This new work for beginning string orchestra is a great introduction to simple syncopation. Using only notes of the D scale, Acropolis also has a great opportunity to introduce simple slurs and legato playing. We know your audience will enjoy this musical…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Matthew R. Putnam
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
The holiday season is a time of joy, merriment, excitement, and traditions. One such time-honored tradition is the holiday string concert, which is often the debut performance for young musicians. This event is a celebration, not only of the holidays, but…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Matthew R. Putnam
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Arcapizzamo is built on a textural bantering between high strings and low strings, arco and pizzicato. It is great for practicing going back and forth from arco to pizzicato while keeping the bow in hand. It is rich in textures that are both playable and…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Marc Allison
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In the various branches of the military, one of the first things that a young recruit learns how to do is to march in step. This march is written in the standard three-part form, with no break strain and is perfect for contest or festival adjudication.
Grade…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Matthew R. Putnam
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This traditional march for beginning band is perfect for introducing march style. Introduce the Trio, as well as some common accidentals in this musical little march. Students and audiences alike will want to hear it again and again!
Grade Level: 1 Copyright…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Matthew R. Putnam
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Eventide Voyage is an exciting journey for your young musicians. Your orchestra will love the waves of texture changes with double-stops, pizzicato, accents, and many dynamic contrasts. Since all instruments get a turn at the helm, your students will go…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Marc Allison
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Matthew R. Putnam’s marches are always hits, and Piccadilly Parade is no exception! A perfect introduction to the British style march, this one is an excellent choice for contest and festival.
This free download includes two click track recordings, one with a…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Matthew R. Putnam
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Soldier’s March is a rousing concert march designed to flatter young string players. There are melodic lines throughout the orchestra, giving every section equal importance. The piece is designed to reinforce reading in the key of G as well as counting dotted…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Marc Allison
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Make your band sound big and full with the wonderful Tutti sections in Tokens of Esteem. No wonder Matthew R. Putnam’s younger band music is always so popular.
This free download includes two click track recordings, one with a click over the live recording…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Matthew R. Putnam
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This piece was written to give your students confidence as they navigate uncharted territory in their own lives and studies. Written with the beginning band choirs in mind, Matt gives ample opportunity to explore the color of the band with tutti woodwind and…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Matthew R. Putnam
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing