Sound Innovations for Concert Band, Book 1

Sound Innovations: Ensemble Development for Young Concert Band is a complete curriculum for beginning band students to help them grow as ensemble musicians. The series complements any band method and supplements any performance music. It contains 167 exercises, including more than 100 chorales by some of today's most renowned young band composers. Various exercises at the grade 1/2, 1, and 1 1/2 levels are grouped by key, including: * Long Tones* Passing the Tonic* Pitch Matching* Scale Builders* Interval Builders* Expanding Intervals* Chord Builders* Moving Chord Tones* Diatonic Harmony* Rhythmic Subdivision* 5-Note Scales* Scale Canons (5-, 6-, or 8-Note Scales)* Scale Chorales (5-, 6-, and 8-Note Scales) * ChoralesThe compositions were written by Roland Barrett, Chris Bernotas, Jodie Blackshaw, Matt Conaway, Ralph Ford, Tyler S. Grant, Rob Grice, John O'Reilly, Robert Sheldon, Todd Stalter, Randall Standridge, Michael Story, and Scott Watson. Whether your students are progressing through exercises to better their technical facility, or improving their musicianship with beautiful chorales, we are confident your performers will be excited, motivated, and inspired by using Sound Innovations: Ensemble Development for Young Concert Band. / Concert Band

Best-known for his innovations in musical theatre celebrated American composer Richard Rodgers would have been 100 years old in the year 2002. To celebrate his centennial this adventurous work includes a varied cross-section ofhis compositions from the collaborations with Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II to his Emmy award-winning film score Victory At Sea. Includes: Song of the High Seas Oklahoma The Sound of Music Bewitched The Carousel Waltzand Climb Ev'ry Mountain. A marvelous tribute to one of the masters of melody.

California Girls - Good Vibrations - Surfer Girl - Wouldn't It Be Nice? - I Get Around-Originally thought of as producing only lightweight “surf” music the Beach Boys went on to become one of the most influential bands of the 1960s with their own distinct and innovative sound. This well-paced medley of tuneful hits includes California Girls Good Vibrations Surfer Girl Wouldn't It Be Nice and I Get Around.

Par SHELDON ROBERT. Take a journey on the Silk Road, the ancient trade route that linked the Far East with the Western world in this imaginative piece by Robert Sheldon. Exotic harmonies combine with driving rhythms and colorful percussion to create a soundscape of shifting sands and faraway lands. A solo alto saxophone references the sound of a Turkish sorna to open the piece, leading to the persistent rhythm and modal melodies. Finger cymbals, shakers, and hand drums help to represent the culture of this remote part of the world. (2:19) Correlated to Sound Innovations, Book 2, Level 3. / Date parution : 2022-10-12/ Répertoire / Concert Band

Abstract musical thought provoking these all describe this innovative one-movement work by Erik Morales. Staggered entrances in the brass set the stage for the main theme and the use of minor chords gives the work the sound of a fantasy film score. This is an excellent way to teach concepts of texture tension and release while engaging your students with some extremely creative writing.

Innovations sonores: le développement Ensemble est une ressource précieuse pour aider vos élèves à grandir dans leur compréhension et les capacités en tant que musiciens ensemble. Il contient 412 exercices, y compris plus de 70 chorals de certains des compositeurs d'aujourd'hui de concert les plus célèbres de la bande de concert. Un assortiment d'exercices sont regroupés par clé et présenté dans une variété de niveaux de difficulté intermédiaire. Lorsque cela est possible, plusieurs exercices dans la même catégorie sont prévus pour permettre la variété, tout en réalisant les objectifs de ce type spécifique d'exercice. Vous remarquerez que de nombreux exercices et les chorals sont clairement identifiés par la dynamique, les articulations, le style et le tempo pour les étudiants à pratiquer ces aspects de la performance. D'autres exercices sont intentionnellement laissé flexible pour l'enseignant de déterminer la meilleure façon de les utiliser pour faciliter et de répondre aux besoins et aux objectifs de leur ensemble. Que vos élèves progressent à travers des exercices pour améliorer leurs installations techniques, ou de contester leur musicalité avec chorals belles, ce livre peut être utilisé après une méthode de bande ou comme un complément à la musique des performances. Contient chorals composées par Roland Barrett, Andrew Boysen, Ralph Ford, Rossano Galante, Robert Sheldon, Todd Stalter, Randall Standridge, et histoire de Michael. / Saxophone En Mib

