Lighter Selections for Concert Band

Beginning bands will benefit from this musical fantasia based on a well-known English folk song. The beautiful melody of Scarborough Fair is shared by all sections in this contemporary and

Roller coasters and merry-go-rounds and big wheels... oh my! This original beginner-level work depicts the emotions of a young child during a wonderful day at the fair. This piece is a great fit for bands

The tongue-in-cheek title is a hint that this is going to be a fun, upbeat work that features the antics of your glissando-happy section. The exotic flavor of the piece adds to the audience appeal and makes

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,

Harness the energy of a high-speed locomotive race with this hard-charging piece. This musical tale of a historic train race will be an entertaining hit for everyone. Driving rhythms and train-like

A throwback to the Mod style of the 1960s and '70s! This groovy tune focuses on developing eighth-note articulation and counting while also providing a fun showcase for young bands looking to entertain

Here is a throwback to the Mod style of the 1960s and '70s. This groovy tune focuses on developing eighth-note articulation and counting while also providing a fun showcase for young bands looking to

Celebrate Latin music's colorful sounds and infectious rhythms in this light work that puts the guiro front and center. Your audience will smile with each tap and scrape, and your students will gain an

Get ready to rock out with this toe-tapping original rock selection that will score high on the popularity charts! Fun to play, it also reinforces dotted quarter- and eighth-note rhythms in a musical

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

A musical game of hide and seek is depicted in this fun and engaging work. Set in 3/4 time, this piece offers many surprises with sudden dynamic shifts, and playful percussion contributes to the sense of

A fresh-sounding program addition, this piece for beginning band has a tropical island feel with its playful nature and Latin percussion array. It makes a great stylistic teaching piece that's also an

Kids love to sound cool, especially when they're first learning to play, so they'll love learning this piece! Real jazz harmonies and great voice leads add real appeal to this light and breezy piece for

Part of the Water Tales suite, Jellyfish pays tribute to the graceful, beautiful sea creatures with dangerous tentacles. This charming, mysterious piece can stand alone or be performed as part of

Dramatic and full of humor, this fun original will showcase your ensemble in a musical whirlwind from beginning to end. Complex sounding yet very playable, the work allows for a lot of musical exploration