Eb Alto Saxophone/Eb Baritone Saxophone solo with piano/CD accompaniment This solo is based upon the famous “Morning” movement of the popular “Peer Gynt Suite,” which many consider to be one of Grieg’s finest compositions. This piece keeps the general charter of the melody and harmony while exploring new rhythmic and harmonic variations that place this composition in a more contemporary style. Program Notes, Form and Analysis, Performance Suggestions, and CD accompaniment are included with solo and piano accompaniment. Correlated with The Yamaha Advantage TM Book 1 – page 18. Compatible with SmartMusic.

Clarinet solo with piano/CD accompaniment This solo is based upon the famous “Morning” movement of the popular "Peer Gynt Suite," which many consider to be one of Grieg’s finest compositions. This piece keeps the general charter of the melody and harmony while exploring new rhythmic and harmonic variations that place this composition in a more contemporary style. Program Notes, Form and Analysis, Performance Suggestions, and CD accompaniment are included with solo and piano accompaniment. Correlated with The Yamaha Advantage TM Book 1 – page 18. Compatible with SmartMusic.

Flute/Oboe solo with piano/CD accompaniment This solo is based upon the famous “Morning” movement of the popular "Peer Gynt Suite," which many consider to be one of Grieg’s finest compositions. This piece keeps the general charter of the melody and harmony while exploring new rhythmic and harmonic variations that place this composition in a more contemporary style. Program Notes, Form and Analysis, Performance Suggestions, and CD accompaniment are included with solo and piano accompaniment. Correlated with The Yamaha Advantage TM Book 1 – page 18. Compatible with SmartMusic.

Snare Drum solo with piano/CD accompaniment This solo incorporates Flams, Flam Taps, and Multiple Bounce Rolls along with a combination of rim and drum sounds to emphasize dynamic contrast. Program Notes, Form and Analysis, Performance Suggestions, and CD accompaniment are included with solo and piano accompaniment. Correlated with The Yamaha AdvantageTM Book 1 - page 16.

Snare Drum solo with piano/CD accompaniment This lively piece is perfect for reinforcing eighth note rhythms. Its unique feature is the change in tonality in the middle of the piece to a minor key. Rudiments used include: Flams, Paradiddles, 9 Stroke Rolls. Interesting color and texture achieved with on rim and snares on and off phrases. Program Notes, Form and Analysis, Performance Suggestions, and CD accompaniment are included with solo and piano accompaniment. Correlated with The Yamaha Advantage TM Book 1 - page 14. Compatible with SmartMusic.

Keyboard Percussion solo with piano/CD accompaniment This lively piece is perfect for reinforcing eighth note rhythms. Its unique feature is the change in tonality in the middle of the piece to a minor key. Program Notes, Form and Analysis, Performance Suggestions, and CD accompaniment are included with solo and piano accompaniment. Correlated with The Yamaha Advantage TM Book 1 - page 14. Compatible with SmartMusic.

Tuba solo with piano/CD accompaniment This lively piece is perfect for reinforcing eighth note rhythms. Its unique feature is the change in tonality in the middle of the piece to a minor key. The eighth notes are to be played light in nature and contrast with the quarter notes which should be held full length to give the piece a distinctive character common to the classical period. Program Notes, Form and Analysis, Performance Suggestions, and CD accompaniment are included with solo and piano accompaniment. Correlated with The Yamaha Advantage TM Book 1 – page 14. Compatible with SmartMusic.

Trombone/Baritone B.C./Bassoon solo with piano/CD accompaniment This lively piece is perfect for reinforcing eighth note rhythms. Its unique feature is the change in tonality in the middle of the piece to a minor key. The eighth notes are to be played light in nature and contrast with the quarter notes which should be held full length to give the piece a distinctive character common to the classical period. Program Notes, Form and Analysis, Performance Suggestions, and CD accompaniment are included with solo and piano accompaniment. Correlated with The Yamaha Advantage TM Book 1 - page 14. Compatible with SmartMusic.

F Horn solo with piano/CD accompaniment This lively piece is perfect for reinforcing eighth note rhythms. Its unique feature is the change in tonality in the middle of the piece to a minor key. The eighth notes are to be played light in nature and contrast with the quarter notes which should be held full length to give the piece a distinctive character common to the classical period. Program Notes, Form and Analysis, Performance Suggestions, and CD accompaniment are included with solo and piano accompaniment. Correlated with The Yamaha Advantage TM Book 1 - page 14. Compatible with SmartMusic.

