HERE
ARE TWO DIFFERENT SCENARIOS . . .
Shopping at a music reseller:
VISIT
a music reseller;
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How far must you travel?
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How long does it take to get there (and back)?
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Who pays for your travel?
SEARCH
for grade levels and style of music;
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How many different locations must you look?
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How much"junk" do you have to flip through?
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How long does it take to find what you're looking for?
EVALUATE
the work to determine if it will work with your band;
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Study the instrumentation, the key, the rhythms.
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Look for solos, check instrument ranges, etc.
IMAGINE
how the piece sounds.
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There might be a piano nearby (you CAN transpose at the
keyboard, right?).
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Or if you're very lucky, you can find a promotional recording
of it.
Shopping with Bandroom.com
Publications:
SEARCH
for grade levels and styles of music;
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"Click' on the title of your choice
VIEW
sample parts and scores;
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"Click' on the part of your choice
READ
commentary and helpful analyses of the work;
LISTEN
to recorded excerpts from each work.
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"Click' for audio samples
With Bandroom.com Publications,
ALL of the above can be accomplished
from the convenience of your own desk, anytime! PLUS, don't
forget the
tremendous advantage of site-licensed
music!