Alfred Publishing

A fresh, original look at the art of conducting, including Pattern Cubes, which is a three-dimensional system for charting baton movement. Through this book, both the aspiring and the experienced cond...

This comprehensive text by Anthony Maiello on the art of conducting is designed to be hands on, user friendly, playable by any instrumentation, a step-by-step approach to baton technique, great for us...

An excellent book designed to assist musicians with their performance of contemporary (post be-bop) jazz. It focuses on utilizing fourths, pentatonics, modes, bitonals and other contemporary materials...

This uniquely organized method devotes a thorough chapter to each of the prevailing tune-types of jazz---standard, bebop, modal, blues, contemporary, ballad and free form---listing and discussing thei...

What's the best way to learn concepts? Through experience! How about a great way to memorize facts? By singing! This ingenious collection demonstrates fundamental musical concepts while clever lyrics...

Thirty everyday items, such as balloons, pinwheels, and plastic eggs, are transformed into tactile learning tools in this highly creative, hands-on, general music resource. Following an informative op...

Step one: introduce today's musical objectives or selection. Step two: construct simple puppets using the clear-cut instructions and handy templates. Step three: dive into the lessons with your adorab...

When the kids learn they could snag a spot in Toyland Department Store's amazing annual parade, they march into action: taking a quick journey 'Over the River,' experiencing a fabulous 'Toyland' welco...

When the kids learn they could snag a spot in Toyland Department Store's amazing annual parade, they march into action: taking a quick journey 'Over the River,' experiencing a fabulous 'Toyland' welco...

There's always a song to sing with this charming collection designed especially with primary children in mind. Celebrate Halloween, Valentine's Day, Saint Patrick's Day, Martin Luther King, Mother's a...

There's always a song to sing with this charming collection designed especially with primary children in mind. Celebrate Halloween, Valentine's Day, Saint Patrick's Day, Martin Luther King, Mother's a...

Who or what is that shadowy figure playing the piano in the school music room after dark? Several students and Deputy Barney set out to solve this musical mystery with surprising results. Featuring si...

Who or what is that shadowy figure playing the piano in the school music room after dark? Several students and Deputy Barney set out to solve this musical mystery with surprising results. Featuring si...

A treasure trove of choral pedagogy! This step-by-step guide will take beginners from unison to two-part singing by focusing on the underlying aural and developmental skills necessary for success. Seq...

A treasure trove of choral pedagogy! This step-by-step guide will take beginners from unison to two-part singing by focusing on the underlying aural and developmental skills necessary for success. Seq...

Trying to incorporate consistent social-emotional learning practices into your music classes and ensembles? This informative entry-point resource views SEL through a musical lens, helping to identify...

Move the desks out of the way and invite those eager young musicians to circle up for some fun-filled active-learning music time. This practical planning book is a creative teacher's treasure and a ki...

La pluripremiata insegnante e pioniera della musica per la prima infanzia Lynn Kleiner condivide i suoi innovativi programmi di lezione per i bambini dalla prima infanzia alla seconda, che catturano i...

Leonid Hambro has composed piano variations in the style of Beethoven on the tune 'Happy Birthday to You. ' These variations are very well crafted and are for the advanced pianist. Some of Beethoven's...

What a wonderful taste for the performer and the listener! One might expect the Mozart and the Chopin variations, but who would anticipate George Shearing up next followed by rag and bebop interpretat...

One of the world's most frequently performed melodies, Happy Birthday to You! is now arranged for Elementary level pianists. The student part is written in 5-finger position with the melody split betw...

One of the world's most frequently performed melodies, Happy Birthday to You! is now arranged for Early Intermediate to Intermediate level pianists. This arrangement includes three versions: a lead sh...

With this concert-worthy duet setting of 'Happy Birthday to You,' pianists will delight audiences with inventive variations of the familiar tune. Some sections are driving and rhythmic, while others a...

Here's a fun, clever piece using various stylistic periods wrapped around a beloved tune. Students, teachers and audiences will love this over and over again. There's a bit of a classical touch, rag,...

(by Mildred J. Hill and Patty S. Hill) / arr. D. Coates