Bob Phillips
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
American Rounds
This delightful arrangement for young band features two popular American rounds, “Reuben and Rachel” and “Sweetly Sings the Donkey.” Everyone in the band takes turns with these familiar melodies while the percussion section alternates accompanying with woodblock and triangle as well as snare and bass drum. This is a terrific way to get your beginners playing full band arrangements.American Rounds correlates to Book 1, Level 3 of Sound Innovations for Concert Band. (2:32)
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Appalachian Snowfall
From their album The Christmas Attic, this driving, energetic Trans-Siberian Orchestra holiday treasure will bring the house down. Including the optional electric violin, guitar, and bass parts will only enhance the authenticity of your performance. The repetitive driving rhythms set the foundation for an exciting opener or closer for your holiday concert. (4:00)SKU: AL45810 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Sword Dance
Although this outstanding arrangement is accessible by even very young bands, every section has the melody at various times, and each variation is represented with a different texture and accompaniment, keeping the lively dance tune fresh and invigorating as the piece catapults toward the surprise presto ending! Thoughtful use of percussion adds to the colorful scoring. Students will love this high-energy delight from the Renaissance era. (1:20)SKU: AL29458
