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£53.95Adventus - Scott Watson
, meaning "arrival" or "debut" and celebratory in nature, was written to showcase the playing achievements of students. After a bold fanfare statement, the main theme is developed (first playfully, then with more grandeur). A contrasting moment of calm transitions to the exciting return of the opening theme, followed by triumphant closing material. Written squarely for Grade 1 players but with an attractive, mature sound that belies its level, , by Scott Watson, would make the perfect concert opener or closer. (2:30) Correlates to , Level 5.
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£45.95Adrenaline Rush - Robert E. Foster
The title explains just what is going to happen as you open with this thriller for young band. Rob Foster shows an intimate knowledge of the grade 1 band and its capabilities. It is equally at home as an opener or closer for your concert.
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£47.50Two English Dances
This refreshing work features a superb arrangement of two well-known English themes: 'Shepherd's Hey' and 'Country Gardens.' It's an enjoyable selection for maturing young bands who need extra practice in playing slurred notes, precise staccato articulation and dotted eighth-- sixteenth-note rhythms. (Grade 1) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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£53.95Bring Your Drums, Jeanette, Isabella
She's brought drums instead of her more traditional torch. Add multiple tom-tom players to bring this holiday beginning drum feature to life! The wind parts are solid grade 1 in three-quarter time while the percussionists have some independent playing with eighth notes being the most complex rhythm, and only one roll. Perfect for your second year students at their holiday program---or even in the first year if you have a solid percussion section. (2:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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£41.50Chorale for Band - Terry White
Sustained, beautiful playing is perhaps the most difficult skill to teach young musicians. This original chorale at the Grade 1 level is educationally and musically rewarding with a lovely melody making this a great work for young musicians.
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£45.95Chesapeake Serenade - Brian Balmages
Not very often are we treated to such a beautiful chorale at the grade 1 level. Brian has scored this to work well with your beginning band instrumentation while providing opportunities to work on musicianship and intonation both at the elementary and middle school levels. Excellent for concert situations and also effective in developing a rich sound. Highly recommended! (2:40)
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£45.95Thunder Bay March - John O'Reilly
This strong march has all of the backbone of its namesake, which is located on the northern Canadian shores of Lake Superior. If your students could use a little extra practice on the eighth-quarter-eighth note syncopated rhythm, this piece is the perfect vehicle. (Grade 1)
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£41.50Royal Overture - John Kinyon
Let the trumpets sound! If you want a really dramatic sounding piece for your beginning band, this majestic overture is ideal. Cornets begin with a heralding introduction that is contrasted by low brass and percussion rhythmic punches. When the woodwinds join in, the effect is magnificent! A pleasant flute melody then enters, leading the listener through a stately journey that culminates in a restatement of the introductory herald and a triumphant ending. (Grade 1)
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£47.50Fallbrook March - John O'Reilly
Here's a perfect march for beginners who've just learned to play eighth notes and are playing within a limited range. Clarinets remain below the break and play the opening melody along with flutes. A catchy trio section features alto saxes, trumpets and horn. (Grade 1)
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£47.50The Enchanted Wizard - John O'Reilly
Beginning with a beautiful "Andante section", this fantastic Grade 1 piece soon changes pace and segues into a brisk "Allegro." With generous doublings and some surprising harmonies, will make a great contest selection. Correlated with , page 14.
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