Format : Sheet music + CD
SKU: CF.YPS105
ISBN 9780825884870. UPC: 798408084875. 9 x 12 inches. Key: Bb major.
Based on our popular New Bennett Band Book series, we have compiled march-style warm-ups in a separate publication so they may be used by all bands wishing to learn from them. These innovative warm-ups and fundamental drills are the ultimate method of teaching and reinforcing the March style.How To Use the March Warm-upsPlaying in a march style can present difficulties for young students. The most prevalent problem is that students have a tendency to play every note too short. Conversely, accented notes are usually played incorrectly with too much tongue. Do marches contain short notes? Absolutely, but these shortest of notes should be reserved for notes that precede an accent or notes that are specifically marked with a staccato. Think of unmarked notes as being separated, but not short and certainly not clipped or stopped with the tongue. Accented notes should be played with more weight using air and more length, and not just a harder tongue. Accents are given to show emphasis to a note and should be thought of in this manner.The warm-up exercises provided in this collection should give you many opportunities to stress the above-mentioned comments on march performance style. The following gives an explanation on the purpose and use of each of these exercises.No. 1 – Basic Chords and ModulationsOne of the challenges of playing marches with young students is successfully performing the key change at the Trio. This exercise presents the three basic chords (tonic, subdominant and dominant) in each of the three keys in this collection of marches. You can also use this exercise to teach and reinforce the style of accented notes. You may want to have your band play major scales in succession by fourths to reinforce the concept of modulation to the subdominant that occurs at the Trio (i.e. the B≤-major scale, then the E≤-major scale, then the A≤-major scale). I might suggest getting the students to try continuing the pattern all the way around the circle of fourths.No. 2 – March Style in B≤ MajorThis exercise contains many opportunities to teach and reinforce the difference between staccato and accented notes. The melody voices move up and down the B≤-major scale, while other instruments play chords commonly found in the marches in this collection. These include diminished chords, secondary dominant chords (i.e. the V of the V) and other common chromatic chords that Fillmore often used.No. 3 – Cakewalk Rhythm in B≤ MajorThe simple syncopated rhythm in this exercise is common to many marches. This drill gives you the opportunity to teach/ reinforce the standard ar-ticulation and natural accent of this rhythmic pattern. Again, this exercise uses an ascending and descending major-scale pattern as the melodic basis, accompanied by chords commonly found in American- style marches.No. 4 – The March Scale in B≤ MajorI call this exercise “The March Scale,” because often in marches (and especially in these marches) the descending half-step is part of the melodic material. These chromatic figures give the melodies of many marches their charm and flow. Thus, I devised this exercise and others like it in E≤ major and A≤ major to familiarize students with these patterns. I would suggest playing the pattern in a variety of ways different from what is written. Here are some other possibilities:• Tongue one, slur three• Slur two, tongue two• Tongue two, slur two• Tongue one, slur two, tongue oneGradually increase the tempo to the march tempo and the articulation style will fall right into place.Another important consideration is the performance of the bass line and the bass-drum part. Too often, the bass drum and bass instruments play their parts with equal emphasis on both beats in the measure. This is incorrect, and frequently makes the marchNo. 5 – March Style in E≤ MajorThis is a similar to exercise No. 2, but with a different rhythmic pattern. Emphasize the difference between accented and unaccented notes. Also, play the exercise with line direction moving the musical line forward. Experiment and play the exercise with different dynamic choices and with hairpins up and down in different ways.No. 6 – More March Style in E≤ MajorExercise No. 6 comprises more rhythmic patterns and harmonic materials in E≤ major to teach and reinforce the march style. This exercise em-phasizes the sixteenth-note rhythm, as notated in the third measure of the exercise. Young stu- dents have a tendency to “crush” the sixteenths; consequently, they lack clarity. It would be a good idea to work this rhythmic figure on a scale pattern with all of the instruments in the band as an additional warm-up exercise.No. 7 – The March Scale in E≤ MajorSee the information for No. 4 and apply it to this exercise. Use all of the various articulations described above as well.No. 8 – March Style in A≤ MajorSee the information for No. 2 and apply it to this exercise.No. 9 – Cakewalk Rhythm in A≤ MajorSee the information for No. 3 and apply it to this exercise.No. 10 – The March Scale in A≤ MajorSee the information for No. 4 and apply it to this exercise.Other Ideas for March PerformanceA rehearsal practice that has worked very well for me is to start out by having the band play the march very slowly at about Œ = 60 in a chorale/legato style. The slow tempo is a fine opportunity to work on clarity of harmonic move- ment and to work on the balance and blend of the tutti band sound. This will pay great dividends toward improving the sound of your band. Gradually increase the tempo to the march tempo and the articulation style will fall right into place.Another important consideration is the performance of the bass line and the bass-drum part. Too often, the bass drum and bass instruments play their parts with equal emphasis on both beats in the measure. This is incorrect, and frequently makes the march.
