YAMAHA TM ADVANTAGE CORRELATED SERIES |
Beginning
For the first year band
Correlated to specific pages in the Method
Limited instrumentation
Can be used by any beginning band
Achievement-Chorale and March
Sandy Feldstein and Larry Clark
Designed to reinforce the concepts learned in The Yamaha Advantage course, this two-part piece will promote good musical habits in the young players. The warmly scored chorale features legato phrasing and the lively march-style of the following fast section gives all the players plenty to do in both melodic and accompanying roles.
Correlation: Playable after Book 1, page 17
Duration: 2'40" Key: B flat
Ranges: Trumpet-A; Horn-B flat; Trombone-G
YCB2 ($40.00; 6.00; 2.50)
A Natural Blues
Sandy Feldstein and Larry Clark
Add a little funkiness to the band's diet with this witty and hip rock number from the authors of The Yamaha Advantage. The low brass and woodwind players will definitely be hooked on the infectious groove of the funky bass line.
Correlation: Playable after Book 1, page 22
Duration: 2'50" Key: E flat
Ranges: Trumpet-C; Horn-C; Trombone-A flat
YCB3 ($40.00; 6.00; 2.50)
Reflections
Sandy Feldstein and Larry Clark
Using melodic material of folk-song-like grace and simplicity, the authors of The Yamaha Advantage have composed a lush essay in legato phrasing. This is an ideal piece for demonstrating the development of growing musicianship in a young band.
Correlation: Playable after Book 1, page 24
Duration: 3' Key: B flat (E flat)
Ranges: Trumpet-C; Horn-D; Trombone-B flat
YCB4 ($40.00; 6.00; 2.50)
Name That Christmas Carol-An Audience Participation Game
Traditional; arranged by Sandy Feldstein and Larry Clark
A delightful concept for a young band's first Christmas program, this selection invites the audience to see how many of the songs in the medley they can recognize. From Deck the Halls to God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen, eight familiar seasonal tunes pass in review, each one tailored to use just the first six notes taught in any beginning band method.
Correlation: Playable after Book 1, page 10
Duration: 2'40" Key: B flat
Ranges: Trumpet-A; Horn-C; Trombone-G
YCB1 ($40.00; 6.00; 2.50)
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