Mystery Island Concert Band An effective full ensemble warm-up

An effective full ensemble warm-up routine is essential for a successful rehearsal and to the development of good tone quality

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first strain melody

attempts to get developing players through at least an octave of range

Students will enjoy their opportunity to play one of solos cued in the introduction

Mystery Island Concert Band An effective full ensemble warm-upMystery Island Tom Molter Grade 1 Written in the tradition of medieval folk music, Mystery Island employs a haunting melody that introduces students to the Dorian mode. All sections of the band have an opportunity to play the theme, and the percussion parts contain nuances such as snares off, as well as triangle and tambourine parts that add flavor to the overall ambiance of the music. A great piece for a mid year concert, Mystery Island would also be