Lighter Selections for Concert Band

This lighthearted and fun piece puts you in the saddle and has you pushing the pedals! With constant staccato rhythms and use of the ratchet and bicycle horn, you have a great opportunity to have some fun

Here's a groovy original work that is a fresh addition to the concert band repertoire and introduces young musicians to the blues scale. Vibes, muted trumpet, alto sax, clarinet, and flute create a cool

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.

Discover the electrifying sounds of old Havana with this original, fiery mambo. Experience the thrill of irresistible syncopation supported by a variety of Latin percussion instruments including timbales,

This is one familiar tune that you can really count on! This multi-generational game song is a fun way to reinforce the teaching of rests. Technically, it's easily within the ability level of your

This is a handy utility piece to have your music library. It's always someone's birthday and there can always be a party! Use this when someone in the band has a birthday, or have it ready for someone

A must for any beginning concert program! Projecting high energy, rock-based percussion is emphasized by articulation with staccato and accents in the instrumental parts. Though written in four flats,

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

It's never too cold outside to play an exciting rock tune in the band room! This fun piece features very easy rhythms, interesting parts for every section, and plenty to keep the percussion busy. 

This festive piece sets the stage for celebration in a fun and energized setting! A hip and driving bass line lays down a solid groove while percussionists generate a party atmosphere throughout. Written in

Light and bouncy, this work will give your percussion section a place in the spotlight as they experiment with creating different sounds and colors. The entire ensemble has some nice playable rhythms to

Add a pleasing touch of Latin to performances with this really nice original. Opening with a lyric section featuring a solo for flugelhorn or trumpet, this appealing work includes sensuous melodies

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

A brilliant vaudeville and Broadway-style salute to the great state of Texas. Every section in the band finds their moment in the spotlight in this fast-paced musical romp across the musical theater stage.

Designed to be playable after only a few lessons, this swingin' number provides beginners the opportunity to improvise over a simple twelve bar traditional blues progression. An easy piece that will be