SKU: A3.9781786016058

ISBN 9781786016058.

Key Selling Points

• Each book contains nine pieces in a range of styles, chosen from Lists A, B and C – for Practical and
Performance Grade exams.
• Books include access to audio recordings of all 48 pieces for the grade to inspire teachers and students. Audio, recorded by professional musicians, will be available on all major streaming platforms.
• Features a diverse range of styles including classic repertoire and newly-commissioned pieces
• Ideal for students looking for exam repertoire in one volume

The new Piano Exam Pieces books each feature a selection of nine pieces from the syllabus at Grades Initial-8, covering lists A, B and C. Meticulously edited and presented, these volumes comprise rich and varied repertoire from which to create an exciting programme for both Practical and Performance Grade exams. Each volume also includes helpful footnotes and syllabus information.
NEW: Audio recordings of all pieces in the specified grade can be accessed via all major streaming platforms through a QR code given in each publication. Teachers and learners will have instant access to professional recordings of all pieces listed on the syllabus to provide inspiration and explore the diverse choices available in the new syllabus.

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.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.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: DZ.DZ-4268

ISBN 9782898521850.

Murmures de classe (Classroom wispers), est un paysage sonore de nos classes de musique. Dans un premier temps, les jeunes guitaristes sâ??installent au son dâ??un ostinato à la guitare 4. Le son de la cloche, sur le thème du Big Ben, annonce le début des cours. Ce projet est issu dâ??une demande de Mme Amélie Grenier. Lâ??aspect théâtral de cette pièce a pour objectif de stimuler le travail collectif dans leur milieu scolaire.

Suggestion lors dâ??une prestation publique:

Les guitares sâ??installent et commencent à jouer. Tous les autres guitaristes entrent en parlant, sâ??accordant, en jouant et au signal du chef à la mesure 5 la pièce débute.

Bon spectacle

Classroom wispers, is a soundscape of our music classes. First, the young guitarists settle in to the sound of an ostinato on guitar 4. The sound of the bell, on the theme of Big Ben, announces the start of lessons. This project came from a request from Ms. Amélie Grenier. The theatrical aspect of this play aims to stimulate collective work in their school environment.

Suggestion during a public performance:

The guitars settle in and start playing. All the other guitarists enter talking, tuning, playing and at the signal of the conductor in measure 5 the piece begins.

Good show.

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.WP1208

ISBN 9780849799051.

Birthdays are an essential part of childhood, and they are best celebrated with others. Birthday Buddies brings the theme of birthday celebration to the piano â?? with a friend! The six duets in this collection feature primo and secondo parts that are equally matched in level of difficulty and melodic interest. Emphasis is placed on imagery, storytelling and drama.

SKU: ND.MRCH120-CSC

SKU: ND.SAXO13

SKU: ND.OGWK116-SET

SKU: ND.MRCH72-SET

SKU: ND.MRCH120-SET