Take the lead is an integrated series for alto saxophone, clarinet, flute, piano, tenor saxophone, trumpet and violin. In each edition all of the songs are in the same key at concert pitch, allowing the different instruments to play together. Chord symbols are included at concert pitch for use by piano or guitar. 'Take the Lead Ballads' features arrangements of popular ballads from the nineties including 'My Heart Will Go On' and 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' Students have a choice of playing along with CD, Piano or Guitar and all pieces are fully integrated with arrangements for other instruments in the series, making this the ideal resource for school bands and small ensembles. Used as a solo book these idiomatic arrangements will boost players' confidence and are ideal for the end of term concert. Contents: Amazed; Get Here; I Don't Want To Miss A Thing; My Heart Will Go On; Swear It Again; The Rose; The Wind Beneath My Wings

Guest Spot-Step into the spotlight and play along with the superb backing tracks on the specially recorded CD. Hear the full performance versions of the songs on Tracks 2 11.The instrument part is then omitted fromtracks 12 21 so you can play along with the recorded accompaniment. The book has top line arrangements for all the songs plus a fingering guide.