SKU: HL.49033068
ISBN 9783795756000. 9.0x12.0x0.664 inches. German.
Whoever pursues piano playing as a hobby mostly focusses on two things: playing from music, with as wide a range of works from classical, pop and jazz music as possible, and playing without the book, i.e. the ability to accompany melodies with chords, play songs by ear and improvise freely. In this volume, both topics are dealt with thoroughly and systematically. Whereas most piano methods prefer either classical or popular music, both kinds of music are well-balanced herein.Clearly structured chapters cover a variety of interesting topics: the Baroque, Classical and Romantic eras, popular piano styles (e.g. ragtime, boogie, rock 'n' roll, pop ballad), the blues and the genres of opera, operetta and ballet.
SKU: CF.BPS112F
ISBN 9781491152669. UPC: 680160910168.
Joseph Compello's Best Friends Forever derives its title from the phrase popularized in social media and frequently texted with the acronym BFF. This is a strong and tuneful march in standard form for beginning bands. The composer draws on his many years of teaching to provide a well-written march that will make students sound great!.Best Friends Forever derives its title from the phrase popularized in social media and frequently texted with the acronym BFF. As it pertains to this piece, Best Friends Forever refers to the two melodies first heard simultaneously at m. 5 after the repeat. Notice that Flutes, Clarinets and Bells play only the second time through at m. 5. Stylistically the entire piece should have the feel of a little march with an easy gait. In addition to gaining experience in independent part playing, young players will also learn the importance of balance by listening to what other sections of the band are playing.
SKU: CF.BPS112
ISBN 9781491151983. UPC: 680160909483.
SKU: BT.DHP-1094811-401
ISBN 9789043132701. 9x12 inches. English.
ESSENTIAL CLASSICS is a collection of pieces ideally suited to introduce beginning bands, whether in or outside of school, to the classical repertoire. The easy arrangements make the most popular melodies of all time accessible to young musicians, without the frustration of playing music that is too difficult for them. Now they can enjoy music from instrumental works and operas to oratorios and lieder, from Tylman Susato to George Gershwin. The pieces are arranged in ascending order of difficulty, coinciding with the progress students are making in Volumes 1 and 2 of ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS the complete method for music education in schools and bands. But even without ESSENTIALELEMENTS, ESSENTIAL CLASSICS is an excellent source of repertoire by itself. In addition to the music the individual parts contain short snippets of information about the music, composer and genre, written in a style younger players will understand. The full score contains more in-depth information on the music. No matter how you use ESSENTIAL CLASSICS with your band, your players will love all the fun and engaging arrangements it as to offer. Die deutschsprachige Ausgabe dieser Reihe ist unter dem Titel Bläserklasse Klassik erhältlich. De Susato Gershwin, de l’oratorio au lied en passant par l’opéra et autres genres, Essential Classics propose une plongée dans l’univers classique. Les arrangements suivent la progression des recueils Essential Elements (Vol. 1 & 2), mais peuvent également être utilisés de façon indépendante. La version intégrale de chaque arrangement est disponible sur le compact disc d’accompagnement vendu séparément. Sommaire : La Mourisque (Susato) • Le Printemps (Vivaldi) • Musette (J.-S. Bach) • Le gai laboureur (Schumann) • L’Innamorata (Gastoldi) • 2e mouvement du Quatuor « L’Empereur » (Haydn) • 4e mouvement duQuintette « La Truite » (Schubert) • Ouverture de Guillaume Tell (Rossini) • Le beau Danube bleu (J. Strauss II) • Trumpet Voluntary (Clarke) • Alléluia du Messie (Haendel) • La lettre Élise (Beethoven) • Capriccio italien (Tcha kovski) • 4e mouvement de la Symphonie du » Nouveau Monde » (Dvoøák) • Une petite musique de nuit - 1er mouvement (Mozart) • Danse hongroise n° 5 (Brahms) • Land of Hope and Glory (Elgar) • La donna è mobile (Verdi) • Marche Nuptiale (Wagner) • Cancan (Offenbach) • Symphonie n° 1 - 3e mouvement (Mahler) • Summertime (Gershwin). ESSENTIAL CLASSICS è il materiale ideale per far familiarizzare le bande principianti o junior con il repertorio della musica classica. Gli arrangiamenti, ideati in ordine progressivo di difficolt , sono ideali per sviluppare le prime conoscenze gi acquisite e rinforzare la capacit di applicazione in un contesto strutturato in maniera pedagogica e motivante. Da Susato a Gershwin, dall’oratorio al lied, passando per l’opera e altri generi musicali, ESSENTIAL CLASSICS propone un’immersione nell’universo classico. La versione integrale di ogni arrangiamento è disponibile sul CD di accompagnamento venduto separatamente.separatamente.
