Martin Frieß

Technic Today, Part Two is a companion book designed to reinforce the technical aspect of the basic method Band Today, Part Two, of the Contemporary Band Course. The natural progression of the materia...

Band Today, Part Three is a basic method book for the advanced- intermediate level of band development. This method book will help develop a sound musical background and teach the musical skills neces...

Technic Today, Part Three is a companion book designed to reinforce the technical aspect of the basic method Band Today, Part Three, of the Contemporary Band Course. The natural progression of the mat...

A complete warm-up technique book containing units on lip slurs, chorales, major scales and scale studies, minor scales, chromatic scales, arpeggios, interval studies, articulation and dynamic studies...

An ideal combination for the improvement of technical facility, articulation, intonation, and tone.

Featuring 'Loch Lomond,' 'The Blue Bells of Scotland' and 'Annie Laurie,' this James Ployhar arrangement of these charismatic Scottish melodies will be perfect on your next concert. Warmly scored, the...

The sound of hoof beats will transport you back in time and into the spirit of the west and James D. Ployhar combines three familiar melodies from that romantic era. Listen for 'Big Corral,' 'The Lone...

The sound of hoof beats will transport you back in time and into the spirit of the west and James D. Ployhar combines three familiar melodies from that romantic era. Listen for 'Big Corral,' 'The Lone...

The sound of hoof beats will transport you back in time and into the spirit of the west and James D. Ployhar combines three familiar melodies from that romantic era. Listen for 'Big Corral,' 'The Lone...

The sound of hoof beats will transport you back in time and into the spirit of the west and James D. Ployhar combines three familiar melodies from that romantic era. Listen for 'Big Corral,' 'The Lone...

James D. Ployhar has transformed this hymn-tune into the march that it was originally intended to be. According to legend, this hymn was sung by German crusaders on their way to Jerusalem. Credited as...

Paying a musical tribute to the Big Easy, James D. Ployhar has combined two traditional New Orleans-style classics, 'When the Saints Go Marching In' and 'Just a Closer Walk With Thee.' New Orleans Jub...

From radio to motion pictures to television, all have glamorized what we know as 'The Wild West,' but the folk songs from that era have lived on in an unaltered state. They tell stories of the lives,...

The all-time-favorite 'Jingle Bells' is explored with -- you guessed it -- kazoos! Found at dime stores worldwide, the kazoo provides a new perspective to this Holiday treasure. Interrupted briefly wi...

This tuneful French Christmas carol has retained popularity from year to year. This charming arrangement captures the melodic excitement that makes this theme so popular with carolers each holiday sea...

Santa goes head-to-head with the sound of the big bands. 'Jingle Bells' and 'Up on the House Top' are arranged in a traditional big-band style. Listen to the 'doo-wah' trumpets while Santa Meets the B...

Some of the most beautiful music associated with the Christmas season is that of Christmas Eve. Three of these melodies, It Came Upon the Midnight Clear music by Music by Richard S. Willis, Franz Grub...

This unusual arrangement is constructed to provide a humorous break in your program. The incorporation of several not-necessarily musical faculty members as percussion soloists offers both musical and...

One of Tschaikowsky's most familiar melodies lends itself so very well to the idiom of the young concert band. This stirring march melody has universal appeal with its contrasting minor and major mode...

Three delightful Korean folk songs provide a musical visit to another culture. This work is tailor-made for audience and player enjoyment. Program this one at any time of the year to broaden melodic a...

Two of our nation's most beloved hymns are combined in this arrangement entitled A NATION's PRAYER. Both of these hymns capture the spirit of this country and appeal to the patriotic fervor that is in...

This concert overture is inspired by the beauty of one of the warmest and sunniest cities in Alberta, Canada, including its friendliness and community spirit. It is characterized with great melodic co...