Products We're really sorry... We don't currently have that one in stock Please add your email and we'll notify you when it's back Email Home» New Items "10 Short Solos for Double Second Steel Drums" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $27.00Price$22.00 "10 Short Solos for Double Second Steel Drums" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SBJM2-03 Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate Steel Pan PerformerThis book contains 10 solos that progress from Beginner to Intermediate levels. There are 5 unaccompanied solos and 5 solos that include a backing track. Each solo that has a backing track includes a QR code at the top. This will link to a playlist that includes the track on Youtube for quick access when you don't have the tracks downloaded nearby.***NOTE*** There is a book called "40 Short Solos for Steel Drum" which contains 40 solos that range from Beginner to Intermediate levels. It includes 10 solos for each of the following steel band voices: Tenor, Double Second, Triple Guitar/Cello, and Six Bass. These solos are included in that collection. Each instrument has 5 unaccompanied solos and 5 solos that include a backing track. List Price: $27.00Price$22.00 Add to cart "10 Short Solos for Six Bass Steel Drums" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $27.00Price$22.00 "10 Short Solos for Six Bass Steel Drums" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SBJM2-05 Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate Steel Pan PerformerThis book contains 10 solos that progress from Beginner to Intermediate levels. There are 5 unaccompanied solos and 5 solos that include a backing track. Each solo that has a backing track includes a QR code at the top. This will link to a playlist that includes the track on Youtube for quick access when you don't have the tracks downloaded nearby.***NOTE*** There is a book called "40 Short Solos for Steel Drum" which contains 40 solos that range from Beginner to Intermediate levels. It includes 10 solos for each of the following steel band voices: Tenor, Double Second, Triple Guitar/Cello, and Six Bass. These solos are included in that collection. Each instrument has 5 unaccompanied solos and 5 solos that include a backing track. List Price: $27.00Price$22.00 Add to cart "10 Short Solos for Tenor Steel Drum" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $27.00Price$22.00 "10 Short Solos for Tenor Steel Drum" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SBJM2-02 Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate Steel Pan PerformerThis book contains 10 solos that progress from Beginner to Intermediate levels. There are 5 unaccompanied solos and 5 solos that include a backing track. Each solo that has a backing track includes a QR code at the top. This will link to a playlist that includes the track on Youtube for quick access when you don't have the tracks downloaded nearby.***NOTE*** There is a book called "40 Short Solos for Steel Drum" which contains 40 solos that range from Beginner to Intermediate levels. It includes 10 solos for each of the following steel band voices: Tenor, Double Second, Triple Guitar/Cello, and Six Bass. These solos are included in that collection. Each instrument has 5 unaccompanied solos and 5 solos that include a backing track. List Price: $27.00Price$22.00 Add to cart "10 Short Solos for Triple Guitar/Cello Steel Drums" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $27.00Price$22.00 "10 Short Solos for Triple Guitar/Cello Steel Drums" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SBJM2-04 Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate Steel Pan PerformerThis book contains 10 solos that progress from Beginner to Intermediate levels. There are 5 unaccompanied solos and 5 solos that include a backing track. Each solo that has a backing track includes a QR code at the top. This will link to a playlist that includes the track on Youtube for quick access when you don't have the tracks downloaded nearby.***NOTE*** There is a book called "40 Short Solos for Steel Drum" which contains 40 solos that range from Beginner to Intermediate levels. It includes 10 solos for each of the following steel band voices: Tenor, Double Second, Triple Guitar/Cello, and Six Bass. These solos are included in that collection. Each instrument has 5 unaccompanied solos and 5 solos that include a backing track. List Price: $27.00Price$22.00 Add to cart "100 Exercises & Etudes for Tenor Steelpan" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $30.00Price$25.00 "100 Exercises & Etudes for Tenor Steelpan" by Jordan Morrison ISBN ERJM2-009 Difficulty: Easy/Medium (great for junior high, high school & college steel bands)There are very few etudes and exercises available out there for pannists. This typically leaves it up to the individual or a teacher to find, create, or source material to work on when it comes to things like technique, musical concepts, musicality, tone production, stickings, etc. I hope this book helps to fill that gap for pannists who are looking to develop their abilities. This book is a time-saving/progress-fueling resource for tenor pannists, pan teachers, and steelband directors. Save yourself the headache by adding this book to your collection. No more searching for appropriate music written for pan, writing to fit your needs, and repurposing music for other instruments. List Price: $30.00Price$25.00 Add to cart "24 Intermediate Steelpan Solos" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $45.00Price$40.00 "24 Intermediate Steelpan Solos" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SBJM2-08 Difficulty: Intermediate Steel Pan PerformerThis book contains 24 intermediate-level solos. There are 6 solos for each of the following steel band voices: Tenor, Double Second, Triple Guitar/Cello, and Six Bass. Each instrument has 3 unaccompanied solos and 3 solos that include a backing track. Each solo that has a backing track includes a QR code at the top. This will link to a playlist that includes the track on Youtube for quick access when you don't have the tracks downloaded nearby. The 6 solos for each voice can be purchased as a book or compiled together here. The styles represented include jazz, soca, reggae, rock, prog, cinematic, classical and more. List Price: $45.00Price$40.00 Add to cart "40 Short Steel Drum Solos" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $47.00Price$42.00 "40 Short Steel Drum Solos" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SBJM2-01 Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate Steel Pan PerformerThis book contains 40 solos that range from Beginner to Intermediate levels. There are 10 solos for each of the following steel band voices: Tenor, Double Second, Triple Guitar/Cello, and Six Bass. Each instrument has 5 unaccompanied solos and 5 solos that include a backing track. Each solo that has a backing track includes a QR code at the top. This will link to a playlist that includes the track on Youtube for quick access when you don't have the tracks downloaded nearby. The 10 solos for each voice can be purchased as a book or compiled together here. The styles represented include jazz, soca, rock, trap, prog, 8bit, cinematic, classical and more. List Price: $47.00Price$42.00 Add to cart "5 Compositions for Intermediate Steelband Volume 1" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $65.00Price$60.00 "5 Compositions for Intermediate Steelband Volume 1" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SDJM2-051 Difficulty: Medium (great for junior high, high school & college steel bands)This collection of 5 pieces was written as performance pieces for intermediate steelbands, sight reading for advanced bands, or as pieces for bands that are looking for something easy to dig into and perform quickly. This is the follow-up to the Early Steelband Series which includes 3 other packs called: 6 Compositions for Early Steelband, 6 More Compositions for Early Steelband, and Another 6 Compositions for Early Steelband. All of the pieces in this collection are 4 - 6+mins long and create some great contrasting styles to showcase the steelband’s sound potentials. This Bundle Pack is priced at just $60 for all 5, that's $12 per chart!! List Price: $65.00Price$60.00 Add to cart "5 Solos or Duets Vol. 01-Originals" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $27.00Price$22.00 "5 Solos or Duets Vol. 01-Originals" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SBJM2-06 Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate Steel Pan PerformerThe Solos or Duets Series features medium to short-length tunes with two parts. With backing track recordings of both parts, you can choose which part to perform or practice. This series works well for two-person gigs, Soloist gigs, private lessons, two-part classroom pieces, and many more scenarios. Backing tracks are included with purchase and a QR code on each piece provides easy access to the backing tracks on YouTube. List Price: $27.00Price$22.00 Add to cart "6 Compositions for Early Steelband" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $65.00Price$60.00 "6 Compositions for Early Steelband" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SDJM2-021 Difficulty: Easy (great for junior high, high school & college steel bands)This collection of 6 pieces was written for beginning steelbands and bands looking for something easy to dig into quickly. All of the pieces are 2 - 3+mins long and will require each section of the band to learn 3 - 4 basic phrases to complete the piece. Basic characteristic rhythms and time signatures make the parts simple for younger players. With 2 Calypsos, a Soca, a Reggae, a Cha-Cha, and a Jazz Waltz this should keep your band busy for a while or give you some more options in the early stages with a group. These can be taught in only a few rehearsals by rote or used to strengthen note-reading skills. This Bundle Pack is priced at just $60 for all 6, that's $10 per chart!! List Price: $65.00Price$60.00 Add to cart "6 Intermediate Solos for Double Second Steelpans" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $25.00Price$20.00 "6 Intermediate Solos for Double Second Steelpans" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SBJM2-10 Difficulty: Intermediate Steel Pan PerformerThis book contains 6 intermediate-level solos. There are 3 unaccompanied solos and 3 solos that include a backing track. Each solo that has a backing track includes a QR code at the top. This will link to a playlist that includes the track on Youtube for quick access when you don't have the tracks downloaded nearby.***NOTE*** There is a book called "24 Intermediate Steelpan Solos" which contains 24 intermediate-level solos. It includes 6 solos for each of the following steel band voices: Tenor, Double Second, Triple Guitar/Cello, and Six Bass. These solos are included in that collection. Each instrument has 3 unaccompanied solos and 3 solos that include a backing track. List Price: $25.00Price$20.00 Add to cart "6 Intermediate Solos for Six Bass Steelpans" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $25.00Price$20.00 "6 Intermediate Solos for Six Bass Steelpans" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SBJM2-12 Difficulty: Intermediate Steel Pan PerformerThis book contains 6 intermediate-level solos. There are 3 unaccompanied solos and 3 solos that include a backing track. Each solo that has a backing track includes a QR code at the top. This will link to a playlist that includes the track on Youtube for quick access when you don't have the tracks downloaded nearby.***NOTE*** There is a book called "24 Intermediate Steelpan Solos" which contains 24 intermediate-level solos. It includes 6 solos for each of the following steel band voices: Tenor, Double Second, Triple Guitar/Cello, and Six Bass. These solos are included in that collection. Each instrument has 3 unaccompanied solos and 3 solos that include a backing track. List Price: $25.00Price$20.00 Add to cart "6 Intermediate Solos for Tenor Steelpan" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $25.00Price$20.00 "6 Intermediate Solos for Tenor Steelpan" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SBJM2-09 Difficulty: Intermediate Steel Pan PerformerThis book contains 6 intermediate-level solos. There are 3 unaccompanied solos and 3 solos that include a backing track. Each solo that has a backing track includes a QR code at the top. This will link to a playlist that includes the track on Youtube for quick access when you don't have the tracks downloaded nearby.***NOTE*** There is a book called "24 Intermediate Steelpan Solos" which contains 24 intermediate-level solos. It includes 6 solos for each of the following steel band voices: Tenor, Double Second, Triple Guitar/Cello, and Six Bass. These solos are included in that collection. Each instrument has 3 unaccompanied solos and 3 solos that include a backing track. List Price: $25.00Price$20.00 Add to cart "6 Intermediate Solos for Triple Guitar/Cello Steelpans" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $25.00Price$20.00 "6 Intermediate Solos for Triple Guitar/Cello Steelpans" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SBJM2-11 Difficulty: Intermediate Steel Pan PerformerThis book contains 6 intermediate-level solos. There are 3 unaccompanied solos and 3 solos that include a backing track. Each solo that has a backing track includes a QR code at the top. This will link to a playlist that includes the track on Youtube for quick access when you don't have the tracks downloaded nearby.***NOTE*** There is a book called "24 Intermediate Steelpan Solos" which contains 24 intermediate-level solos. It includes 6 solos for each of the following steel band voices: Tenor, Double Second, Triple Guitar/Cello, and Six Bass. These solos are included in that collection. Each instrument has 3 unaccompanied solos and 3 solos that include a backing track. List Price: $25.00Price$20.00 Add to cart "6 More Compositions for Early Steelband" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $65.00Price$60.00 "6 More Compositions for Early Steelband" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SDJM2-022 Difficulty: Easy (great for junior high, high school & college steel bands)This collection of 6 pieces was written as performance pieces for beginning steelbands, sight reading for advanced bands, or as pieces for bands that are looking for something easy to dig into quickly. This is the follow-up to a previous collection called 6 Compositions for Early Steelband. All of the pieces in this collection are 3 - 5+mins long and will require each section of the band to learn 3 - 4 basic phrases to complete the piece. Basic characteristic rhythms and time signatures make the parts simple for younger players. With a Bossa, a Soca, a Rock, a Blues, a Classical, and a Secret Agenty sounding tune, this should keep your band busy or give you more options in the early stages with a group. These can be taught in only a few rehearsals by rote or used to strengthen note-reading skills. This Bundle Pack is priced at just $60 for all 6, that's $10 per chart!! Combine that with the previous bundle and for $120 your band has a new tune for every month of the year! List Price: $65.00Price$60.00 Add to cart "A Minor Thought" by Nathaniel O'Neal List Price: $37.00Price$32.00 "A Minor Thought" by Nathaniel O'Neal ISBN SDNO-001 Difficulty: Easy (great for middle school & beginning high school steel bands)"A Minor Thought" introduces students to the minor key and minor scales. The tenors have a simple melody and serve in more of an accompanimental role, which allows the other voices to shine. Letter C is a bass section solo built around an arpeggio. I would recommend starting this section early in the learning process to allow the bass pan players to feel comfortable with movements. The piece ends with a fadeout at the letter E. I recommend keeping students still as the sound fades out to nothing. The drumset player uses a onedrop reggae beat on the ride cymbal during letters B and D. List Price: $37.00Price$32.00 Add to cart "A Whiff of Sunshine" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $32.00Price$27.00 "A Whiff of Sunshine" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SDJM2-027 Difficulty: Easy (great for junior high, high school & college steel bands)A Whiff of Sunshine if a quick paced straight Reggae tune with some bright extended harmonies. This tune is a great way to feature the six basses in the band. The C section is a simple and instant favorite with the tenors and double seconds. The 3 sections are easy to learn and can sound great in just a short few rehearsals. List Price: $32.00Price$27.00 Add to cart "ABBA Medley" by ABBA