Emerald Isle Melody Ensemble - Woodwind Mystery Island employs a haunting

Mystery Island employs a haunting melody that introduces students to the Dorian mode

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the musicians are challenged to play independently

try this three-four time arrangement of  "We Three Kings"

Sometimes you just know that a composition is going to be great for kids and audiences

Emerald Isle Melody Ensemble - Woodwind Mystery Island employs a hauntingEmerald Isle Melody arr. Bill Simon Grade 1. 5 "Emerald Isle Melody" is based on an Irish folk tune. The most popular version of this tune is the hymn "Be Thou My Vision," but it is also the foundation for "Lord of All Hopefulness" and "Make Us True Servants." This arrangement gives the young band a chance to work on phrasing and tone without going to extremes with ranges clarinets stay below the break and brass are comfortable. Even a young band will