Imagine cruising down Highway 101 in Southern California, the convertible top down, wind in your hair, radio set to your favorite rock station - this is the vibe of The 101. Carefully crafted using
Mallet percussion, percussion effects, and snapping from the wind players create the sound of a gentle rain as beautiful chords and melodies swell and recede from the wind consort. Written to be accessible
A bombastic work for young band inspired by video game music. It alternates between minor and Phrygian modes to create a dark and sinister soundscape. The use of aggressive articulations and brake
The alarm has sounded, the gates have been shut; it is time to assemble the guard! This triumphant and bold piece is a perfect fit for developing orchestras. Using unified rhythms and a beginner-friendly
Return to the Darklands with this exciting Grade 1 march. Dark harmonies and precise articulations combine to paint a portrait of Lady Blackthorn, the mysterious figure who rules the outer edges of the
It's time to ride the rapids! Energize students with this exciting piece that will brighten concerts with cheerful melodies and fun harmonies in all string sections. Young orchestras will learn approachable
Familiar beginning band tunes (Hot Cross Buns; Mary Had a Little Lamb; Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star and Baa, Baa, Black Sheep) are mashed together with a sinister
This aggressive work for young ensembles includes pulsating rhythms, bombastic percussion, and optional sound effects. Additional teaching materials such as full ensemble chromatic exercises and a short
Ring in the holiday season with this delightful medley carefully scored to make young and developing players sound mature beyond their years. Clever combinations of carols abound in this offering which
A musical game of hide and seek is depicted in this fun and engaging work. Set in 3/4 time, this piece offers many surprises with sudden dynamic shifts, and playful percussion contributes to the sense of
Orchestras from beginning to advanced will sound amazing in this lush arrangement. Full of rich harmonies and ample opportunities for phrasing, you'd never notice that the piece is crafted with simplified
Honor, bravery, and spirit mark the character of Joan of Arc. Beginning with a solemn introduction signifying the visions that this martyr experienced, the work gives way to an exciting and rhythmic section
Dance rhythms and creepy melodies combine in this new 6/8 concert march for young band! Inspired by the mischievous spirits of the British Isles, it paints a portrait of imps dancing and cavorting in a dark
Shambling creatures made of metal come to life in this eerie offering for beginning orchestra. This energetic piece utilizes only the first six notes of the D major scale while also carefully introducing F
Sure to be a hit with your developing musicians, this dramatic and adventurous work for young band combines driving rhythms and minor-mode melodies with exciting percussion to make a piece that sounds both
Serving as an introduction to 6/8 time, this carefully structured work balances repetition and subdivision with invention to create a musical vehicle for developing your ensemble's rhythmic abilities.
Engage even your youngest players with this awesome rock tune using the notes of the D scale. Fun and approachable, it features contemporary harmonies, layered rhythms, and catchy melodies. Second violins
The jolly old elf from the North Pole gets an aggressive makeover in this wonderfully tongue-in-cheek work for young band rescored for flexible instrumentation. Beginning with a movie-trailer narration,
Shock and excite your audience at your next concert with this powerful work. Anger and aggression are channeled into action in this entry in the composer's unBroken Project, a series addressing mental
The saga of the 16th Empire continues in this new chapter. Focusing on eighth-and-two-sixteenth-note rhythms, this work combines elements of lyricism and world music to create a unique work in the young
Introduce and reinforce 6/8 time with this exciting concert opener for beginners. Using only five 6/8 rhythm patterns and the first six notes learned (with a few accidentals for color), it's is an excellent
Galactic adventure awaits in this cinematic march for young bands. The second chapter of the Starfire series, this march continues your player's introduction to 6/8 rhythms while also providing a
Energetic and uplifting! From start to finish the melodies and rhythms in this original work convey a sense of optimism and vitality, leaving listeners and players with a sense that all will be well.