Skill Stretchers for Band (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Hoefle, Heather

Level 1: Moving Beyond the First Five Notes. Not a warm-up...not a chorale. Skill Stretchers are a way to efficiently move your band beyond the first five notes by working to extend ranges, accidentals and key signatures (in a way that students discover for themselves!). In addition, Skill Stretchers prepare the clarinets to go over the break, introduce lip slurs for brass as well as octave slurs for other woodwinds. Accents, flams, paradiddles and nine-stroke rolls are included for the snare drum. Octaves and arpeggios are introduced to mallet percussion. Skill Stretchers are a supplement to any band method. Used for a few minutes daily, they provide a systematic way to conquer many of the individual challenges that occur with each instrument. Duration: 2.40

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Skill Stretchers for Band II (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Hoefle, Heather

Level 2: Moving Beyond the B-flat Concert Scale. Do you wish your clarinets would practice going over the break? Do you want your trumpets to practice lip slurs and your flute players to remember those high note fingerings? Do your percussionists forget the rudiments? Are you struggling to introduce chromatic fingerings in a heterogeneous classroom setting? Skill Stretchers For Band II is a set of exercises for group practice of all these concepts AT ONCE! A follow-up to Skill Stretchers For Band, this invaluable teaching tool will help your band move beyond B flat concert scale efficiently and effectively. Prepare your students for the next performance level in just minutes a day! Duration: 2.45

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Skin and Bones (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Story, Michael

The title implies a spooky Halloween melody, but this American folk song is a fascinating addition to any program. The percussion makes a wonderful contribution to the theme. Skin and Bones will surely 'flesh out' your beginning band program. Duration: 1.40

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Skunk Creek Holler (Concert Band - Score and Parts)

The woodblock (sandpaper) is predominant throughout as the band moves through this fun- filled, relaxed program piece. The traditional ``soft- shoe'' sound is there, but Bob Lowden's scoring has more of a contemporary feeling that will delight young musicians.

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Sky Bound (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Stalter, Todd

Inspired by a poem by the ancient Persian poet Rumi: Love calls, everywhere and always. We are sky bound. Are you coming? The imagery of ascension is evident in the rising musical motives, and the energy and drive of the music concludes with an affirmation of hope.Duration: 5:30

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Sky Dance (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Saucedo, Richard L.

Using a recurring four-note motif and a variety of textural punctuations, here is a stunning and fresh-sounding overture from Richard Saucedo. A slow and lyric middle section featuring woodwind colours and rich emotional contours provides a stark contrast to the rhythmic intensity of the opening and closing sections. Dramatic and powerful!Duration: 4:15

Sky High (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Dyer & Scott - Tatebe, Tomohiro

In 1966, the British singer-songwriters Des Dyer and Clive Scott founded the pop group Jigsaw. Nine years later they enjoyed their first great success with the catchy song Sky High which rode high in the charts in many countries throughout the world. The Japanese arranger Tomohiro Tabete has composed this exciting version for concert band. Duration: 4.15

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Sky is Waiting (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Hazo, Samuel R.

This impressive tour de force displays a wide range of tonal colours, stylistic variations, and emotional depth for the contemporary wind band. Known for his lyric writing style and powerful ensemble peaks, Samuel Hazo maximises the effectiveness of the medium in this stunning work.Duration: 7:00

Sky Raiders Wind Band Set (Score & Parts) - Fraser, Bruce

The Scottish composer Fraser is known for his popular original light music pieces. In an era of pop and musical arrangements Sky Raiders is an catching piece of original wind music. Full recording: Lord Tullamore 03:00

Skybridge Suite (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Sheldon, Robert

This delightful three-movement suite begins with a bright and bold Fanfare in 4/4 time. The second movement is a poignant lyrical Interlude in 3/4 time which features a trumpet solo. The third movement is a jaunty march in cut time that alternates between major and minor tonalities, giving it a bit of a quirky attitude. Duration: 4.15

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