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The Best of Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble

From Hal Leonard's acclaimed Essential Elements series for Jazz Ensemble, here is an economical collection of 15 complete arrangements in a variety of styles. As a bonus feature, each arrangement includes exercises for melody,rhythm and improvisation. A valuable teaching tool in addition to filling your programming needs!Includes: All of Me, Ballad for a Blue Horn, Basin Street Blues, Blues for a New Day, Bubbert Goes Retro, Bubbert'sGroove, Ja-Da, Mister Cool, On Broadway, Perfidia, Satin Doll, So What, Song for San Miguel, Sunday Afternoon and Take the “A” Train.Includes 16 part books, conductor score and CD

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Essential Elements Starting Package

Elements of Music 4e (4th ed)

Rhapsody in Blue

Gershwin's landmark work brought elements of jazz to the symphonic stage. Featuring the main themes from this masterpiece here is a well-paced and effective setting for flexible instrumentation.

Rondo Romantica

Rondo Romantica is based on the Italian Rococo period. In this piece, Otto M. Schwarz depicts a colourful annual fair and the carefree atmosphere of the period. The piece also has undercurrents of modern elements, such as its diverse rhythms.

Rondo Romantica

Rondo Romantica is based on the Italian Rococo period. In this piece, Otto M. Schwarz depicts a colourful annual fair and the carefree atmosphere of the period. The piece also has undercurrents of modern elements, such as its diverse rhythms.

Rondo Romantica

Rondo Romantica is based on the Italian Rococo period. In this piece, Otto M. Schwarz depicts a colourful annual fair and the carefree atmosphere of the period. The piece also has undercurrents of modern elements, such as its diverse rhythms.

Soundtrack Highlights from: Dead Man's Chest

Most certainly the entertainment phenomena of the year and breaking all box office records, Disney's latest action adventure has another soundtrack to match the excitement on screen. Hans Zimmer's new score is a blend ofdistinctive new themes mixed with key musical elements from the original film.

Echoes of Time : Symphonic Opener

"Echoes of Time" is a concert overture by Otto M. Schwarz that captivates with its impressive musical diversity. The composition combines fanfare-like sounds with gentle, lyrical passages, creating a dynamic soundscape. These varied elements lead to a majestic finale. The energetic yet emotive music conveys a positive atmosphere.  

Elements Of Sonata Theory : Norms, Types, and Deformations In The Late-Eighteenth-Century Sonata

Slavonic March From Serenade Winds Op.44

Composed the same year as Dvorßk's Slavonic Dances, the Serenade for Winds is also nationalistic in style, reflecting the melodic and rhythmic elements of traditional Czech folk music. This adaptation for band is based on the first movement and showcases exquisite orchestration and a dignified martial flavor. Dur: 3:45

Bandshop

The main role in this attractive march is played by the harmonic elements of minor and major. These ingredients are supported by a solid bass passage, various dynamic contrasts and a lovely cantabile trio theme. Bandshop is a wonderfulmarch that brings pleasure to performer and listener alike-and is ideal for any concert program.

Glory Fanfare

Austrian composer Otto M. Schwarz spared no expense or amount of ingenuity when writing Glory Fanfare, putting an impressive and virtuosic double chorus of trumpets at the centre of attention. Modern elements, such as funky bass lines, roaring riff s and a drum set create a first-class, energyinfused fanfare your audience will be hard pressed to forget!

An American Fanfare

In this dynamic concert opener, Rick Kirby incorporates the normally hymn-like strains of “America (My Country, 'Tis of Thee)” into a fast and energetic fanfare. The actual melody is stated only once in its entirety,and many liberties are taken with both melodic and harmonic elements of the original. Breathtaking! Dur: 1:40 (Grade 4)

The Swan on the Hill

This stately opening work begins in the low register with a broad main theme from the low brass immediately setting the tone. Gradually other sections and registers enter and despite retaining a majestic character the rhythmic element becomes more active. This work makes truly creative use of sound, without great virtuosity or complexity, but maintains a good balance between static and dynamic elements.

The Swan on the Hill

This stately opening work begins in the low register with a broad main theme from the low brass immediately setting the tone. Gradually other sections and registers enter and despite retaining a majestic character the rhythmic element becomes more active. This work makes truly creative use of sound, without great virtuosity or complexity, but maintains a good balance between static and dynamic elements.

The Swan on the Hill

This stately opening work begins in the low register with a broad main theme from the low brass immediately setting the tone. Gradually other sections and registers enter and despite retaining a majestic character the rhythmic element becomes more active. This work makes truly creative use of sound, without great virtuosity or complexity, but maintains a good balance between static and dynamic elements.

Philip Glass: Einstein On The Beach (Score)

An opera in four acts for ensemble, chorus and soloists in full score from minimalist composer Philip Glass. It is Glass's first and longest opera, taking approximately five hours to complete, with no intermission. Given the nature of the music - the lengthy repetition of small elements, very gradual development and change, recurring patterns - audience members are free to enter and leave as they wish.

Funky Winds

The success of works like Band Fever, Funk Attack and Groovin’Around stimulated Otto M. Schwarz to compose another workwithin this genre. Groovy percussion elements, which, through theexact phrasing of the bass line and an accessible melody line, reflectthe individual style of the composer, are featured throughout. Thissuccessful formula is sure to make Funky Winds is a great additionto the light repertoire for concert band.

Wolf Song : Takaya Slulem

From a song shared by Squamish First Nation artist and performer Bob Baker, comes a new work for concert band shaped by Robert Buckley that will allow your students to experience the music of one of North America's First Peoples. Using aleatory elements, ft.Wolf Song ft. flows from a powerful pentatonic melody and grows into a work that is at once atmospheric and exciting. Dur: 6:30

Il Briccone

A wind music federation from Upper Austria commissioned Thomas Doss to compose Il Briccone, the Italian word for scoundrel. It is an elegant concert march which combines light ironic elements with virtuosity and exciting rhythms. Its alternation between chamber music-like passages with figures from solo instruments combined with surprising stylistic changes keeps everybody’s interest. This march is sure to be a great crowd pleaser.

Manzara

This work is named after the Turkish word for ‘landscape’: Manzara. The title describes the marshland in Rheinland-Pfalz, which in 150 years has gradually been transformed into a wild landscape through the harvesting of peat. Different musical elements such as fugues and rhythmical patterns, as well as beautiful melodic themes, depict several aspects of the evolution and occurrences of this region. An exciting and challenging concert or contest piece!

A Boy's Dream

Written as a commission for the Palmetto Consortium of South Carolina, this expansive work explores the delight, wonderment and excitement of a young boy's hopes and dreams. Several stylistic elements combine to depict variousemotions and imaginings. In the words of the composer, “a boy's dreams are fantastical and mysterious, show great curiosity and yet most importantly, they are innocent and credulous.” A terrific and fresh work forwinds! Dur: 6:45

See You!

See You! is a little farewell song. Farewell scenes are a prominent part of the most touching elements of film music. Just think of the soundtrack to the great film Casablanca, which became famous overnight. "See You!" is not intended to be a permanent good-bye but more a ‘see you soon’. It has been especially composed for young bands or smaller ensembles who want to try a more modern style of band music.