Acts 17

A strong and soaring work that uses unison rhythm scoring and rhythmical motives to create energy while making your young band sound big and full. Very comfortable ranges. An excellent choice as a concert

A lyrical piece inspired by the beauty, majesty, and reverent wonder of a colorful sunrise. This flexible arrangement offers a wonderful opportunity for band directors looking for music with nontraditional

The title says it all. This original march-style composition is a great exercise in meter changes. Simple rhythms, easy ranges, and heavy doubling free up young players to focus on learning to comfortably

This medium tempo blues in F is a great chart for teaching swing style to a young band written in the Basie style, and is fun to play! The rhythm section writing is complete and will lay down easy with

You know what they say, "It's not a party without Chips and Salsa." This easy and fun piece for beginning bands will engage both players and concertgoers. All sections get the melody and the Latin

A hip straight ahead swinger with fabulous ensemble writing that gives every section interesting material. This is a big band chart with a big sound but without big technical demands. Written solos in

Go on an adventure back to the Middle Ages. Modal harmonies and open voicings along with percussion will have beginning players imagining they are knights roaming the countryside on horseback.

A great way to show off how far your students have come in their first year. Strong melody, interesting parts, and big percussion will have your beginners sounding like pros.

This is a simple blues chart to help your students focus on blues patterns and harmonies. It has solos for sax, trumpet, and trombone and a powerful shout chorus for the band. With a catchy swing melody

The great ensemble writing of the laid back swinger just feels good all the time. The nice swingin' groove happens immediately making the tune a perfect concert opener. Solos in Tenor and Trumpet are

A great arrangement of this popular Zulu folk song that exposes players to the music of world cultures. Ranges and rhythms are moderate, and everyone has exciting parts.

This triumphant-sounding original work for beginning concert band is a "stepping stone" up and down the B-flat major scale. Strong percussion and unison scoring will make your band sound full and

Surf's up! This rocking original tune puts the audience and the players in the middle of a tiki beach party. The catchy melody is written in the classic rock and roll blues scale and gives young players an

This very comfortable and attainable march-like piece is the perfect introduction to 6/8 time. Unison rhythm writing provides great reinforcement.

Your beginning band will love this fun and spooky original work. A creepy minor melody is enhanced with contrasts in dynamics and articulations. Mischievous percussion adds the perfect touch of eerie. Wait