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INCLUDES MP3 CD FULL-LENGTH RECORDINGS! alfred.com DEAR CONCERT SERIES GUIDELINES BAND DIRECTOR, Very Beginning Band | Grade ½ Instrument Ranges Key Signatures: B , F Time Signatures: Flute Clarinet Trumpet Horn It is a joy to present the Rhythm: „ Ó Œb ŒÂ new Belwin and Belwin Pop Instrumentation: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bass concert band compositions Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone and arrangements for the Saxophone, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone/Baritone/ Bassoon, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Optional Timpani 2010–2011 school year. You’ll be pleased to Instrument Ranges & Percussion. Flute Clarinet Trumpet Horn know that we’ve prepared an mp3 CD for your Special Considerations: Utilizes only the first few notes presented in most beginning band consideration, which now permits us to include Instrument Ranges methods;Flut designede Clarinet for bothTrumpe instructiont Horn and performance during the first year. Limited use full-length recordings in this promotion for of repeated-pitch eighth notes as the most complex rhythm combined with solid scoring the first time ever! Of course, you still have the and extensive cross-cueing permits successful performance with incomplete or unbalanced instrumentation; limited percussion instrumentation constructed without rolls. option of hearing these and thousands of Instrument Ranges other full-length streaming recordings at Flute Clarinet Trumpet Horn Instrument Ranges Beginning Band Grade 1–1½ Instrument Ranges | alfred.com/downloads, or purchase a copy Flute Clarinet Trumpet Horn Flute Clarinet Trumpet Horn Key Signatures: B , E , F Time Signatures: of a full-length mp3 recording for yourself. 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Our outstanding team of educational Instrument Ranges InstrumentFl utRangese Clarinet Trumpet Horn composers have once again provided a wide Instrument Ranges Young Band | Grade 2–2½ InstrumentFl utRangese Clarinet Trumpet Horn array of original contest and festival pieces, Flute Clarinet Trumpet Horn Key Signatures: B , E , F Time Signatures: Flute Clarinet Trumpet Horn b b arrangements of folk and classical pieces, and Rhythm: „ Ó. 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Combined with great teaching and conducting skills, your careful choices will help motivate Instrument Ranges Concert Band | Grade 3–3½ Instrument Ranges students and lead to higher retention, better InstrumentFl utRangese Clarinet Trumpet Horn Key Signatures: B , E , F, A , C Flute Clarinet Trumpet Horn b b b technique, enhanced sight-reading skills, and Flute Clarinet Trumpet Horn Time Signatures: and alla breve (“cut time”) stronger musicianship. In this promotion, Rhythm: „ Ó. Ó Œ ŒÂ ŒÊÊÊ Œ.Ë (reasonable rhythms w/ no extended syncopation) tracks 2–63 are geared toward middle, junior Instrumentation: C Piccolo; 1st & 2nd Flute; Oboe; high and elementary schools (through grade Instrument Ranges Bassoon; 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Clarinet; Bass Clarinet; 1st & 2½). From track 64 on, works are prepared for 2ndInstrument AltoFl Saxophone; utRangese Clarinet TenorTr umpeSaxophone;t Horn Baritone Saxophone; 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Trumpet; 1st & 2nd Horn; 1st, 2nd & 3rd Trombone; Euphonium; Tuba; Mallet Percussion; Timpani & Percussion (expanded)—for high school, college and community bands (all Flute Clarinet Trumpet Horn grade 3 and above). popular music; Synthesizer; Drumset & Electric Bass parts, when included, are optional. Special Considerations: Extensive cross-cueing (always on solos for Horn, Bassoon, & Oboe); composers Don’t miss the two new works in the Belwin are encouraged to use expanded percussion, particularly mallet and accessory instruments. Classic Band series and the new additions to the Donald Hunsberger Wind Library, all at a Instrument Ranges Symphonic Band | Grade 4+ Horn variety of difficulty levels (grade 3 and higher). Flute Clarinet Trumpet Key Signatures: as necessary for musical content Time Signatures: as necessary for