SKU: XC.DCB2202FS
12 x 9 inches.
Ever wonder what Santa does the rest of the year? Give your students something fun to play with this clever combination of popular carols with Vivaldi's famous Spring movement from his piece The Four Seasons. Of course, the piece is intended to be fun, and make the audience smile, but also a great way to introduce younger students to the famous Vivaldi work.(Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Up on the Housetop, Spring from The Four Seasons, Joy to the World, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Hallelujah Chorus from The Messiah).
SKU: XC.DCB2202
SKU: XC.FCB2405
Take a fun and engaging trip with Santa as he enjoys his spring vacation! This creative piece is a treasure of musical concepts wrapped up in one accessible package! Spring from The Four Seasons is cleverly woven amongst a medley of popular holiday songs. Creative orchestration puts the music in a variety of settings from festive to march-like to Middle Eastern. Beginning players will reinforce a wide variety of musical concepts, and young trombonists will work on developing first to sixth position. A guaranteed holiday favorite!
SKU: XC.FCB2405FS
SKU: MB.30091
ISBN 9781513466378. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
Appalachian fiddle music, based on the musical traditions of the people who settled in the mountainous regions of the southeastern United States, is widely-known and played throughout North America and parts of Europe because of its complex rhythms, its catchy melodies, and its often-ancient-sounding stylistic qualities. The authors explore the lives and music of 43 of the classic Appalachian fiddlers who were active during the first half of the 20th century. Some of them were recorded commercially in the 1920s, such as Gid Tanner, Fiddlin? John Carson, and Charlie Bowman. Some were recorded by folklorists from the Library of Congress, such as William Stepp, Emmett Lundy, and Marion Reece. Others were recorded informally by family members and visitors, such as John Salyer, Emma Lee Dickerson, and Manco Sneed. All of them played throughout most of their lives and influenced the growth and stylistic elements of fiddle music in their regions. Each fiddler has been given a chapter with a biography, several tune transcriptions, and tune histories. To show the richness of the music, the authors make a special effort to show the musical elements in detail, but also acknowledge that nothing can take the place of listening. Many of the classic recordings used in this book can be found on the web, allowing you to hear and read the music together.
