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The Bugle Boys

Lesson Book pages 62-63

let's get started

1. At the end this band marches away. The farther it goes, the softer it gets.
2. Each time it repeats, the left hand moves one octave lower. Let's try those moves down the keyboard.
3. When the band is close (the first time), it's forte. When it moves, it's mezzo forte—then (down low) piano.
4. Let's make sure we hear the right-hand and left-hand rests. Hup (rest) Hup (rest) Hup 2-3-4.
5. Ready to march!

It's the end!

explore and create

• Piccolo Start-Up

  The piccolos tune up to start off the parade. Listen, get ready—march! (See video)

• The F Company Band

  Another band joins the parade. (Student transposes to F.)

• The G Company Band

  Here comes another band! (Start in the G five-finger scale.)

• March with Us

  Is there a drummer or triangle player in the house who would like to march along with these bands?

• The Entertaining Bugle Boys

  "The Entertainer" joins the Bugle Boys for a spectacular finish. (See video and download duet)

Hats off to these Bugle Boys!

partner pages

Theory

pp. 47-48 Review (Units 1-10)

• A review of notes, concepts, and rhythms completes this book.

Technique & Artistry

p. 32 Leading the Parade

• Some technical mistakes stem from poor rhythm and vice versa.
• This little etude presents all note values from the Primer in strict march time.
• A perfect steady beat will help fingers march on the tips. Remember to sit tall, too!

Performance

p. 32 Let's Boogie!

• Point out four measures that skip up.
• Point out two measures that repeat.
• Point out a measure that steps up. A measure that steps down.
• Let's clap it first. We'll make a loose fist during the rest.
• Ready to play!

pedagogy pointers

It's a good idea to set up the introduction and ending first. They are similar, but different. The moves and dynamic changes at the end are made easier by advance preparation.

This is the "graduation" piece. It represents what has been achieved at the end of the Primer Book. And what a spirited finale it is!

accompaniments on disk

• CD Tracks 88-89
• MIDI File 44

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see it in action

Teaching Video 59

Philip follows the teacher's model, then marches on his own. It's important to remember that as the left hand descends, the dynamics need to reflect the departing buglers.

The piccolos announce the start of the parade, and they're off! This energetic band moves at a perky tempo and plays with solid tone. Philip's eyes really track ahead to ensure those left-hand moves. The drums fade away gradually as the parade disappears down the street. Then—the all-star "entertaining" parade. What a send-off. Salute!

Ask Yourself

• To compliment Philip on his first duet performance, what would you single out?
• What is noticeable about the performance when the "Entertainer" parades with the "Bugle Boys"?

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