Trumpet/Baritone T.C. solo with piano/CD accompaniment This lively piece is perfect for reinforcing eighth note rhythms. Its unique feature is the change in tonality in the middle of the piece to a minor key. The eighth notes are to be played light in nature and contrast with the quarter notes which should be held full length to give the piece a distinctive character common to the classical period. Program Notes, Form and Analysis, Performance Suggestions, and CD accompaniment are included with solo and piano accompaniment. Correlated with The Yamaha Advantage TM Book 1 - page 14. Compatible with SmartMusic.

Bb Tenor Saxophone solo with piano/CD accompaniment This lively piece is perfect for reinforcing eighth note rhythms. Its unique feature is the change in tonality in the middle of the piece to a minor key. The eighth notes are to be played light in nature and contrast with the quarter notes which should be held full length to give the piece a distinctive character common to the classical period. Program Notes, Form and Analysis, Performance Suggestions, and CD accompaniment are included with solo and piano accompaniment. Correlated with The Yamaha Advantage TM Book 1 - page 14. Compatible with SmartMusic.

Eb Alto Saxophone/Eb Baritone Saxophone solo with piano/CD accompaniment This lively piece is perfect for reinforcing eighth note rhythms. Its unique feature is the change in tonality in the middle of the piece to a minor key. The eighth notes are to be played light in nature and contrast with the quarter notes which should be held full length to give the piece a distinctive character common to the classical period. Program Notes, Form and Analysis, Performance Suggestions, and CD accompaniment are included with solo and piano accompaniment. Correlated with The Yamaha Advantage TM Book 1 - page 14. Compatible with SmartMusic.

Clarinet solo with piano/CD accompaniment This lively piece is perfect for reinforcing eighth note rhythms. Its unique feature is the change in tonality in the middle of the piece to a minor key. The eighth notes are to be played light in nature and contrast with the quarter notes which should be held full length to give the piece a distinctive character common to the classical period. Program Notes, Form and Analysis, Performance Suggestions, and CD accompaniment are included with solo and piano accompaniment. Correlated with The Yamaha Advantage TM Book 1 - page 14. Compatible with SmartMusic.

Flute/Oboe solo with piano/CD accompaniment This lively piece is perfect for reinforcing eighth note rhythms. Its unique feature is the change in tonality in the middle of the piece to a minor key. The eighth notes are to be played light in nature and contrast with the quarter notes which should be held full length to give the piece a distinctive character common to the classical period. Program Notes, Form and Analysis, Performance Suggestions, and CD accompaniment are included with solo and piano accompaniment. Correlated with The Yamaha Advantage TM Book 1 - page 14. Compatible with SmartMusic.

Keyboard Percussion solo with piano/CD accompaniment ARIETTA is an original composition specifically written to give beginning instrumentalists an opportunity to play a solo with piano accompaniment. The piece uses only the first 6 notes learned in most band methods and no rhythm more difficult than a quarter note. The lyrical nature of the piece, however, will challenge beginning players as they develop their tone quality and phrasing capabilities. Program Notes, Form and Analysis, Performance Suggestions, and CD accompaniment are included with solo and piano accompaniment. Correlated with The Yamaha AdvantageTM Book 1 - page 12.

Tuba solo with piano/CD accompaniment “Arietta” is an original composition specifically written to give beginning instrumentalists an opportunity to play a solo with piano accompaniment. The piece uses only the first 6 notes learned in most band methods and no rhythm more difficult than a quarter note. The lyrical nature of the piece, however, will challenge beginning players as they develop their tone quality and phrasing capabilities. Program Notes, Form and Analysis, Performance Suggestions, and CD accompaniment are included with solo and piano accompaniment. Correlated with The Yamaha AdvantageTM Book 1 - page 12.

Trombone/Baritone B.C./Bassoon solo with piano/CD accompaniment “Arietta” is an original composition specifically written to give beginning instrumentalists an opportunity to play a solo with piano accompaniment. The piece uses only the first 6 notes learned in most band methods and no rhythm more difficult than a quarter note. The lyrical nature of the piece, however, will challenge beginning players as they develop their tone quality and phrasing capabilities. Program Notes, Form and Analysis, Performance Suggestions, and CD accompaniment are included with solo and piano accompaniment. Correlated with The Yamaha AdvantageTM Book 1 - page 12.

