Moose March
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Moose March is a semi-programmatic piece that uses beginning band techniques to depict a moose cheerfully marching along. Featuring leaps of a fifth and the use of wood blocks, it paints a playful picture of a jovial moose on the move. Each section of the band has the opportunity to play both melodic and harmonic elements, encouraging independence among players and sections. The piece also incorporates slurs between notes, directly reinforcing techniques practiced in Foundation Warm-Ups Set #4. Moose March makes a delightful addition to any young band concert—or simply a fun way to apply recently learned skills.
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Adventure Awaits
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Adventure Awaits captures the wonder and awe of the cinematic soundscape using less than an octave for the individual player. It begins slow and bold, letting the musicians practice a resonant, full sound on long notes. After building to a climax, the tempo kicks up to a faster, more articulated style. For the up-tempo section, idiomatic rhythms and and patterns are used to make it accessible to younger plaeyrs. This piece also focuses on changing dynamics throughout, creating excitement and teaching opportunities. Have fun with the piece. Maybe even let the students create their own storyline to go with the musical drama! This piece directly correlates with the Foundation Warm-Up Series #4.
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Rhythm Masterclass - Set #1
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Rhythm Masterclass is a series of videos and counting exercises that follows the progression from the very beginning of learning to read and count music. Each video includes a four step process: count and clap with scrolling line, count and clap without line, sizzle/tizzle and do the fingerings with music on screen, PLAY with music on screen. The rhythms/music correlate with my Progressive Exercise Series (listed above). The idea is to progress gradually through rhythms, not adding too much too fast. I'm a huge believer in treating reading new rhythms like playing long tones...do it every day!!
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