List Price: $47.00Price$42.00 "ABBA Medley" by ABBA ISBN SDMB3-006 Difficulty: Medium/Hard (great for high school, and college steel bands)"ABBA Medley" featuring songs by Benny Anderson, Björn Ulvaeus, and Stig Anderson. Experience the vibrant sounds of a steel band in this dynamic ABBA medley, featuring Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Super Trouper, and Money, Money, Money. Infused with the rich tones of steel drums, this lively... List Price: $47.00Price$42.00 Add to cart "Agent 13" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $32.00Price$27.00 "Agent 13" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SDJM2-028 Difficulty: Easy (great for junior high, high school & college steel bands)Agent 13 is a Secrety/Spy sounding piece that brings to mind the old spy movies of the 60s and 70s. There are only 3 distinct sections to learn and the rest of the material is comprised of various iterations of those 3 sections. This piece is very accessible and fun for young bands looking for something a bit different than the norm. The written Engine room parts are optional but should provide some meaningful texture to the piece if you have the personnel. List Price: $32.00Price$27.00 Add to cart "Another 6 Compositions for Early Steelband" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $65.00Price$60.00 "Another 6 Compositions for Early Steelband" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SDJM2-025 Difficulty: Easy (great for junior high, high school & college steel bands)This collection of 6 pieces was written as performance pieces for beginning steelbands, sight reading for advanced bands, or as pieces for bands that are looking for something easy to dig into quickly. This is the 3rd installment of an Early Steelband Series which includes 2 other packs called 6 Compositions for Early Steelband and 6 More Compositions for Early Steelband. All of the pieces in this collection are 2 - 5+mins long and will require each section of the band to learn 3 - 5 basic phrases to complete the piece. Basic characteristic rhythms and time signatures make the parts simple for younger players. With a Calypso, a Doo-Wop-Ish tune, a Rock, a Jazz, a Dramatic piece with no drums, and a Soca, this should keep your band busy or give you more options in the early stages with a group. These can be taught in only a few rehearsals by rote or used to strengthen note-reading skills. This Bundle Pack is priced at just $60 for all 6, that's $10 per chart!! List Price: $65.00Price$60.00 Add to cart "Bedrock" by Nathaniel O'Neal List Price: $37.00Price$32.00 "Bedrock" by Nathaniel O'Neal ISBN SDNO-007 Difficulty: Easy (great for elementary school steel bands)"Bedrock" is a very simple rock chart. The title derives from the idea of a bedrock to serve as a foundation for a great building. jumbie jam and tenors feature a melody with a half-note and whole-note phrase in B and a contrasting eighth-note and quarter-note phrase in C. At F, the double seconds, triple guitars, and bass pans drop out and play stick clicks on the backbeat. Ensure students lock into the tempo at F. If playing with a full steel band, ensure that the strumming pans listen to and balance with the melody in the jumbie jam and tenors. List Price: $37.00Price$32.00 Add to cart "Blue Pan" by Nathaniel O'Neal List Price: $37.00Price$32.00 "Blue Pan" by Nathaniel O'Neal ISBN SDNO-008 Difficulty: Easy (great for elementary school steel bands)"Blue Pan" is a 12 Bar Blues chart. This chart was written to introduce students to how the 12 Bar Blues works using steel pans. Letter A introduces the chord structure through the double seconds, triple guitars, and bass pans. Letter B introduces the melody in the Jumbie Jam and Tenor parts. Letter C introduces a stop time where the low pans play only on the downbeat and the high pans play a contrasting melody. You can add a solo opportunity at letter D by dropping the jumbie jam and tenor parts and having a soloist play over the chord changes. List Price: $37.00Price$32.00 Add to cart "Boogie Woogie Steel" by Alan Bates List Price: $42.00Price$37.00 "Boogie Woogie Steel" by Alan Bates ISBN SDAB-024 Difficulty: Medium (great for junior high, high school or college steel bands)Boogie Woogie is a piano style that was a pre-curser to Rock N’ Roll. This arrangement gives a nod to traditional boogie woogie by putting some of that bluesy boogie feeling into the pans while also venturing to offer up something that also sounds “new.” All sections have fun melodies to play; it’s a good workout for the band. List Price: $42.00Price$37.00 Add to cart "Calc-You-Later" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $42.00Price$37.00 "Calc-You-Later" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SDJM2-023 Difficulty: Easy (great for junior high, high school & college steel bands)This composition is part of the Flex Series: Flexible Compositions for Flexible Steel Band. It includes:- Backing Tracks for Drums/Engine Room/Bass - Open Instrumentation w/ parts for Guitar/Piano - Notated engine room and drum set parts - Easy to rearrange with color coded/numbered sections - Plan ahead with the provided “Your Arrangement” Box or Call out the form in real time by saying the section number or use backing tracks w/ "Suggested Arrangement" box.- All backing tracks will be sent to you once you've made a purchase. You can also access play-along videos with all backing track options at this YouTube link. These will make rehearsal much simpler if shown on screen for your band. List Price: $42.00Price$37.00 Add to cart "Calypso On The Beach" by Nathaniel O'Neal List Price: $37.00Price$32.00 "Calypso On The Beach" by Nathaniel O'Neal ISBN SDNO-009 Difficulty: Easy (great for elementary school steel bands)"Calypso On The Beach" is my musical thoughts when I visited the beach in Scarborough, Tobago. Calypso is a slower style of music that came before soca music in Trinidad & Tobago. The key to this piece is not to push the tempo. At letter C, there is a two-measure build-up into letter D. Be sure you drop all the way to the piano before the crescendo starts. The double seconds and triple guitars have a simplified calypso strumming pattern. The tenors and jumbie jams have the melody that should blend in with all of the other pan voices. List Price: $37.00Price$32.00 Add to cart "Cheadle's Legacy" by Scott Johnson List Price: $57.00Price$52.00 "Cheadle's Legacy" by Scott Johnson ISBN SDSJ-021 Difficulty: Hard (great for advanced high school & college steel bands)This piece was commissioned by Dr. Richard Cheadle, retired percussion professor from Western Illinois Univ. and founder of the steelband program, for the W.I.U. steelband's 40th anniversary concert. List Price: $57.00Price$52.00 Add to cart "Chippin'" by David Singhaus List Price: $37.00Price$32.00 "Chippin'" by David Singhaus ISBN SDDS-005 Difficulty: Easy/Medium (great for junior high, high school, and college steel bands)In music slang, especially in Caribbean culture, chippin’ refers to a relaxed, rhythmic way of walking or dancing, often done during Carnival or street parades. It’s a small, bouncy step in time with the music, creating a feeling of swaying or grooving while moving forward. Chippin’ lets people enjoy the beat and atmosphere without fully breaking into an intense dance. Use this description to help develop the feel of this piece. List Price: $37.00Price$32.00 Add to cart "Cold Start" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $32.00Price$27.00 "Cold Start" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SDJM2-029 Difficulty: Easy (great for junior high, high school & college steel bands)Cold Start is a great starter Calypso tune. At 3mins long and with only 3 distinct sections to learn this is a great way to make a beginner sound great without having to water anything down or alter the page. Feel free to add engine room parts as needed or desired! List Price: $32.00Price$27.00 Add to cart "Cool Groove #3" by Alan Bates List Price: $42.00Price$37.00 "Cool Groove #3" by Alan Bates ISBN SDAB-016 Difficulty: Medium (great for high school or college steel bands)"Cool Groove #3" is a blend of socca and salsa. The intro and first 2 section are in a major/dominant tonality. This transitions into the 2nd half which goes into a minor key. The many dynamic changes will challenge the band to gain control of their sound. List