This distinctive intermediate-advanced trombone/baritone b.c. trio cleverly blends five seasonal favorites into a unique four-minute medley. Selections include Dona Nobis Pacem, Away in a Manger, Up on the Housetop, Silent Night, and Carol of the Bells. A delight for performers and audience members alike.

One of Sousa s most popular songs as a solo with band accompaniment. May be performed by any solo instrument (Cornet, Euphonium, Trombone solo parts are included) as well as a vocal solo part. Excellent material for adult bands as well as better high s.

Poem is a tender and gentle tribute to Bernie Kuschel, one of Michigan's finest music educators. The undulating eighth note melodies are supported with chromatic harmonies reminiscent of Debussy or Wagner. An off-stage trombone solo brings the work to a quiet finish.

A conservatory-style approach to the various brass methods, utilizing Beeler's own teaching techniques.

A conservatory-style approach to the various brass methods, utilizing Beeler's own teaching techniques.

A conservatory-style approach to the various brass methods, utilizing Beeler's own teaching techniques.

This fine fresh ballad is written in the melodic and harmonic style of the late, great Henry Mancini. Although it is intended to be a lyrical trombone solo, an instrument favored by Hank, it is also scored and cued for tenor sax.

This medium tempo swing chart starts with a happy jazz shuffle feel. A small band of alto, trumpet and trombone are featured on the melody which leads to a straight-ahead groove.

Aptly titled, BOTTOM'S UP! spotlights the lower instruments (bass, bari sax and 4th trombone). Inventive soli lines and solidly written ensemble sections highlight this tasty jazz original.

This lush and hauntingly beautiful ballad is the perfect showcase for your trombone soloist. Don't pass up this gorgeous chart!

It'll be hard to keep their feet still with this outstanding new arrangement which combines a Dixieland two-beat style with some great straight-ahead jazz. Features a "Dixie" front line of clarinet, trumpet and trombone contrasted by the full big band!

One of the most beautiful ballads of this or any other year. A totally captivating feature for either tenor sax or trombone!

An outstanding straight-ahead swinger that, appropriately enough, features your "low" instruments: trombones, tenors, and bari sax.

A beautiful and well-scored ballad featuring either trombone or tenor solo. A great change of pace for your program.

A ballad showcase featuring any of three possible solos: alto, trumpet or trombone. Interesting harmonic and dynamic effects.

A great "tour de blues" by the writer of Nice 'n Juicy and Gospel John. As the title implies, it features a soli line of bari sax, bass trombone and bass. But before it's over, the whole band enjoys quite a workout! Solos appear for alto and trombone.

As recorded by Maynard Ferguson on his album, Chameleon. Features Bari sax and Superbone (Trombone I).

This lyric composition lets you feature one of your often "unsung" players. The solo part may be played by baritone, trombone, tenor sax or bassoon.

Tradition of Excellence is a flexible performance-centered band method that seamlessly blends classic and contemporary pedagogy, instrument-specific DVD's, and the cutting-edge interactive practice studio technology. Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin present a systematic comprehensive musicianship curriculum that is second-to-none. Time-tested approaches * Three unique starting systems * Differentiated instruction and learning allowing you to customize your teaching * Pedagogically sound two-page lessons * sounds-before-symbol rhythm introduction * Scales, technical studies, chop builders, warm-ups, rhythm studies, and sight-reading * Solos, duets, rounds, band pieces, and ensembles, including three built-in concert programs Today's trends * comprehensive Standards-based curriculum * Color coding connects new concepts with the music * Rhythm introductions adaptable to any counting system * Nine-page Oboe starting system * Expanded Horn book with F and B fingerings * All-in-one Percussion book * Repertoire from across time and around the world * Built-in written and performance assessment * Theory, composition, ear training, improvisation, orchestration, conducting, and history in every student book * Historical and interdisciplinary worksheets and teaching guides * Ready-to-use lesson plans * Multiple -option ensemble scoring * Comprehensive, easy-to-use Conductor Score * Score Companion: Teaching Band with Excellence: a Comprehensive Curricular, Pedagogical, and Administrative Resource-an indispensable aid to the teacher. Tomorrow's Technology * Revolutionary Interactive Practice Studios and Interactive Teacher Studio that offer intuitive virtual student and teacher environments * State-of-the-art accompaniment recordings * Instrument-specific DVDs containing video lessons, accompaniments, and importable audio files * Downloadable lesson plans, worksheets, and editable forms * Interactive whiteboard-ready * Subscription-based SmartMusic support.

Tradition of Excellence is a flexible performance-centered band method that seamlessly blends classic and contemporary pedagogy, instrument-specific DVD's, and the cutting-edge interactive practice studio technology. Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin present a systematic comprehensive musicianship curriculum that is second-to-none. Time-tested approaches * Three unique starting systems * Differentiated instruction and learning allowing you to customize your teaching * Pedagogically sound two-page lessons * sounds-before-symbol rhythm introduction * Scales, technical studies, chop builders, warm-ups, rhythm studies, and sight-reading * Solos, duets, rounds, band pieces, and ensembles, including three built-in concert programs Today's trends * comprehensive Standards-based curriculum * Color coding connects new concepts with the music * Rhythm introductions adaptable to any counting system * Nine-page Oboe starting system * Expanded Horn book with F and B fingerings * All-in-one Percussion book * Repertoire from across time and around the world * Built-in written and performance assessment * Theory, composition, ear training, improvisation, orchestration, conducting, and history in every student book * Historical and interdisciplinary worksheets and teaching guides * Ready-to-use lesson plans * Multiple -option ensemble scoring * Comprehensive, easy-to-use Conductor Score * Score Companion: Teaching Band with Excellence: a Comprehensive Curricular, Pedagogical, and Administrative Resource-an indispensable aid to the teacher. Tomorrow's Technology * Revolutionary Interactive Practice Studios and Interactive Teacher Studio that offer intuitive virtual student and teacher environments * State-of-the-art accompaniment recordings * Instrument-specific DVDs containing video lessons, accompaniments, and importable audio files * Downloadable lesson plans, worksheets, and editable forms * Interactive whiteboard-ready * Subscription-based SmartMusic support.

Help your students achieve early success through performance! In order to achieve success, students must enjoy the music they re playing and here s the collection of tunes that everyone will love! First Performance Plus includes 13 Songs for Beginning Band - Grades 0.5 to 1.5 - that represent a variety of musical styles such as rock, swing, marches, and traditional folk songs. Each piece was composed or arranged especially for first and second year band students to provide a repertoire of varied, fun, and exciting concert, contest, and festival music. Whether or not you've used First Performance , First Performance Plus will help you lead your band in the right direction!