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Hal Leonard Methods Just for Kids: Piano for Kids and Drums for Kids
Sharon Paquette Lose | June 27, 2016
Hal Leonard is expanding their popular “For Kids” methods featuring easy instruction with fantastic hit songs with Piano for Kids and Drums for Kids.
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“Memory” by Chen Yi Arranged for Flute
Sharon Paquette Lose | June 27, 2016
Theodore Presser Company has published the Chen Yi Memory, as arranged for solo flute by, Mary Holzhausen (114-41787 – Score – $6.99).
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Meredith Music Announces The Conductor’s Challenge: Finding Expressive Meaning in the Score
Sharon Paquette Lose | June 10, 2016
Meredith Music has announced the publication of The Conductor’s Challenge: Finding Expressive Meaning in the Score by Frank Battisti. ISBN 978-1-57463-133-3, $24.95.
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Hal Leonard Methods Just for Kids: Piano for Kids and Drums for Kids
Sharon Paquette Lose | June 3, 2016Hal Leonard is expanding their popular “For Kids” methods featuring easy instruction with fantastic hit songs with Piano for Kids and Drums for Kids that will debut at Summer NAMM.
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Grand Mesa Marching Shows: The Warriors, by Randall D. Standridge, Grade 2+.
Sharon Paquette Lose | May 20, 2016
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This dark and dramatic half-time production chronicles the adventures of a group of ancient warriors, providing ample opportunity for body work, costuming, and props. Uniquely created out of 5 “Mini-Movements,” the show can be as long or short as you wish.
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Hal Leonard Sixth Volume of Real Book Now Available
Sharon Paquette Lose | May 20, 2016
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Hal Leonard Corporation is proud to unveil a new volume in the songbook series for jazz musicians in the world: The Real Book Volume 6. -
Alfred Music Adds Levels to Alfred’s Basic Piano Library: Popular Hits
Sharon Paquette Lose | May 20, 2016
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Alfred Music is proud to release new levels of the already-existing series Alfred’s Basic Piano Library: Popular Hits. New levels being released include Level 1A, Level 3, Complete Level 1 (1A/1B), and Complete Levels 2 & 3. -
Grand Mesa Marching Shows Looking Grimm
Sharon Paquette Lose | May 12, 2016
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Grand Mesa Music Publishing presents Looking Grimm for Grade 2 Plus. Once upon a time, a marching band performed a show that took the audience on a journey to all the dark corners of the forest. This show uses quirky rhythms and dramatic impact points to ensure your band will have a fairytale ending. -
Grand Mesa Marching Shows: Looking Grimm, by Jason K. Nitsch,
Sharon Paquette Lose | April 30, 2016
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Meredith Music’s Rehearsing the High School Band
Sharon Paquette Lose | March 9, 2016
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Meredith Music announced the publication of Rehearsing the High School Band, by Stephen Meyer. ISBN 978-1-57463-439-6, $19.95. Directors included in this book represent a sampling of individuals from different areas of the country, each of whom has taught under unique and diverse circumstances. -
Kendor Back Online, Bebop Ballgame, and Funk Tank
Sharon Paquette Lose | February 15, 2016
Read More...Written for developing bands, this chart is a swinging, shuffle blues with a fun saxophone soli, a written or ad lib solo for trumpet, and a richly scored ensemble section. Showcasing the entire dynamic range of the band, from a whisper to a roar, it also features Kendor Konvertible scoring for 9-17 players. Each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson and optional flute, clarinet, F horn, tuba and vibes parts. Duration 3:35. Kendor Jazz Gateway Series #60042, $45.00 -
Mastering Marimba: Laying the Foundation for Independent Rolls
James Moyer, DMA | November 12, 2015
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In the late 1970s, the independent roll technique was reserved for a handful of major new works for marimba. The focus of this article is the roll as developed by marimba virtuoso Leigh Howard Stevens. Over the past forty years, the independent roll has become common in marimba literature. It is also a technique that has no published method book devoted solely to its development.
