Lighter Selections for Concert Band

This music is as mischievous and fun loving as the beginning band students it was written for! A fun-filled romp, it uses creative effects such as trombone glisses, slide whistles, mouthpiece screeches and

Join in on this suspenseful tale of an imaginary adventure brimming with danger and intrigue. The music begins quietly as the escape is planned, with secrecy being of utmost importance. The volume and

Bring the magical sounds of steampunk to your programs with this imaginative work for concert band. You'll musically visit the fascinating world of Jules Verne, H.G. Wells and others whose imaginative and

Hilarity reigns supreme in this crazy novelty (and we mean crazy!). All you need to do is to select four or more faculty members to comprise a second percussion section with their instruments including

Forget the cowbell - what you really want is more tambourine! Feature one or more percussionists in this easygoing rock 'n' roll tambourine feature. The catchy melody and driving groove will leave your

Take your beginning band to the next level of performance with this Spanish-flavored march alternative. A high-intensity concert opener, it will attract everyone's attention with its international style and

Introduce young concert bands to jazz stylings and chromaticism in a fun and swinging way. Catchy melodies and trombone glissandos will make this a favorite of both players and concertgoers!

From the very first measure you'll have audiences dancing in their seats with this spicy Latin rock original. Students will love playing the groovin' bass line and syncopated rhythms as

This original rock-style power ballad is a musical journey that begins with a lyrical statement, tentative at first, which gradually grows in confidence. The ballad "finds its way" in the second theme,

A basic blues/rock tune for the very beginning band that is playable with the first five notes introduced in most beginning band methods. Pedagogically sound and musically effective, it is the perfect

This delightful collection of three tunes for beginning band and optional electronic accompaniment utilizes only the first five notes of the B-flat Major scale. The groovin' accompaniment tracks will have

Backed up by a great jazzy groove, your flute section takes center stage in this delightful feature. The light and breezy tune makes this a very entertaining concert addition as well as an effective piece

A cool, swinging, and somewhat whimsical work that gives a nod to the classic film noir style. There's a solo opportunity for piccolo, and first trumpet plays up to a high B flat.