SKU: HL.44010910
UPC: 884088585419. 9x12 inches.
These lovely settings of three Polish Christmas carols include good opportunities for teaching style and musicality as you prepare for your winter performance. While ?Three Polish Carols? is meant to be performed as a complete suite, directors have the additional security of knowing they can present any of the three pieces as stand alone arrangements if necessary.
SKU: BT.CMP-0163-97-120
SKU: BT.CMP-0983-06-040
9x12 inches. English.
A bold and powerful work for young bands! The aggressive theme sets the stage for this forceful original piece. In the spirit of The Planets by Holst, Titan-Moon of Saturn celebrates the multi-national Cassini-Huygens spacecraft that landed on Saturn’s moon, Titan, on January 14, 2005. There are many questions about Titan that this daring space exploration mission will seek to answer some of them. In addition to being a great piece for your own band, it is the perfect expression for a massed band performance. This is also a wonderful opportunity for some cross-curricular work with the science department.Mighty!Das provokante Thema bereitet den Boden für diesen kühnen, kraftvollen Marsch für Jugendblasorchester. Im Geist von Die Planeten von Gustav Holst geschrieben, handelt Titan - Mond des Saturn von der Landung des Raumschiffs Cassini-Huygens auf selbigem Mond am 14. Januar 2005. Mike Hannickels Musik spiegelt das Abenteuer dieser Unternehmung und die vielen noch ungelösten Geheimnisse um Titan wider. Ein Thema, das die Fantasie beflügelt und motiviert!Parmi toutes les lunes de Saturne, celle qui a le plus intrigué, c’est Titan. Deuxième plus grand satellite du système solaire, son étude est au coeur de la mission Cassini-Huygens. Le 14 janvier 2005, la sonde Huygens, séparée de l’orbiteur Cassini, a atteri sur Titan et fourni de nombreuses et précieuses informations sur ce monde part. Titan de Mike Hannickel est une marche puissante qui retrace cette aventure, fascinante plus d’un titre.
SKU: BT.CMP-0158-97-120
SKU: BT.CMP-0083-96-010
The energetic opening bars set the bright style for this piece. Cheerful melodies and percussion interjections are the most important ingredients to set the proper atmosphere.
SKU: BT.CMP-0032-95-010
Cette pièce possède le caractère léger et joyeux d’une agréable promenade pied par un bel après-midi d’été. Le compositeur utilise différents styles et différentes nuances pour créer une intéressante série de variations sur un thème original.
SKU: BT.CMP-0032-95-020
SKU: BT.CMP-1099-07-140
Your young band will really be in their own element when they are rocking to the jellybean song! Every section gets to join in on the melody somewhere and the rhythmic reinforcement found within is a priceless tool for the teacher of young band students. This is the kind of piece your students will drive you crazy with because they’ll want to play it again and again (and again!) If you are looking for something FUN to do with your group as a contrast to your more serious pieces, you’ve found it.Tasty!Kennen Sie Jellybeans, die unwiderstehlichen süßen und bunten Süßigkeiten aus Amerika, die es in unzähligen Geschmacksvarianten gibt? Ihre Musiker kennen Sie bestimmt und werden daher ganz in ihrem Element sein, wenn sie zum gleichnamigen Stück abrocken dürfen. Hier darf jedes Register einmal die Melodie spielen und bei der rhythmischen Unterstützung können die Musiker ganz nebenbei noch viel dazulernen. Sie werden es immer wieder spielen wollen! C’est petit, coloré, et terriblement bon ! Et, encore plus merveilleux, ça go te l’enfance et ses douceurs. Si l’on ne connaît pas l’origine exacte des jelly beans (bonbons la gelée), on sait que le procédé qui vise faire durcir la coquille d’un bonbon tout en gardant l’intérieur bien mou a été inventé au XVIIe siècle par un certain Jordan Almonds. Se priver d’une telle explosion de saveurs serait renier l’enfant qui sommeille en soi. Allez-y, sucrez-vous les babines !
SKU: BT.CMP-0098-96-010
Diese musikalische Fiesta wird temperamentvoll mit lateinamerikanischen Rhythmen im Schlagzeugregister eröffnet, um dann im modalen Mittelteil den Musikern viel Gelegenheit zu bieten, zu zeigen, wie viel Ausdruck sie schon in ihr Spiel legen können.
