A fun and accessible piece that is perfect for introducing young players to the march form. Uses only the first six notes of the B-flat scale.
Who says your beginning band can't sound like a mature ensemble at their first concert performance? This original work does an amazing job utilizing texture, melody, counterpoint, dynamics, articulation,
Where does Santa spend his vacations from the North Pole. Well, the answer to this much-debated mystery just might be Cuba! This fun compilation takes three Christmas favorites - Jolly Old St. Nicholas;
A complete beginning concert, all in one suite of holiday tunes! These four open-string pieces for young players explore simple rhythms, alternating pizzicato and arco. Each arrangement stands alone as an
Let all of the sections take center stage - especially the low brass - with this fun tune for beginning band. Players and concertgoers will be tapping their toes to the simple rock groove as well as the
A great piece for beginning orchestras, both fun and educational. Using only the open strings and simple two repeating eighth-note patterns, beginning players will get an introduction to jazz while learning
This clever arrangement takes the beloved carol Up on the Housetop and turns it upside down with a spooky twist. Perfect for introducing your very young players to the minor scale, and a fresh new
This clever arrangement takes the beloved carol Up on the Housetop and turns it upside down with a spooky twist. Perfect for introducing your youngest players to the minor scale, it's a fresh work
March with Santa's elves to the North Pole with this charming holiday piece for beginning strings! Easy rhythms from the D major scale are used as the jolly melody is passed to every section. Optional
Experience the thrill of Beethoven's original symphony in this multi-level arrangement for string or full orchestra! Beginners will feel successful playing the familiar melody from their method book
Using only the notes on the open strings, unison writing, and simple quarter- and eighth-note rhythms, this exciting and very accessible original work is the perfect choice for a beginning orchestra's first
Using only the first six notes of the D major scale and quarter-note rhythms, this catchy piece is perfect for your beginning orchestra. All sections have a turn to play the hummable melody while
"Perilous" means full of danger or risk. This intense piece sounds perilous, but your youngest string players can handle it! The piece uses only the first six notes of the D major scale yet it is
Want to introduce beginners to march style? Look no further. This piece is specifically written to do just that, using only the first six notes of the B-flat scale – making it the ideal starting point
This clever work sounds like it could be played at court right before the king and queen sit down to feast! Wonderfully scored, it uses only the first six notes of the D scale. Optional percussion includes
With a driving rhythm, catchy melody, and rocking drum set, this thrilling original work will have musicians and concertgoers alike moving in their seats! Beginning players will have the opportunity to
This strong, accessible, and memorable melody uses only the first six notes of the B-flat scale, accompanied with great scoring, harmony, and rhythms no more difficult than two repeated eighth notes. With
Have your beginning orchestra sounding great at their first performance with this charming piece that uses only the first six notes of the D scale. With great parts for all sections, a strong melody,
Patience is a virtue... and so is counting rests and listening to the whole ensemble! This clever original tune for beginning band uses a hocket style of writing to teach counting as well as ensemble