SKU: BT.DHP-1094814-401
ISBN 9789043132732. 9x12 inches. English.
ESSENTIAL CLASSICS is a collection of pieces ideally suited to introduce beginning bands, whether in or outside of school, to the classical repertoire. The easy arrangements make the most popular melodies of all time accessible to young musicians, without the frustration of playing music that is too difficult for them. Now they can enjoy music from instrumental works and operas to oratorios and lieder, from Tylman Susato to George Gershwin. The pieces are arranged in ascending order of difficulty, coinciding with the progress students are making in Volumes 1 and 2 of ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS the complete method for music education in schools and bands. But even without ESSENTIALELEMENTS, ESSENTIAL CLASSICS is an excellent source of repertoire by itself. In addition to the music the individual parts contain short snippets of information about the music, composer and genre, written in a style younger players will understand. The full score contains more in-depth information on the music. No matter how you use ESSENTIAL CLASSICS with your band, your players will love all the fun and engaging arrangements it as to offer. Die deutschsprachige Ausgabe dieser Reihe ist unter dem Titel Bläserklasse Klassik erhältlich. De Susato Gershwin, de l’oratorio au lied en passant par l’opéra et autres genres, Essential Classics propose une plongée dans l’univers classique. Les arrangements suivent la progression des recueils Essential Elements (Vol. 1 & 2), mais peuvent également être utilisés de façon indépendante. La version intégrale de chaque arrangement est disponible sur le compact disc d’accompagnement vendu séparément. Sommaire : La Mourisque (Susato) • Le Printemps (Vivaldi) • Musette (J.-S. Bach) • Le gai laboureur (Schumann) • L’Innamorata (Gastoldi) • 2e mouvement du Quatuor « L’Empereur » (Haydn) • 4e mouvement duQuintette « La Truite » (Schubert) • Ouverture de Guillaume Tell (Rossini) • Le beau Danube bleu (J. Strauss II) • Trumpet Voluntary (Clarke) • Alléluia du Messie (Haendel) • La lettre Élise (Beethoven) • Capriccio italien (Tcha kovski) • 4e mouvement de la Symphonie du » Nouveau Monde » (Dvoøák) • Une petite musique de nuit - 1er mouvement (Mozart) • Danse hongroise n° 5 (Brahms) • Land of Hope and Glory (Elgar) • La donna è mobile (Verdi) • Marche Nuptiale (Wagner) • Cancan (Offenbach) • Symphonie n° 1 - 3e mouvement (Mahler) • Summertime (Gershwin). ESSENTIAL CLASSICS è il materiale ideale per far familiarizzare le bande principianti o junior con il repertorio della musica classica. Gli arrangiamenti, ideati in ordine progressivo di difficolt , sono ideali per sviluppare le prime conoscenze gi acquisite e rinforzare la capacit di applicazione in un contesto strutturato in maniera pedagogica e motivante. Da Susato a Gershwin, dall’oratorio al lied, passando per l’opera e altri generi musicali, ESSENTIAL CLASSICS propone un’immersione nell’universo classico. La versione integrale di ogni arrangiamento è disponibile sul CD di accompagnamento venduto separatamente.
