This method book helps to organize the daily rehearsal and improve the overall performance level of the ensemble. From as little as five minutes a day to forty-five minutes a day, this book offers the flexibility and options to fit any particular band situation for year two throughout high school. It also provides the director with the resources to meet each student on his or her own level while challenging them to reach the next level. Foundations For Superior Performance includes: Warm-Ups articulation exercises, long tones, and progressive brass lip slurs and woodwind exercises to be played simultaneously. Chorales and Tuning Exercises interval tuning, chord tuning, and chorales in the eight main concert band keys. Technique major and minor scales, mini-scales, scale patterns, scales in thirds, interval studies, and triad and chord studies in all 12 keys Plus one octave scales and arpeggios, full range scales, chromatic scales, major arpeggios and inversions, and advanced fingering charts. Percussion Book Practical exercises for mallets, snare drum, auxiliary percussion, and timpani. 96 pages. By using Foundations For Superior Performance , the following areas can be improved: Sound (tone production). Articulation (styles and concepts). Greater flexibility, agility, and endurance. Increased range. Individual and ensemble listening skills Technique in all twelve major and minor keys. Basic understanding of music theory.

The regal selection is based on the William Byrd song, The Earle of Oxford's Marche. Dating from the late 1500s, this stately work is the perfect opportunity to incorporate interdisciplinary studies about Renaissance court life to your classroom. Use the supplementary teaching materials on the Renaissance provided on page 28 of the score. COURT FESTIVAL also has two snare drum parts, one correlated with Book 1, page 24 of the STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE COMPREHENSIVE BAND METHOD, the other more advanced.

Symphony by Jesus Torres. For orchestra (3[1.2.3/picc].3[1.2.ci].3[1.2.clb].3[1.2.cfg] - 4.3.3.1, timpani (4), harp, piano, strings). 21st century. Symphonic music. Full Score. 134 pages. Published by Trito Ediciones (TI.TR-00476). ISBN M-69204-403-1. Symphonic music.

Rota. ("Sumer is icumen in"). By Carl Orff (1895-1982). For mixed choir (STBar) and instruments (soprano/alto glockenspiel). This edition: ED 6412-20. Choral Music. Grade 2. Individual part. Text language: Old English. Composed 1972. 4 pages. Duration 4 minutes. Published by Schott Music (SD.49006284). ISBN 9790001068192. With Text language: Old English. Im Britischen Museum in London findet sich in einer Handschrift des spaten 13. Jahrhunderts aus der englischen Abtei Reading der erste bekannte Kanon der europaischen Kunstmusik: der sogenannte "Sommerkanon", dessen Verse den Einzug des Sommers begrussen. Eine beigefugte Notiz erklart den kunstvollen Schichtenaufbau der Klangform: ein zweistimmiges Fundament von glockenartig schwingenden Pendelklangen tragt einen Oberbau von vier in gleichen Abstanden nacheinander einsetzenden Stimmen. Die Notiz nennt den Kanon "Rota", Rad, was auf die drehende, kreisende Bewegung des stetig pulsierenden Klanges hinweist. Die Kreisform entspringt einem vitalen Urtrieb des Musizierens; sie verlangt nach tanzerischer Ausgestaltung. Der Kanon ist aber durch das Zusammenwirken der streng geordneten Stimmeneinsatze auch eine gesellig gebundene Musizierform. Als "Gruss der Jugend" zu den Olympischen Spielen 1972 in Munchen konnte Carl Orff daher keine gemassere musikalische Form wahlen als die mittelalterliche Rota. In der Verbindung der Singstimmen mit dem heute weltweit verbreiteten Orff-Instrumentarium erklingt ein Zeugnis europaischer Uberlieferung als lebendige Gegenwart.

This bright holiday favorite has been arranged with a rhythmic and fun contemporary piano accompaniment under the traditional melody and harmonies. Added sections of ding dong dot the arrangement and the optional glockenspiel or handbell parts allow this choral to shine for the holidays. Available for purchase separately: 3-Part Mixed; 2-Part; PianoTrax CD.New product for the week of February 27, 2012.