SKU: BT.CMP-0404-00-120
SKU: BT.CMP-0148-97-010
SKU: BT.CMP-0142-97-010
The composer considers the trombone section to be the heart and soul of the band. Attack of the Slide Trombones features the young trombonists with the glissando, a technique that no other instrument in the band can truly achieve. Enjoy being 'attacked' by the young trombone section. Für den amerikanischen Komponisten Mike Hannickel sind die Posaunen das Herz eines jeden Blasorchesters. Mit diesem Stück gibt er auch jungen Ensembles die Möglichkeit, einmal das Posaunenregister mit schönen Glissandi, wie sie nur dieses Instrument hervorzubringen vermag, glänzen zu lassen. Ein großer, motivierender Auftritt für die Posaunisten, den auch das Publikum honorieren wird! Avec Attack of the Slide Trombones (“L’attaque des coulisses”), Mike Hannickel met l’honneur l’un des plus anciens instruments vent : le trombone. Glissandi et autres effets accompagneront vos jeunes trombonistes. La musique développe un charme et une ingéniosité très authentiques. Une œuvre plaisante pour les interprètes et leurs auditeurs.
SKU: BT.CMP-0163-97-020
SKU: BT.CMP-0607-02-140
A Grade 1 rock anthem! It’s a perfect way to keep your beginners motivated while you drill them on that new concept called “eighth notes.” Lots of repetition of simple eighth note figures will help your young band players enter the fascinating world of the divided beat with ease.This solid minor key rock-type piece will also help to keep your audience attentive by letting them hear a bit of a style they are so accustomed to. The overwhelming rhythmic nature of the piece also makes it a possible choice for use with an elementary level massed band. When faced with more than 100 beginners at a time, one likes to do music that has a beat they can hang on to! Whether it’s for asmall one-school band or a giant massed group, this one is sure to work for you.
SKU: HL.44010905
UPC: 884088585358. 9x12 inches.
This nice processional style piece will work in the concert and contest venue as well as at the graduation or awards ceremony. The stately tempo and rich scoring help your young musicians to sound their best. Carefully controlled ranges and rhythms mean the piece can be prepared with limited rehearsal time.
SKU: BT.CMP-0163-97-010
SKU: HL.44007391
UPC: 884088251598. 9x12 inches.
Let the rhythmic joy of these African folk songs invigorate your audience at your next concert. The young band will enjoy performing this excellent arrangement by James Curnow with foot-stomping and hand-clapping as well as accessibly enjoyable instrumental parts. Good, easy band arrangements of authentic African melodies are somewhat rare considering the immense wealth of styles of music that infuse the continent. This new piece is sure to become standard literature for young bands. Perfect for multicultural events.
SKU: BT.CMP-0404-00-020
SKU: HL.44005201
UPC: 073999644814. 9.0x12.0x0.052 inches.
SKU: BT.CMP-0708-03-140
With a name like Yankee Doodle how could you help but be a little bit of your rocker? This arrangement explores the wacky side of Yankee Doodle, even throwing in a few other well-known songs along the way. Every part of the band gets to play the melody, even if only a few notes here and there.
SKU: HL.44007652
UPC: 884088310073. 9x12 inches.
A refreshing and energetic treatment of one of the all-time best loved carols, “Angels We Have Heard on High.” Young musicians will love rehearsing and performing this stylistically creative little gem. The captivating development of the middle section of the piece and lots of contrasting instrumentation throughout makes this arrangement a wonderful experience for all. (Grade 1).
SKU: BT.CMP-0707-03-140
This two-movement work has an overall rich and dark quality, brought about by the modal tonal centers. The broad, flowing Chorale is based on an original tune by James Curnow and is written with wonderful variety in texture. The Caprice creates an interesting contrast with its more lively, aggressive feel.
