Rubber Band Arrangements

Learn in Unison, but Perform in Counterpoint!

Rubber Band Arrangements

Rubber Band Arrangements publishes unique method books/supplementaries for School Band, Orchestra and Recorder Class. We have been providing fun, creative solutions for beginning and intermediate ensembles since 2002.

Arrangement Collection: 14 pieces for concert band, each representative of a different musical genre, yet each sharing the same ground-breaking structure.

Elastic Orchestra: 19 highly flexible pieces for young string ensembles, including classical, holiday, patriotic, rock and jazz selections.

The Elastic Orchestra and the Arrangement Collection both:

  • Sound complete with nearly any instrumentation
  • Accommodate multiple ability levels simultaneously
  • Allow your groups to Learn in Unison, but Perform in Counterpoint!
Watch the 90 second video to the right and let kids show you how Rubber Band Arrangements work. Scroll down for a second video where kids demonstrate the Elastic Orchestra.

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First Semester Workbook for Band: Beginners learn basic playing and reading skills in a Kid Friendly interactive format, where failure is virtually impossible! When combined with the Arrangement Collection, forms a complete two-year curriculum for concert band.

Recorder Class Workbook: Based on the innovative presentation of our acclaimed First Semester Workbook for Band. Comes in both regular and expanded versions to accommodate recorder classes at any grade level.

You and your students can now DOWNLOAD FREE MP3 ACCOMPANIMENT TRACKS to all of our publications!  Look for the FREE MP3 PLAY-LONGS button on each Book page or under the FREE STUFF menu button.

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Kids Show How the Elastic Orchestra Works

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The Elastic Orchestra: Arrangements So Flexible, They’re Elastic!

19 orchestra pieces uniquely formatted to:

♫ Sound Complete with practically any instrumentation, even with Violins only

♫ Provide 3 distinct levels of parts for each instrument, Easy, Regular and Virtuoso

♫ Allow your orchestras to Learn in Unison, but Perform in Counterpoint!

Bridge the Learning Gap between Unison Material and Traditional Arrangements

Students study the musical Building Blocks of each piece (Melody, Bass Line, etc.) in unison, and then put together these rich contrapuntal arrangements with absolute ease.

Sound Complete with Nearly Any Instrumentation

All 14 Concert Band pieces in the Arrangement Collection will sound complete with no low instruments and/or no trumpets. All 19 pieces in the Elastic Orchestra will sound complete with Violins only, by utilizing the optional Violin III book.

 

Accommodate Multiple Ability Levels Simultaneously

The Arrangement Collection features optional Upper Register and Virtuoso books. The Elastic Orchestra includes optional Virtuoso parts in the back of every book, as well as optional Easy books for Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass.

Facilitate Full Classroom Participation at All Times

Because each Building Block is studied in unison, beginners learn from advanced students, no one ever has to wait around while another section of the group is rehearsing, and wrong notes are easy to hear and correct immediately.

Meet the Author-Composer

Kids Playing 'Cousin Louis'

Steve Hommel:  Saxophonist | Composer | Educator

Steve is the Author-Composer of the ground breaking series for young concert bands entitled Rubber Band Arrangements, and its counterpart for young string ensembles, entitled the Elastic Orchestra.  He plays various woodwind instruments including Alto, Tenor, Soprano and Baritone Saxophones, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Flute and Piccolo.

In addition to his role as Educator, Steve has performed alongside such musical icons as Wynton Marsalis, Johnny Mathis, Phil Woods, Steve Allen and Anita O’Day and is regularly featured as a soloist on recordings and live performances in a variety of musical styles.