Price: $42.00Price$37.00 Add to cart "Critters" by Madeline Marston List Price: $37.00Price$32.00 "Critters" by Madeline Marston ISBN SDMM3-004 Difficulty: Hard (great for for high school & college steel bands with or aspiration for fast hands!)A bluegrass jamboree! Moving sixteenth notes imitate the picking of a banjo and the melody moving between voices mimics a bluegrass quartet passing solos around the group. Tenor and Doubles breaks can function as solis or as written solos, and an open solo section allows for improvisation. An optional Tenor 2 part serves as an easier alternative for weaker players, and the Double Tenor and Double Second parts could be distributed as advanced and easier doubles parts, respectively. List Price: $37.00Price$32.00 Add to cart "Croon" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $32.00Price$27.00 "Croon" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SDJM2-030 Difficulty: Easy (great for junior high, high school & college steel bands)Croon is an almost 4-minute Crooner-style piece that is reminiscent of an old show-tune or jazz standard. This is a style I have always appreciated and admired. I thought it would sound beautiful in a steelband context but you should be the judge of that now! List Price: $32.00Price$27.00 Add to cart "Cruise The Eerie Canal" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $42.00Price$37.00 "Cruise The Eerie Canal" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SDJM2-024 Difficulty: Easy (great for junior high, high school & college steel bands)This composition is part of the Flex Series: Flexible Compositions for Flexible Steel Band. It includes:- Backing Tracks for Drums/Engine Room/Bass - Open Instrumentation w/ parts for Guitar/Piano - Notated engine room and drum set parts - Easy to rearrange with color coded/numbered sections - Plan ahead with the provided “Your Arrangement” Box or Call out the form in real time by saying the section number or use backing tracks w/ "Suggested Arrangement" box.- All backing tracks will be sent to you once you've made a purchase. You can also access play-along videos with all backing track options at this YouTube link. These will make rehearsal much simpler if shown on screen for your band. List Price: $42.00Price$37.00 Add to cart "Dizzy Riff" by Alan Bates List Price: $42.00Price$37.00 "Dizzy Riff" by Alan Bates ISBN SDAB-025 Difficulty: Medium (great for junior high, high school or college steel bands)This fun mambo was inspired by Dizzy Gillespie’s collaborations with the Cuban conga player, Chano Pozo. “Dizzy” also reflects the effect of a few edgy melodic/harmonic themes that might tilt the listener’s head’s slightly. There are five distinct sections. Section C ends with cascading harmonies, starting with the bass rolling and each section entering one at time and sustaining their notes. (Rolls are disabled on the midi mp3, so you will not hear the true effect on the demo). List Price: $42.00Price$37.00 Add to cart "Don’t Stop The Carnival" by Alan Bates List Price: $42.00Price$37.00 "Don’t Stop The Carnival" by Alan Bates ISBN SDAB-026 Difficulty: Medium (great for junior high, high school or college steel bands)This traditional calypso became much more well-known after the British Rock band, the Alan Price Unit, had a hit with it in 1968. The best version however, is the 1977 recording by on Sonny Rollins, saxophonist, and composer of the tune St. Thomas. The rhythms are typical to the calypso style. There are fun parts for everyone to play, with a lot of "call and response," between the sections. List Price: $42.00Price$37.00 Add to cart "Dreams of a Steel Pan" by Nathaniel O'Neal List Price: $37.00Price$32.00 "Dreams of a Steel Pan" by Nathaniel O'Neal ISBN SDNO-010 Difficulty: Easy (great for elementary school steel bands)"Dreams of a Steel Pan" is the melody I dreamed of while waiting for my professional Mannette double second steel pans. This lullaby does not have a drum set part. I encourage the director to conduct this piece from the front of the ensemble. This piece is an excellent opportunity for students to work on their soft dynamics when playing the steelpan. At letter F, the steel band decrescendos from piano while each part drops off until the tenor and jumbie jam is left. Make this moment magical by having students stay still until all the sound has disappeared. List Price: $37.00Price$32.00 Add to cart "Drifting" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $32.00Price$27.00 "Drifting" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SDJM2-031 Difficulty: Easy (great for junior high, high school & college steel bands)Drifting is a laid back Bossa Nova that clocks in around 3.5mins in length. There are 4 distinct musical phrases to learn. The first is a characteristic bossa rhythm shared by all except the basses. The second is a flowing melody played mostly by the tenors and passed to the seconds at the end. The third helps build the tension up to the chorus. The last distinct section at letter D can be thought of as a chorus but it is a laid back glide instead of your standard highest and lowest section being the chorus. List Price: $32.00Price$27.00 Add to cart "Early Steelband Jumpstart Pack" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $180.00Price$150.00 "Early Steelband Jumpstart Pack" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SDJM2-026 Difficulty: Easy (great for junior high, high school & college steel bands)This pack contains 3 collections of 6 pieces for Early Steelband. Each was written as a performance piece for beginning steelband, as sight-reading material for more advanced bands, or as pieces for bands that are looking for something easy to dig into quickly. These 3 collections from the Early Steelband Series include 18 pieces covering 12 different genres. All of the pieces in this collection are 2 - 5+mins long and will require each section of the band to learn 3 - 5 basic phrases to complete the piece. Basic characteristic rhythms and time signatures make the parts simple for younger players. This Jumpstart Pack is a great way to equip a new band with lots of music or an inexpensive way to expand your music library without breaking the budget. It will keep your band busy for quite awhile or give you more options in the early stages with a group. These can be taught in only a few rehearsals by rote or used to strengthen note-reading skills. The different styles can add diversity to your setlist at a concert or offer ways to branch off with more teaching material in the classroom. At 230+ pages this Bundle Pack is priced at just $150 for all 18 pieces, that's under $8.50 per chart!! You save $30 by purchasing all three books at once!! List Price: $180.00Price$150.00 Add to cart "El Torro" by Alan Bates List Price: $42.00Price$37.00 "El Torro" by Alan Bates ISBN SDAB-027 Difficulty: Medium (great for junior high, high school or college steel bands)Ready to try something different and expand your audience’s idea of what steelbands are capable of? El Torro is a flamenco influenced piece in 6/8 time. I make no claim that this is “authentic” flamenco, but It has a Spanish sounding tonality and interesting rhythms, including some polyrhythms in the 2nd half. 6 bass is not just a supporting instrument: it has a prominent role to play throughout. List Price: $42.00Price$37.00 Add to cart "Elementary School Steel Band Series 01" by Nathaniel O'Neal List Price: $55.00Price$50.00 "Elementary School Steel Band Series 01" by Nathaniel O'Neal ISBN SDNO-012 Difficulty: Easy (great for elementary school steel bands)This collection of music was created with the elementary steel band. I saw that there was a need to have music prepared for our earliest steel band students. Each chart uses simple rhythms and a basic AB form with some slight variations. The instrumentation for each chart is jumbie jam plus a full steel band. You can teach just the jumbie jam part and play along with the provided backing track, or perform this piece with a full steel band. I have included the note names for the Jumbie Jam part to help students learn to read music. You may make changes to the music and adapt it to your ensemble. I hope this resource is valuable for our elementary school steel band programs. This Bundle Pack is priced at just $50 for all 5, that's $10 per chart!! List Price: $55.00Price$50.00 Add to cart "Firecracker" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $32.00Price$27.00 "Firecracker" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SDJM2-032 Difficulty: Easy (great for junior high, high school & college steel bands)Firecracker is a 3.5-minute rock piece that students will love for its low pan feature and steady driving feel. After watching a local fireworks display on the river I wrote this to try to capture the feeling of awe, lift, and simple cool factor. List Price: $32.00Price$27.00 Add to cart « Previous12Next »
