This medley features four traditional Chanukah songs: Sevivon, Sov, Sov, Sov; Ner Lei, Mi Y'Malel and the ever-popular Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel. With a little built-in
This lively and march-like dance celebrates the story of French settlers in Nova Scotia, Canada. All sections of the band have the opportunity to show off their technical skills as well as reinforce
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,
A moving and lyrical work with a beautiful melody written in memory of a life taken too soon. Comfortable ranges and rhythms allow young musicians to focus on the many musical opportunities for expression,
The Michigan City Lighthouse is an important landmark and the only lighthouse in Indiana. It is a beacon of light for the city and represents the vibrant people of the town. The first trumpet's highest note
Here's a nice simple piece for beginning band that can be used as a warm-up, in performance, or both!
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
Feature your percussionist on this lively piece, beginning with a snare drum solo. While featuring percussion, there are also good playing opportunities for your winds as well. This has a very regimental
This arrangement of a well-known English folk song is a unique lyrical treatment of the tune. Starting with unison clarinets and snare drum, the woodwinds begin to fold in. This arrangement focuses on great
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
The saying "Fair winds and following seas" is offered to sailors as a gesture of goodwill and good luck to those who have served with courage and integrity and will be missed. With unexpected dissonances
A nice, easy flute feature that utilizes only quarter, half, dotted half, and whole notes. Perfectly playable at a beginning band's first performance.
This is one of two movements of a work called Barefeet. This composition is a bit whimsical, with quirky melodies, asymmetrical rhythms, and jazzy harmonies. A thoroughly enjoyable song for your
A mystical, chorale-style opening quickly gives way to a Latin rock style that carries a hint of "West Side Story." Lots of rhythmical activity and very active percussion. A great light addition to your
The original composition is dedicated to the composer's daughter and named after her. Full of dotted rhythms and syncopation, and featuring variations on the tune, this work is more of a celebration. The
Your band will love playing this playfully spooky piece in C minor. There is a lot of interaction between the sections and great percussion effects – perfect for teaching articulation.
Go on an adventure as a knight on horseback with this powerful original work. Beginning band students will get to practice scale patterns, and the unison rhythms add greatly to the ensemble