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Introduce students to the joy of composing their own music in this first workbook in a new series. Contains seven lesson units (rhythm, melody, harmony, repetition, form, modern music, and review), ea...

This second Music by Me continues to play out the creative joy of the first. Book Two has the seven familiar units (rhythm, melody, harmony, bass patterns, musical form, modern music, and review), eac...

This third book continues the discovery of the tools used in composition. New concepts covered include: new rhythms (upbeats and downbeats), melody sequencing, harmonizing, theme and variations, and m...

Music by Me, Book 4 contains six units designed for the early intermediate student. In this book, the topics covered include: syncopation, melodic non-chord tones, harmonic chord progressions, exercis...

Book Five in this series is designed for the intermediate level student. Each unit is divided into four parts: Tools of the Trade; Let’s Explore; Scanning the Score; Compose Your Own. Some of the unit...

Add a unique programming twist with this fantastic piece that blends humor with darkness. The "spooky" opening uses playable chromatics to set the stage for the "thing," which comes across as potentia...

Add a unique programming twist with this fantastic piece that blends humor with darkness. The "spooky" opening uses playable chromatics to set the stage for the "thing," which comes across as potentia...

Amazing Grace never sounded so sweet! After a traditional chorale opening, things get cookin' with a modern salsa groove. While a great opportunity to feature your rhythm section, the winds also have...

Here is a winning combination of old and new. This three-movement sonata contrasts the traditional sound of the harpsichord with tonality and syncopations common to popular music and jazz. There are g...

Winner of the Alienor Harpsichord Composition Competition, the Sonata for Harpsichord is performed by harpsichordist Elaine Funaro, and is available on Gasparo Records.

Offenbach's Can Can has been a popular tune for years among young string students. Elliot has expanded the version found in most method books to create a superb arrangement with plenty of teaching pot...

Offenbach's Can Can has been a popular tune for years among young string students. Elliot has expanded the version found in most method books to create a superb arrangement with plenty of teaching pot...

Showcase your beginning strings with this easy pizzicato piece in the classic Leroy Anderson style. Lauren Bernofsky uses a cuckoo clock motive presented in just three-part harmony for performance fle...

Showcase your beginning strings with this easy pizzicato piece in the classic Leroy Anderson style. Lauren Bernofsky uses a cuckoo clock motive presented in just three-part harmony for performance fle...

This creative set of variations is based on This Old Man, a tune that all your students will immediately recognize. Beginning with a simple pizzicato statement of the theme, Elliot Del Borgo soon take...

This creative set of variations is based on This Old Man, a tune that all your students will immediately recognize. Beginning with a simple pizzicato statement of the theme, Elliot Del Borgo soon take...

The perfect change of pace for your next concert! This novel piece includes vocal "books" from the ensemble to help create the sound of a bewildered chicken running around the kitchen with an angry ch...

The perfect change of pace for your next concert! This novel piece includes vocal "books" from the ensemble to help create the sound of a bewildered chicken running around the kitchen with an angry ch...

This novel work opens up with pizzicato in all instruments. The "high tension" atmosphere gives way to an easy-going tune with a syncopated melody to help lighten things up. This one is sure to stick...

This novel work opens up with pizzicato in all instruments. The "high tension" atmosphere gives way to an easy-going tune with a syncopated melody to help lighten things up. This one is sure to stick...

Inspired by the poem of 19th century English poet Christina Rossetti (also the author of "In the Bleak Midwinter"), Frog and Toad provides a wonderful change of pace. The frog theme is lighthearted in...

Inspired by the poem of 19th century English poet Christina Rossetti (also the author of "In the Bleak Midwinter"), Frog and Toad provides a wonderful change of pace. The frog theme is lighthearted in...

Classic Mozart with a new twist for young musicians! This clever arrangement introduces the famous Eine kleine nachtmusik within a rock beat framework. Transporting your audience everywhere from class...

Classic Mozart with a new twist for young musicians! This clever arrangement introduces the famous Eine kleine nachtmusik within a rock beat framework. Transporting your audience everywhere from class...