musical content 2010 also marks the completion of Leroy Rhythm: as necessary for musical content Anderson’s Irish Suite for concert band with Instrumentation: C Piccolo; 1st & 2nd Flute; 1st & the final three movements arranged and re- Opt. 2nd Oboe; 1st & Opt. 2nd Bassoon;1st, 2nd, & engraved with full scores. Our HotPops series, 3rd Clarinet; Bass Clarinet; Contrabass Clarinet (opt.); at the grade 2 to 2½ level, remains extremely 1st & 2nd Alto Saxophone; Tenor Saxophone; Baritone Saxophone; 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Trumpet; 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Horn; 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Trombone; Euphonium; Tuba; Mallet Percussion; Timpani & popular. Since these works are not included in Percussion (expanded). this promotion, please be sure to join our email Special Considerations: as necessary for musical content. list for notification about these and other mid- season releases throughout the school year. I’m confident you’re going to find our Belwin and Belwin Pop concert band selections an invaluable asset for your instructional and programming needs at every level, and for every concert band ensemble. We extend our best wishes for a successful and musical Belwin Band in SmartMusic! school year. SmartMusic® is interactive music software that transforms the way students practice. Instead of practicing alone, students practice with background accompaniment and hear how their part fits within the whole and get instant feedback! Alfred has the largest selection of titles in SmartMusic! George Megaw • Methods (Sound Innovations, Band • Performance Music Belwin/Pop Concert Band Editor Expressions®, Accent on Achievement, • Play-alongs Belwin 21st Century Band) alfred.com/smartmusic 2010–2011 Belwin Concert Band COMPOSERS & ARRANGERS Leroy Anderson Scott Director David Liptak Patrick Roszell Carl Strommen Exclusive Writer Exclusive Writer Roland Barrett Ralph Ford Victor López Mark Davis Scatterday Douglas E. Wagner Exclusive Writer Jerry Brubaker Vince Gassi Roy Phillippe Robert W. Smith Clifton Williams Exclusive Writer Exclusive Writer Jack Bullock Donald Hunsberger Alfred Reed Michael Story Justin Williams STRETCH YOUR BUDGET FURTHER .. BUDGET WITH THESE BUDGET-SAVING KITS! Each kit includes 4 titles that can be used as a complete concert program or BUSTERS performed throughout the year—all from the creative genius of Jack Bullock! VERY BEGINNING BAND BEGINNING BAND All Grade ½ All Grade 1 KIT 1 (00-BDM05017) .........$50.00 KIT 3 (00-26682) .................. $55.00 KIT 1 (00-BDM05022).........$65.00 KIT 4 (00-29556) .................. $55.00 Titles: In the Calm of the Starry Sky, Titles: I. Alpha Overture, II. Rock-It, Titles: Mount St. Helens, Classy Titles: The Largo theme from The Bermuda Triangle, a trumpet III. Yuki, IV. The Bingo Polka. Clarinets, America the Beautiful, and Dvořák’s New World Symphony, feature called Our Tumultuous, As the Clock Strikes. The Marine’s Hymn, Down Deep and Trustworthy, Terrific Trumpeters, KIT 4 (00-29548) .................. $55.00 Slam Dunk. and The Soul of Our School. Titles: Beethoven’s Russian Folk KIT 2 (00-24705) ..................$65.00 Dance, Popcorn, Lullaby featuring your Titles: The Silver Rocket, Dreaming, KIT 5 (00-30748) ..................$60.00 KIT 2 (00-24691) .................. $55.00 clarinets, and March of the Midgets. Tacos and Salsa and Clog Dance. Titles: I. The Blue Danube Waltz, II. Titles: Sibelius’ Finlandia, a flute Alouette, III. Trumpets, Front and section feature, Twinkle Variations, KIT 5 (00-30739) .................. $55.00 KIT 3 (00-26692) ..................$65.00 Center, IV. Paramount March a Jewish folk song, The Dreydl, Titles: I. Ode to Joy, II. Ballad, Titles: Offenbach’s Barcarolle, Olé, and the Marching Machine, a III. Catch Me If You Can, IV. The Victors Flyin’ Fingers, and Top of the Class. concert march featuring the Percussion section. See more great deals at alfred.com/budgetbusters See pages 6-7 for NEW KITS VERY BEGINNING BAND This Catalog Now Includes 59. Dragon Dance (00-32451) 60. Danza Africana (00-32452) FULL-LENGTH RECORDINGS! 61. Belwin Very Beginning