The 10 Re’s of Summer

As we all launch headfirst into the summer with Independence Day around the corner, I ask a simple question – what are you doing this summer to get yourself ready for school in the fall? Make sure to do these 10 things: Rest – Take time for yourself this summer, with some much needed mental and…

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The (Live!) Music Goes On

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected us all.  In my 26 years in the music publishing industry, few things have impacted music in our schools more profoundly.  Many school ensembles have been unable to meet or have done so in small groups or virtually.  Composers and arrangers have struggled without commissions and guest appearances.  Many (myself…

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New Solo Styles for Christmas String E-books from Excelcia Music Publishing

Browse Solo Styles for Christmas Lakeland, Florida (October 8, 2020)–  Rounding out its Solo Styles for Christmas series with a parallel debut on the publisher’s new digital E-book platform, Excelcia Music Publishing is expanding its string offerings to include Viola, Cello and Bass books along with its Violin book in this popular holiday series, edited…

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Holiday Arrangements for Brass Quintet by Popular Arrangers

  Lakeland, Florida (September 19, 2019)–  Excelcia Music Publishing’s newest additions to its series, Excelcia Ensemble Series, presents brass quintets with three new choices to program in their holiday concerts!  These Jazz-inspired arrangements by well-known composer/arrangers Sean O’Loughlin and David Bamonte, written at grades 3.5- 4,  will challenge musicians and delight their audiences. Addressing the…

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Excelcia Music Publishing Launches New Duet Book for Any Pair of String Instruments

Lakeland, Florida (August 15, 2019)– Adaptable Duets, the newest series of small ensemble books from the music publisher, contains 29 newly-composed or arranged duets that can be flexibly used with any combination of String instruments.  Written by dedicated educators and composers Tyler Arcari and Matthew R. Putnam, and edited by String Educator Diana Traietta, Adaptable…

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What Good Is Marching Band?

Another school year is off and running and you know what that means? Football! Oh, and yes marching band. Many band directors have a love, hate relationship with marching band and there are many who wish it was not even part of what we have to do in music education. Others love it to the…

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New Snare Drum and Mallet Book Released by Excelcia Music Publishing

Lakeland, Florida (July 8, 2019)– Excelcia Music Publishing’s latest addition to its acclaimed solo repertoire series, Accessible Solo Repertoire for Percussion, is now available and provides a much-needed edition to a young percussionist’s repertoire. Written by composer of percussion music, Robert Clayson, Accessible Solo Repertoire for Percussion contains 14 newly-composed or arranged solos for Snare…

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