a musical snapshot of a circus performance, from the madcap antics of the jugglers and clowns to the elegance of the high-wire and trapeze performers. This wild musical romp is certainly a technical challenge, but is also great fun for the performer and listener alike. Above all, remember this is a theatrical piece - so emphasize the dynamics, bring out the inherent comedy and have FUN! (4:50) This title is available in SmartMusic.

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In The Christmas Mood - Glenn Miller

In the Death Car - Iggy Pop

In The Emerald City - Barry E. Kopetz

The fabulous city described in literature, on stage and in film is now represented in a musical vision of stunning beauty and unusual grandeur. This wonderful setting for young bands evokes marvelous images while providing a majestic air to young band performances. Complete with learning objectives in all parts, directors will find this to be both educational and entertaining!

In The Evening Quiet - Charles Rochester Young

In The Final Analysis - George Sweet

Up-and-coming composer George Sweet is a music educator with years of experience working with developing students. In the Final Analysis is a lush and lyrical composition that will flow off the page and into the hearts of students and audiences alike. Sweet's understanding of young students' technical limitations along with his fresh compositional perspective makes him a unique new voice in the field.

In The Forest Deep - Barry E. Kopetz

A musical depiction of the sense of mystery and wonder that one experiences while walking deep within the forest. The sky is blocked out by the thickness of the foliage and every shadow seems to have an ominous quality. In short, the forest seems to be alive with a somewhat dark, reserved personality. Silence seems more sinister as every little sound seems to be meaningful and important. The longer one stays, the faster one walks so as to not prolong ones presence "in the forest deep..."