Themes from How To Train Your Dragon

The popular animated film How to Train Your Dragon gave us a marvelous score by John Powell. This concise arrangement for second-year players features the primary themes in an easy and appealing setting.

Highlights from How to Train Your Dragon

Composed by John Powell, the exciting and emotionally powerful music from the DreamWorks film How to Train Your Dragon has taken on a life of its own. Here is an adaptation for younger bands by Johnnie Vinson that includesthe tender lyricismas well as dramatic heroic moments of the original.

How to Train Your Dragon

Embark on a thrilling musical journey with this accessible string orchestra arrangement by Robert Longfield. This captivating medley of themes will bring the magic of dragons to life! With captivating rhythms and mesmerizing melodies, your young string players will soar to new heights! Let the power of dragons captivate your ensemble and create an unforgettable performance!

UNDER HIMLEN

UNDER HIMLEN

Frank Loesser: How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying (ShowTrax CD)

It's the Broadway musical comedy hit revival! You'll delight in the music that recounts J. Pierrepont Finch's riotous rise up the corporate ladder as he struggles to juggle the promotion, the corner office and – of course – the girl. This 9-minute medley includes: Brotherhood of Man, Coffee Break, The Company Way, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, I Believe in You. Available separately SATB, SAB, 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available as a digital download (tpt 1-2, tsx, bsx, tbn, syn, gtr, b, dm). Duration ca. 9:30.

Joyous Holiday (based on Oh How Joyfully)

Designed for developing groups, this new holiday piece is a welcome addition for concert programming. Based on the familiar tune Oh How Joyfully, it brings a upbeat, festive flair, in a setting that remains accessible to all groups.

Sylvia Woods: Teach Yourself To Play The Folk Harp (DVD)

The Teach Yourself To Play The Folk Harp DVD is the video accompaniment to the book of the same name. Under the guidance of the American harpist and composer Sylvia Woods students will learn how to play the instrument through a series of 12 easy-to-follow lessons. Each lesson includes step-by-step instructions and exercises, as well as pieces in the folk and classical styles that can be played using the new techniques learned. Teach Yourself To Play The Folk Harp is suitable for students at any level, regardless of previous musical training.

Under One Flag

UNDER ONE FLAG - by JAY BOCOOK, was commissioned by the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games in conjunction with the CULTURAL OLYMPIAD. The work was composed in 1993 for the Atlanta Olympic Band. The title represents the spiritof the games, with all nations under a single Olympic Flag.

Score Anthology To Accompany The Complete Musician

Beginning with music fundamentals, The Complete Musician covers all the topics necessary for a thorough understanding of undergraduate music theory by focusing on music in context. Rather than rotelearning of concepts and memorizing terms, The Complete Musician emphasizes how theory informs the work of performers. Composers respond not only to their instincts, experiences, and training in every work theywrite; they also follow certain ideals and models when appropriate, and modify them to fit their own personal vision. Theory is not a 'theoretical' activity; it is a living one that responds to how music is composedandperformed. Understanding how theory intersects with composition and performance is key to seeing its relevance to students' wider musical lives. The Complete Musician makes this connection.

Una Mas

This funk/Latin standard composed by Kenny Dorham is the style of jazz that younger players love to sink their teeth into. Expertly adapted for this easy level by Paul Murtha with solid scoring and a flexible solo section.

Under The Sea : from Walt Disney Pictures "The Little Mermaid"

Taken from the original 1989 Disney production ‘The Little Mermaid’, Under The Sea will get a smile on anyone’s face! It’s fun to play and not too difficult, perfect for young bands!

Classical Guitar Pedagogy

This comprehensive, illustrated text offers an in-depth look at the mechanics and musical thought process of teaching the classical guitar the "why" rather than the "how" the classical guitarist does things a certain way. In the author's words, "Classical Guitar Pedagogy is the study of how to teach guitarists to teach." This university-level text will be of enormous assistance to the teacher in explaining the musical, anatomical, technical, and psychological underpinning of guitar performance. It contains ideas and techniques to help organize your teaching more efficiently, plus tips on career development as a classical guitar teacher and performer. If you make your living as a classical guitar teacher/performer you owe it to yourself and your students to get this book.

Kevin Volans: This Is How It Is

Kevin Volans ' This Is How It Is (2017) for String Quintet. Score and parts. Duration: 8 minutes.

Jump

Recorded by Van Halen in 1984 and made popular again thanks to the TV series Glee, here is a rock-the-stands version of this signature rock anthem. With a moderate tempo and pounding groove, this is one your players are sure to really sink their teeth into.

A Guide to Musical Analysis

This extremely practical introduction to musical analysis explores the factors that give unity and coherence to musical masterpieces. Having first identified and explained the most important analytical methods, Nicholas Cookexamines given compositions from the last two hundred years to show how different analytical procedures suit different types of music.Readership: Teachers, students of music at university level.

Under The Southern Cross : Quarter Military Band QMB 671

Under the Southern Cross was commissioned by the Melbourne Youth Music Council, Melbourne Australia, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of their Summer Music Camp. Each instrumental section of the ensemble is featured in one ormore strains of the march. (4:45)

How Far I'll Go (from Moana)

From Disneys blockbuster Moana, and nominated for Best Original Song, here is the energetic and upbeat single How Far Ill Go in a solidly scored and well-paced version for the concert stage.

How Far I'll Go (from Moana)

With award-winning composer Lin-Manuel Miranda, Disney's Moana features memorable tunes along with an engaging story. Here is the hit single How Far I'll Go in an effective version for the field or stands.

Tribute To Whitney Houston : How Will I Know Saving All My Love For You I Wanna Dance With Somebody I Will Always Love You

It has been ten years since the American pop singer Whitney Houston passed away, but the world has not forgotten her beautiful voice. Her timeless hits – from ballads to wonderful dance tracks – are still heard on the radio. This attractive medley includes some of her greatest successes: ‘How Will I Know’, ‘Saving All My Love for You’, ‘I Wanna Dance with Somebody’, and ‘I Will Always Love You’.

Distant Journey

Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11) Using brash open harmonies and bold tutti rhythms, Paul has created a powerful-sounding work for beginners to sink their teeth into. Using only quarter and half notes, this is sureto sound great with only a few rehearsals. Dur: 1:40

A Tribute to Irving Berlin

Includes: Alexander's Ragtime Band; Always; Anything You Can Do; Blue Skies; How Deep Is the Ocean (How High Is the Sky); Puttin' on the Ritz; There's No Business Like Show Business

How It Was: Three Tunes From Before : Orchestral Wind and Brass

How It Was: Three Tunes From Before (2020) composed for orchestral wind and brass by Peter Bruun

How to Train Your Dragon - Part 1

(This Is Berk) From the popular animated film, John Powell's dynamic film score features soaring melodies and a distinctive Celtic flavor! This exciting opening production has plenty of drive, along with a brief calm section for variety.

Selections from How to Train Your Dragon

Improvising: How to Master the Art : Keyboard

'The plain truth is that all musicians are capable of splendid improvisation.' With this premise, the author, (organist at St Thomas Church, 5th Avenue, New York) leads the student step by step. His language is informal, articulate, and encouraging, and the many lively exercises are clear and clean.