These New Pop Arrangements
Will Knock Your Socks Off!

We Are Young
Arr. Michael Story

Described as a power ballad with indie pop and alternative rock influences, this hot chart featured on Glee was recorded by the American band Fun.

Teenage Dream / Super Bass
Arr. Victor López

The ladies of pop continue to rule the charts and here are two very playable titles from Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj's repertoire that will rock your audience.

The Music of SMASH
Arr. Jason Scott

The music of SMASH is rich and colorful. This stirring arrangement is sure to provide a "smashing" Broadway-style performance!

Grade 1
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Grade 2
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Grade 3
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How Do I Tune Thee? Let Me Count the Ways

By Chris Bernotas

Playing in tune is one of the most important concepts of ensemble performance. It is also one of the most challenging to teach and accomplish. There are many ways to tune as an individual performer and as an ensemble member.

Awareness. I find that the most valuable tool in teaching students to play in tune is to simply make them aware of the concept. I rarely, if ever, tell a student if they are sharp or flat.

Pop & Rock Hits
for Your Students

Alfred's new Ultimate Play-Alongs now have 60 songs, and the enclosed MP3 CD includes a PDF of the piano accompaniment, Alfred's Tempo Changer Software, along with example and play-along tracks. They'll never get bored of practicing these tunes!

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Play Pop While
It's Hot!

For the first time, Alfred has released its Belwin Pop titles early! We took a poll asking when you normally choose your music and we answered with this - 47 new selections just in time for choosing your Spring Concert Music, while the pop tunes are still hot! Check out our interactive digital catalog.

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Methods Corner

On the never-ending quest to turn your drummers into true musicians? Check out Alfred's Beginning Workbook for Snare Drum. Your students will develop reading and writing skills through sequential worksheets and hone playing skills with fun-to-play exercises, solos, and even duets.

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