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A refreshing and energetic treatment of one of the all-time best loved carols, Angels We Have Heard on High. Young musicians will love rehearsing and performing this stylistically creative little gem. The captivating development of the middle section of the piece and lots of contrasting instrumentation throughout makes this arrangement a wonderful experience for all. (Grade 1)

The ants come marching in! With Trombone glissandos and numerous Percussion effects Paul Curnow's Ant Farm is full of surprises. Your beginning band will love performing this furious invasion of the ants. Carefully controlled ranges and rhythms keep the music accessible to the beginning band while a few easy accidentals keep the interest alive. Look out! Theyre EVERYWHERE! Grade 1 fun!

Intriguing modes, authentic rhythms and vivid orchestrational contrasts are hallmarks of James Curnow's masterfully-crafted Appalachian Dances. The enchanting authentic Appalachian fiddle melodies are a musical treasure well worth reviving and bringing to the concert band stage. Snap rhythms recall the early heritage of hill country music in the first movement, which is followed by a richly harmonized air. The piece concludes with a rollicking third movement. In addition to being a memorable addition to your concert program, Appalachian Dances is just plain FUN to play. American musical heritage on display!

United States history skillfully portrayed by James L. Hosay! Woven around two primary themes, one that represents the rugged yet noble Grant, the other representing the dignified but humble Lee, this sensitive and reflective tone poem is about real people caught up in extraordinary human drama. It's a great opportunity for some very expressive playing! This is certain to be one of the most memorable pieces you'll ever find at this level. This piece provides potential cross-curriculum work with U.S. History teachers. Intense!

Every conductor knows the importance of using excellent teaching materials to aid in the development of all aspects of musical growth. The quality of the band's performance must be continually improving. Each component of the ESSENTIALS OF MUSICIANSHIP series is designed to focus on a specific area of musical performance. By using these materials during the warm-up period, the conductor can mazimize this time, and focus on specific areas that are important to the performance of the music being prepared. This is not a book, but rather it is a sheet music publication just like any other band publication.