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These solos are included in that collection. Each instrument has 5 unaccompanied solos and 5 solos that include a backing track. List Price: $27.00Price$22.00 Add to cart "10 Short Solos for Six Bass Steel Drums" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $27.00Price$22.00 "10 Short Solos for Six Bass Steel Drums" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SBJM2-05 Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate Steel Pan PerformerThis book contains 10 solos that progress from Beginner to Intermediate levels. There are 5 unaccompanied solos and 5 solos that include a backing track. Each solo that has a backing track includes a QR code at the top. This will link to a playlist that includes the track on Youtube for quick access when you don't have the tracks downloaded nearby.***NOTE*** There is a book called "40 Short Solos for Steel Drum" which contains 40 solos that range from Beginner to Intermediate levels. It includes 10 solos for each of the following steel band voices: Tenor, Double Second, Triple Guitar/Cello, and Six Bass. These solos are included in that collection. Each instrument has 5 unaccompanied solos and 5 solos that include a backing track. List Price: $27.00Price$22.00 Add to cart "10 Short Solos for Tenor Steel Drum" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $27.00Price$22.00 "10 Short Solos for Tenor Steel Drum" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SBJM2-02 Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate Steel Pan PerformerThis book contains 10 solos that progress from Beginner to Intermediate levels. There are 5 unaccompanied solos and 5 solos that include a backing track. Each solo that has a backing track includes a QR code at the top. This will link to a playlist that includes the track on Youtube for quick access when you don't have the tracks downloaded nearby.***NOTE*** There is a book called "40 Short Solos for Steel Drum" which contains 40 solos that range from Beginner to Intermediate levels. It includes 10 solos for each of the following steel band voices: Tenor, Double Second, Triple Guitar/Cello, and Six Bass. These solos are included in that collection. Each instrument has 5 unaccompanied solos and 5 solos that include a backing track. List Price: $27.00Price$22.00 Add to cart "10 Short Solos for Triple Guitar/Cello Steel Drums" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $27.00Price$22.00 "10 Short Solos for Triple Guitar/Cello Steel Drums" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SBJM2-04 Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate Steel Pan PerformerThis book contains 10 solos that progress from Beginner to Intermediate levels. There are 5 unaccompanied solos and 5 solos that include a backing track. Each solo that has a backing track includes a QR code at the top. This will link to a playlist that includes the track on Youtube for quick access when you don't have the tracks downloaded nearby.***NOTE*** There is a book called "40 Short Solos for Steel Drum" which contains 40 solos that range from Beginner to Intermediate levels. It includes 10 solos for each of the following steel band voices: Tenor, Double Second, Triple Guitar/Cello, and Six Bass. These solos are included in that collection. Each instrument has 5 unaccompanied solos and 5 solos that include a backing track. List Price: $27.00Price$22.00 Add to cart "100 Exercises & Etudes for Tenor Steelpan" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $30.00Price$25.00 "100 Exercises & Etudes for Tenor Steelpan" by Jordan Morrison ISBN ERJM2-009 Difficulty: Easy/Medium (great for junior high, high school & college steel bands)There are very few etudes and exercises available out there for pannists. This typically leaves it up to the individual or a teacher to find, create, or source material to work on when it comes to things like technique, musical concepts, musicality, tone production, stickings, etc. I hope this book helps to fill that gap for pannists who are looking to develop their abilities. This book is a time-saving/progress-fueling resource for tenor pannists, pan teachers, and steelband directors. Save yourself the headache by adding this book to your collection. No more searching for appropriate music written for pan, writing to fit your needs, and repurposing music for other instruments. List Price: $30.00Price$25.00 Add to cart "24 Intermediate Steelpan Solos" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $45.00Price$40.00 "24 Intermediate Steelpan Solos" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SBJM2-08 Difficulty: Intermediate Steel Pan PerformerThis book contains 24 intermediate-level solos. There are 6 solos for each of the following steel band voices: Tenor, Double Second, Triple Guitar/Cello, and Six Bass. Each instrument has 3 unaccompanied solos and 3 solos that include a backing track. Each solo that has a backing track includes a QR code at the top. This will link to a playlist that includes the track on Youtube for quick access when you don't have the tracks downloaded nearby. The 6 solos for each voice can be purchased as a book or compiled together here. The styles represented include jazz, soca, reggae, rock, prog, cinematic, classical and more. List Price: $45.00Price$40.00 Add to cart "40 Short Steel Drum Solos" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $47.00Price$42.00 "40 Short Steel Drum Solos" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SBJM2-01 Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate Steel Pan PerformerThis book contains 40 solos that range from Beginner to Intermediate levels. There are 10 solos for each of the following steel band voices: Tenor, Double Second, Triple Guitar/Cello, and Six Bass. Each instrument has 5 unaccompanied solos and 5 solos that include a backing track. Each solo that has a backing track includes a QR code at the top. This will link to a playlist that includes the track on Youtube for quick access when you don't have the tracks downloaded nearby. The 10 solos for each voice can be purchased as a book or compiled together here. The styles represented include jazz, soca, rock, trap, prog, 8bit, cinematic, classical and more. List Price: $47.00Price$42.00 Add to cart "5 Compositions for Intermediate Steelband Volume 1" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $65.00Price$60.00 "5 Compositions for Intermediate Steelband Volume 1" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SDJM2-051 Difficulty: Medium (great for junior high, high school & college steel bands)This collection of 5 pieces was written as performance pieces for intermediate steelbands, sight reading for advanced bands, or as pieces for bands that are looking for something easy to dig into and perform quickly. This is the follow-up to the Early Steelband Series which includes 3 other packs called: 6 Compositions for Early Steelband, 6 More Compositions for Early Steelband, and Another 6 Compositions for Early Steelband. All of the pieces in this collection are 4 - 6+mins long and create some great contrasting styles to showcase the steelband’s sound potentials. This Bundle Pack is priced at just $60 for all 5, that's $12 per chart!! List Price: $65.00Price$60.00 Add to cart "5 Solos or Duets Vol. 01-Originals" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $27.00Price$22.00 "5 Solos or Duets Vol. 01-Originals" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SBJM2-06 Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate Steel Pan PerformerThe Solos or Duets Series features medium to short-length tunes with two parts. With backing track recordings of both parts, you can choose which part to perform or practice. This series works well for two-person gigs, Soloist gigs, private lessons, two-part classroom pieces, and many