Original Compositions and Arrangements by Michael Treni

What the critics say about Michael Treni's music…

“Everything Treni writes is great…In this, an era of so little great big band music, besides the work of Maria Schneider, this disc rocks.

JazzReview.com 2008

“His writing is adventurous, demanding of both musicians and listeners, and always fresh...outstanding arrangements played by exceptional musicians."

Jersey Jazz, January 2010

"Though Treni may not be familiar to most listeners, this album shows him to be in the league with Bill Holman, John Fedchock, Slide Hampton, Jim McNeely, and other top arrangers."

News Observer, January 2010

"A top-shelf arranger, composer, and musician."

Jazz Times.com 2012

“Exciting music that pushes the envelope on big band writing.”

Joe Lang, Jersey Jazz 2012

Music for Jazz Ensemble

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Bone Happy (Trombone feature - difficult ensemble playing and chord changes)

Boy’s Night Out (Shuffle - medium difficulty, soprano lead)

Forward Motion (Rock - medium difficulty, woodwinds)

The Man for Me (Vocal, ballad - easy)

Phoenix Rising (Minor Blues, swing - medium difficulty)

Tender Moments (Bossa Nova - medium difficulty, time changes)

Try (Vocal, swing - medium difficulty)

Unity (Latin - very difficult ensemble playing and chord changes)

What is the World Coming To? (Rock - difficult, high trumpet range)

Wigglepuss (Rock - medium difficulty)

Each arrangement $65.00 on CD-ROM with parts and score in PDF format.

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Music for Concert Band

Dinos from Space Symphonic Suite
Symphonic Suite for Elementary / Middle School Bands

Dinos From Space is a programmatic work in 3 movements based on the humorous children's book of the same title. It is suitable for advanced elementary or first year middle school bands. The work can be performed with or without narration using the text of the book which accompanies the score and parts. (Grade 3 difficulty)

This is a fun-packed feature for any concert and provides a great connection for elementary level projects and lessons across the school's curriculum.

Your Dino's From Space Package Includes:
• Score and Parts for full band on CD-Rom
• PDF Graphics for LCD Projection
• “Dinos from Space” hardcover book for narration
• Ideas for Cross-Curricular Activities (Grades 2 – 5) in Theatre Arts, Visual Arts and Language Arts

Can be performed with or without narration

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A Complete Year of Band Jazz Primer

4 Jazz-Style Arrangements For Elementary and Middle School Band on CD-ROM Includes parts for bass and piano

Designed primarily as a teaching tool, yet suitable for performance, each arrangement concentrates on a different element of jazz performance and promotes mastery through reiteration. (Grade 3)

Concepts Introduced
• Triplets
• Shuffle Time
• How to Play Swinging Eighth Notes
• Syncopation
• Counting and Playing Common Figures
• Articulations
• Improvisation for Beginners
• The Blues Form

Includes Cross-Curricular Activities in Language Arts and a script for performance

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A Complete Year of Band

5 Volume series
Arranged by Michael Treni

A Complete Year of Band is a unique library of elementary band music on CD-ROM with parts and scores ready to print in PDF format.

• PDF files print from any computer with Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Replace parts and score as needed without additional purchases
• Graduated Difficulty designed to progress with your student’s
playing ability (Grade .5 thru Grade 3)
• Songs your students know and will enjoy playing
• Arrangements designed around recurring musical concepts

The entire series licenses the purchaser to make an unlimited number of copies, year after year. Scores and parts, stored in PDF format, can be easily printed from the CD-ROM using any computer (IBM-compatible or MAC) and a printer.

The instrumentation for all 5 volumes includes:

Flute

Oboe

Clarinet 1

Clarinet 2 (does not cross the break)

Bass Clarinet (does not cross the break)

Alto Saxophone

Tenor Saxophone

French horn (in F)

Trumpet

Trombone

Baritone Horn (Treble Clef)

Tuba

Percussion: snare drum, bass drum, cymbals, xylophone, misc.)

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PDF files can be read by all computers and tablet devices with Adobe Acrobat® readers

Volume 1: A New Concept in Elementary Band Music

10 full-band arrangements of well-known folk, patriotic and seasonal songs, each designed to teach specific musical concepts and sequenced in graduated difficulty (Grade .5 thru Grade 3), plus warm-ups and scale studies in 3 keys. On CD-ROM.

Go Tell Aunt Rhodie

Au Clair de la Lune

Banana Boat Song

Jingle Bells

My Dreydl

My Country ‘Tis of Thee

Ode to Joy

When the Saints Go Marching In

The Star Spangled Banner

You’re a Grand Old Flag

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Volume 2: Classical Favorites for Beginning Strings

10 arrangements for beginning strings with piano accompaniment plus additional parts for flute, oboe, and French horn. On CD-ROM.

This Old Man

Ode to Joy

Jingle Bells

Good King Wenceslas

Silent Night

America (My Country ‘Tis of Thee)

Surprise Symphony

William Tell Overture

Pomp & Circumstance

St. Anthony’s Chorale

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Volume 3: Holiday Favorites for Elementary Band

Four arrangements of holiday favorites on CD-ROM. (Grade 1 thru Grade 2)

Jingle Bells

My Dreydl

Silent Night

Deck the Halls

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Volume 4: Patriotic Favorities for Elementary Band

Four arrangements of patriotic favorites on CD-ROM. (Grade 1 thru Grade 3)

America (My Country ‘Tis of Thee-in 3)

You’re a Grand Old Flag

The Star Spangled Banner

Patriotic Medley (Battle Hymn/America the Beautiful/My Country ‘Tis of Thee-March)

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Volume 5 - Elementary Jazz Primer

4 Jazz-Style Arrangements For Elementary and Middle School Band on CD-ROM Includes parts for bass and piano

Designed primarily as a teaching tool, yet suitable for performance, each arrangement concentrates on a different element of jazz performance and promotes mastery through reiteration. (Grade 3)

Includes Cross-Curricular Activities in Language Arts and a script for performance

Click here to see Elementary Jazz Primer score samples

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