SKU: A3.9781860965234
ISBN 9781860965234. 12 x 8 inches.
Contains practice material for Options on the musicianship tests that are part of Music Medals. Options cover a range of skills from improvising to sight-reading and are a means of developing musical understanding and awareness. Designed as a teachers resource this book introduces four types of Options and demonstrates the standard required for each of the five Music Medals. Practice tests for all four Options: Call & Response, Make a Tune, Question & Answer and Sight-Reading; with helpful descriptions of the tests and their objectives.
SKU: GI.G-M502
ISBN 9781579992279. English.
Now available on SmartMusic! The Bassoon book and audio recordings (see below) from the Do It! Play in Band series by James O. Froseth includes: Modeling by Richard Beene (Colburn School Conservatory of Music). Professional studio backgrounds capture the rich diversity of American music culture with a repertoire of American, Latin American, African, European, and Far Eastern styles. Music of other times, including 12th-century conductus, 15th-century Dance of the Bouffons, 16th-century French branle, 18th- and 19th-century folk songs and dances, 1940s and '50s jazz, blues, and rock-and-roll. The repertoire and recorded contexts are motivating, informative, and entirely musical. Every song includes text, providing information about phrasing, rhythm, style, affect, emotion, history, and culture. A unique Rhythmic Pattern Dictionary allows students to look it up and listen up. An individualized format allows students to progress at different rates with a theme and variation format. Ear training and improvisation are integral parts of the lesson format. Artist performers set musical standards in sound with more than 80 great performances for every instrument! Performers include: Michael Henoch, Oboe (Chicago Symphony Orchestra), Randall Hawes, Jeffrey Zook, Sharon Sparrow, Kevin Good (Detroit Symphony Orchestra), Albert Blaser, Clarinet (Cleveland State University), Brian Bowman, Euphonium/Baritone (Duquesne University), Timothy McAllister (Crane School of Music, SUNY at Potsdam), Steve Houghton, Percussion (LA percussion recording artist and clinician), Donald Sinta, Richard Beene, Bryan Kennedy, Debra Chodacki, Fritz Kaenzig, Tuba (University of Michigan), Kristin Beene (Toledo Symphony Orchestra), and Jean Moorehead Libs, Trumpet (Plymouth Symphony Orchestra). Download the audio recordings at: giamusic.com/doit2media.
SKU: FL.FX074330
A catchy piece that can be played for an exam (from 5 years of practice), audition or concert. With an accompaniment by percussions (optional) for the Latin touch! ; Instruments: 1 Bassoon 1 Piano; Difficuly Level: Grade 3; Duration: 3 mn 10 s; Musical Style: Classical, Educational; Category: Original Composition; Composer: Jean-Michel MAURY.
SKU: AP.1-ADV8212
UPC: 805095082128. English.
The huapango is a popular dance originating on the east coast of Mexico. Its subtle alternation of 2 & 3 can be demonstrated in this recitation: MEX-ico, EC-uador, CHI-le, COS-ta, RI-ca. The addition of an improvising percussionist could enhance performance. Arranged for oboe and bassoon. Titles: Santa Cruz * Las Islitas * Miramar * Ofelia * El Llano.
