SKU: GI.G-M516
ISBN 9781579992347. English.
Now available on SmartMusic! The Baritone/Euphonium book and audio recordings (see below) from the Do It! Play in Band series by James O. Froseth includes: Modeling by Brian Bowman (Duquesne University). 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: BT.DHP-1023246-400
ISBN 9789043116077. English.
This exciting and forward looking series takes brass and woodwind teaching into the 21st Century. The three method books form the basis of this series. Each book has an accompanying CD containing play-along tracks performed by internationally renowned performers providing a great incentive to practise. Additional solo material is provided in the volumes Play Your Favourite Songs, Sparkling Solos and Stylish Adventure which can be used alongside the method books. Easy ensemble playing is introduced in the two trio books and two duo books which emphasise the importance of playing and listening in group situations.
SKU: BT.DHP-1023247-400
ISBN 9789043116084. English.
Edited by acclaimed educator Philip Sparke, these exciting method book/CD packs for beginners contain songs, music puzzles, games to increase your understanding of music, information about your instrument, and lots of fun pieces to play - either with the CD provided or with other students. Books include helpful diagrams and fun illustrations throughout.
SKU: BT.DHP-1002003-404
ISBN 9789043163507. English.
Edited by acclaimed educator Philip Sparke, these exciting method books with online audio access for beginners contain songs, music puzzles, games to increase your understanding of music, information about your instrument, andlots of fun pieces to play—either with the audio tracks provided or with other students. Books include helpful diagrams and fun illustrations throughout.
SKU: BT.DHP-1002438-404
ISBN 9789043163200. English.
SKU: BT.DHP-1002438-400
ISBN 9789043113366. English.
SKU: BT.DHP-1002434-400
ISBN 9789043113359. English.
SKU: BT.DHP-1023247-404
ISBN 9789043169899. English.
Edited by acclaimed educator Philip Sparke, these exciting method books with online audio access for beginners contain songs, music puzzles, games to increase your understanding of music, information about your instrument, andlots of fun pieces to play--either with the audio tracks provided or with other students. Books include helpful diagrams and fun illustrations throughout.
SKU: GI.G-M514
ISBN 9781579992330. English.
SKU: GI.G-M560
English.
Enable your students to pursue their own musical interests with this culturally diverse collection of solo pieces. This collection is designed to provide technical and musical challenges to young students ready to move out to the center of the stage and perform solo. Exemplary models by top-tier symphony musicians on the included CD can motivate students to practice with enthusiasm and intensity and to reach for the highest levels of musical performance. Accompaniments performed by first-call studio musicians provide authentic contexts for real-world music experiences. A self-directed component to any course of music instruction is almost certain to maintain interest, increase practice time, and improve performance skills vital to the instrumental ensemble. Coordinates with Do It! Play in Band, but enhances any beginning band course.
