Sneaky Sam Grade 1.5 encouraging mastery of dotted rhythms

encouraging mastery of dotted rhythms and expanded ranges

Students love playing this arrangement in sunny San Antonio

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Fantasia on "Silent Night"

The 6 note beginning ranges along with basic rhythms make for easy preparation

Sneaky Sam Grade 1.5 encouraging mastery of dotted rhythmsSneaky Sam Jerry Frazier Grade 1 Sneaky Sam is a delightful light piece for band that will give students a few rhythmic challenges. It is written in a minor mode which adds to the "mysterious" musical quality. A strong melodic line along with powerful counter lines makes the piece interesting for students. The low voices have the melody at one point and there is some unison "sneaking" as well. Score and Audio