SKU: BT.CMP-0033-95-020
Dit werk heeft het energieke karakter dat een openingswerk typeert. De componist liet zich inspireren door het landschap in de omgeving van zijn woonplaats in het Amerikaanse Kentucky. Sugar Creek Saga is een aanwinst voorhet concertprogramma van uw jonge muzikanten.Dieses Werk hat den energischen Charakter eines Eröffnungswerkes. Der amerikanische Komponist James Curnow ließ sich von der Landschaft in der Umgebung seines Wohnhauses im US-Staat Kentucky inspirieren. Sugar Creek Saga ist ein absolutes Muss für das Konzertprogramm Ihrer Jungmusiker! Basée sur une fanfare remplie d’énergie partir de laquelle se développe ensuite une ligne mélodique fluide, cette pièce est inspirée par la campagne verte et boisée qui entoure la maison de James Curnow dans le Kentucky.
SKU: HL.44006889
UPC: 884088150693. 9x12 inches.
Fragments of eight well-known Christmas carols go into this enjoyable arrangement, conveniently arranged so that they can be played at one consistent tempo throughout (helping you make the most out of your young band's limited rehearsal time). A variety of articulations and dynamics help to make the piece a teaching tool as well; interesting percussion colors (with easy substitution suggestions) also help to make the piece sound harder than it is.
SKU: HL.44004231
UPC: 073999042313. 9x12 inches.
The beautiful Japanese folk song “Ancient Castle” is transformed and enhanced through subtle variation in this stunning setting by James Curnow. Curnow, who is so respected by directors of more experienced bands, shows how effective he is at the very easy level as well. Offering ample opportunity to focus your band's attention on intonation and blend, this is a fine showcase of the musicianship of your young band!
SKU: HL.44007698
UPC: 884088311988. 9x12 inches.
Melodies from a signal moment in United States history! Stephen Bulla has skillfully crafted this notable band arrangement from actual songs of the “underground railroad” era. It's always great to make history as tangible as possible for our students – team up with the history department for an unforgettable unit! This excellent arrangement helps to bring the past alive. (Grade 1).
SKU: HL.44007395
UPC: 884088251635. 9x12 inches.
Kids can make weird sounds. Every conductor of young bands has discovered this maxim time and again. Why not put those skills to good use? Barnyard Bagatelle mixes well-known “barnyard” folk songs like “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” “Old MacDonald,” “The Old Grey Mare,” “Shoo Fly” and more with the animal sound effects your students have studiously perfected over the years. Audition your band for vocal imitations of a Pig, a Big Dog, a “yappy” Little Dog, a Cow, a clucking Chicken and many more; then have some real musical fun.
SKU: BT.CMP-0985-06-040
The ants come marching in! With Trombone glissandos and numerous Percussion effects, Paul Curnow’s Ant Farm is full of surprises. Your beginning band will love performing this furious invasion of the ants. Carefully controlled ranges and rhythms keep the music accessible to the beginning band while a few easy accidentals keep the interest alive.Look out! They’re Everywhere! Grade 1 fun! Achtung, das Ameisenheer marschiert ein! Mit Posaunenglissandi und zahlreichen Schlagzeugeffekten, steckt die Ameisenfarm“ von Paul Curnow voller Überraschungen. Moderate Tonumfänge und Rhythmen sorgen für gute Spielbarkeit, während einige musikalische Überraschungen das Stück aufpeppen. Eine Ameiseninvasion der heiteren, unterhaltsamen Art, die sich Musiker und Publikum gerne gefallen lassen werden! Attention, une armée de fourmis est en marche ! vos instruments ! La ferme des fourmis fourmille de surprises (glissandi des trombones, effets de percussions). L’étendue des notes et les rythmes restent parfaitement accesssibles aux musiciens juniors et quelques effets spéciaux pimentent le contenu. L’invasion est sympathique et divertissante.
SKU: HL.44010908
UPC: 884088585389. 9x12 inches. Mike Hannickel and Amy Adam.
You can't lose when you get your administrators or other staff members involved in your performance. “Teachers from Outer Space” is a hilarious comedy skit for band that lets three or more of your staff members temporarily become outer space aliens and use every corny outer space joke in the book! If you are looking for a funny contrast highlight – greetings Earthling, you've found it!
SKU: HL.44004582
UPC: 073999964820. 9.0x12.0x0.09 inches.
This two-movement work, with its modal tonal centers, has an overall rich and dark quality. The broad, flowing Chorale is based on an original tune by James Curnow and is written with wonderful variety in texture. The Caprice creates an interesting contrast with its more lively, aggressive feel.
