| Grade 2 |
Air for Band by F. Erickson |
| This graceful classic allows the
ensemble to develop tone, sustained melodic lines, moving voices,
and intonation. |
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| Grade 2 |
Portrait of a Clown
by F. Tichelli |
| This programmatic piece depicts the
many faces and characters of a clown. It is sometimes comical,
happy, bouncy and sometimes gentle, sad, and hopeful. This piece
allows students to express several different styles of music,
without changing the tempo or speed of the song. |
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| Grade 2 |
Korean Folk Rhapsody or Song
by Curnow, Gingery, or Ployhar |
Based on the Korean folk song, Ahrirang, all three versions
are tuneful, have cultural significance and allows the students
to perform in a variety of styles. The melody, based on a pentatonic
scale, provides the tools for fail-proof improvisation. |
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| Grade 2 |
Headless Horseman by
T. Broege |
| This programmatic work is based on
Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy
Hollow. Literary connections can easily be made in this
contemporary work. The students will have an effective experience
if you are creative with your CMP Plan. |
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| Grade 2 |
Soldier's Procession and Sword
Dance by B. Margolis |
| This piece consists of two Renaissance
tunes that are arranged for contemporary concert band. Polyphonic
in texture, there are significant stylistic and historical connections
to be made. |
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| Grade 3 |
Overture for Winds by
C. Carter |
| This classic piece serves as an excellent
template to teaching overture form. The composition demonstrates
a proper a balance between repetition and contrast. |
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| Grade 3+ |
Aquarium by J. deMeij |
This programmatic suite is full of great compositional devices
and full rich scoring. |
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| Grade 3 |
Prelude & Fugue in G Minor
by J.S. Bach/Moehlmann |
| Allows students to experience Bach's
contrapuntal writing. A great piece to teach the significance
of Bach ingenuity and the elements of Baroque music. |
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| Grade 4 |
Suite in Eb by G. Holst |
| Cornerstone of the concert band literature.
Contains originality, craftsmanship in compositional design
and musical decisions, aesthetic appeal, continuity, and balance
between repetition and contrast. Examining and dissecting each
movement reveals ingenuity. |
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| Grade 4 |
Chorale & Shaker Dance
by J. Zdechlik |
| Based on the American folk song, Simple
Gifts, Zdechlik provides a chorale and a set of unique
variations, each providing a creative use of compositional technique.
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