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Warm Up Chorales in 12 major keys

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Chorales for band
 in 12 major Keys


Free chorales for band
in B flat and E flat


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One of the best things I've accomplished over the years is the development of a comprehensive process for teaching students to play well in every major key.  An overview of the whole process can be found in my master's project.  That document can be downloaded from the ERIC database by clicking the ERIC link below.   Have a look and use it if it suits you. 


The heart of that process is
carefully selected performance repetoire.  I also use the following instructional materials:

fingering charts (free download linked at left)
scale sheets (free download linked at left)
chorales in 12 major keys (available for order)

The set is available in a single, reproducible book.  A copy of the book, along with permission to make copies for a single band program is available for $50.00.  The book includes the following chorales:

Key
C
F
Bb
Eb
Ab
Db
Chorale
Just A Closer Walk With Thee
Rhosymedre
Brightly Beams Our Father's Mercy
More Holiness Give Me
I Know of A Name
What A Friend We Have in Jesus
Key
Gb
B
E
A
D
G
Chorale
Guide Oh Thou Great Jehovah
Sweet Hour of Prayer
Panis Angelicus
All Glory, Laud and Honor
Breath of Life
Nearer My God to Thee

The B flat chorale - Brightly Beams our Father's Mercy and E flat chorale - More Holiness Give Me are available for free, along with a bonus Bb version of Just A Closer Walk with Thee.  Click the link in the left panel to download them.  Each chorale is designed to be copied back to back on a single sheet for the whole band.  A full score version is included for the director.  They're enjoyable to play, handy as warm-ups, and teach key centers in an engaging way.  Enjoy!