more scenarios. Backing tracks are included with purchase and a QR code on each piece provides easy access to the backing tracks on YouTube. List Price: $27.00Price$22.00 Add to cart "6 Compositions for Early Steelband" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $65.00Price$60.00 "6 Compositions for Early Steelband" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SDJM2-021 Difficulty: Easy (great for junior high, high school & college steel bands)This collection of 6 pieces was written for beginning steelbands and bands looking for something easy to dig into quickly. All of the pieces are 2 - 3+mins long and will require each section of the band to learn 3 - 4 basic phrases to complete the piece. Basic characteristic rhythms and time signatures make the parts simple for younger players. With 2 Calypsos, a Soca, a Reggae, a Cha-Cha, and a Jazz Waltz this should keep your band busy for a while or give you some more options in the early stages with a group. These can be taught in only a few rehearsals by rote or used to strengthen note-reading skills. This Bundle Pack is priced at just $60 for all 6, that's $10 per chart!! List Price: $65.00Price$60.00 Add to cart "6 Intermediate Solos for Double Second Steelpans" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $25.00Price$20.00 "6 Intermediate Solos for Double Second Steelpans" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SBJM2-10 Difficulty: Intermediate Steel Pan PerformerThis book contains 6 intermediate-level solos. There are 3 unaccompanied solos and 3 solos that include a backing track. Each solo that has a backing track includes a QR code at the top. This will link to a playlist that includes the track on Youtube for quick access when you don't have the tracks downloaded nearby.***NOTE*** There is a book called "24 Intermediate Steelpan Solos" which contains 24 intermediate-level solos. It includes 6 solos for each of the following steel band voices: Tenor, Double Second, Triple Guitar/Cello, and Six Bass. These solos are included in that collection. Each instrument has 3 unaccompanied solos and 3 solos that include a backing track. List Price: $25.00Price$20.00 Add to cart "6 Intermediate Solos for Six Bass Steelpans" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $25.00Price$20.00 "6 Intermediate Solos for Six Bass Steelpans" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SBJM2-12 Difficulty: Intermediate Steel Pan PerformerThis book contains 6 intermediate-level solos. There are 3 unaccompanied solos and 3 solos that include a backing track. Each solo that has a backing track includes a QR code at the top. This will link to a playlist that includes the track on Youtube for quick access when you don't have the tracks downloaded nearby.***NOTE*** There is a book called "24 Intermediate Steelpan Solos" which contains 24 intermediate-level solos. It includes 6 solos for each of the following steel band voices: Tenor, Double Second, Triple Guitar/Cello, and Six Bass. These solos are included in that collection. Each instrument has 3 unaccompanied solos and 3 solos that include a backing track. List Price: $25.00Price$20.00 Add to cart "6 Intermediate Solos for Tenor Steelpan" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $25.00Price$20.00 "6 Intermediate Solos for Tenor Steelpan" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SBJM2-09 Difficulty: Intermediate Steel Pan PerformerThis book contains 6 intermediate-level solos. There are 3 unaccompanied solos and 3 solos that include a backing track. Each solo that has a backing track includes a QR code at the top. This will link to a playlist that includes the track on Youtube for quick access when you don't have the tracks downloaded nearby.***NOTE*** There is a book called "24 Intermediate Steelpan Solos" which contains 24 intermediate-level solos. It includes 6 solos for each of the following steel band voices: Tenor, Double Second, Triple Guitar/Cello, and Six Bass. These solos are included in that collection. Each instrument has 3 unaccompanied solos and 3 solos that include a backing track. List Price: $25.00Price$20.00 Add to cart "6 Intermediate Solos for Triple Guitar/Cello Steelpans" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $25.00Price$20.00 "6 Intermediate Solos for Triple Guitar/Cello Steelpans" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SBJM2-11 Difficulty: Intermediate Steel Pan PerformerThis book contains 6 intermediate-level solos. There are 3 unaccompanied solos and 3 solos that include a backing track. Each solo that has a backing track includes a QR code at the top. This will link to a playlist that includes the track on Youtube for quick access when you don't have the tracks downloaded nearby.***NOTE*** There is a book called "24 Intermediate Steelpan Solos" which contains 24 intermediate-level solos. It includes 6 solos for each of the following steel band voices: Tenor, Double Second, Triple Guitar/Cello, and Six Bass. These solos are included in that collection. Each instrument has 3 unaccompanied solos and 3 solos that include a backing track. List Price: $25.00Price$20.00 Add to cart "6 More Compositions for Early Steelband" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $65.00Price$60.00 "6 More Compositions for Early Steelband" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SDJM2-022 Difficulty: Easy (great for junior high, high school & college steel bands)This collection of 6 pieces was written as performance pieces for beginning steelbands, sight reading for advanced bands, or as pieces for bands that are looking for something easy to dig into quickly. This is the follow-up to a previous collection called 6 Compositions for Early Steelband. All of the pieces in this collection are 3 - 5+mins long and will require each section of the band to learn 3 - 4 basic phrases to complete the piece. Basic characteristic rhythms and time signatures make the parts simple for younger players. With a Bossa, a Soca, a Rock, a Blues, a Classical, and a Secret Agenty sounding tune, this should keep your band busy or give you more options in the early stages with a group. These can be taught in only a few rehearsals by rote or used to strengthen note-reading skills. This Bundle Pack is priced at just $60 for all 6, that's $10 per chart!! Combine that with the previous bundle and for $120 your band has a new tune for every month of the year! List Price: $65.00Price$60.00 Add to cart "A Minor Thought" by Nathaniel O'Neal List Price: $37.00Price$32.00 "A Minor Thought" by Nathaniel O'Neal ISBN SDNO-001 Difficulty: Easy (great for middle school & beginning high school steel bands)"A Minor Thought" introduces students to the minor key and minor scales. The tenors have a simple melody and serve in more of an accompanimental role, which allows the other voices to shine. Letter C is a bass section solo built around an arpeggio. I would recommend starting this section early in the learning process to allow the bass pan players to feel comfortable with movements. The piece ends with a fadeout at the letter E. I recommend keeping students still as the sound fades out to nothing. The drumset player uses a onedrop reggae beat on the ride cymbal during letters B and D. List Price: $37.00Price$32.00 Add to cart "A Whiff of Sunshine" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $32.00Price$27.00 "A Whiff of Sunshine" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SDJM2-027 Difficulty: Easy (great for junior high, high school & college steel bands)A Whiff of Sunshine if a quick paced straight Reggae tune with some bright extended harmonies. This tune is a great way to feature the six basses in the band. The C section is a simple and instant favorite with the tenors and double seconds. The 3 sections are easy to learn and can sound great in just a short few rehearsals. List Price: $32.00Price$27.00 Add to cart "ABBA Medley" by ABBA List Price: $47.00Price$42.00 "ABBA Medley" by ABBA ISBN SDMB3-006 Difficulty: Medium/Hard (great for high school, and college steel bands)"ABBA Medley" featuring songs by Benny Anderson, Björn Ulvaeus, and Stig Anderson. Experience the vibrant sounds of a steel band in this dynamic ABBA medley, featuring Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Super Trouper, and Money, Money, Money. Infused with the rich tones of steel drums, this lively... List Price: $47.00Price$42.00 