The Reimagine Initiative Thursday, October 15, 2020
recommended by Ken T., Band Education Specialist
Introducing The Reimagine Initiative from FJH Music Company – music reimagined for flexible ensembles with adaptable instrumentation.
• Adaptable parts – all musicians have access to ALL parts of every piece. Playable with any four instruments!
• Alternate parts – in addition to adaptable parts, tenor sax and horn have alternate parts putting them in an ideal range.
• Accompaniment – an easy piano part is provided for additional support. When appropriate, chords are included for guitar players.
• Play along – downloadable MP3 tracks are included for students to practice with and even use in performance or at home.
• Percussion – in addition to adaptable mallet parts, separate percussion parts are also provided.
• Teaching opportunities far beyond performance – let students make choices about orchestration, flip your band so bass voices always have the melody, teach the same musical line to everyone at the same time…endless possibilities!
Alarm by Randall D. Standridge, Grade 1
Sound the alarms! This bombastic work will keep your students motivated with searing dissonances, tri-tones and syncopated rhythms. 3-part fully adaptable with percussion and accompaniment.
Blue Ridge Reel by Brian Balmages, Grade 2.5
Adaptable 4-part orchestration with piano and percussion. An exciting venture into the world of bluegrass based on one of the composer’s most popular works for band.
Arith-Metric No. 1 by Brian Balmages, Grade 3
An exciting piece that explores self-paced developing music for literally any combination of instruments. Inspired by Terry Riley’s “In C,” the piece includes short fragments that performers move through at their own pace. Explore pacing, development and orchestration with this piece that works for literally any possible combination of instruments!
Colliding Visions by Brian Balmages, Grade 1
Lyrical melodies meet powerful fanfares in this emotionally-charged work that tells the true story of a world premiere and a band program’s final performance. 3-part fully adaptable with percussion and accompaniment.
More titles coming soon! No matter what your in-person or remote teaching requires, shop Stanton’s for all your sheet music needs!
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).