Flute

An outlined course of study designed to follow the elementary and intermediate levels of any instructional method, the Rubank Advanced Methods are considered to be one of the gold standards of advanced instrumental study. The specially designed units provide a a complete pedagogy: Scales and Arpeggios All of the major and minor keys are covered in the complete two-book course Melodic Interpretation Including 20+ contest level duets in each book Solo Preparation Six contest level solos included Articulation Studies Specialized for each instrument Exercises in Fingering (woodwinds), Flexibility (brass) and Sticking (percussion) Ornamentation All types are introduced Generations of musicians have been taught with Rubank methods - join the tradition!

An outlined course of study designed to follow the elementary and intermediate levels of any instructional method, the Rubank Advanced Methods are considered to be one of the gold standards of advanced instrumental study. The specially designed units provide a a complete pedagogy: Scales and Arpeggios All of the major and minor keys are covered in the complete two-book course Melodic Interpretation Including 20+ contest level duets in each book Solo Preparation Six contest level solos included Articulation Studies Specialized for each instrument Exercises in Fingering (woodwinds), Flexibility (brass) and Sticking (percussion) Ornamentation All types are introduced Generations of musicians have been taught with Rubank methods - join the tradition!

Contents: Bouree and Menuet (Handel) Elegie (Andersen) First Waltz (Gretchaninoff) Gavotte from Don Juan (Gluck) Lonely Birch Tree Menuett Paysanne (Mozart) Petite Gavotte (Handel) Round Dance (Schubert) Song Without Words Spirit Dance from Orpheus Two Russian Songs Valse Petite (Hinkson).

Contents: Albumleaf (Wagner) Canzona (Bertoni) Chanson Pastorale (Koepke) Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (Mozart) Gavotta from Classical Symphony Menuet from Platee (Rameau) Polovetsian Dances Slumber Song Song of India Two Menuettos (Bach) Villanella (Koepke).

Easy to medium level flute trios in score form. Suitable for contest, concert or church performance, these pieces appear on several state contest lists. Includes works by Bach, Corelli, Faber, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Quantz, Schubert and others.

Everyone's favorite folio for caroling and virtually any holiday gathering! The flexible instrumentation of these arrangements has made them the top choice of school and community ensembles since their first printing in 1941. Though titled for band or brass choir, the arrangements can be played by any combination of wind and percussion instruments. A full set is still economical with parts priced at $3.95 ($5.95 for conductor) - or if you need replacement copies for the well-worn set in your library.

NEW from Rubank - The Concert and Contest Collection Accompaniment CD Features: High quality studio recordings by professional soloists Each title includes a full performance track as well as an accompaniment only track Tempo adjustment software allows students to learn at their own pace

A top-rated collection of solo literature offering each instrument a variety that is simply superb. A very high percentage of the solos in these books are included on various state contest lists. Piano accompaniments published separately. Now available: Performance/Accompaniment CD (04002499). Students can now perform these acclaimed solos with high quality recordings. Includes full performances by professional players, as well as piano accompaniment tracks.

A wonderful compilation of duets from Rubank, the two volumes presented here supplement musical development and provide a rich experience for growing musicians. Duet playing is often a student's first form of ensemble experience - technique, tone quality, intonation and balance are introduced as students do one of the things they enjoy most - making music with a friend. And duet playing leads easily and naturally to competent performance in larger ensembles. (Vol. I - Easy to Medium, Vol. 2 - Advanced)