Band Today, Part Three is a basic method book for the advanced- intermediate level of band development. This method book will help develop a sound musical background and teach the musical skills necessary for membership in the more advanced school bands. Band Today, Part Three contains basic major and minor scales in addition to scale studies, rhythmic studies, chromatic scales, articulation studies and technic tunes designed to improve musicianship in a challenging and enjoyable manner. In addition there are studies of contemporary rhythms which will better prepare to play modern compositions by contemporary composers.

Technic Today, Part Three is a companion book designed to reinforce the technical aspect of the basic method Band Today, Part Three, of the Contemporary Band Course. The natural progression of the materials makes Technic Today an ideal supplement to any advanced-intermediate band method.

Band Today, Part Three is a basic method book for the advanced- intermediate level of band development. This method book will help develop a sound musical background and teach the musical skills necessary for membership in the more advanced school bands. Band Today, Part Three contains basic major and minor scales in addition to scale studies, rhythmic studies, chromatic scales, articulation studies and technic tunes designed to improve musicianship in a challenging and enjoyable manner. In addition there are studies of contemporary rhythms which will better prepare to play modern compositions by contemporary composers.

The 3-D Band Book is a three-dimensional approach to rehearsal preparation. This complete tune up/warm up program will reduce rehearsal stress and permit greater accomplishment with less effort. The overall preparedness that this book provides will make every rehearsal a more rewarding and enjoyable experience. The book is divided into three parts: tune up/warm up, key preparation, and rhythm preparation. In addition, there are three pages of harmony and ear training which will provide the basic knowledge necessary for relating to the exercises and chorales found in the book.

Technic Today, Part One is a companion book designed to reinforce the technical aspect of the basic method Band Today, Part One, of the Contemporary Band Course. The natural progression of the materials makes Technic Today an ideal supplement to any intermediate band method.

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Laurie Berkner, “the queen of children’s music” (People), pairs the lyrics of her infectious hit song with Ben Clanton’s whimsical illustrations in this groovy and adorable picture book—a must-have for fans of Laurie, dancing, and all things monstrous! I’m the biggest monster that you’ve ever seen! My eyes are purple and my teeth are green. I’m big and I’m scary, you know what I mean? And this is what I like to do… Boogie away those bedtime fears and embrace your inner monster with Monster Boogie, based on Laurie Berkner’s irresistibly fun song and featuring lively, playful artwork by Ben Clanton! I do the monster boogie. So can you! Rraaaahhh!

A memoir by a member of the Incredible String Band that charts a journey from hippie utopia to post-Woodstock implosion. Between 1967 and 1971 Rose Simpson lived with the Incredible String Band (Mike Heron, Robin Williamson and Licorice McKechnie), morphing from English student to West Coast hippie and, finally, bassist in leathers. The band's image adorned psychedelic posters and its music was the theme song for an alternative lifestyle. Rose and partner Mike Heron believed in, and lived, a naive vision of utopia in Scotland. But they were also a band on tour, enjoying the thrills of that life. They were at the center of "Swinging London" and at the Chelsea Hotel with Andy Warhol's superstars. They shared stages with rock idols and played at Woodstock in 1969. Rose and fellow ISB member Licorice were hippie pin-ups, while Heron and Robin Williamson the seers and prophets of a new world.