Lighter Selections for Concert Band

Aliens are attacking! From the attic?! Yep, there are invaders from outer space hiding in the attic, and it's time to run for your lives! Beginning students will absolutely love this creative work and all

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

Sail the high seas in this exciting work for beginning band! Written to sound much more mature than a beginning work, this exciting adventure in 3/4 time only uses seven different rhythms and a six-note

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

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

Take your ensemble on a musical tour of the Caribbean where they'll experience the colorful, percussive atmosphere identified with the islands. This charming Latin-infused work will be an instant hit with

This creeptastic piece uses only the first few notes taught in most method books, reinforces all of the basic musical concepts beginning musicians learn, and sets a haunting mood using minor-key modality

Spice up your next concert with this bright and catchy Latin-flavored work. The thoughtful use of articulations encourage stylistic growth and strategic voicings will help your students sound mature beyond

Let all of the sections take center stage - especially the low brass - with this fun tune for beginning band. Players and concertgoers will be tapping their toes to the simple rock groove as well as the

Cook up some fun at your next concert with this lively feature that has soloists performing on pots and pans. The solo parts are fun and showy - and easy enough to have nonmusician guests soloists such as

Your students will want to practice this fun piece around the clock! It uses only six notes and rhythms are easily accessible after only a couple of months in band, with percussion parts that will make

With just six notes, this carefree reggae-style work will transport your audience to the sunny warmth of a Caribbean beach. The breezy and fun dialogue incorporates a cool percussion groove, eighth-note

This spirited, Latin-flavored piece captures all the excitement of a lively party with a colorfully decorated piñata as its centerpiece. Despite using limited ranges and rhythms, the melodies and

Watch your ensemble spring to life in this fun and engaging arrangement of Pop Goes the Weasel. Each section of the band gets the spotlight as they stand up to perform their part of the melody.

Let your beginning bands rock out on their very first concert with this sure-fire crowd-pleaser. A catchy bass line and energetic handclaps get the party started, followed by the cool melody and then the

All aboard! This trip by train is a fun and easy concert piece for your beginning band. Utilizing short repeated motifs with limited ranges, this ride on the rails will have your band rockin' in no time! It

Your beginning band will really shine with this fun and engaging tune! Rockstar has it all: a fun drum groove, a catchy melody, and a harmonic accompaniment that provides the drive to keep it all

Heights, spiders, and confined spaces won't stop your audience from enjoying this delightful work for young band. With just four notes, SAX-O-PHOBIA bridges the gap between early method book exercises and

Deliver some fresh and upbeat sounds to the youngest of students. With very limited technical demands, you can teach the style of a lively samba with this very entertaining work for elementary band. It's a

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