Excellence in Educational Ensembles Tuesday, August 04, 2020
recommended by Ken T., Band Education Specialist
Tradition of Excellence: Excellence in Chamber Music by Bruce Pearson & Ryan Nowlin
“Tradition of Excellence: Excellence in Chamber Music” Books 1 & 2 are collections of flexibly scored ensembles— perfect for festivals, fall or spring concerts, summer camps, or ensemble practice. All fifteen songs in each volume are arranged for any combination of band instruments, from solo to small ensemble to full concert band, and each volume is correlated to its respective Tradition of Excellence Band Method book.
Perfect Addition to Any Starting Band Program!
• 15 favorite melodies scored for maximum performance flexibility.
• Mix-and-match any combination of band instruments.
• Playable as solos, duets, trios, larger ensembles, or even full concert band.
• Add the Piano/Guitar Accompaniment to enhance performance.
Excellence in Chamber Music, Book 3 is a collection of Grade 3 – 3 ½ arrangements of favorite melodies and classic literature, flexibly-scored for use with ensembles of any size or composition. Perfect for festivals, concerts, summer camps, or ensemble practice, this volume includes 15 favorite songs with 3 parts to choose from: A (melody); B (harmony); and C (bass). By mixing and matching instruments and parts each arrangement can be performed in an unlimited number of ways from solo to small ensemble to full concert band. The combinations for chamber music practice and performance are endless!
Standard of Excellence: Festival Ensembles by Bruce Pearson, Chuck Elledge & Dean Sorenson
Playing in a variety of ensembles is an important component in the complete education of young instrumentalists. Festival Ensembles, Book 1 presents a collection of 15 flexibly scored Grade 1-1.5 ensemble pieces, and Festival Ensembles, Book 2 presents a collection of 15 flexibly scored Grade 2-2.5 ensemble pieces, perfect for festivals, concerts, summer camps, and variety chamber practice throughout the year.
Highlights include limited ranges, easy rhythms, and a wide variety of musical styles and genres, while Kjos “Multiple Option Scoring” allows for ensembles using any number or combination of instruments, ranging from solos through full band performance. Students will love mixing and matching different combinations of instruments on melody and harmony lines. Great for groups with non-standard instrumentation. Unequaled versatility makes this a must for every young band library!
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About the Author:
A former band director, Ken taught grade 5-12 band and music appreciation in both public and parochial schools in central Ohio, and has been at Stanton’s since 2004. His iPod ranges from jazz and funk to classic and alternative rock, and symphonies. His interests include reading, history, traditional amusement parks, the Muppets, and hockey (especially the Penguins).