Cantabile Prime
Style: Lyrical with contrasting March Style Bridge
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Composer: Russ Weaver Grade: 1 Instrumentation: Alto Saxophone and Piano
Cantabile Prime is a remarkably playable grade 1 festival solo for the young alto saxophonist. Contrasting styles and modern harmonies give the performer a classical approach with distinctively modern, fun and playful harmonies. Primarily lyrical in nature, the contrasting middle style is playful and fun and reminiscent of an older whimsical style popular with turn of the century community band literature. This recording features George Weremchuck, professor of Saxophone at the University of Central Florida and Christine Ahrens on piano.
The Change of Seasons
Style: Lyrical with contrasting Technical Bridge
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Composer: Russ Weaver - Grade: 1 - Instrumentation: Tuba and Piano
A Change of Seasons is a grade 1 tuba solo that concentrates on legato playing with a short contrasting marcato middle section. The solo is just at 2 minutes and will give the most important instrument in the band a great way to take that first step at any solo and ensemble festival. There is opportunity to study canon as the last transition sets up a small canon ending with the Tuba. Range is from low Ab1 to C3 and the writing provides plenty of room for resting and counting. As with all Cyberwindsmusic.com solos, judging copies are included and licensed for this usage. The recording features Mr. Josh Parsons of Disney's "Main St. Philharmonic" and Christine Ahrens on Piano.
The Night Skies
Style: Legato/Singing
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Composer: W.A. Mozart Arranger: Prochnow / Weaver Grade: 1 Instrumentation: Flute and Piano
A clever "modern" sounding arrangement of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star that offers the developing student a sophisticated yet accessible vehicle. Mozart meets Dave Grusin -- nice! Excellent applications include: special music at weddings and as church special music.
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The recording features Ms. Christine Arens on piano and Central Florida Flute legend and music educator Mrs. Pam Guess.
A Festival Waltz
Style: Irish feel in 3
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Composer: Weaver / Prochnow - Arranger: Russ Weaver - Grade: 1 solo part - Instrumentation: Clarinet and Piano
The nicest grade 1 clarinet solo available anywhere! Does not go over the break and showcases developing players well. Licensing for this solo allows purchaser to print both your copy and the one for your contest judge as well. This piece is also the theme music for Cyberwindsmusic.com. Smartmusic users, please inquire about our free smartmusic file that provides accompaniment practice at any tempo.
Musicians on this recording are Ms. Christine Arens on piano and Russ Weaver on Clarinet.
Bohemian Dance
Style: Fanfare and Bohemian Lyrical
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Composer: Russ Weaver - Grade: 1.5 - Instrumentation: Trombone and Piano
Trombone players love to slide between notes. Doing so in a tasty and musically appropriate situation is tricky with beginning players, so here's the piece. Sliding from 1st to 3rd position in a Bohemian-style melody is perfect for beginning soloists. Big sound, modern developmental scoring and lush harmonies give this piece a larger-than-life feel that really motivates younger players. Easy piano part for the accompanist to enjoy. Recording features Ms. Christine Arens on Piano and The Orlando Philharmonic's Principal Trombonist Mr. Jeff Thomas. Bohemian Dance is approved! Smartmusic users please contact us for the free Smartmusic file that provides accompaniment at any tempo.
Approved State Lists: Florida (FBA Grade 2) District 10 use only
Amazing Grace
Style: Contemporary Waltz
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Composer: Traditional - Arranger: John Ryther - Grade: 2 - Instrumentation: French Horn and Piano
Here's a wonderful arrangement for solo and ensemble festival or church special music. It's an arrangement of the beautiful Amazing Grace done by master arranger John Ryther. This chart features equal amounts of time for both instruments to explore the melody and is arranged by a horn player. This timeless chart always works and is a great way to provide a contemporary feel with very playable piano and horn parts. Don't miss this download.
Recording features Ms. Christine Arens on Piano and The Orlando Philharmonic's Mrs. Kathy Thomas on French Horn.
Blessed Aria
Style: Lyrical and Fun
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Composer: Russ Weaver Grade: 2 Instrumentation: Flute and Piano
Here's a grade 1 flute solo that has been graded an easy 2 because of the high G that occurs once. Great piece to use for weddings and special occasions or for that first or second solo and ensemble festival. Modern harmonies and an easy piano part make this a quick favorite for young musicians to add to their repertoire. Special music at churches has been a use for this piece as well, it's like an old friend. Give it a listen and it will sound like something that you have always heard, but it's another cyberwindsmusic.com original.