Add to cart "Agent 13" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $32.00Price$27.00 "Agent 13" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SDJM2-028 Difficulty: Easy (great for junior high, high school & college steel bands)Agent 13 is a Secrety/Spy sounding piece that brings to mind the old spy movies of the 60s and 70s. There are only 3 distinct sections to learn and the rest of the material is comprised of various iterations of those 3 sections. This piece is very accessible and fun for young bands looking for something a bit different than the norm. The written Engine room parts are optional but should provide some meaningful texture to the piece if you have the personnel. List Price: $32.00Price$27.00 Add to cart "Another 6 Compositions for Early Steelband" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $65.00Price$60.00 "Another 6 Compositions for Early Steelband" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SDJM2-025 Difficulty: Easy (great for junior high, high school & college steel bands)This collection of 6 pieces was written as performance pieces for beginning steelbands, sight reading for advanced bands, or as pieces for bands that are looking for something easy to dig into quickly. This is the 3rd installment of an Early Steelband Series which includes 2 other packs called 6 Compositions for Early Steelband and 6 More Compositions for Early Steelband. All of the pieces in this collection are 2 - 5+mins long and will require each section of the band to learn 3 - 5 basic phrases to complete the piece. Basic characteristic rhythms and time signatures make the parts simple for younger players. With a Calypso, a Doo-Wop-Ish tune, a Rock, a Jazz, a Dramatic piece with no drums, and a Soca, this should keep your band busy or give you more options in the early stages with a group. These can be taught in only a few rehearsals by rote or used to strengthen note-reading skills. This Bundle Pack is priced at just $60 for all 6, that's $10 per chart!! List Price: $65.00Price$60.00 Add to cart "Bedrock" by Nathaniel O'Neal List Price: $37.00Price$32.00 "Bedrock" by Nathaniel O'Neal ISBN SDNO-007 Difficulty: Easy (great for elementary school steel bands)"Bedrock" is a very simple rock chart. The title derives from the idea of a bedrock to serve as a foundation for a great building. jumbie jam and tenors feature a melody with a half-note and whole-note phrase in B and a contrasting eighth-note and quarter-note phrase in C. At F, the double seconds, triple guitars, and bass pans drop out and play stick clicks on the backbeat. Ensure students lock into the tempo at F. If playing with a full steel band, ensure that the strumming pans listen to and balance with the melody in the jumbie jam and tenors. List Price: $37.00Price$32.00 Add to cart "Blue Pan" by Nathaniel O'Neal List Price: $37.00Price$32.00 "Blue Pan" by Nathaniel O'Neal ISBN SDNO-008 Difficulty: Easy (great for elementary school steel bands)"Blue Pan" is a 12 Bar Blues chart. This chart was written to introduce students to how the 12 Bar Blues works using steel pans. Letter A introduces the chord structure through the double seconds, triple guitars, and bass pans. Letter B introduces the melody in the Jumbie Jam and Tenor parts. Letter C introduces a stop time where the low pans play only on the downbeat and the high pans play a contrasting melody. You can add a solo opportunity at letter D by dropping the jumbie jam and tenor parts and having a soloist play over the chord changes. List Price: $37.00Price$32.00 Add to cart "Boogie Woogie Steel" by Alan Bates List Price: $42.00Price$37.00 "Boogie Woogie Steel" by Alan Bates ISBN SDAB-024 Difficulty: Medium (great for junior high, high school or college steel bands)Boogie Woogie is a piano style that was a pre-curser to Rock N’ Roll. This arrangement gives a nod to traditional boogie woogie by putting some of that bluesy boogie feeling into the pans while also venturing to offer up something that also sounds “new.” All sections have fun melodies to play; it’s a good workout for the band. List Price: $42.00Price$37.00 Add to cart "Calc-You-Later" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $42.00Price$37.00 "Calc-You-Later" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SDJM2-023 Difficulty: Easy (great for junior high, high school & college steel bands)This composition is part of the Flex Series: Flexible Compositions for Flexible Steel Band. It includes:- Backing Tracks for Drums/Engine Room/Bass - Open Instrumentation w/ parts for Guitar/Piano - Notated engine room and drum set parts - Easy to rearrange with color coded/numbered sections - Plan ahead with the provided “Your Arrangement” Box or Call out the form in real time by saying the section number or use backing tracks w/ "Suggested Arrangement" box.- All backing tracks will be sent to you once you've made a purchase. You can also access play-along videos with all backing track options at this YouTube link. These will make rehearsal much simpler if shown on screen for your band. List Price: $42.00Price$37.00 Add to cart "Calypso On The Beach" by Nathaniel O'Neal List Price: $37.00Price$32.00 "Calypso On The Beach" by Nathaniel O'Neal ISBN SDNO-009 Difficulty: Easy (great for elementary school steel bands)"Calypso On The Beach" is my musical thoughts when I visited the beach in Scarborough, Tobago. Calypso is a slower style of music that came before soca music in Trinidad & Tobago. The key to this piece is not to push the tempo. At letter C, there is a two-measure build-up into letter D. Be sure you drop all the way to the piano before the crescendo starts. The double seconds and triple guitars have a simplified calypso strumming pattern. The tenors and jumbie jams have the melody that should blend in with all of the other pan voices. List Price: $37.00Price$32.00 Add to cart "Cheadle's Legacy" by Scott Johnson List Price: $57.00Price$52.00 "Cheadle's Legacy" by Scott Johnson ISBN SDSJ-021 Difficulty: Hard (great for advanced high school & college steel bands)This piece was commissioned by Dr. Richard Cheadle, retired percussion professor from Western Illinois Univ. and founder of the steelband program, for the W.I.U. steelband's 40th anniversary concert. List Price: $57.00Price$52.00 Add to cart "Chippin'" by David Singhaus List Price: $37.00Price$32.00 "Chippin'" by David Singhaus ISBN SDDS-005 Difficulty: Easy/Medium (great for junior high, high school, and college steel bands)In music slang, especially in Caribbean culture, chippin’ refers to a relaxed, rhythmic way of walking or dancing, often done during Carnival or street parades. It’s a small, bouncy step in time with the music, creating a feeling of swaying or grooving while moving forward. Chippin’ lets people enjoy the beat and atmosphere without fully breaking into an intense dance. Use this description to help develop the feel of this piece. List Price: $37.00Price$32.00 Add to cart "Cold Start" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $32.00Price$27.00 "Cold Start" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SDJM2-029 Difficulty: Easy (great for junior high, high school & college steel bands)Cold Start is a great starter Calypso tune. At 3mins long and with only 3 distinct sections to learn this is a great way to make a beginner sound great without having to water anything down or alter the page. Feel free to add engine room parts as needed or desired! List Price: $32.00Price$27.00 Add to cart "Cool Groove #3" by Alan Bates List Price: $42.00Price$37.00 "Cool Groove #3" by Alan Bates ISBN SDAB-016 Difficulty: Medium (great for high school or college steel bands)"Cool Groove #3" is a blend of socca and salsa. The intro and first 2 section are in a major/dominant tonality. This transitions into the 2nd half which goes into a minor key. The many dynamic changes will challenge the band to gain control of their sound. List Price: $42.00Price$37.00 Add to cart "Critters" by Madeline Marston List Price: $37.00Price$32.00 "Critters" by Madeline Marston ISBN SDMM3-004 Difficulty: Hard (great for for high school & college steel bands with or aspiration for fast hands!)A bluegrass jamboree! Moving sixteenth notes imitate the picking of a banjo and the melody moving between voices mimics a bluegrass quartet passing solos around the group. Tenor and Doubles breaks can function as solis or as written