Luminaria by William Himes Concert Band - Sheet Music

SKU: KJ.WB489F

UPC: 8402704855. 9 x 12 inches.

Incorporating the 19th century hymn tune “To God Be the Glory,” composer William Himes gives us a cheery piece celebrating the life of his mentor, the great music teacher Henry Vander Linde. Luminarias are Christmas lanterns typically placed with others along a driveway, sidewalk, or rooftop as a holiday decoration. This joyous composition is perfect for contest and festival, and as a serious selection for a holiday concert. Correlated with Tradition of Excellence Book 3, page 23. Duration: 4:30.

About Tradition of Excellence: Excellence in Performance

Excellence in performance is a concert band repertoire series correlated with the Tradition of Excellence Comprehensive Band Method by Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin. The compositions in the series correlate to a specific page in Tradition of Excellence Books 1, 2, or 3 and reinforce and expand on skills and concepts introduced in the method.

/Selections include exciting parts for every player, grade-appropriate cross-cueing, accessible ranges and rhythms, creative percussion writing, electric bass and rehearsal piano parts, and full conductor scores with rehearsal suggestions, program notes and composer biographies. In addition, the Grade 1 works provide an Advanced Snare Drum part for percussionists who have achieved a higher level of ability, playable simultaneously with the more basic Snare Drum part to facilitate differentiated learning.