Concert Band, Sheet Music Package Download, Level 3. From the much-talked-about movie "Twilight," here is the hauntingly beautiful main theme. The woodwinds are featured prominently, and there is an important role for piano which is also cued in the mallet percussion. A very effective setting for band. Dur: 2:45 Arranger: Paul Murtha. Composer: Carter Burwell. Writer: Carter Burwell; Paul Murtha.

The Dark Backward of Time by Benet Casablancas (1956-). For Orchestra (3.3.3.3-4.3.3.1) timpani, 3 percussion, piano, harp, strings. 21st century. Orchestral. 60 pages. Published by Trito Ediciones (TI.TR-00486). ISBN M-69204-345-4. Orchestral.

Love Will Find a Way by Dan R. Edwards. For handbells (3-5 octaves) / handchimes (3-5 octaves). Level 2. Sheet music. Published by Chorister's Guild (LO.CGB666). Level 2 - This lovely original composition will find a home in church, school, and festival settings. Playable by either handbells or handchimes, ringers and listeners will enjoy the memorable melody and harmonies that this piece offers.

Bob Burroughs has put a fresh touch on this traditional carol, giving it a new appeal. Interesting harmonies, rhythms and textures create a new air of excitement for the classic text. The handbell accompaniment will create a unique effect. Available separately: SATB, BonusTrax CD. Handbell 5-Pak (44 bells, 3-5 octaves) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download. Duration: ca. 3:15. New product for the week of April 23, 2012.

This method book helps to organize the daily rehearsal and improve the overall performance level of the ensemble. From as little as five minutes a day to forty-five minutes a day, this book offers the flexibility and options to fit any particular band situation for year two throughout high school. It also provides the director with the resources to meet each student on his or her own level while challenging them to reach the next level. Foundations For Superior Performance includes: Warm-Ups articulation exercises, long tones, and progressive brass lip slurs and woodwind exercises to be played simultaneously. Chorales and Tuning Exercises interval tuning, chord tuning, and chorales in the eight main concert band keys. Technique major and minor scales, mini-scales, scale patterns, scales in thirds, interval studies, and triad and chord studies in all 12 keys Plus one octave scales and arpeggios, full range scales, chromatic scales, major arpeggios and inversions, and advanced fingering charts. Percussion Book Practical exercises for mallets, snare drum, auxiliary percussion, and timpani. 96 pages. By using Foundations For Superior Performance , the following areas can be improved: Sound (tone production). Articulation (styles and concepts). Greater flexibility, agility, and endurance. Increased range. Individual and ensemble listening skills Technique in all twelve major and minor keys. Basic understanding of music theory.

Cappricio, Andante & Humoresque (Gb) by Jean Daetwyler. For alphorn, piccolo, strings & percussion. Swiss import. Grade 5. Score and parts. Published by Editions Marc Reift (MA.EMR-1227).

Choral, Sheet Music Download, SATB. Artist: Johnny Cymbal; Sha Na Na. Arranger: Roger Emerson. Writer: Johnny Cymbal; Roger Emerson; Sha Na Na.

Concert Band, Sheet Music Package Download, Level 1 to 1.5. How many times have you wondered what to do with all those bell players? Here's a great solution in this clever holiday arrangement featuring 2-part mallet percussion (bells or vibes). Including "Joy To The World" and "Angels We Have Heard On High", these players finally get the spotlight they deserve! Dur: 1:30 Arranger: Paul Murtha. Writer: Paul Murtha.

Sing To The Lord A New Song by K. Lee Scott. For SATB choir, Children's choir, organ and 3-4 octave handbells. Praise; Thanksgiving. Easy-Moderately Easy. Published by Concordia Publishing House (CR.98-3124U1).

Happy Birthday by John G. Mortimer. For horn in F (or Eb) & piano (guitar, bass, drums optional). Swiss import. Grade 2+. Score and parts. Published by Editions Marc Reift (MA.EMR-2151K).