SKU: BT.DHP-1094816-401
ISBN 9789043132756. 9x12 inches. English.
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ISBN 9789043132794. 9x12 inches. English.
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ISBN 9789043132695. 9x12 inches. English.
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ISBN 9789043132800. 9x12 inches. English.
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ISBN 9789043132657. 9x12 inches. English.
ESSENTIAL CLASSICS is a collection of pieces ideally suited to introduce beginning bands, whether in or outside of school, to the classical repertoire. The easy arrangements make the most popular melodies of all time accessible to young musicians, without the frustration of playing music that is too difficult for them. Now they can enjoy music from instrumental works and operas to oratorios and lieder, from Tylman Susato to George Gershwin. The pieces are arranged in ascending order of difficulty, coinciding with the progress students are making in Volumes 1 and 2 of ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS the complete method for music education in schools and bands. But even without ESSENTIALELEMENTS, ESSENTIAL CLASSICS is an excellent source of repertoire by itself. In addition to the music the individual parts contain short snippets of information about the music, composer and genre, written in a style younger players will understand. The full score contains more in-depth information on the music. No matter how you use ESSENTIAL CLASSICS with your band, your players will love all the fun and engaging arrangements it as to offer. Die deutschsprachige Ausgabe dieser Reihe ist unter dem Titel Bläserklasse Klassik erhältlich. Essential Classics est le matériel idéal pour familiariser votre Classe d’Orchestre ou votre Orchestre Junior avec le répertoire classique. Les arrangements de difficulté progressive sont taillés sur mesure pour développer les premiers acquis et renforcer la capacité d’application des connaissances dans un contexte pédagogiquement structuré et motivants pour vos jeunes musiciens. De Susato Gershwin, de l’oratorio au lied en passant par l’opéra et autres genres, Essential Classics propose une plongée dans l’univers classique. Les arrangements suivent la progression des recueils Essential Elements (Vol. 1 & 2), mais peuvent également être utilisés de façonindépendante. La version intégrale de chaque arrangement est disponible sur le compact disc d’accompagnement vendu séparément. Sommaire : La Mourisque (Susato) • Le Printemps (Vivaldi) • Musette (J.-S. Bach) • Le gai laboureur (Schumann) • L’Innamorata (Gastoldi) • 2e mouvement du Quatuor « L’Empereur » (Haydn) • 4e mouvement du Quintette « La Truite » (Schubert) • Ouverture de Guillaume Tell (Rossini) • Le beau Danube bleu (J. Strauss II) • Trumpet Voluntary (Clarke) • Alléluia du Messie (Haendel) • La lettre Élise (Beethoven) • Capriccio italien (Tcha kovski) • 4e mouvement de la Symphonie du » Nouveau Monde » (Dvoøák) • Une petite musique de nuit - 1er mouvement (Mozart) • Danse hongroise n° 5 (Brahms) • Land of Hope and Glory (Elgar) • La donna è mobile (Verdi) • Marche Nuptiale (Wagner) • Cancan (Offenbach) • Symphonie n° 1 - 3e mouvement (Mahler) • Summertime (Gershwin). ESSENTIAL CLASSICS è il materiale ideale per far familiarizzare le bande principianti o junior con il repertorio della musica classica. Gli arrangiamenti, ideati in ordine progressivo di difficolt , sono ideali per sviluppare le prime conoscenze gi acquisite e rinforzare la capacit di applicazione in un contesto strutturato in maniera pedagogica e motivante. Da Susato a Gershwin, dall’oratorio al lied, passando per l’opera e altri generi musicali, ESSENTIAL CLASSICS propone un’immersione nell’universo classico. La versione integrale di ogni arrangiamento è disponibile sul CD di accompagnamento venduto separatamente.
SKU: BT.DHP-1094812-401
ISBN 9789043132718. 9x12 inches. English.
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ISBN 9789043132671. 9x12 inches. English.
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ISBN 9789043132664. 9x12 inches. English.
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ISBN 9789043132787. 9x12 inches. English.
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ISBN 9789043132770. 9x12 inches. English.
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ISBN 9789043132749. 9x12 inches. English.
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ISBN 9789043132763. 9x12 inches. English.