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The recording, done at St. Lukes Lutheran (Oveido, Florida), features Ms. Christine Arens on piano and central Florida flute legend and music educator Mrs. Pam Guess. Special thanks to these artists for sharing their talents with Cyberwindsmusic.com.
Smartmusic users please contact us for the free smartmusic file that allows accompaniment at any tempo or you can simply play along with the recording here on the site.
Approved State Lists: FLORIDA (FBA gr.2) District 10 use only
Lyrical Journey
Style: Various
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Composer: Russ Weaver Grade: 2 Instrumentation: French Horn and Piano
Lyrical Journey is a wonderful grade 2 French Horn Solo that takes the listener and performers through a variety of settings and moods. If you are a French Horn player you will not want to miss adding this piece to your repertoire. Contrasting styles and modern harmonies throughout the piece make for a very expressive and interesting grade 2 French Horn solo.
Smartmusic users, please inquire regarding how to access the free accompaniment file that allows practice/rehearsal at any tempo!
Musicians on this recording are Kathy Thomas of the Orlando Philharmonic on French Horn and Ms. Christine Arens on piano. Special thanks to Peter Prochnow and the Oveido St. Lukes Lutheran church for the use of their main chapel. If you like the sound, book your recording session now. Amazing piece of architecture.
Ode to an Idea
Style: Lyrical/Technical
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Composer: Russ Weaver Grade: 2 Instrumentation: Bassoon and Piano
Ode to an Idea is an interesting grade 2 bassoon solo that my students have found both fun and rewarding to perform. ABA form with a poignant "A" section and a rousing "College spirit-type B section" make for a fun educational grade 1 playing experience. Licensing for this solo allows purchaser to print both your copy and the one for your contest judge as well.
The recording features the Ms. Christine Arens on piano and Stetson University's Bassoon professor Mrs. Ashley Heintzen. Thank you to these amazing artists for lending their time to this project. Recordings were made in the St. Lukes Lutheran main chapel in Oveido, Florida. Special thanks to Mr. Peter Prochnow, Director of Music, for making this happen. Ode to an Idea is currently on the State list in FLORIDA and if you are a smartmusic user, be sure and contact us for the free smartmusic file that provides accompaniment at any tempo.
Approved State Lists: FLORIDA (FBA Grade 2) District 10 use only
The Forest
Style: Lyrical/Technical
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Composer: Weaver / Prochnow Arranger/Editor Weaver Grade: 2 Instrumentation: Bb Trumpet and Piano
Here's the Grade 2 trumpet solo that you have been looking for! It's limited range and rich harmonic structure provide the beginning trumpet player a chance to sound both dignified and modern. Licensing for this solo allows purchaser to print both your copy and the one for your contest judge as well.
The recording features Ms. Christine Arens on piano and trumpet Legend Mr. John Guess. Thank you to these amazing artists for sharing their talents. Smartmusic users, please make sure to contact us for access to the file that allows the user to practice with the accompaniment at any tempo.
Beautiful Savior
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Composer: Traditional - Arranger: Prochnow / Weaver - Grade: 2.5 - Instrumentation: Clarinet and Piano
Beautiful Savior is a very popular Lutheran hymn and this setting allows a young clarinetist the ability to access this piece with a very modern piano part. The setting requires a strong pianist who will want to work through the syncopations of Peter Prochnow. Good for solo and ensemble festivals as well as an excellent choice for special music at church. Use one chorus or all 4 choruses, simply tag the intro and coda onto your choice if necessary.
I Know That My Redeemer Lives
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Composer: Traditional - Arranger: Prochnow / Weaver - Grade: 2.5 - Instrumentation: Clarinet and Piano
Here's a sacred clarinet and piano piece that features both instruments. The piano part is grade 4+ and is syncopated like Dave Grusin's music and the clarinet part remains quite simple rhythmically and only ventures out of the staff for a couple of bars. Range for the clarinet is up to high D (once) otherwise it stays in the staff. Great for advanced MS or average HS clarinetist to perform with a staff pianist at church for special music.