This clever work introduces a melody that is 'chased' around various sections of the ensemble using different performance techniques. Easy-to-achieve harmonics add flair as your group tears through a...
Kaleidoscope ist das jüngste Konzert-/Festival-Werk von David Shaffer auf Jugendkapellen-Niveau. Interessante Melodien, kombiniert mit sehr kreativen harmonischen und rhythmischen Inhalten in der ganz...
Listen, if you dare, as the witches concoct a kooky and mysterious melody of the macabre! Wizards engage in a diatonic discourse of delightful and delicate dissonance. The magic of 'Witches and Wizard...
Composed for the Cincinnati New Horizons Band, 'Fanfare Cincinnatus' (A Flourish for Band) captures the beauty of the spectacular Cincinnati skyline. This work for concert band uses syncopated rhythms...
The slow, lush opening moves into an energetic Vivace section. Unique textures, expressive melodies and striking contracts are all contained in the very playable composition.
A skillful arrangement of Brahms famous 'Hungarian Dance No. 5' that allows younger players to enjoy performing this great classic. Includes a Viola substitute part for Violin and an optional Piano pa...
An appealing and energetic concert or contest piece for young ensembles that students will love to prepare and perform. Bold and rhythmic at the beginning, it also contains a slower expressive section...
A delightful Spanish march for developing strings that is a real confidence builder and a terrific teaching tool. Written in the classic 'paso doble' style, all sections in the ensemble have interesti...
A gentle and expressive piece for intermediate level orchestra that will help teach the fine art of legato playing. The optional piano part adds to its beauty and provides an exquisite change of pace...
'The Morning's First Light,' a beautiful and expressive lyrical composition, is David Shaffer at his finest. Lush harmonies and flowing melodies throughout each instrumental group paint a musical port...
Danza Magicala ist eine Reihe von magischen und energiegeladenen Tänzen. Das Stück beginnt mit einem geheimnisvollen Holzbläsermotiv, das von kreativen Schlagzeugeffekten ergänzt wird, bevor die Blech...
'The River and the Rock' depicts the rich history of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, settled in 1735. Each short movement paints a musical picture of the city's history, opening with 'Beginnings,' depicting...
Diese clevere Komposition für junge Bands erzählt die Geschichte des Ambosses des Schmieds, während sie ein Lied mit intensiver perkussiver Energie erzeugt. "The Blacksmith's Song" verwendet nur die e...
Your young students will love the way this clever arrangement starts with the lower strings setting the pizzicato bass line while the rest of the orchestra snaps their fingers. A great way to introduc...
As the title implies, here is an exciting and powerful composition for very young players. Written in minor and using a single tempo throughout, this piece provides nice feature spots for your horns/s...
Return to a time when sailors and pirates roamed the high seas in search of new lands and treasures. Driving percussion coupled with memorable themes will allow you to embark on a musical adventure th...
David Shaffer hat hier ein spektakuläres Arrangement dieses klassischen Chorals für jüngere Musiker geschaffen. Sobald die anmutige Einleitung in die fliessende Vorstellung der Melodie übergeleitet ha...
A novel arrangement of 'Jingle Bells' that will brighten up your holiday performances! A great programming choice for middle school orchestras or high school groups wanting to put a holiday selection...
What a better way to celebrate the holiday season than enjoying a piece of 'Holiday Flutecake'! As the title suggest, the piece features the flute section in a clever medley of all time favorite holid...
Viva Noel ist ein Medley aus glorreichen Weihnachtsliedern in einer schnell/langsam/schnellen Form. Das Arrangement beginnt mit einer musikalischen Fanfare, die auf der französischen Hymne "He is Born...
Die Geschichte erzählt alles: Der Weihnachtsmann ist auf dem Weg! Sein Schlitten ist voll mit Geschenken! Das Wetter ist klar, perfekt für die Rentiere, die ihn auf seiner Reise am Heiligabend begleit...
Several years ago in a town near you the local orchestra was all set for the annual holiday concert. They had rehearsed all the carols everyone loves and the auditorium was full of friends and family...
Recordings of selected pieces from Lists A B and C from the new saxophone syllabus > innovative and valuable resource for candidates preparing for Associated Board exams > playalong practice tracks an...
