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Using only limited rhythms and ranges, Bandroom Rock is a great way to get your beginning players energized and motivated. The low brass start things off, following the rest of the band and short

This Canadian composer is sure to know a thing or two about blizzards and, as demonstrated here, he also knows a lot about the blues. Suitable for beginners, this terrific-sounding piece is easy to learn

Here is a solid beginning band piece that will both teach and entertain, featuring an infectious rhythmic groove and a contemporary Latin feel. It includes a bright tuneful melody that all sections share,

Even on the cloudiest days your beginning band will have fun and really shine with this one. There are melody spots for all instruments, including a "question and answer" section, and easy but lively

Incorporating melody spots for every section, this dependable composer has done a masterful job capturing a sense of adventure, and possibly imminent danger, in this powerful work for beginners. Using

Arranged here for first-year players, this stirring patriotic tune from early Revolutionary America features the strong melody and energetic drive. Sure to become a patriotic standard for beginning bands,

Although huge and imposing, the moose is usually calm and peaceful - most certainly a "cool" beast! With an ambling, industrial rock feel, this beginning band piece features simple tutti rhythms and lots of

Dark and sinister are not words normally associated with music for beginning bands. However, this well-written Paul Lavender original provides powerful and dramatic sounds even at this very easy level. With

Cleverly combining Jingle Bells and God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, here is an entertaining arrangement for young players, reminiscent of an old-fashioned sleigh ride.  It's fun, and

Looking at a perfectly still body of water, images appear right side up and upside down at the same time. This illusion is re-created here with upper and lower instrument groups playing moving lines in

Based on the famous Canon in D by Pachelbel, this work helps students reinforce basic rhythms using half, quarter, and eighth notes in a well-designed ensemble setting.

Composed for first-year players, this attractive but easy march gives every section of the band a chance to take part in the action. Along with the fun parts to play, it includes a nice variety in scoring

Beginning bands will love this appealing overture. It opens with a musical dialog between the low instruments and percussion followed by emphatic passages for full band featuring solid scoring throughout -

Based on the legendary lake creature that lives in Okanagan Lake in Canada, Ogopogo uses quirky orchestration and rhythms to bring the monster to life. The enormous creature rises from the depths,

Featuring thundering percussion and blaring fanfares, this work evokes images of the spectacular pageantry of thousands of soldiers on parade!

This quirky and spirited piece, in the style of a blues waltz, is based on the mythical legend of the squonk, a forest creature that dissolves into a pool of tears when cornered. On dark, moonless nights

Elementary bands can pay tribute to our nation's veterans anytime throughout the year with this easy original march. Even at this level there is a wide variety of scoring for winds, a melody for the low

Featuring a dynamic yet easy melody, this forceful piece for first-year players will sound great with limited rehearsal time. Especially written so young players will sound confident and impressive, every