Simple, elegant and timeless, Abide with Me was written in 1847. This beautiful arrangement allows each section the opportunity to perform melodically and experience lyrical phrasing.
Filled with syncopation and driving percussion, this Ed Huckeby work is both musically exciting and extremely accessible. The contrasting middle section maintains the drive presented at the beginning yet
Go on a secret mission with this spy-film-inspired chart. The open solo section is based on minor blues changes, and changes are written for all instruments.
If you're looking for a great way to start your concert or festival performance, this wonderful work is a great choice. Air of Nobility starts with a bold fanfare and dramatically leads to a
A combination of contrasting themes creates powerful and exciting musical moments that students will be eager to perform. The battle is on in this adventurous and exciting fanfare/opener for beginning bands
This wonderful programmatic work uses bright themes, creative harmony, and brilliant colors to paint vivid pictures of the waterscapes along the banks of a river. Your musicians will cover a wide variety of
A uniquely lyrical and moving work, especially for this grade level. Sweet, simple melodies and countermelodies combine to create a contemplative and sensitive work, while ranges and rhythms are kept
A classic American march perfect for any concert. Limited ranges and technical demands make this a great march for middle school and smaller, less experienced high school bands. The first half features
Need a little break from the usual major and minor tonalities? Try Anatolian Highlands, written in the phrygian mode! In classical antiquity, Phrygia was a kingdom in the highlands of west central
Inspired by the Persian conquest of ancient Egypt, this musical glimpse into history opens with a quiet statement depicting the tranquility of a civilization at peace. The atmosphere then shifts quickly,
Kick off your elementary band's concert with this spirited work that features a bright melody, staccato articulations, great dynamics, engaging parts, and a wonderful percussion feature. Your students and
Don't miss this lyrical selection of haunting beauty, with a sophistication that is very rare at this grade level! And Spring Had Just Begun offers a potpourri of varied harmonies and textures
Everybody loves a patriotic march, and this traditional-style march provides a very playable and musically rewarding program selection. Written with limited ranges and limited difficulty but with maximum
A beautiful and memorable melody is first introduced by the violins and gradually grows amid changing textures and harmonies, ultimately leading to a soaring and dramatic climax. The music then ends as it
Bands at all levels now have an opportunity to show their sensitive side. Memorable themes, carefully balanced with very playable phrasing and doublings, make an expressive performance possible for bands
This unique rhapsody is comprised of three well-known Scottish folk melodies: Annie Laurie, Who'll Be King But Charlie, and Scotland The Brave. The distinct character of each of these
Perhaps the oldest song of friendship, Robert Burns wrote the words to Auld Lang Syne in 1788 and set them to music using the melody of a previously existing Scottish folk song. This tune was later
Inspired by the scenery and colorful lakes of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, this is the perfect addition to your developing band's library. The simple yet strong beginning gives way to a beckoning nautical
This energetic work displays upbeat themes, brilliant colors, and bold rhythms. The gorgeous, lilting melody of the slow section contrasts nicely with the spirited and dynamic themes. The unbridled use of
One of the great American "old line" marches, Black Jack is a romping 6/8 military march that was dedicated to WWI hero Gen. John J. Pershing. Perfectly suited for the Build-A-Band series,
A wide variety of percussion including brake drum along with pulsing rhythms, minor melodies, heavy accents, and big dynamic contrasts put your young concert band in the middle of the blacksmith's workshop.
This fresh-sounding work will harness the seemingly unending energy and intensity of your young musicians. An explosion of sound starts the action, leading to a contrasting and memorable melodic theme.
Based on the hymn The Doxology written in 1674, this lyrical and sensitive arrangement for beginning band provides multiple teaching opportunities in a rich musical setting. The first melodic
This popular children's song is a standard in elementary general music curriculum and is presented here in a creative theme-and-variation setting that passes the melody in various styles throughout all of