Conducting Workshop
Hal Leonard Musical Director's Guide 2018
A select number of the very latest original compositions at the grade 0.5 - 2 level from the Hal Leonard catalogue have been carefully chosen for the workshop. Each participant will be provided a conductors score and recording of a selected composition at their chosen level in order to prepare in advance to conduct during the workshop. |
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Grade 0.5
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William Owens - El Vaquero! "The Cowboy" (Grade 0.5)
A$
120.00
Publisher: FJH Music Company Take an exciting ride across the open range with this bold Spanish-flavored work! Your students will sound mature beyond their years with this strategically orchestrated work using only six notes! A wealth of intelligently scored auxiliary percussion adds a great deal to the character of the work. Giddyup! (1:45) |
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Brian Balmages - Bringer of War (After Holst) (Grade 0.5)
A$
108.00
Publisher: FJH Music Company Inspired by The Planets by Gustav Holst, this original piece pays homage to the first movement, Mars. Using only six notes in all instruments, the music still has a powerful quality that dares the listener to embrace the bold, majestic melodies and rhythmic ostinato. A unique original that invites further study of a master composer! (2:15) |
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Timothy Loest - Voyage of the Dragon Armada (The Maritime Expeditions of Zheng He) (Grade 0.5)
A$
96.00
Publisher: FJH Music Company This gripping work depicts the epic voyages of China’s great naval Admiral Zheng He who commanded 250 ships and 28,000 men a century before Columbus set sail for the New World. Experience a captivating pentatonic melody immersed in vivid orchestration and colourful percussion writing. An exceptional choice for your next concert and a perfect launch pad to multicultural discovery. (1:00) |
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Grade 1
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Robert Buckley - Snow "Yuki" (Grade 1)
A$
84.00
Publisher: Hal Leonard Snow is based on the charming Japanese children's song “Yuki.” Robert has combined this song with an original festive melody to create a joyful winter holiday piece. Everyone gets a chance to shine in this beginning band piece - suitable for that first holiday concert! (2:15) |
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Michael Oare - Chaos Mountain (Grade 1)
A$
84.00
Publisher: Hal Leonard Using nothing faster than a quarter note (except 8th notes in percussion) and working in melody spots for every section, Michael Oare does a masterful job of capturing a sense of adventure - and possibly danger! - in this powerful work for beginners. This is sure to become a favorite! (1:55) |
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Grade 1.5
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Michael Sweeney - Moai (Songs of Ancient Giants) (Grade 1.5)
A$
95.00
Publisher: Hal Leonard The giant stone statues of Easter Island (known as “Moai”) have long been a source of mystery and wonder. Using hints of Polynesian drumming and haunting ancient-sounding melodies, this intriguing work for 2nd year players evokes a feeling of exotic majesty. (3:10) |
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Richard L. Saucedo - Waterdrops Come Spring (Grade 1.5)
A$
84.00
Publisher: Hal Leonard Using very modest ranges and easy rhythms (no syncopation), Richard has created this tender lyric piece that evokes the beauty of spring. Perfect for teaching tone, breath support and phrasing. (2:50) |
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Mekel Rogers - Pulsate (Grade 1.5)
A$
120.00
Publisher: FJH Music Company This fast and rhythmically driving work gives the illusion of alternating meters while remaining in 3/4 throughout. Melodic and harmonic ideas layer on top of one another to create an almost hypnotic pulsating effect. Easy ranges, active percussion, and solid scoring make this a great choice for concert festivals, honor band clinics, or simply a great teaching piece for your students. (1:40) |
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Grade 2
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Brian Drake - By the Sword (Grade 2)
A$
163.00
Publisher: Grand Mesa Music (GMM398) This imaginary tale of the exploits of a heroic warrior conjures up vivid images of a bygone era. Strong melodic lines are constantly shifted through the ensemble, supported by an intense percussion score your young percussionists will love playing. The sounds of battle and clashing swords are vividly portrayed in this wildly descriptive work, culminating in a majestic return home after an intense series of battles. This vivid work is designed to totally engage your students and audience! |
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Randall D. Standridge - Darklands Legends (Grade 2)
A$
213.00
Publisher: Grand Mesa Music In three movements, this suite for young band will capture the imaginations of your students and transport them to an amazing fantasy land of musical expression. It is designed to be played as a stand-alone suite, or for an even more expansive undertaking, as movements 2, 3, and 4 of the Darklands Symphony, along with Darklands March (1) and DarkHeart (5). Additionally, the movements can be played as separate, stand-alone pieces, and all are designed to be successful by groups with limited instrumentation or larger, complete ensembles. The entire Darklands Symphony stands alone as a major work for young band, and can easily be the highlight of your students’ band experience. |
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David Bobrowitz - Caribbean Holiday (Grade 2)
A$
125.00
Publisher: Grand Mesa Music Transport your band and audience to the tropics without ever having to set foot on a boat! This light-hearted piece authentically captures the feel of island music with its memorable, singing melodies and dancing, syncopated rhythms. The variety of scoring that evolves as the piece progresses will also keep your band on its toes as the audience taps its collective toes! |
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