The Contemporary Worship Classics series features six compatible books that can be used alone or in any combination. The arrangements are designed to aid the flow of live congregational worship, and the level is suitable for amateurs and pros alike. Section numbers and lyric cues are included in each book so musicians can play together easily. Use the downloadable audio tracks in lieu of a live ba…

A tuneful way to introduce students to the lyrical style and rollicking feel of traditional Scottish/Irish music. The 'Air' is the melody from Gilderoy and is set with a contemporary harmonic palette that concludes with an exciting climax before transitioning to the jig. 'The Jig of Slurs' is a traditional Irish dance with a melody and feel that is infectious! (2:30) 'Air and Jig? correlates to Bo…

Par TORSKANGERPOLL IDAR. This piece for beginning band was written as a commission for Norsk Noteservice to the “Music for Beginners” serie. The piece is a feelgood item with limited range for all instruments, suitable for young players. The rhythmic structure is repetitive and polyphony is often in the “call and response” form. Hence it is an easy piece to read and play. The refrain is rhythmical…

Par SCHUBERT FRANZ. Of Schubert, Franz Liszt once said 'Such is the spell of your emotional world that it very nearly blinds us to the greatness of your craftsmanship. ' The subtle beauty and superb compositional skill of this Schubert INTERLUDE are perfectly captured in a masterful arrangement by William Bellis. Certain to become a standard of concert and contest literature, you owe it to your ba…

Par HANNICKEL MIKE. Take your band to the great North American plains, to a post-Columbian Sioux village. A tone poem describing the life of a young Sioux, Horse and Buffalo is based upon actual Native American melodies. A lullaby, an honor song, and a courting song are the basis of this dynamic arrangement. Your young players will be especially intrigued by the energetic, meter-shifting honor son…