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Through the use of imitation, additive processes, playful articulation, and the development of tune fragments, Olson crafted a piece that is relatable and great fun to play. \u003ci\u003ePop!\u003c\/i\u003e also has an aleatoric passage that gives young performers the opportunity to co-compose by improvising sounds that suggest of pop of popcorn in the making.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBandQuest®, an exciting series of new music and accompanying curricula for band, is a program published by the American Composers Forum. The series was started as a response to feedback from music educators that there is a pressing need for new, fresh band music. The heart of this program is new works written by a diverse group of leading American composers who have created challenging pieces that are a true departure from standard middle school repertoire. 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Organized in unique compositional and rhythmic patterns, this work invites students to explore multiple ways of organizing sounds and making music. A free downloadable interdisciplinary curriculum for teaching Rhythm Stand is available at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/composersforum.org\/bq-compositions\/rhythm-stand\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.BandQuest.org\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/ComposersForum\/search?query=jennifer+higdon+rhythm+stand\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn more on YouTube!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBandQuest®, an exciting series of new music and accompanying curricula for band, is a program published by the American Composers Forum. The series was started as a response to feedback from music educators that there is a pressing need for new, fresh band music. 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The heart of this program is new works written by a diverse group of leading American composers who have created challenging pieces that are a true departure from standard middle school repertoire. Every BandQuest project includes a residency component in which the composer works collaboratively with a middle school as they create their new piece. Many BandQuest pieces are accompanied by an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to assist students as they learn the music and to integrate each piece with non-music studies. 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Free interdisciplinary curriculum for the piece is available for download at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/composersforum.org\/bq-compositions\/a-a-precise-prelude-and-an-excellent-march\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.BandQuest.org\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBandQuest®, an exciting series of new music and accompanying curricula for band, is a program published by the American Composers Forum. The series was started as a response to feedback from music educators that there is a pressing need for new, fresh band music. The heart of this program is new works written by a diverse group of leading American composers who have created challenging pieces that are a true departure from standard middle school repertoire. Every BandQuest project includes a residency component in which the composer works collaboratively with a middle school as they create their new piece. Many BandQuest pieces are accompanied by an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to assist students as they learn the music and to integrate each piece with non-music studies. Visit www.bandquest.org to learn more about this innovative series, and email bandquest@composersforum.org to request a free downloadable audio catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Composers Forum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53484201115966,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/1396\/9982\/files\/04001975-wl.jpg?v=1778716098"},{"product_id":"odysseus-and-the-sirens-commissioned-by-american-composers-forum","title":"Odysseus and the Sirens — Commissioned by American Composers Forum","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe Odyssey\u003c\/i\u003e was written by Homer about 2700 years ago and tells of the adventures of the Greek hero Odysseus during his harrowing return trip home after fighting the Trojan Wars. 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A free downloadable interdisciplinary curriculum for teaching Hambone is available at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/composersforum.org\/bq-compositions\/hambone\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.BandQuest.org\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/ComposersForum\/search?query=libby+larsen\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn more on YouTube!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBandQuest®, an exciting series of new music and accompanying curricula for band, is a program published by the American Composers Forum. The series was started as a response to feedback from music educators that there is a pressing need for new, fresh band music. The heart of this program is new works written by a diverse group of leading American composers who have created challenging pieces that are a true departure from standard middle school repertoire. 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