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Even the youngest of players will sound confident and assertive with this beginning band work that's strong from start to finish. Set in C minor, the rhythms are no more difficult than two repeated eighth

Written to evoke the musical styles heard in the Indian music of movie soundtracks, this has a strong Indian folk influence. Also included are a variety of world music influences that add syncopated

A regal piece for beginning bands that will have them sounding far more mature and advanced than the actual technical level of the piece. The effective writing will help students develop their listening

As the title implies, the piece uses echo effects throughout. Based on the interval of a descending perfect fifth, it begins with a lush statement of the subtle "angel" theme, which is used throughout the

As the title implies, the use of echo effects is a featured element in this piece. It begins with a lush statement of the subtle "angel" theme that recurs throughout, taking on subtle changes and textures

Written for beginning musicians, Aspiration uses minimal material, including no more than two repeated eighth notes as the most difficult rhythm. It contains bold fanfare gestures, marcato

An exciting journey through Atlantis awaits students in this original composition using notes of the B natural minor scale. Using only the notes and rhythms learned in the first year of study, this work is

This piece for elementary bands will command everyone's attention with the fast opening tempo that begins at the very outset. Inspired by the awe-inspiring sight of a solar eclipse, repeated rhythmic

This light concert selection with contrasting tonal colors and dynamics reflects the beauty of warm days, cool nights, and the vivid colors during this favorite time of year. Shared melodies between

A cinematic composition for the developing concert band that would be outstanding as a movie soundtrack. The heroic music is bold and rhythmic throughout with contrasting lyrical sections that provide

Your beginning band students are sure to enjoy this striking and aggressive composition. Featuring strong rhythmic content, a memorable melodic figure and dramatic percussion, the skillful writing still

Stately and noble, this original march will have young bands sounding impressive and accomplished. Two melodies are played at the same time to begin, then separately by groups of instruments, making it easy

Take your band on a musical and exhilarating bicycle ride with this piece for developing musicians. Students will want to play the catchy tune over and over again. It's a great teaching piece for working on

Features a soaring theme, uplifting harmonies, and simple rhythms in 3/4. Limited part independence will help developing students gain confidence and reinforces note reading in the key of G while avoiding

Using just a few notes, this piece re-creates the character of music performed by ancient cultures on primitive instruments. Optional percussion parts help in creating exotic sounds, and strong wind writing

The beginning and ending sections of this piece were based on a folk song that is commonly referred to as Cherokee Morning Song. This expressive piece is beautiful, lush and reverent to the

Here is a novelty piece that will lighten the mood. Sometimes it's best not to take ourselves too seriously and program some music that is just pure fun, and this piece does just that. A delight to perform

Imagine if you will the buoyant feeling of dancing on a cloud. That's the feeling conveyed by this whimsical work for beginning bands. The core of the piece contains warm harmonies that give it the "cloud"

It's important to stimulate beginning musicians with musical styles that they love and want to play - and what young student doesn't love to play the blues? Drawing from her own teaching experience, the

A sparkling piece for developing bands that is uniquely appealing. A single lilting woodwind ostinato is the foundation upon which a flowing melody and rich harmonies are layered. It's set in a vibrant 3/4

A pun on the familiar phrase "Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs," this light piece written for first-year band students is obviously full of quarter notes and features the familiar call of a cuckoo bird as the melody.

For first-year band students, this work is based on the beastly, one-eyed mythological giant. Frightful and exciting, this composition allows ensembles to learn marcato articulation, accents, tempo control,

Imagine attending a Renaissance dance where, although everything is beautiful, things aren't what they seem. The dancers are actually crows! With a melody that is simple and largely on the beat, the work

A lively piece depicting a traditional dance from Spain, this is a great way to introduce this style to younger players with its varied articulations and traditional Spanish instruments such as castanets. A