Sound Innovations: Ensemble Development for Advanced Concert Band builds upon the concepts in Ensemble Development for Intermediate Concert Band with 399 new exercises that are more technically and musically challenging, including over 70 chorales written by some of today's most renowned composers for concert band, including: Roland Barrett, Chris Bernotas, Andrew Boysen, Ralph Ford, Rossano Galante, David Gillingham, Stephen Melillo, Robert Sheldon,Todd Stalter, Jack Stamp, Randall Standridge, and Michael Story. This book is a valuable resource in helping students grow in their understanding and abilities as ensemble musicians. Exercises are grouped by key and presented in a variety of intermediate to advanced difficulty levels. Where possible, several exercises in the same category are provided to allow variety while accomplishing the same goals. Its flexibility makes it perfect for large ensemble rehearsals, lessons, and studio use. / Basse Electrique

Sound Innovations: Ensemble Development for Advanced Concert Band builds upon the concepts in Ensemble Development for Intermediate Concert Band with 399 new exercises that are more technically and musically challenging, including over 70 chorales written by some of today's most renowned composers for concert band, including: Roland Barrett, Chris Bernotas, Andrew Boysen, Ralph Ford, Rossano Galante, David Gillingham, Stephen Melillo, Robert Sheldon,Todd Stalter, Jack Stamp, Randall Standridge, and Michael Story. This book is a valuable resource in helping students grow in their understanding and abilities as ensemble musicians. Exercises are grouped by key and presented in a variety of intermediate to advanced difficulty levels. Where possible, several exercises in the same category are provided to allow variety while accomplishing the same goals. Its flexibility makes it perfect for large ensemble rehearsals, lessons, and studio use. / Trombone 2

Include the sounds of Western Africa in your next concert with this innovative piece characterized by rhythm-based upbeat melodies and harmonies. This exciting style evolved from the folk music of the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria. Chris Sharp includes a wealth of percussion along with vocal parts in the Yoruban language to really get the full effect of the culture. Highly entertaining!

This joyful, fast-paced composition for young band gives developing players an opportunity to show their spirit and enthusiasm for music. Rapid repeated eighth-note patterns provide an energetic texture as they are passed around the band. The catchy main theme uses only five notes, making this tune playable quite early in the year. (1:30) 'Presto!? correlates to Book 1, Level 3 of Sound Innovations for Concert Band. / Concert Band

An appealing and spirited march for your beginning band. While this piece uses only six notes, it maintains all of the excitement that a march should provide. Your students will stand tall as each section has the chance to present the melody. A strong sense of rhythm, catchy melody, and several dynamic changes provide for many teachable moments. (1:55) 'To the Fore? correlates to Book 1, Level 2 of Sound Innovations for Concert Band. / Concert Band

'Edifice' was written to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 6th grade school building in Troy, Ohio City Schools. The opening, majestic block chords recall the strength and endurance of the actual structure, while the faster and more tuneful main theme reflects the youthful energy and optimism of the school's many generations of students. (2:20) 'Edifice' correlates to Book 1, Level 3 of Sound Innovations for Concert Band. / Concert Band

'Drunken Sailor? is among the best-known of the sea shanties and became a popular song among non-sailors during the 20th century. The infectious tune has lyrics that ask the question, 'What do we do with a drunken sailor early in the morning?? Each subsequent verse suggests various forms of punishment for the poor chap. This spirited arrangement is sure to delight audiences with a sparkling and energetic setting of this familiar tune. (1:25) 'Variants on a Sea Shanty? correlates to Book 2, Level 3 of Sound Innovations for Concert Band. / Concert Band

There is something about a crisp winter morning that makes one feel at home and at peace. This is a lyrical piece that encapsulates that feeling and gives students an opportunity to explore performing with a legato style. Intriguing harmonies, a beautiful melody, and a little bit of holiday spirit will help make this one of your favorites. (2:40) 'Winter Whispers? correlates to Book 1, Level 5 of Sound Innovations for Concert Band. / Concert Band