Lighter Selections for Concert Band

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.

Travel to the towering peaks of the Himalayas in pursuit of this legendary creature! You won't travel far before you hear the sounds of his giant footsteps, provided by the percussion section, and the chase

They're alive! The zombies are taking over the band, and they've started with your trombone section! Special percussion and wind effects, haunting melodies, and a relentless beat provide a dramatic and

This is such a fun composition for beginning students. It is easy to play, with an introduction to some chromatics. Create your own zombie apocalypse for your next concert - your students will never have as

Eerie sounds reverberate through dark dusty hallways as a Grandfather clock, covered with spider webs, suddenly springs to life in the dead of night. With the sounds of "tick tock" serving as a

Fun and spooky with creepy colors - this piece is an effective way to reinforce tempo changes, articulations, dynamics, harmonic minor scale, and counting. A fun and engaging addition to your Halloween,

This fun and playfully spooky tune covers a wide variety of musical concepts. Some vocalizations and the use of a flexatone highlight this beginning band gem. Only the standard first six notes are used. An

Prepare yourself for a thrilling journey into the inky dark depths of the sea. As you descend deeper into the darkness you sense the presence of something lurking just out of sight, seeking its next prey.

A musical presentation of the German fairy tale popularized by the Brothers Grimm. In addition to original music, the composer includes excerpts from Grieg's Morning Mood, Wagner's

Yep, you read that right. This fun, light and engaging piece for beginning band will be the one every musician is still talking about in high school and beyond. Simple and highly engaging yet full of many

This work will have everyone on the edge of their seats as the composer transports the listener to a stormy night in a dusty old mansion where a mad scientist works in his laboratory. The music builds and

Spiders can bring fear to the hearts of many people of all ages, and with the creepy-crawly rhythms, hair-raising dissonances, and staccato movement is this piece, you can bring it to your audiences!

Conjuring the whispers of spirits, ghosts, and ghouls, this fun work is a spooky portrayal of things that go bump in the night. Whispering effects add a level of intrigue that is fun to play and is sure to

It's man versus machine in this robotic dubstep thriller. Cordless drill, toy voice changer, and optional synthesized bass create a futuristic soundscape that will be the hit of your next concert.

Surprises lurk around every corner... shh! Make no sound! Could it be vampires? Ghosts? Mummies from the tomb? Proceed at your own risk if you dare! Carefully scored with young musicians in mind, with a