Cosgrove
Level 1.5. Cosgrove was commissioned as part of the 40th Anniversary Celebrations of Cosgrove High School.
Crocodile Cakewalk
Level 2. Crocodile Cakewalk is an appealing, rollicking tune which is an ideal tool for teaching relaxed "swing" or jazz rhythmic interpretation.
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The Debut Concert
Level 0.5. Designed to help the director take their band through the first year of concert performance. The concert set includes concert certificates, printed programs, publicity posters and Master of Ceremony's notes. Suitable for players after 8 - 12 weeks of lessons.
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Fiesta
Level 1.5. The notion enjoyment, having fun - a fiesta - was the composer's inspiration.
G
Geronimo
Level 1. Take a trip to a Native American village and have your young musicians introduced to the spirit of this music.
Gumleaf Rag
Level 2. Gum Leaf Rag was inspired by the Ragtime music of the legendary Scott Joplin.
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Hornpipe
Level 2.5. After hearing music used in the successful touring band production Riverdance, Brian West was inspired to write a work for young band with all the vigour and life found in Irish folk music.
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No More Blues
Level 2. No More Blues is another piece from the pen of Brian West that is easily accessible to young player and also easily accessible to their audiences.
Q
Quiet Moments
Level 1. Dynamic contrast is a powerful tool. Quiet Moments requires the young band to play at many dynamic levels, yet maintain balance, tone and tuning within a modal setting.
R
Rum Bah
Level 2. As the title suggests, Rum-Bah feature elements of that ever popular style - Latin American music.
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Sandy Bay March
Level 2. Sandy Bay March was written for Primary Schools Concert Band which incorporated students of one and two years experience.
Shaken
Level 1. Shaken will evoke memories of "spy" movies with its mysterious, even sinister beginning and ending.
Silent Movie
Level 2.5. Silent Movie was inspired by silent movies such as The Keystone Cops and Charlie Chaplin.
Skeleton Dance
Level 2. In writing this piece, I had visions of a marionette show with slightly uncontrolled and quirky movement of the skeleton-like puppets, resulting in a near 'comical' dance sequence.
The Spook/Trick or Treat
Level 1. Program Notes.
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Trick or Treat/The Spook
Level 1. Program Notes.
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Wacky Waltz
Level 1. Wacky Waltz is a simply, yet "quirky" piece designed to give young players the opportunity to experience and hopefully enjoy the lilt and flow of triple metre.
Series
The Incredibly Useful Series
Level 1-2. The Incredibly Useful Series expandable and flexible format allows for performance by as few as four and as many as four thousand players.
The Incredibly Flexible Class Band Series
Suitable for players of one to three years experience. |
