Combining flamenco, tango, and just plain fun, this rousing Spanish piece is sure to be a bright spot in any group's next concert. Written in D minor, it modulates approximately halfway through to a
Your beginning band is going to love the excitement and adventure that comes from this piece. This is a nice introduction to the concert D minor scale without worrying about accidents. The range and
A great overture where everyone has something exciting and fun to play. With a march-like feel, catchy melody, and simple form, you will be able to easily put together this excellent start to any
An exciting and brisk work for young bands. It sounds difficult, but is quite easy to play. 1st clarinets cross the break. 1st trumpet's highest note is D.
A strong and uplifting piece, perfect for your beginning band's first concert performance. Using only the first six notes of the B-flat scale plus one concert E natural accidental and simple rhythms, your
With easy syncopation, a singable melody, and optional vocal part, this is a song everyone will enjoy. Based on Siyahamba, this piece has a pleasant, happy sound.
This piece is part of a three-movement work titled Beachscapes. Its flowing melody paints a vivid image of calm waters and waves approaching the shore, gradually increasing in intensity as
After a brief lyrical opening, the piece takes off! This dazzling work features bold, soaring melodic lines, syncopated rhythms and vigorous percussion parts.
The composition opens with the flutes playing the haunting opening chant theme in the style of the Medieval and Renaissance eras. After the full ensemble boldly joins in, the theme accelerates into an
Get ready to give your percussion section the spotlight in this fun and lighthearted work. Playful themes and march-like scoring paint the picture of all the parts of a machine working together. Watch out
This composition starts with a pulsating, menacing atmosphere. A dark melody takes over in the woodwinds that has an exciting feel to it. You will unlock achievements such as dynamics, 16th-note runs,
This popular Hanukkah song will add some energy to your rehearsal room! The statement of the melody with the counter woodwind lines gives way to call and response. The lows also get an opportunity to play
Here is a piece that features your percussionists in a fun way! Bring them out in front of the band to create a "percussion theatre" by setting the stage as a junkyard. Experiment with different "junk"
This composition has a decidedly religious theme that may be played in concert or at chapel events. It includes an optional four-part choral harmony that works instrumentally or with a choir. It is very