Isaiah 33

Orphaned toys come to life in this eerie tour of an abandoned toy store. The work opens and closes with Victor Herbert's dreamlike Toyland as a Jack-in-the-box plays Pop Goes the Weasel.

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

Originally written as separate arrangements, 22 holiday band pieces are included in this economical and convenient collection, each correlated with specific pages in the Accent on Achievement band

Great for contest, this driving piece is sure to keep your students motivated. Cinematic orchestra hits and biting rhythms make for a fun experience, while lyrical contrast in the B section is perfect for

This original work for beginning string orchestra is an excellent introduction to simple syncopation. Using only notes of the D scale, it passes the melody to all sections and is a great opportunity to

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 high-energy Latin rock tune is always fun, and this one fills that slot perfectly. Students will get the opportunity to practice blues form, and solid ensemble writing will help this chart come together

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

Aliens are attacking... from the attic! Your beginning orchestra will love this fun programmatic work. Violins and violas play tense staccato ostinatos while the cellos and bass play an ominous melody below

Written as a follow-up to the widely popular Acidic, this work adds more cinematic flair while remaining accessible to young string orchestras. The introduction features a clever ostinato pattern

Mariah Carey's holiday hit remains a favorite year after year, and in the hands of Rick Stitzel, this medium swing chart features easy rhythms and reduced ranges for young players. Playable with optional

This cha cha is based on the chord changes to My Little Suede Shoes by Charlie Parker - it's a great opportunity to introduce an authentic Latin style. The solo section is written out with solo