F Horn solo with piano/CD accompaniment “Arietta” is an original composition specifically written to give beginning instrumentalists an opportunity to play a solo with piano accompaniment. The piece uses only the first 6 notes learned in most band methods and no rhythm more difficult than a quarter note. The lyrical nature of the piece, however, will challenge beginning players as they develop their tone quality and phrasing capabilities. Program Notes, Form and Analysis, Performance Suggestions, and CD accompaniment are included with solo and piano accompaniment. Correlated with The Yamaha AdvantageTM Book 1 - page 12.

Trumpet/Baritone T.C. solo with piano/CD accompaniment “Arietta” is an original composition specifically written to give beginning instrumentalists an opportunity to play a solo with piano accompaniment. The piece uses only the first 6 notes learned in most band methods and no rhythm more difficult than a quarter note. The lyrical nature of the piece, however, will challenge beginning players as they develop their tone quality and phrasing capabilities. Program Notes, Form and Analysis, Performance Suggestions, and CD accompaniment are included with solo and piano accompaniment. Correlated with The Yamaha AdvantageTM Book 1 - page 12.

Bb Tenor Saxophone solo with piano/CD accompaniment “Arietta” is an original composition specifically written to give beginning instrumentalists an opportunity to play a solo with piano accompaniment. The piece uses only the first 6 notes learned in most band methods and no rhythm more difficult than a quarter note. The lyrical nature of the piece, however, will challenge beginning players as they develop their tone quality and phrasing capabilities. Program Notes, Form and Analysis, Performance Suggestions, and CD accompaniment are included with solo and piano accompaniment. Correlated with The Yamaha AdvantageTM Book 1 - page 12.

Eb Alto Saxophone/Eb Baritone Saxophone solo with piano/CD accompaniment “Arietta” is an original composition specifically written to give beginning instrumentalists an opportunity to play a solo with piano accompaniment. The piece uses only the first 6 notes learned in most band methods and no rhythm more difficult than a quarter note. The lyrical nature of the piece, however, will challenge beginning players as they develop their tone quality and phrasing capabilities. Program Notes, Form and Analysis, Performance Suggestions, and CD accompaniment are included with solo and piano accompaniment. Correlated with The Yamaha AdvantageTM Book 1 - page 12.

Clarinet/Bass Clarinet solo with piano/CD accompaniment “Arietta” is an original composition specifically written to give beginning instrumentalists an opportunity to play a solo with piano accompaniment. The piece uses only the first 6 notes learned in most band methods and no rhythm more difficult than a quarter note. The lyrical nature of the piece, however, will challenge beginning players as they develop their tone quality and phrasing capabilities. Program Notes, Form and Analysis, Performance Suggestions, and CD accompaniment are included with solo and piano accompaniment. This original, lyrical composition is correlated with The Yamaha AdvantageTM Book 1 - page 12.

Flute/Oboe solo with piano/CD accompaniment “Arietta” is an original composition specifically written to give beginning instrumentalists an opportunity to play a solo with piano accompaniment. The piece uses only the first 6 notes learned in most band methods and no rhythm more difficult than a quarter note. The lyrical nature of the piece, however, will challenge beginning players as they develop their tone quality and phrasing capabilities. Program Notes, Form and Analysis, Performance Suggestions, and CD accompaniment are included with solo and piano accompaniment. Correlated with The Yamaha AdvantageTM Book 1 - page 12.

The essence of improving the aural skills of your students is by teaching them to recognize melodic intervals as part of the structure of music. This contest/festival style piece is also designed to teach most of the major and minor melodic intervals through the two main themes of the piece. As an added bonus, the back page of the parts includes both of the melodies written out for all of the instruments so that you can use the piece to teach this concept. Lesson plan materials are included with the score. This piece is correlated to The Yamaha Advantage band method book 2, but can be used with any band program of study.

A true "contest" style piece for the beginning band that uses limited note and rhythm resources, but is very creatively written. Your youngest students will feel like they are playing serious music, as the piece is bold, aggressive and sounds more difficult than it plays. This is the type of exceptional music you have come to expect from two of the most popular composers of beginning band music. This piece is correlated to The Yamaha Advantage band method book 1, but can be used with any band program of study.