Rockin' a Round

Everyone loves a round, and your audience will too when you put Rockin' a Round on your next concert. John O'Reilly has taken some of the most famous rounds and placed a fun rock-style beat underneath. Your audience's toes will be tapping in no time! Correlated with , page 12.

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Rockin' Candy Mountain - John O'Reilly

The classic American Folk Song, , gets a fresh new treatment in this rock style arrangement by John O'Reilly. Simple but effective percussion patterns keep the rock feel going throughout and a "question and answer" section between the percussion and winds adds further interest. The original song describes a fantasy world where "hens lay soft boiled eggs" and there are "peppermint trees" in the Big Rock Candy Mountain. (2:15) Correlates with Book 1, Page 25

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Rockin' La Bamba

Almost everyone is familiar with this tune made popular by Ritchie Valens and then by Los Lobos. Now your young band can play this tune expertly arranged by John O'Reilly. This is a great piece for teaching easy syncopations and pop style, while every section gets a chance to shine as they handle the famous melody. A great selection for the end of year concert. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud. Correlated with , page 25.

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Rockin' Locomotive - Heather Hoefle

Rockin' Locomotive is a fun and easy concert piece for your beginning band. Utilizing short repeated motifs with limited ranges, Rockin' Locomotive will have your band rockin' in no time! It is an excellent choice to motivate your students while entertaining your audience!Original Item#: RWS-2037-00

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Rockin' St. Nick

Boldly ring in the season with this fresh treatment of a holiday favorite. Easy to prepare with rhythms and notes learned in the first year. Hang the stockings and rock out with St. Nick! (1:45)

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Rockin' Through the Snow - James Lord Pierpont / arr. Brian Beck

Get your audience on their feet with this rockin' twist on a holiday favorite. Using only the first few notes learned by most beginners, Brian Beck has transformed the familiar classic, "Jingle Bells" into a toe-tapping, fist-bumping work everyone will enjoy. (1:45)

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Rockin' with Frosty

Douglas E. Wagner has combined two holiday favorites. There's a little bit of swing when Frosty starts to rock. Hold on to your seats . . . this is one champion score for your winter program. A breeze to prepare and a joy to perform! (2:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Rockin', Rollin' River - Mark Williams

Your students will really swing on this fun-to-play, jazzy tune. The low brass plays a funky bass line over a blues progression before the whole band joins in with the upper voices on the melody 'Shenandoah Valley.' Two-measure solo breaks spotlight flutes, saxophones and clarinets, and later the drums play an eight-measure feature. (Grade 1 1/2---Easy)

Rockwell Portrait - Erik Morales

Based on the paintings of Norman Rockwell, this lyrical work captures a sense of pure simplicity. A haunting main theme explores several different tonal centers as the work continues to develop and build. Soaring countermelodies weave in and out of the texture while the lush harmonies unfold in a tapestry of colors and sound. Amazingly beautiful and very accessible.

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Rocky Mountain Romp - Brian Balmages

This symphonic hoedown is reminiscent of Aaron Copland and salutes the rich traditions of the Rocky Mountains. Spirited melodies intertwine with engaging, easily achievable rhythms as the work evokes images of the West. Ideal for contest or festival, this piece will also work well for the lighter portion of your program. An optional advanced snare drum part is included for your developing percussionists.

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