SKU: KJ.WB529

UPC: 084027053065.

Enhance your bandâ??s articulation technique with this stately march. Articulation Station features simple quarter note rhythms and a limited range, providing a pefect setting to display accented, slurred, and separated notes. Correlates with Tradition of Excellence Book 1, page 12.

About Tradition of Excellence: Excellence in Performance

Excellence in performance is a concert band repertoire series correlated with the Tradition of Excellence Comprehensive Band Method by Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin. The compositions in the series correlate to a specific page in Tradition of Excellence Books 1, 2, or 3 and reinforce and expand on skills and concepts introduced in the method.

/Selections include exciting parts for every player, grade-appropriate cross-cueing, accessible ranges and rhythms, creative percussion writing, electric bass and rehearsal piano parts, and full conductor scores with rehearsal suggestions, program notes and composer biographies. In addition, the Grade 1 works provide an Advanced Snare Drum part for percussionists who have achieved a higher level of ability, playable simultaneously with the more basic Snare Drum part to facilitate differentiated learning.

SKU: KJ.WB534F

UPC: 084027053195.

Shiver Me Timbers takes the ensemble to the high seas under the Jolly Roger. Inspired by the composerâ??s life-long fascination with pirate tales and the seafaring lives of pirates, this exciting piece in ¾ time takes you on a rollicking adventure. Yaaarrrgh!!! Correlates with Tradition of Excellence Book 1, page 33.

About Tradition of Excellence: Excellence in Performance

Excellence in performance is a concert band repertoire series correlated with the Tradition of Excellence Comprehensive Band Method by Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin. The compositions in the series correlate to a specific page in Tradition of Excellence Books 1, 2, or 3 and reinforce and expand on skills and concepts introduced in the method.

/Selections include exciting parts for every player, grade-appropriate cross-cueing, accessible ranges and rhythms, creative percussion writing, electric bass and rehearsal piano parts, and full conductor scores with rehearsal suggestions, program notes and composer biographies. In addition, the Grade 1 works provide an Advanced Snare Drum part for percussionists who have achieved a higher level of ability, playable simultaneously with the more basic Snare Drum part to facilitate differentiated learning.

SKU: KJ.WB530

UPC: 084027053089.

Played in a marcato style, this spirited march features simple quarter and eighth note rhythms inside a limited melodic range, while still allowing all members of the band to be heard. Code of Conduct - March will instill good music making habits in young band students for years to come. Correlates with Tradition of Excellence Book 1, page 20.

About Tradition of Excellence: Excellence in Performance

Excellence in performance is a concert band repertoire series correlated with the Tradition of Excellence Comprehensive Band Method by Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin. The compositions in the series correlate to a specific page in Tradition of Excellence Books 1, 2, or 3 and reinforce and expand on skills and concepts introduced in the method.

/Selections include exciting parts for every player, grade-appropriate cross-cueing, accessible ranges and rhythms, creative percussion writing, electric bass and rehearsal piano parts, and full conductor scores with rehearsal suggestions, program notes and composer biographies. In addition, the Grade 1 works provide an Advanced Snare Drum part for percussionists who have achieved a higher level of ability, playable simultaneously with the more basic Snare Drum part to facilitate differentiated learning.

SKU: KJ.WB535F

UPC: 084027053218.

Tantrum depicts a full-blown emotional meltdown with stomping rhythms from percussion, grumpy melodies from the low brass, and whiny cries from the woodwinds and trombones! Engaging contrapuntal lines will help develop independent playing in your young band all while staying within a limited range of pitches. Correlates with Tradition of Excellence Book 1, page 30.

About Tradition of Excellence: Excellence in Performance

Excellence in performance is a concert band repertoire series correlated with the Tradition of Excellence Comprehensive Band Method by Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin. The compositions in the series correlate to a specific page in Tradition of Excellence Books 1, 2, or 3 and reinforce and expand on skills and concepts introduced in the method.

/Selections include exciting parts for every player, grade-appropriate cross-cueing, accessible ranges and rhythms, creative percussion writing, electric bass and rehearsal piano parts, and full conductor scores with rehearsal suggestions, program notes and composer biographies. In addition, the Grade 1 works provide an Advanced Snare Drum part for percussionists who have achieved a higher level of ability, playable simultaneously with the more basic Snare Drum part to facilitate differentiated learning.

SKU: KJ.WP471

ISBN 9780849799136.

This exercise book gives attention to many technic elements appropriate to early elementary piano students beginning with the down-up motion of the wrist in playing two-note slurs. Focus is also given to developing hands-together playing using mirror technics between the hands as well as parallel motion. It also includes preparation for playing 3-note chords including I and V7 chord (two-note) introduction. Up-touch staccato is introduced along with early experiences with playing staccato vs. legato between the hands. G and F positions are utilized. Agility exercises are notated in eighth notes and some early use of the damper pedal is explored. Technic Challenges ask students to transpose many of the exercises to other white keys. Has 52 exercises on 32 pages.

SKU: KJ.WP631

ISBN 9780849764219.

Every piano student strives to give their best performance, whether at a lesson, a recital, or in front of their family. It helps to have diverse music that motivates practice and is enjoyable for everyone to hear. My Best Performance: Piano Solos, Book 1 engages students and challenges them to become expressive musicians and confident performers. Duet accompaniments are included to enhance the sense of style and mood of each piece while providing collaborative adventures at the keyboard.

SKU: ND.MRCH72-CSC

SKU: ND.TRPT73

SKU: ND.OGWK116-SET

SKU: ND.MRCH138-SET

SKU: ND.CLAR19

SKU: ND.CLAR69