Explore the cybernetic world of computer algorithms using just six notes. Energetic ostinatos, pulsating patterns and flowing phrases will surely hook your students and audience. Prepare for a safe, fast, and reliable experience. No app required! (1:00)
Category: BIGGIES - Grade 0.5 Composer: Victor Lopez
Grade: 0.5 duration 1.56
Armada is an original composition written by Victor Lopez and inspired by the Spanish Armada, which was the fleet that sailed against England under the command of the Duke of Medina Sidonia in 1588, with the intention of overthrowing Elizabeth I. This one is a guaranteed winner at your first concert!
Category: BIGGIES - Grade 0.5 Composer: Lopez, Victor
Grade: 0.5
Armada is an original composition written by Victor Lopez and inspired by the Spanish Armada, which was the fleet that sailed against England under the command of the Duke of Medina Sidonia in 1588, with the intention of overthrowing Elizabeth I. This one is a guaranteed winner at your first concert!
Categories: BIGGIES - Grade 0.5, 2013 NEW Alfred Wind Band Composer: Chris M. Bernotas
Grade 0.5
Duration: 1:55
Sound Innovations for Band
The Atomic Clock is the most accurate clock in the world. Challenge your students to be the most accurate performers by keeping a steady pulse! Energy and excitement are created while using only six notes by incorporating interesting melodic and harmonic tension and release. Correlates to SI for Concert Band, Book 1, Level 2.
Inspired by late 19th and early 20th century dance pieces, this energetic and spirited work uses only six notes yet sounds like so much more! The notes and rhythms will fall into place quickly so you and your beginning students can focus on a variety of dynamics and articulations. The optional accelerando at the end adds excitement as the piece comes to an energetic conclusion. (1:20)
As the title implies, this energetic piece for beginning players cleverly bounces motifs back and forth between sections of the band. An enjoyable way to teach counting and dynamic contrasts, and to introduce rhythmic independence.
Category: BIGGIES - Grade 0.5 Composer: Patrick Roszell
Grade 0.5 Duration 1.45
Playable at the end of the first year, this bright overture will introduce your students to differing articulations that are commonly used in the march style. A glorious opening statement of the melody is developed to explore the foundations of this historic traditional band genre all within the confines of the parameters of the series. Bold music for teaching and performance. (1:45)
Categories: New & Recent Titles, BIGGIES - Grade 0.5 Composer: Brian Balmages
Grade 0.5 Duration 1.30
Your students will become spies in this secret midnight adventure. The music suggests the various obstacles faced in this sneaky encounter as they head for their mission objective. The entire work builds steadily until they are almost caught, only to disappear once again under cover of darkness. An ideal piece that is sure to be a favorite!
Category: BIGGIES - Grade 0.5 Composer: James Curnow
Grade 0.5 Duration 2:05
Composed in a “pass in review” format, Roman Juggernaut describes through music these massive legions of military might. Featuring thundering percussion and blaring fanfares, one can easily imagine the spectacular pageantry of thousands of soldiers on parade.
Categories: 2013 NEW Alfred Wind Band, BIGGIES - Grade 0.5 Material: by Robert Sheldon
Grade 0.5
Duration: 1:55
Sound Innovations for Band
This energetic piece for beginning band provides drama and imagination to any program. Exploring rhythm in common time while highlighting dynamics and style, audiences will never imagine that only a handful of notes are used! Correlates to SI for Concert Band, Book 1, Level 3.
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£45.00 