The Standard of Excellence Comprehensive Band Method Books 1 & 2 combine a strong performance-centered approach with music theory, music history, ear training, listening, composition, improvisation, and interdisciplinary and multicultural studies. The result is the most complete band method available anywhere. Features include: Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:Table Normal; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Full color drawings and color-coding of important text and music motivate and inform. Three starting systems help ensure positive results in any beginning situation. FOR ... ONLY exercises (i.e. FOR FLUTES ONLY) offer idiomatic solutions to the unique challenges of each instrument. Excellerators (advanced supplemental exercises) reinforce and enrich performance basics. A nine page FOR OBOES ONLY starting system gives beginners a solid foundation for learning in the full band setting. Expanded French Horn and Percussion books, including a separate book for Timpani & Auxiliary Percussion, address the unique needs of beginners on these instruments. A comprehensive, totally-correlated Electric Bass book offers expanded opportunities for student involvement. Music from over 20 countries, with correlated enrichments, encourages multicultural study. Achievement Lines and GO FOR EXCELLENCE! test lines ensure objective assessment of students' accomplishments. A built-in reward system motivates students and encourages musical growth. Expanded 48 page part books (instead of the usual 32 pages) provide added reinforcement of musical skills. 600-plus page full Conductor Scores contain Objectives for every line of music, Director tips, extended reference articles, duplicable worksheets and quizzes, and theory, listening, composing, improvisation, geography, foreign language, history, and other interdisciplinary Activities for Excellence.

I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry by John Ylvisaker. Arranged by Martha Lynn Thompson. For handbells (3-5 octaves) (with optional Solo (narrator), 3-6 octave handchimes). Baptism, General. Level 2. Sheet Music. Published by Chorister's Guild (LO.CGB503). The ethereal opening and closing motifs, played on randomly-malleted suspended bells, suggest the mystery surrounding the beginning and ending of life. The music of the stanzas depicts the various stages of life as described in the hymn text. The third stanza is written for handchimes (optional) beneath a descant played with mallets on suspended bells. Mirroring the opening section, the piece grows softer until the final malleted chord. An optional hymn page for vocal soloist is included. If desired, the hymn text may be read by a narrator, beginning each stanza at the places indicated within the score.

In this video, Elliot Easton of The Cars demonstrates some of his more famous solos, explains his techniques and principles, and talks about how he achieves his tone. You'll also get to see and hear Elliot in action as he jams with an all-star rhythm section that features Tim Bogert on bass and Bugsy Wilcox on drums. This is a great video for any serious student of the electric guitar.

The haunting melody from Ken Burns' PBS series 'The Civil War' is now available for handbells! This simple, lilting tune is a natural addition to any church, school or community performance. Flute may also be used to double the melody, adding extra depth to the performance.

3 Folk Tunes edited by Freda Dinn. For 3 recorders (SSA), percussion and piano (soprano recorder I). This edition: ED 10720-02. Other Music. Individual part. Published by Schott Music (SD.49029592). ISBN 9790220128424.

SCV Battery Auditions by Murray Gusseck and Leo Sanchez. By Murray Gusseck and Leo Sanchez. For marching percussion. DVD. Duration Nearly 3 hours. Published by Tapspace Publications (TA.TSPDVD-02). Featuring Murray Gusseck and Leo Sanchez, this DVD is packed with video lessons, tips, exercises, and instruction designed to help you prepare your audition on snare, tenor, bass drum, and cymbals for the Santa Clara Vanguard.Tapspace is proud to offer this revolutionary audition DVD in conjunction with the Santa Clara Vanguard. Murray Gusseck (SCV battery caption head) and Leo Sanchez (cymbal instructor) collectively provide nearly 3 hours of video lessons in large, full resolution video. The videos cover topics such as technique, sound production, timing, tips on auditioning, practicing, and more!

Messa Pastorale in G by Franz Xaver Richter (1709-1789). Edited by Hans Gurski / Annette Naumann. For Soli SATB, SATB choir, 2 flutes, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo. Reutter A 23. Score available separately - see item CA.9700600. Masses, Latin; Use during the church year: Christmas. Part: Flute 2. Language: Latin. Composed 1775. 20 pages. Duration 40 min. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.9700622). With Language: Latin. Masses, Latin; Use during the church year: Christmas.

He Touched Me by Bill Gaither. Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. For handbells (3-5 octaves). Sacred, Christian. Moderately easy. Sheet Music. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.20-1033). Though 30 years old, this Gaither classic is still one of the most performed and listened to Christian songs of our time. Destined to become a staple of the handbell repertoire.