Blues Party Very Beginning The 6/8 percussion interlude introduces

The 6/8 percussion interlude introduces the familiar bugle call from "Semper Fidelis" and the arrangement builds to an exciting conclusion with a hint of "Stars and Stripes" thrown in for good measure

"Fanfare for the Common Band" is a multi purpose composition which can be used for ceremonial occasions or as a concert opener

as in his patriotic song "Chester"

The hymn is from Southern Harmony

the composition uses only the first six scale tones and rhythms are limited to quarter and eighth notes

Blues Party Very Beginning The 6/8 percussion interlude introducesBlues Party Jeffrey T. Parthun, Sr. Grade 2 Blues Party The adjectives catchy, fun and educational refer to Blues Party. Originally written to help drill the 8th and 9th scale degrees in the Bb concert scale, this catchy melody is set to basic blues changes in a rock and roll style. Alternate low brass and trumpet parts are available for students with range difficulties but these players are still pushed to reach an octave. Percussion parts are