This arrangement of a well-known folksong from the Ukraine is highly suitable for the more advanced band. Sitting still will be difficult with this lively dance melody that appeals to everyone.

Composed in the style of a Cajun two-step the simple melody is stated first by the trumpets with a zydeco-inspired accompaniment. An optional advanced trombone part is included with New Orleans style tailgate effects. A washboard and optional keyboard bass part will add to the festive homegrown sound of a traditional Cajun band in this unique piece that is easy and fun to play!

This work for advanced band was commissioned by the Tennessee Valley Winds to celebrate the groups 30th anniversary. The piece begins quietly with clarinet solo then quickly moves to a celebratory section in 12/8 meter. The main melody is stated inmany different voices as it steadily builds to a moment of controlled frenzy. A brief lyrical section features an expressive style and also a moment of glory for the entire woodwind choir. The work concludes with a return to the vibrant andenthusiastic flavor of the opening. Powerful and impressive writing for mature groups! Dur: 5:10

A Comprehensive Rehearsal Book for Developing Band-Warm-Ups And Beyond is a comprehensive rehearsal book for developing bands. Includes:Basic and advanced warm-ups including scales arpeggios interval studies chord progressions and choralesKey change studiesArticulation studiesFlexibility studiesGlossary of musical terms symbols and signsAppendices containing scale sheets tuning notes and fingering chartsPercussion features and exercises emphasising sticking systems basic rudiments and playing techniques for accessory instruments.Written and compiled by Timothy Loest with Percussion by Kevin Lepper.

Composed in the style of a Cajun two-step the simple melody is stated first by the trumpets with a zydeco-inspired accompaniment. An optional advanced trombone part is included with New Orleans style tailgate effects. A washboardand optional keyboard bass part will add to the festive homegrown sound of a traditional Cajun band in this unique piece that is easy and fun to play! Dur: 2:15

Conductor-Original series (black cover) Intermediate to advanced studies featuring full band chorales chromatic exercises and articulation studies color woodwind trill charts a wide variety of multicultural songs and much more. Authors:Tom C. Rhodes Donald Bierschenk Tim Lautzenheiser

A Comprehensive Rehearsal Book for Developing Band-Warm-Ups And Beyond is a comprehensive rehearsal book for developing bands. Includes:Basic and advanced warm-ups including scales arpeggios interval studies chord progressions and choralesKey change studiesArticulation studiesFlexibility studiesGlossary of musical terms symbols and signsAppendices containing scale sheets tuning notes and fingering chartsPercussion features and exercises emphasising sticking systems basic rudiments and playing techniques for accessory instruments.Written and compiled by Timothy Loest with Percussion by Kevin Lepper.

Condensed Score-An intermediate advanced band method based on the breath impulse teaching techniques of James Middleton and William Robinson.

A Comprehensive Rehearsal Book for Developing Band-Warm-Ups And Beyond is a comprehensive rehearsal book for developing bands. Includes:Basic and advanced warm-ups including scales arpeggios interval studies chord progressions and choralesKey change studiesArticulation studiesFlexibility studiesGlossary of musical terms symbols and signsAppendices containing scale sheets tuning notes and fingering chartsPercussion features and exercises emphasising sticking systems basic rudiments and playing techniques for accessory instruments.Written and compiled by Timothy Loest with Percussion by Kevin Lepper.

An intermediate advanced band method based on the breath impulse teaching techniques of James Middleton and William Robinson.

Farandole. Featuring snare drum and flutes at the start Farandole (traditional French dance) is sure to be a fun piece for your beginning students. The catchy melody is passed around to each section of the band, and cleverly scored with simple rhythms and very limited ranges. The First Concepts Series features simplified instrumentations, unison bass lines, optional advanced snare drum parts, and optional piano accompaniments.

(for Multi-Level Combined Bands)-River Rendezvous conceived as a work for multi-level band festivals however it also serves as a dynamic stand-alone composition for grade 3 bands. Representing moods and scenes of the Fox River in southern Wisconsin the two contrasting movements may be performed separately or together. The primary themes in each movement are simple enough for beginning players and are then embellished and developed in the more advanced levels. Sure to be an exciting extravaganza for parents and students alike! Dur: c. 6:00

Composer Alex Shapiro's piece Paper Cut is reminiscent of a movie soundtrack to which the musicians can imagine their own dramatic scene. Paper Cut is written to make the players themselves part of the action withchoreographed maneuvers that look as compelling as they sound. In fact the band members don't even play their instruments until halfway into the piece – instead they “play” paper along with a prerecorded track!The unusual element of paper and the myriad sounds that can emerge from something so simple offers a fresh view of what music-making can be and opens everyone's ears to the sonic possibilities found among everyday objects.Although Paper Cut was composed with middle schoolers in mind it's also suited to more advanced musicians since the paper techniques and the skill of playing against a prerecorded track are interesting for all ages.

The highly acclaimed ensemble method by Eddie Green John Benzer and David Bertman is now available for beginning and intermediate musicians. Ensemble Concepts – Fundamental Level is designed to help young ensemblesto acquire solid performance skills while also learning overall musicianship. The exercises fit easily into your warm-up routine so you don't have to sacrifice musicianship for the sake of the “nuts and bolts”learning all young musicians need. Every aspect of ensemble development is introduced individually in developmental order then combined for more advanced practice.Also available:EnsembleConcepts–Intermediate Level (HL00960129 – 00960146)Ensemble Concepts (HL00960059–00960077)

Originally created for full orchestra this version for advanced level bands and recorded by the acclaimed Dallas Wind Symphony conducted by Jerry Junkin is a magnificent and powerful setting for the holidays. Starting with abrilliant fanfare for brass the piece then blossoms into a showcase for the entire ensemble incorporating the familiar carols O Come All Ye Faithful and Joy to the World. An impressive way to open a holidayconcert! Dur: 3:45Recorded by the Dallas Wind Symphony – Jerry Junkin conductorOn “Horns For the Holidays ” Reference Recordings RR-126