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£54.95Three Miniature Nutcrackers - Peter Tchaikovsky / arr. Michael Story
Based on Alexander Dumas' adaptation of E. T. A. Hoffman's story , the ballet premiered in December of 1892 in St. Petersburg, Russia. Tchaikovsky selected eight pieces from the ballet and created , which became an immediate success and to this day remains one of the most popular ballets, and contains some of the best-loved Christmas music. This suite of three selected short movements scored especially for beginners includes "March," "Dance of the Reed Flutes," and "Russian Dance (Trepak)." The movements can be performed individually or together. A superb classical transcription for teaching and performance to be programmed during the holidays or any time of the year. (3:45)
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£53.95Spring March - Jonathan Dagenais
by Jonathan Dagenais was written for the Saint-Edmond High School music program in Quebec, Canada. is a short, lively, and exciting concert march for beginner bands. With several thematic and humorous elements, this piece is a fun way to work on lightness of style, functional balance, tempo stability, and is perfect for teaching cut time and the traditional march form and structure. There are clear stylistic contrasts between all the different sections of the piece and the beautiful lyrical trio section offers a great opportunity to work on phrasing and support. With efficient and exciting percussion parts, the piece also offers interesting lines and melodies for every instrument. (3:00)
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£46.95Samba de Soleil - Roland Barrett
Scored using only the first few notes learned in most method books, the Latin beat is driving yet repetitive. The variety of percussion sounds, playable by percussionists or extra band members, paves the way for your band to impress! (1:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud and Music Prodigy.
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£66.95Solstice Dance - Jack Wilds
Experience a magical winter solstice ceremony at the Megalithic Newgrange site in Ireland. A smooth, mystical introduction leads to a hypnotic dance groove as open fifths, driving drones and percussion ostinatos give the piece an ancient feel. Eventually the music builds one final time as it barrels to the powerful conclusion!
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£51.50Have a Swingin' Merry Christmas!
Incorporating "Deck the Halls" and "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas" with a hat tip to "Jingle Bells," this beginning medley helps teach basic swing style. It never feels like Christmas until the music starts playing, and this is sure to put a smile on Santa's face! (1:45)
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£62.95Snakes! - Thomas C. Duffy
This Duffy work by has become a huge hit with bands across the country. While exposing students to some aleatoric elements and unusual sound production, it is a solid piece of music accessible to groups from good middle schools to university and community groups. A solid player and crowd pleaser.
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£52.95There Will Come Soft Rains - Robert Sheldon
Most middle-school students read the moving story, . The voiceclock in the story is represented by the 'ticktock' of the claves, and the music is lyrical and pastoral in nature. This work expresses that we are just a part of the cycle of life and the beauty of all that surrounds us will go on after we are gone. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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£70.50Someone to Watch Over Me - George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin / arr. Warren Barker
What more could one ask for than the music of George and Ira Gershwin and the arranging talents of Warren Barker and his new ? Here is the answer to the crying need for a top-flight arrangement for vocalist (male or female) with concert band accompaniment. An optional alto saxophone solo is included to give you the flexibility of an instrumental version. This will take the musical world by storm! (3:05)
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£60.50Jingle Bell Rock
Teaching opportunities abound for the introduction of swing within this holiday classic. This arrangement is accessible by your young band and will serve as tremendous holiday program music for more experienced ensembles with limited rehearsal time.
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£77.50Country Gardens
Grainger's first piano arrangement of this English morris dance tune was completed in 1918 as a birthday gift for his mother. It became extremely popular and was his greatest commercial and financial success. Even this simple tune displays his genius with harmony, counterpoint, and color. This very playable arrangement is an excellent way to introduce your students to the music of Percy Grainger! (2:10) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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