David E. Smith Publications
Heritage
A Sacred Supplement for Band
- Book I and Book II
- Book I: over 170 songs and enrichment exercises
- Book II: 126 tunes
About Heritage
The purpose of Heritage is to keep the mind alive as to the great songs of the past…
Gospel Songs, Hymn Tunes, Liturgical Melodies, Spirituals, Classical Tunes, Rhythm & Scale Exercises.
Book I has over 170 songs and enrichment exercises in all. Book II has 126 tunes, many of them duets or trios!
Students enjoy Heritage; it’s refreshing!
What’s so special about Heritage?
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The Conductor Score/Teacher’s Manual
The Heritage Conductor Score/Teacher’s Manual by Rick D. Townsend has the following and more:
- A complete alphabetical listing of tunes and exercises by page number for both the student’s book and score
- A complete stylistic listing, categorized by: Chorale, Classical, Gospel Song, Holiday Songs, Hymns, Liturgical, and Spirituals, as well as Technical Exercises (Rhythms, Articulations, Dynamics, Scales and Intervals)
- A complete listing of activities, devotionals, special reports, name games, and background sketches of compositions and composers
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The Keyboard Accompaniment Book
The Heritage series boasts a unique feature in that the keyboard accompaniment book serves as a bona fide accompaniment for the 90 tunes that are used in this Method Book Supplement. By getting both a wind or melody percussion book with a keyboard accompaniment book you have a large collection for the beginning instrumentalist.
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Virtuosolympics
Besides, do you know what a virtuosolympics is? The Virtuosolympic cards are listed with the books below.
Order books
Enter how many copies of each book you need. You can order from Book I and Book II at once; everything goes into the cart together.
Book I
| Book | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| ConductorItem 089001 | $39.95 | |
| FluteItem 089002 | $7.95 | |
| OboeItem 089003 | $7.95 | |
| BassoonItem 089004 | $7.95 | |
| ClarinetItem 089005 | $7.95 | |
| Bass clarinetItem 089006 | $7.95 | |
| Alto saxophoneItem 089007 | $7.95 | |
| Tenor saxophoneItem 089008 | $7.95 | |
| Baritone saxophoneItem 089009 | $7.95 | |
| TrumpetItem 089010 | $7.95 | |
| French hornItem 089011 | $9.95 | |
| TromboneItem 089012 | $7.95 | |
| Baritone T.C.Item 089013 | $7.95 | |
| Baritone B.C.Item 089014 | $7.95 | |
| TubaItem 089015 | $7.95 | |
| Snare and MalletsRob SchoolfieldItem 089016 | $9.95 | |
| Timpani and AuxiliaryRob SchoolfieldItem 089018 | $7.95 | |
| Eb Alto hornItem 089019 | $7.95 | |
| Bb Trombone T.C.Item 089020 | $7.95 | |
| Eb Tuba T.C.Item 089021 | $7.95 | |
| Bb Tuba T.C.Item 089022 | $7.95 | |
| Keyboard accompanimentDavid LedgerwoodItem 089017 | $9.95 |
Book II
| Book | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| ConductorItem 089031 | $39.95 | |
| FluteItem 089032 | $7.95 | |
| OboeItem 089033 | $7.95 | |
| BassoonItem 089034 | $7.95 | |
| ClarinetItem 089035 | $7.95 | |
| Bass clarinetItem 089036 | $7.95 | |
| Alto saxophoneItem 089037 | $7.95 | |
| Tenor saxophoneItem 089038 | $7.95 | |
| Baritone saxophoneItem 089039 | $7.95 | |
| TrumpetItem 089040 | $7.95 | |
| French hornItem 089041 | $9.95 | |
| TromboneItem 089042 | $7.95 | |
| Baritone T.C.Item 089043 | $7.95 | |
| Baritone B.C.Item 089044 | $7.95 | |
| TubaItem 089045 | $7.95 | |
| Snare and MalletsDavid TownsendItem 089046 | $9.95 | |
| Timpani and AuxiliaryDavid TownsendItem 089048 | $9.95 | |
| Eb Alto hornItem 089049 | $7.95 | |
| Bb Trombone T.C.Item 089050 | $7.95 | |
| Eb Tuba T.C.Item 089051 | $7.95 | |
| Bb Tuba T.C.Item 089052 | $7.95 | |
| Keyboard accompanimentDavid LedgerwoodItem 089047 | $9.95 |
For both books
| Item | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Virtuosolympic cardsRick D. TownsendItem 089023 | $7.95 |
Which book do I need?
Each instrument has its own book in Book I and in Book II. Notes from the flyer:
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The French Horn Book
- The left hand page is for the Horn in ‘F’ to work in the band ensemble setting
- The right hand page is for the Horn in ‘Bb’ to work in the private setting for easier range
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The Percussion Books
- The Snare Drum and Bass Drum are on the left hand page while the mallet instruments are on the right hand page for better concentration, yet allowing for shifting back and forth to different instruments without having to change books
- The Timpani and Auxiliary parts are combined to make an easier transition between instruments depending on the color called for
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The Brass Band Books
- Books are published for: ‘Eb’ Horn; Treble Clef Trombone; ‘Bb’ Treble Clef Tuba; and ‘Eb’ Treble Clef Tuba, facilitating those brass band training programs that want to take advantage of Heritage!
Flyer and ordering help
Heritage flyer
Download the flyer (PDF)Prices printed on the flyer are out of date. Current prices are shown in the order tables above.
Questions or a purchase order?
Call toll-free 800-672-2733 or email [email protected].
