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In this unique DVD, Wynton traces the history of the Trumpet from the early examples of a Conch Shell and Ram's Horn, to today's modern orchestral and jazz instruments. He explains how the constructio...

The Yamaha Advantage Book 1 - Innovative new approach - Stresses musicianship from day one - Builds ensemble musicians - Flexible starting systems with 3 ways to start Horn and Oboe - Musical Percussi...

- Sequential next step from Book 1 - Continued reinforcement of materials learned in Book 1 - More ensemble experiences with numerous chorales and full band arrangements - More advanced techniques pre...

A true 'contest' style piece for the beginning band that uses limited note and rhythm resources, but is very creatively written. Your youngest students will feel like they are playing serious music, a...

The essence of improving the aural skills of your students is by teaching them to recognize melodic intervals as part of the structure of music. This contest/festival style piece is also designed to t...

Snarendipity features solo snare drum with band. This piece can be performed by one snare drummer or with multiple snare drum soloists. The snare drum part includes contemporary sounds as well as many...

The famous 'Musette' from the Anna Magdalena notebook is the basis of this enjoyable rock style piece. Your students and audience will love it!

This popular reel from the British Isles is given a full-blown treatment for string orchestra that sounds much more difficult than it plays. It is exciting and adds a new dimension to your program. Th...

This catchy original tune is written in the style of fiddle music found in the mountain regions of America using easy bow shuffle rhythm as the basis. Example solos are provided if you want to open up...

Name That Christmas Carol, which uses only 6 notes from concert Bb to G, is designed to be an audience participation game that will add some fun to your first Christmas concert.

Winter Holidays is unique in that it combines four favorite holiday songs of both Christmas and Hanukah. The songs are heard alone and together, at one point combining three of the melodies in a music...

Christmas Toyland is a clever new arrangement that combines the famous march from the Tchaikovsky Nutcracker with the Victor Herbert classic Toyland. It is perfect to reinforce triplets and 3/4 time....

Christmas Surprise is a perfect composition for your first Christmas Concert. It only uses the first 7 notes introduced in most beginning band methods; concert Bb to G plus the low A. This arrangement...

Christmas Gloria begins with a snare drum solo snares off which sets the tone for a bolero style arrangement reminiscent of the Little Drummer Boy but based on the all time favorite Pat-a-Pan. The arr...

Christmas Stomp is a perfect composition for a beginning band's Christmas Concert. It features three percussion soloists that play on different sounding buckets. The piece is written in a swing style,...

The Bells of Christmas, a medley of popular Christmas carols, incorporates the sounds of ringing bells and chimes as a unifying theme. The piece presents O Tanenbaum, Deck the Halls, Joy to the World...

Lullaby for Christmas is a unique combining of popular lullabies such as the Brahm' Lullaby and Hush-a-bye Baby with the favorite Christmas carols Away In a Manger and O, Holy Night. A beautiful and s...

Whispers is a lyrical composition that will be a perfect vehicle to teach musicianship, elegant phrasing, balance, blend and beauty of tone. Beautiful melodies are given numerous orchestrational and h...

It doesn't matter how old you are, or if you've ever played music before, just put on the CD and get ready to join the Rhythm Party!!! -Great play - along / sing - along music for people of all ages -...