BPP-JMCS Classics Simplified, Easy arrangements for xylophones, diatonic marimbas, recorders and other instruments by Jon Madin and Heather McLaughlin / Book and Online Materials Playing these pieces on homemade marimbas or Orff xylophones is a perfect way to introduce children to the classics. These paraphrases of popular classics include: A Little Night Music, Blue Danube Waltz, Brahms Lullaby, Can Can, and many more. This book includes full performance audio tracks in MP3 format performed by Jon, Heather and friends on his own ensemble that includes homemade marimbas, recorders, and other instruments. Great fun to listen to and a great motivator for kids. Also included are full page print-ready scores for every piece in the book. These supplemental materials are included as online downloads for purchasers only. Contents: 8 A Little Night Music 10 Blue Danube Waltz 11 Brahms Lullaby 12 Can Can 14 Canon by Purcell 15 Capriccio Italien 16 Fantasie Impromptu 18 Four Seasons (Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn) 24 Fur Elise 26 La Donna 28 New World theme 30 Ode to Joy 32 Pachelbel Canon 33 Trumpet Voluntary 34 William Tell theme
