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The distinctive title matches the unique nature of this delightful Australian folk song which is traditionally sung during shearing time. The song features melodic material that moves across all the instruments in the string family. And, charismatically adding the unique sound of tapping on the instruments, you can expand the variety of sounds and reinforce independent techniques. Multicultural and dynamic, this is a wonderful addition to the ...

Learning was never so much fun! If you're looking for a revolutionary band curriculum that builds solid musicianship while motivating your students to practice throughout the year, then you've found it! This full band curriculum is sound in its pedagogy, written by leading young band composers and educators, including Robert W. Smith and Michael Story. The integration of important songs from the band world, that are both familiar and fun to pl...

Music Expressions, the general music component of Expressions Music Curriculum, is a literacy-focused music curriculum that includes a wide range of classroom resources for teachers of grades K-8. Each lesson focuses on a particular set of music standards set forth in the National Standards for Arts Education. It provides elementary school students with the curricular foundation needed for secondary-school music disciplines including band, orc...

Original scripts based on historic events and highlights, introductory background information to set the stage for each script, reader's response and extension activities, convenient, reproducible pull-out scripts for each student.

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A stunning work of gigantic proportion -- filled with the mystery, the fire and the intrigue of the Dark Continent. A large percussion section will give this composition its drive. Robert suggests that all available percussionists encircle the audience in the final section, drawing the audience inside the worship circle.

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For sheer, raw excitement, this work inspired by the 1993 Storm of the Century, the great blizzard which covered much of the United States, will become a classic. The blending of the choirs and the dynamic shaping of the lines will bring a stunning experience to your concert audience. Soaring!

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A maelstrom is described as 'an intense whirling mass of water circling into itself with great strength.' With this as inspiration, composer Robert W. Smith launches the resplendent new work The Maelstrom. Soaring melodic lines, punctuated with vibrant percussion, propel this driving and dramatic piece with fury and excitement. A dazzling concert statement! (duration 5: 10)

Appalachian Overture is based on traditional folk song techniques and melodies. In ABA form, the A section melody recreates the 'fiddlin'' sounds of an early American folk celebration while the B section is based on the traditional Shaker Song. A welcome addition to the concert/contest literature for young concert bands.

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Serengeti National Park, a wildlife refuge in northern Tanzania, East Africa serves as the inspiration for this work. Intended as an introduction to multicultural music for beginning instrumentalists, there are musical representations of the many exotic animal species found in the park. The beginning is majestic, depicting the hills and grassland ranges. A variety of interesting sounds in the wind and percussion sections culminates in a specta...

A solitary timpani roll opens this sweeping work. With dignified majesty, America the Beautiful pays tribute to our great nation. In a very easy-play version, this Robert W. Smith scoring allows the patriotic anthem to be performed by the youngest or least experienced ensemble. It also serves as a quick-rehearsing title for those last-minute concert needs. Simple yet effective! (2: 51)