Marcel Tournier (1879–1951) was one of the most important harpist/composers in the history of the harp.Over his long career, he added a significant catalogue of very beautiful works to the harp

The 23 holiday classics in this collection have been carefully arranged for string duets of any combination. Providing a range of keys, styles, and difficulty levels, melodies include favorite carols and

Kristin Leitterman's Relax and Take a Deep Breath captures the essence of virtuoso Bert's Lucarelli approach to oboe playing, covering covers a wide variety of topics related to his philosophies on

19th-century composer Emilie Mayer was prolific in her creation, writing eight symphonies, eight violin sonatas, twelve cello sonatas, seven string quartets, and six piano trios during her career. Although

Wilhelm Wurm was one of the most important influences on the evolution of cornet/trumpet playing and teaching in the second half of the nineteenth century. Initially this collection of 120 etudes was in

When the moon appears orange or yellow, it simply means that the observer is looking at it through more layers of the atmosphere. This lyrical composition set in the easily accomplishable key of concert B

Performable by as few as five winds and four percussion, this beginning band composition depicts a lone warrior beginning a journey across an ancient land. This solitary warrior is joined by others on the

Starting aggressively with a simple melody and active percussion, this piece about the adventure of walking through a scary forested valley lets you introduce programmatic music to your students in a fun

Take your beginning band to a tropical island! Using simple patterns based on Carribean rhythms, this is an excellent lighter selection for your spring concerts. Low instruments are featured in the middle

During the winter, large storms occur from time to time. These storms can be dangerous and beautiful at the same time. This piece starts off fast, dark, and furious, then moves into a lighter mood during

This beginning band composition, inspired by the composer's son's fascination with lizards, uses at most eight notes in each instrument's range and is designed for use at the end of the first year of

Getting to the heart of having to leave one's home to seek a better life, this mid-19th-century Irish song is given an authentic yet unique treatment in a setting for younger bands. Starting with a lilting

This traditional Shaker song is presented with modern harmonies, rhythms, and instrumentation. Using ostinato patterns, long legato lines, and interesting percussion parts, this is a great choice for a

Designed to reflect the medieval origins of this 12th-century hymn, this beautiful setting offers great opportunities to develop unision phrasing of long melodic lines. With the melody set in both a four

A fledgling is a young bird that has developed muscles and feathers sufficient for flight. Musically depicting this time by taking a simple theme and developing it through increasing energy, excitement, and

Originally published in 1932, this rediscovered treasure of the concert march world has been rescored for the modern concert band. Written in traditional march form, all sections are featured. A pleasant

Written by John Philip Sousa in appreciation of an honor given to him by the Board of Directors of the 1893 St. Louis Exposition, The Directorate was one of the first pieces that he composed for

The word "synergize" means to combine or coordinate the activity of two or more agents to produce a joint effort that is greater than the sum of their individual effects. Written to portray this idea, and

Named for the opening motive, which quickly ascends like the rising sun, this march playable at the end of the first year, offers several teaching moments. Use this composition to work on independent parts

Dedicated to all soldiers past and present, this beginning band work uses only the first six notes of the concert B-flat scale. Beginning boldly with separated notes in the low brass and winds, the higher

Representing the hope that we can all live with peaceful thoughts, this expressive ballad lets younger ensembles work on the essential skills of legato style, listening across the ensemble, and developing

This fantasia on three traditional Christmas carols uses In the Bleak Midwinter; Silent Night and The First Noel as its compositional base. Written in easily

Suitable for performance at the end of the first year of instruction, this Latin-dance-flavored composition is an excellent study in independent playing for young bands. With steady percussion, bass