Sack of Woe

SKU: CA.913000

ISBN 9790007160456.

SKU: HL.7012992

UPC: 888680698409. 9x12 inches.

Made famous by the Woody Herman Thundering Herd, here is a marvelous adaptation for younger players by Paul Murtha. Following the opening chorus for piano, the trumpets state the main theme with answers from the trombones and a counterline in the saxes. The solo section is flexible for any player, but sample solos are provided for trumpet and alto sax. The final ensemble chorus starts softly and builds to a climactic ending – with plenty of attitude!

SKU: CF.SPS74

ISBN 9781491147696. UPC: 680160905195. 9 x 12 inches. Key: F minor.

Courage of the Cossacks is a refreshing march in the style of Russian folk music, offering a break from the standard American march style for festival performance. Composer Ed Kiefer has scored this piece to sound sonorous throughout while highlighting all sections of the band. Directors looking for a unique march need look no further.
Courage of the Cossacks was written for my friends in Union County, NC . Based on several Cossack folk tunes it is a very dark sounding march which features almost every section of the band . The trio is one of the most beautiful oppressive melodies I have ever heard, and it is set in stark contrast to the upbeat, Russian sounding opening strains . After the trio comes to a halt, the piece restarts slowly, gradually accelerating to the final strain, much like many Cossack dances . A combination of March and Dance, this piece is not too difficult to perform and is very rewarding for both students and audiences . Courage of the Cossacks is a great piece to begin or end any concert and a perfect march for showing off your group at festival .

SKU: HL.49037066

SKU: CF.SPS74F

ISBN 9781491148396. UPC: 680160905898. 9 x 12 inches.

Courage of the Cossacks is a refreshing march in the style of Russian folk music, offering a break from the standard American march style for festival performance. Composer Ed Kiefer has scored this piece to sound sonorous throughout while highlighting all sections of the band. Directors looking for a unique march need look no further.

SKU: GH.N03759

ISBN 9790070029087. A4 inches. Text: David Eliasson (Swedish).

SKU: AP.43281

UPC: 038081488233. English. Cathryne E. Parks; Gary E. Parks.

Cossacks (from the Turkish word for adventurers) are military horsemen hailing from historic Russia, and this piece accurately captures their bravado with strong vocal phrases, proud two-part harmonies, and boisterous cries. Optional woodblock and tambourine parts mimic the sound of galloping hooves. Rugged and robust!

About Alfred Choral Designs

The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.

SKU: HL.14003444

ISBN 9780711922624. UPC: 884088456344. 9.0x12.0x0.108 inches. English.

Beginner to pre-Grade 1. Ideal for the beginner, with five-finger positions, alternating hands and very simple hands together. Pieces include Purcell's Rigadoon and the beautiful Au Clair De La Lune. Contents: Air Des Bouffons * Au Clair de la Lune * Ballooning * Cossack Dance * Evening Song * Exercise Time * Hop, Skip, Jump * Hot Cross Buns * J'ai Du Bon Tabac * Jody's Cake Walk * Lullaby * March of the Pigs * Merrily we Roll Along * Off to Work * Wold Woman * Oranges and Lemons * Ragtime * Resting * Rigadoon * Three Nursery Rhymes * Waltz for Diddles.

SKU: HL.49020463

SKU: HL.49020464

SKU: HL.44007658

UPC: 884088310134. 9.0x12.0x0.044 inches.

In the energetic style of a Russian folk dance, James Curnow's original Cossack Dance is a great addition to the important Grade 1 level literature. It could be used as a Young Band festival opener or as a lively statement for your group's school performance. As with all of James Curnow's Young Band works, there are all kinds of manageable concepts built-in for use in expanding the skills that will take your band to the next level of performance. (Grade 1-1/2).