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£48.50Going Home
This beautiful melody is well known as a movement of Dvorak's New World Symphony. Originally sung for Dvorak by Harry T. Burleigh, a talented African-American music student at the famed National Conservatory of Music in New York City, this spiritual has become an American classic. Robert W. Smith has arranged "Going Home" for the beginning band using limited ranges and technical challenges allowing the teaching focus on musically sensitive performance. An invaluable teaching tool suitable for performance at any concert.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£45.99Reign - Robert W. Smith
Majestic and regal, this fanfare statement by Robert W. Smith is inspired by the monarchs of European history. The stately melody will highlight strengths throughout the band and make them sound very mature. Using only the first six notes introduced in most band methods, "Reign" is a perfect selection to open your young band's next performance!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£48.50Aura Lea
This classic American folk song has inspired generations of musicians throughout the last two centuries. Arranged by composer/music educator Robert W. Smith, this setting of "Aura Lea" features melody throughout the band as they explore the lyrical theme and performance style. Suitable for concert and festival performance, this will become a staple in your repertoire.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£48.50Upon A Midnight Clear - Robert W. Smith
A beautiful carol melody for the ages, Robert W. Smith has arranged "Upon A Midnight Clear" for your young band's next holiday performance. Using two time signatures and flowing lyrical counter lines, the teaching opportunities are plentiful, particularly at this grade level. Beautiful!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£45.99On Parade - Andrew Glover
Start your very first beginning band concert with "On Parade." Using just the first six notes learned in band instruction, your students will feel confident performing this solid and melodic march. After and introduction and opening theme, a "trumpet and drum" melody is presented, followed by a woodwind accompaniment and then a countermelody in the lower voices. Audiences love marches, and you won't find a more solid way to begin that first concert!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.50March A Doodle Dandy - Shaffer
This title says it all. A clever melody punctuated by interesting percussion solo moments introduces your young musicians to march performance style. The well-known American folk tune, "Yankee Doodle Dandy" is presented as the "trio" of this march allowing for an interesting independence of high and low voices. Written using only the first six notes learned in band instruction, "March A Doodle Dandy" is an exceptional teaching tool for introducing a unique musical style, and a great programing piece for any concert.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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Soft Kitty - Edith Newlin
Your beginning band students will love Andy Clark's arrangement of this favorite lullaby, recently featured in many episodes of two very popular television series. Using only the first five notes students learned in beginning band instruction, every section of the band gets a chance to shine. The variations demonstrate how a melody can be played in different styles, providing excellent teaching opportunities. The brief introduction can be performed as a solo, duet or full section of trumpets, clarinets or saxophones. Fun for everyone at your beginners' first concert!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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The Black Pearl - Shanley
Ahoy, maties! Take your beginning band on a pirate adventure with this dark and mysterious piece! Low brass and low woodwinds are featured on the initial statement of the melody, and the lyrical middle section allows the whole band to work on legato style. The minor-key melodies and interactive percussion make "The Black Pearl" an ideal change of pace for your next concert.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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Trust And Obey - Sammis
The beautiful hymn "Trust And Obey" provides a beautiful and sensitive opportunity for your young concert band. Simple and elegant, Robert W. Smith's arrangement of this well-known melody provides a myriad of teaching opportunities in a musical setting that is artistically effective. Breathtaking!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.99
Bandability - Galvin
This dynamic march for beginning bands will be a perfect educational choice for tackling tone production, contrasting styles, dynamics, blend and balance - all using only the first six notes! The melody is shared by several instrument sections, and your young players' ability to sound like a band will have you choosing this piece instead of 'lines from the book' for their first concert!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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