Category: MUSIC from the CLASSICS Grade 1.5 Arranger: Todd Stalter
Grade: 1.5
Mozart's Serenade No. 13 for strings in G Major, K. 525 is commonly referred to as "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik," which stands for "a little serenade," but is more familiar to music lovers as "a little night music." This arrangement uses themes from the first movement, and is cast in a comfortable key and range for young band musicians. Careful attention to the sudden, extreme dynamic changes will make the performance of this piece really come to life.
Category: MUSIC from the CLASSICS Grade 1.5 Arranger: Todd Stalter
Grade: 1.5
Mozart's Serenade No. 13 for strings in G Major, K. 525 is commonly referred to as "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik," which stands for "a little serenade," but is more familiar to music lovers as "a little night music." This arrangement uses themes from the first movement, and is cast in a comfortable key and range for young band musicians. Careful attention to the sudden, extreme dynamic changes will make the performance of this piece really come to life.
Category: MUSIC from the CLASSICS Grade 1.5 Composer: W.A. Mozart Arranger: John O'Reilly
Grade: 1.5
A Mozart Mix is a delightful medley of several of Mozart's most memorable and familiar melodies from The Marriage of Figaro, Rondo Alla Turca, Alleluia, and Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. This is a wonderful piece for teaching style and music history while acquainting students with some of this composer's best known works. Correlates to Accent on Achievement, Book 2, page 17.
Category: MUSIC from the CLASSICS Grade 1.5 Composer: W.A. Mozart Arranger: John O'Reilly
Grade: 1.5
A Mozart Mix is a delightful medley of several of Mozart's most memorable and familiar melodies from The Marriage of Figaro, Rondo Alla Turca, Alleluia, and Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. This is a wonderful piece for teaching style and music history while acquainting students with some of this composer's best known works. Correlates to Accent on Achievement, Book 2, page 17.
Category: MUSIC from the CLASSICS Grade 1.5 Composer: J.S. Bach Arranger: Patrick Wilson
Grade: 1.5
The simplicity and elegance of the Baroque period is presented in two contrasting selections from J. S. Bach's Anna Magdalena's Notebook. Tastefully arranged for young players, these practical pieces are a wonderful way to introduce your band to music from this important musical period. (Grade 1-1/2)
Category: MUSIC from the CLASSICS Grade 1.5 Composer: J.S. Bach Arranger: Wilson
Grade: 1.5
The simplicity and elegance of the Baroque period is presented in two contrasting selections from J. S. Bach's Anna Magdalena's Notebook. Tastefully arranged for young players, these practical pieces are a wonderful way to introduce your band to music from this important musical period. (Grade 1-1/2)
Category: MUSIC from the CLASSICS Grade 1.5 Composer: J.S. Bach Arranger: Mark Williams
Grade: 1.5
These two pieces from the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach have been a favorite of keyboard players for centuries. This skillful arrangement finally brings these great classics well within the reach of the developing young band. Correlated to Accent on Achievement, Book 2, page 23, this two-movement work can serve as a vehicle for introducing your band to an important period of music history.
Category: MUSIC from the CLASSICS Grade 1.5 Composer: Bach arr. Williams
Grade: 1.5
These two pieces from the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach have been a favorite of keyboard players for centuries. This skillful arrangement finally brings these great classics well within the reach of the developing young band. Correlated to Accent on Achievement, Book 2, page 23, this two-movement work can serve as a vehicle for introducing your band to an important period of music history.
Categories: MUSIC from the CLASSICS Grade 1.5, OPENERS - Grade 1.5 Composer: Rimsky Korsakov Arranger: James Curnow
Grade 1.5
Duration 1.35
From Rimsky-Korsalov's opera Snow Maiden, “Dance of the Tumblers” is considered to be one of this composer's most well known themes. Although brief in duration, this vibrant and energetic dance contains a wealth of music, and with its light-hearted spirit, is a perfect teaching tool for young players.
Categories: MUSIC from the CLASSICS Grade 1.5, SLOW TUNES - Grade 1.5 Composer: Dvorak Arranger: Johnnie Vinson
Grade 1.5
Duration 3.25
Here is a rich and harmonious chorale treatment of this well-known melody from Dvorák's New World Symphony. After the distinctive opening chords, the first statement can be performed as a trumpet solo or soli. The arrangement builds nicely to a full band climax, then tapers to a quiet and effective ending. This is a great introduction to classic repertoire for your beginning students.
