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Rocky Point Holiday was Ron Nelson’s first major work for wind band.

“It was commissioned in 1969 by Frank Bencriscutto for the University of Minnesota Concert Band’s Russian tour.

“First Suite in E Flat for Military Band, Op. 28a” (1909) by Gustav Holst (Boosey & Hawkes) is written in three movements: “Chaconne” (Allegro moderato), “Intermezzo” (Vivace), and “March” (Tempo di Marcia).

In the era of social media, texting, and email, what better way to make a practice session relevant and motivating for your students than to include the ability to share a SmartMusic assessment score.

Con Brio (March) was commissioned by Con Brio Festivals for the 2012 Whistler Music Festival Mass Band performance.

When implementing SmartMusic in your program, many directors start by offering the tool to their students at a parent night or by absorbing the cost in the “band fee”.

“This arrangement of “Academic Festival Overture” contains most of the important themes of the original work in a setting lasting approximately 3 1/2 minutes.

The most powerful influence SmartMusic can have on your students is it’s ability to eliminate roadblocks during a practice session.

This Piece of the Week guest blog was written by “Flash Flood” composer Chris Bernotas.