PROGRESSIVE ACHIEVEMENT SERIES

Highlights:

Students have had at least a year of playing and music reading experience.
1st clarinet plays upper register
2nd clarinet predominantly plays lower register
trumpet upper range usually to F – 5th line.
Pieces present more challenging musical concepts in phrasing, rhythmic complexity, instrumental ranges, technical requirements, musical interpretation, ensemble listening/performance skills.

PA1 Leave it to Rock! [featured drum set solo] (Level 2)

2 solo drum set versions provided – one with 8th notes, a second more challenging with 16th notes around the toms.
A perfect follow-up to Gimme a Break! and Roundup at Cody’s with respect to upper register 1st clarinet. Instant cool! This piece rocks and can be prepared for quality performance in a fairly short amount of rehearsal time. (2:08)

$52.00

PA1SC — Additional Full Score: $6.50

PA2 Swingin’ at Docks (Level 2)

Great fun for the saxophone section! Flutes, clarinets, trumpets, horns, low instruments enjoy lead at various times.
Technical info written on clarinet & trumpet parts to facilitate smoother performance results.
A favourite choice for several school bands. (3:01)

$56.00

PA2SC — Additional Full Score $8.00

PA3 Canada Rock (Level 2-2.5)

1st & 2nd clarinets get an upper and lower register workout from low E to C above the staff.
Top 4 notes are presented in order – lift/add fingers in succession – the easier way to learn notes above the staff.
Trumpet top range to 3rd space C.
Highlighted percussion section for 16 measures – last 8 all metallic sounds.
Definitely challenging for a beginner grade 9 class, this works effectively in a grade 10 class with a year of experience. A big hit with audiences. (3:01)

$56.00

PA3SC — Additional Full Score $8.00

PA4 Swingin’ at Danceland (Level 2.5-3)

Spotlight on the saxophone section with solo lines for alto and tenor saxes
1st trumpet to written F -5th line with cued option to A, 2nd trumpet to F
optional cued parts provided in the event of missing saxophonists. (3:20)

$57.50

PA4SC — Additional Full Score $8.00

PA5 Celebration Processional (Level 2)

Excellent choice for graduation & similar functions
robust, positive celebratory themes with vibrant marcato support sections in A-flat
2nd clarinet plays limited upper register.
Trumpet plays up to a written F – 5th line (4:40+)

$59.00

PA5SC — Additional Full Score: $8.00

PA6 Alleluia (Level 2)

A beautiful calm, slow flowing melody originally written for solo trumpet, now arranged for concert band in a versatile manner, in that it can be performed successfully with any of the following Instrumentations: flute and double reeds, the clarinet section, the saxophones, a complete woodwind ensemble with/without saxophones, trumpets and horn, full brass ensemble, or full concert band, with or without percussion. (3:07)