solos, and an open solo section allows for improvisation. An optional Tenor 2 part serves as an easier alternative for weaker players, and the Double Tenor and Double Second parts could be distributed as advanced and easier doubles parts, respectively. List Price: $37.00Price$32.00 Add to cart "Croon" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $32.00Price$27.00 "Croon" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SDJM2-030 Difficulty: Easy (great for junior high, high school & college steel bands)Croon is an almost 4-minute Crooner-style piece that is reminiscent of an old show-tune or jazz standard. This is a style I have always appreciated and admired. I thought it would sound beautiful in a steelband context but you should be the judge of that now! List Price: $32.00Price$27.00 Add to cart "Cruise The Eerie Canal" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $42.00Price$37.00 "Cruise The Eerie Canal" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SDJM2-024 Difficulty: Easy (great for junior high, high school & college steel bands)This composition is part of the Flex Series: Flexible Compositions for Flexible Steel Band. It includes:- Backing Tracks for Drums/Engine Room/Bass - Open Instrumentation w/ parts for Guitar/Piano - Notated engine room and drum set parts - Easy to rearrange with color coded/numbered sections - Plan ahead with the provided “Your Arrangement” Box or Call out the form in real time by saying the section number or use backing tracks w/ "Suggested Arrangement" box.- All backing tracks will be sent to you once you've made a purchase. You can also access play-along videos with all backing track options at this YouTube link. These will make rehearsal much simpler if shown on screen for your band. List Price: $42.00Price$37.00 Add to cart "Dizzy Riff" by Alan Bates List Price: $42.00Price$37.00 "Dizzy Riff" by Alan Bates ISBN SDAB-025 Difficulty: Medium (great for junior high, high school or college steel bands)This fun mambo was inspired by Dizzy Gillespie’s collaborations with the Cuban conga player, Chano Pozo. “Dizzy” also reflects the effect of a few edgy melodic/harmonic themes that might tilt the listener’s head’s slightly. There are five distinct sections. Section C ends with cascading harmonies, starting with the bass rolling and each section entering one at time and sustaining their notes. (Rolls are disabled on the midi mp3, so you will not hear the true effect on the demo). List Price: $42.00Price$37.00 Add to cart "Don’t Stop The Carnival" by Alan Bates List Price: $42.00Price$37.00 "Don’t Stop The Carnival" by Alan Bates ISBN SDAB-026 Difficulty: Medium (great for junior high, high school or college steel bands)This traditional calypso became much more well-known after the British Rock band, the Alan Price Unit, had a hit with it in 1968. The best version however, is the 1977 recording by on Sonny Rollins, saxophonist, and composer of the tune St. Thomas. The rhythms are typical to the calypso style. There are fun parts for everyone to play, with a lot of "call and response," between the sections. List Price: $42.00Price$37.00 Add to cart "Dreams of a Steel Pan" by Nathaniel O'Neal List Price: $37.00Price$32.00 "Dreams of a Steel Pan" by Nathaniel O'Neal ISBN SDNO-010 Difficulty: Easy (great for elementary school steel bands)"Dreams of a Steel Pan" is the melody I dreamed of while waiting for my professional Mannette double second steel pans. This lullaby does not have a drum set part. I encourage the director to conduct this piece from the front of the ensemble. This piece is an excellent opportunity for students to work on their soft dynamics when playing the steelpan. At letter F, the steel band decrescendos from piano while each part drops off until the tenor and jumbie jam is left. Make this moment magical by having students stay still until all the sound has disappeared. List Price: $37.00Price$32.00 Add to cart "Drifting" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $32.00Price$27.00 "Drifting" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SDJM2-031 Difficulty: Easy (great for junior high, high school & college steel bands)Drifting is a laid back Bossa Nova that clocks in around 3.5mins in length. There are 4 distinct musical phrases to learn. The first is a characteristic bossa rhythm shared by all except the basses. The second is a flowing melody played mostly by the tenors and passed to the seconds at the end. The third helps build the tension up to the chorus. The last distinct section at letter D can be thought of as a chorus but it is a laid back glide instead of your standard highest and lowest section being the chorus. List Price: $32.00Price$27.00 Add to cart "Early Steelband Jumpstart Pack" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $180.00Price$150.00 "Early Steelband Jumpstart Pack" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SDJM2-026 Difficulty: Easy (great for junior high, high school & college steel bands)This pack contains 3 collections of 6 pieces for Early Steelband. Each was written as a performance piece for beginning steelband, as sight-reading material for more advanced bands, or as pieces for bands that are looking for something easy to dig into quickly. These 3 collections from the Early Steelband Series include 18 pieces covering 12 different genres. All of the pieces in this collection are 2 - 5+mins long and will require each section of the band to learn 3 - 5 basic phrases to complete the piece. Basic characteristic rhythms and time signatures make the parts simple for younger players. This Jumpstart Pack is a great way to equip a new band with lots of music or an inexpensive way to expand your music library without breaking the budget. It will keep your band busy for quite awhile or give you more options in the early stages with a group. These can be taught in only a few rehearsals by rote or used to strengthen note-reading skills. The different styles can add diversity to your setlist at a concert or offer ways to branch off with more teaching material in the classroom. At 230+ pages this Bundle Pack is priced at just $150 for all 18 pieces, that's under $8.50 per chart!! You save $30 by purchasing all three books at once!! List Price: $180.00Price$150.00 Add to cart "El Torro" by Alan Bates List Price: $42.00Price$37.00 "El Torro" by Alan Bates ISBN SDAB-027 Difficulty: Medium (great for junior high, high school or college steel bands)Ready to try something different and expand your audience’s idea of what steelbands are capable of? El Torro is a flamenco influenced piece in 6/8 time. I make no claim that this is “authentic” flamenco, but It has a Spanish sounding tonality and interesting rhythms, including some polyrhythms in the 2nd half. 6 bass is not just a supporting instrument: it has a prominent role to play throughout. List Price: $42.00Price$37.00 Add to cart "Elementary School Steel Band Series 01" by Nathaniel O'Neal List Price: $55.00Price$50.00 "Elementary School Steel Band Series 01" by Nathaniel O'Neal ISBN SDNO-012 Difficulty: Easy (great for elementary school steel bands)This collection of music was created with the elementary steel band. I saw that there was a need to have music prepared for our earliest steel band students. Each chart uses simple rhythms and a basic AB form with some slight variations. The instrumentation for each chart is jumbie jam plus a full steel band. You can teach just the jumbie jam part and play along with the provided backing track, or perform this piece with a full steel band. I have included the note names for the Jumbie Jam part to help students learn to read music. You may make changes to the music and adapt it to your ensemble. I hope this resource is valuable for our elementary school steel band programs. This Bundle Pack is priced at just $50 for all 5, that's $10 per chart!! List Price: $55.00Price$50.00 Add to cart "Firecracker" by Jordan Morrison List Price: $32.00Price$27.00 "Firecracker" by Jordan Morrison ISBN SDJM2-032 Difficulty: Easy (great for junior high, high school & college steel bands)Firecracker is a 3.5-minute rock piece that students will love for its low pan feature and steady driving feel. After watching a local fireworks display on the river I wrote this to try to capture the feeling of awe, lift, and simple cool factor. List Price: $32.00Price$27.00 Add to cart « Previous12Next »
