This composition starts with a pulsating, menacing atmosphere. A dark melody takes over in the woodwinds that has an exciting feel to it. You will unlock achievements such as dynamics, 16th-note runs,
This visit to the big top is bouncy, exciting, and fun! With careful consideration of ranges and rhythms, you will have a reasonable challenge without being overburdened. It is easy, exciting, and
With easy syncopation, a singable melody, and optional vocal part, this is a song everyone will enjoy. Based on Siyahamba, this piece has a pleasant, happy sound.
The title says it all in this spirited, hard-driving piece for young bands. A repeated eighth-note pattern maintains a strong pulse while syncopated rhythms add a thrilling musical element. The percussion
The colorful and steady pulse of percussion introduces this dynamic work with imaginative sounds that create images of armor-clad knights riding past on powerful steeds. As the piece unfolds, the winds
A moderately slow and very moving composition. It builds to a big, full climax, then eases back down to a soft and beautiful ending. Lyrical!
Students love playing music like this, with its syncopated and contrasting melodies and supportive jazz harmonies. It's a real finger-snapping, toe-tapping song that will get everyone moving.
A stately melody fueled by dotted eighth- and sixteenth-note rhythms and crisp articulations drives this regal and optimistic original work. Great supportive percussion writing adds great character to the
A perfect march for young bands to introduce triplets and simple syncopation. Triplets are always repeated notes, never in
The composition opens with the flutes playing the haunting opening chant theme in the style of the Medieval and Renaissance eras. After the full ensemble boldly joins in, the theme accelerates into an
Get ready to give your percussion section the spotlight in this fun and lighthearted work. Playful themes and march-like scoring paint the picture of all the parts of a machine working together. Watch out
A very exciting composition with meter changes, but staying with the quarter note being the constant measure for the beat.