Driving and powerful, your youngest musicians will own the stage with this intense concert work. The title of the piece is a play on the math-music connections that have often been stated in cognitive
This perennial concert favorite by Tchaikovsky has been expertly arranged for concert band by Robert Longfield. It can stand alone as a grade 3 composition, or it can be performed in a mass band setting by
This wonderful and energetic original work for beginning band takes simple yet effective melodies and creatively presents them with solid scoring, wonderful orchestrations, and a wide variety of musical
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
Mallet percussion, percussion effects, and snapping from the wind players create the sound of a gentle rain as beautiful chords and melodies swell and recede from the wind consort. Written to be accessible
What every beginning player and director wants: an elementary band piece that sounds like a high school piece! This inspiring work for developing band has equal parts teaching moments and engaging material
An exciting musical adventure in which a hero has to save the day in a limited amount of time, reminiscent of film scores in almost every superhero movie. A uniquely suspenseful experience that's highly
Create an ominous thunderstorm with effective use of body percussion and percussion effects in this strong and driving work. All sections enjoy intense melodies and rhythmical impact moments. A sure
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
Sound the alarms! This bombastic work will make an exciting addition to your next concert and keep your students motivated from rehearsal to rehearsal. Searing dissonances, tri-tones, and
This ancient philosophy claimed that iron could be converted into gold and the composer discovers a parallel in musical composition. He has the ability to take the notes of a scale and turn them into music
The spoken word is an excellent tool for teaching rhythm. Combined with an easily mastered musical vocabulary, it can lead a group to an excellent performance now and in the future. This work fits that
Adapted from a work for keyboard, this elegant arrangement is the perfect way to introduce Renaissance music to young musicians. It provides an excellent programming contrast, and the lively dance
Composed to portray the regality, splendor, and pageantry of medieval nobility, this bold work provides dramatic, mature-sounding music that teaches the notes of the concert C minor scale. Very few
Stretching along the North Carolina coast are the barrier islands, ports and beaches collectively known as the Crystal Coast. Rich in history and natural beauty, this impressive-sounding overture for young