6-Note Wonders

6-Note Wonders is a Grade 1 march intended for a 1st year band which is preparing for its Spring Concert. As the title indicates, only the first six notes of the B-flat scale are included in the entire piece. Eighth-notes appear only in the percussion part. Beginning students will have an opportunity to learn about dynamics, accents, 1st and 2nd endings and multiple measures rest. Beginning at m. 38, trumpets and percussion will be featured in a drum and bugle-style soli section. At m. 50 this same soli section is repeated and combined with the 6-Note Wonders main tune which culminates in an exciting conclusion by the students who are now 6-Note Wonders. Thank you for choosing this composition. I hope you and your students find it instructive and will enjoy performing it.

Sincerely,
Joseph Compello
2024