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To Bach And Beyond

Grades 4–8

Learning the classics just got a whole lot more enjoyable! Teachers and students will have a blast with “To Bach and Beyond,” written by master music educator Doug Edwards.

The musical arrangements are challenging but playable by upper-level elementary-age students. Lesson suggestions guide the instruction while invitations to adapt the material demonstrate Doug’s understanding of the classroom and elementary ensembles.

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  • Play 1. Beethoven's Funky Fifth1. Beethoven's Funky FifthDownload 1. Beethoven's Funky Fifth1. Beethoven's Funky Fifth

    Beethoven's Fifth Symphony has been transformed into, well, listen and you'll see.

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  • Play 2. William Tell Overture2. William Tell OvertureDownload 2. William Tell Overture2. William Tell Overture

    The Lone Ranger rides again!  This piece is a favorite at festivals and conferences.  It's a blast to work up as a grand finale to your programs.

    (youtube link)- performance

    youtube link - teaching demonstration video 1, video 2, video 3

    rhythm sticks game

  • Play 3. Minuet3. MinuetDownload 3. Minuet3. Minuet

    Here is a jazzy rendition of one of Bach's favorite keyboard pieces.

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  • Play 4. Fur Elise Samba4. Fur Elise SambaDownload 4. Fur Elise Samba4. Fur Elise Samba

    Seems like every piano recital wouldn't be complete without the playing of Beethoven's Fur Elise.  Here is a refreshing rendition of the tune that even includes a percussion break.

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  • Play 5. Russian Dance5. Russian DanceDownload 5. Russian Dance5. Russian Dance

    A fast and furious piece from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Ballet.  A great closer to your Christmas programs!

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  • Play 6. The Wild Horseman6. The Wild HorsemanDownload 6. The Wild Horseman6. The Wild Horseman

    This piece by Schumann is arranged in two parts with a traditional rendering of Section A and a jazzy minor Section B that lends itself to improvisational solos. A great piece to let your students creativity flourish.

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  • Play 7. Hallelujah Chorus Primer7. Hallelujah Chorus PrimerDownload 7. Hallelujah Chorus Primer7. Hallelujah Chorus Primer

    This introductory piece can be performed as is or used as a primer to the full version that follows.

  • Play 8. Hallelujah Chorus8. Hallelujah ChorusDownload 8. Hallelujah Chorus8. Hallelujah Chorus

    This significant piece by Handel is rendered for marimba in a traditional way (Don't mess with Handel).  Enjoy!

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    youtube link2 - another rendition

  • Play 9. The Can-Can9. The Can-CanDownload 9. The Can-Can9. The Can-Can

    Offenbach, though somewhat of an unknown composer when compared to Beethoven and Mozart, wrote a golden hit with this piece.  It is his most well-known work and now here it is for marimba ensemble.

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  • Play 10. Rondo Alla Turca10. Rondo Alla TurcaDownload 10. Rondo Alla Turca10. Rondo Alla Turca

    Here is a straight forward rendition of this piece by Mozart, enjoy!

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  • Play 11. Surprise Symphony11. Surprise SymphonyDownload 11. Surprise Symphony11. Surprise Symphony

    This is a common piece to use in music education to serve as an example of music by Haydn and the use of dynamics.  Students are usually asked to listen for the "surprise." Now students will "surprise" their audiences themselves as they play it on marimbas.

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About the Recordings

Click the Play button next to any track to hear a sample of the song. Click the download button (next to the play button) to add the song to your own music library.

A drum track has been added to some of these arrangements, however, the songs are complete without the use of drums.

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