Band

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.

Expose your beginning band to the folk music of Jamaica! The folk traditions of Jamaica seem to represent carefree and fun-loving people who like to sing, dance and enjoy life. Your musicians and audience will certainly enjoy this great new arrangement! The suite format always gives directors the kinds of multiple performace options that can be valuable with beginning groups. Give your perscussion section some really fun things to do this year as you play songs of the sunny Caribbean. Laid back!!

James Curnow's uplifting new work for the mature band makes the most of thrilling momentum, masterful counterpoint, rich colors and strong melodic contours. Mr. Curnow's commanding development of thematic ideas is exceptional. As the concepts merge in the finale section, the piece reaches the highest levels of the symphonic band art. Performance piece; player's piece; study piece and more; it's all here. If your band can play at this level you MUST take a look. (Grade 5)