Dehaske Kids Play Hits!
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Summary of This Collection
This collection from the Kids Play. . . series offers a playful and structured approach to the euphonium, focused on an immediately engaging Pop & Rock repertoire. The goal is clear: to help the musician progress by working on musicality as much as technique, through pieces designed to strengthen reading skills, rhythmic accuracy, and sound quality.
The included CD becomes a true practice partner. It helps stabilize the tempo, refine intonation, and understand the euphonium's role within an accompaniment. By playing along with the playback, the student also develops essential reflexes: anticipating entrances, maintaining a steady pulse, shaping phrase endings, and managing breaths without breaking the musical line.
With an EASY-INTERMEDIATE difficulty, the content is particularly suitable for young players and returning musicians who want to tackle rewarding pieces without facing overly advanced demands. The work naturally focuses on articulation (detached/legato), dynamics, style-specific accents, as well as coordination between breath and fingerings to maintain a stable tone production.
The arrangement by Michiel Oldenkamp favors clear and effective writing, designed to quickly yield good results while encouraging expressive interpretation. An excellent choice to enrich one's repertoire, prepare for auditions, or simply vary practice sessions with catchy titles.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Pop | ||
| Arranger | Michiel Oldenkamp | Language | International |
| Instrumentation | Euphonium BC/TC | Difficulty | EASY-INTERMEDIATE |
| Collection | Kids Play. . . | Pages | 60 |
| Genre | Pop & rock | Year of publication | 2000 |
Questions frequently asked
What skill level is required to play Kids Play Hits! on the euphonium?
The EASY-INTERMEDIATE level is aimed at young players and returning musicians. The pieces focus on sight-reading, rhythm, and tone production without advanced level demands.
Is the sheet music compatible with the euphonium in treble and bass clefs?
The indicated instrumentation is Euphonium BC/TC, corresponding to editions in bass clef (BC) and treble clef (TC).
Does the collection include a backing CD?
A CD is included for practice with playback. It helps stabilize tempo, follow accompaniment, and prepare entrances. Playing with audio support also aids in managing breathing within the musical line.
What musical styles are offered in this euphonium collection?
The repertoire is oriented towards Pop & Rock, with Pop as the referenced musical genre. Arrangements by Michiel Oldenkamp emphasize clear writing, incorporating dynamics, accents, and articulations.
How many pages does the Kids Play Hits! method contain?
The book has 60 pages and was published in 2000 in the Kids Play... series.
