This is truly exceptional writing for bands at this grade level. Exciting and musically appealing, it's particularly suitable for festival or concert performances, carefully scored and written to bring out
Carefully written for young bands and rescored for bands with reduced instrumentation, this vivid work will bring a dynamic and exuberant flourish to any concert setting. The uplifting sounds of celebration
Carefully written for young bands, this vivid work will bring a dynamic and exuberant flourish to any concert setting. The uplifting sounds of celebration reflect the energy and enthusiasm of young students
This accessible work is a perfect introduction to the march style – it has everything you need to teach this traditional concert band form and put on a great show at the same time. A worthwhile
Dvorak’s 8th Symphony is often referred to as his Pastoral symphony for its optimistic and uplifting themes. With contrasting melancholy minor and lighthearted major folk-like melodies, this
A slow, dark, and mysterious opening transitions to a brisk but dark C minor melody that slowly builds before exploding into a triumphant A-flat major fanfare. Fantastic melodic writing, creative harmonies,
Here's a fun and easy piece beginning musicians will enjoy playing on their very first concert. Using only the first few notes taught in beginning band methods and with slightly more challenging percussion,
Fire up everyone's imagination with this creative and unique selection. The special effects are easy and effective and will have audiences visualizing spaceships and strange wonderful creatures when
A festive Christmas concert opener or closer, this handsome title uses fragments of Joy to the World; Jolly Old Saint Nicholas; O Come All Ye Faithful; Good Christian Men, Rejoice;
Give your students the opportunity to learn Romantic-era playing techniques as well perform some of the most beloved classical literature from one of its greatest composers. This very authentic
Here is one of Mozart's most famous quartet movements, carefully transcribed for string orchestra. It remains very true to the original in style, nuance, and bowings but is slightly shortened and transposed
Mozart's Symphony No. 17 was composed in 1772 when he was just 16 years old. Originally for oboes, horns and strings, this string orchestra arrangement of the first movement has maintained the
A fresh new opportunity for orchestra musicians to step outside the normal styles and explore swing and bluesy harmonies. Each instrument also has the opportunity to work slides as well as more advanced
A fun and accessible piece that is perfect for introducing young players to the march form. Uses only the first six notes of the B-flat scale.
The beauty and strength of the American spirit resonate in this inspiring original musical portrait. Written to recognize and honor educators, it reflects the important influence they make in the lives of
Transport your audience into the clouds with this cinematic tour de force. Great scoring, uplifting themes, and pleasing harmonies will keep musicians and audiences engaged from start to finish!
Here's the first truly accessible Grade 2 version of this classic standard that has become one of the most well-loved and played marches in the concert band medium. Now even more musicians can experience
A fun piece for young players that reinforces the practice of leaving fingers down, "anchored" to the fingerboard. With a nautical flavor, the piece explores staccato and legato articulation along with
This fast-paced original work utilizes a nice contrast between articulated and legato sections while maintaining the intensity throughout. Your percussion section will be thoroughly engaged. Works great as
Conjure up faint images of ominous, shadowy figures and dark, mysterious rituals with this evocative work. The mystical sounds of the wind instruments are brewed together with ample portions of colorful and
An authentic arrangement of the gorgeous second movement from Symphony No. 1 by Russian composer Vasily Kalinnikov, this beautiful symphonic movement stands on its own. It is the epitome of the late