Finally! Now young bands can experience the excitement and drama of one of the most popular overtures of the Romantic period. The widely recognized themes have been well written for young players while
This vibrant contemporary composition has three contrasting movements inspired by the many positive and optimistic developments of the 21st century. The first movement is an active and invigorating vision
The perfect selection for the first concert of the year, especially if it's a fall concert, this is an exciting, upbeat and fun novelty piece with a spooky flair. It's a concert rondo that gives each
The rousing march music of John Philip Sousa has been an audience favorite for generations. This spirited medley combines themes from four of Sousa's most famous marches: The Washington Post; Semper
This is truly exceptional writing for bands at this grade level. Exciting and musically appealing, it's particularly suitable for festival or concert performances, carefully scored and written to bring out
Carefully written for young bands and rescored for bands with reduced instrumentation, this vivid work will bring a dynamic and exuberant flourish to any concert setting. The uplifting sounds of celebration
Carefully written for young bands, this vivid work will bring a dynamic and exuberant flourish to any concert setting. The uplifting sounds of celebration reflect the energy and enthusiasm of young students
This German composer was the half-brother of Clara Schumann and composed a significant amount of chamber music. His Adagio, opus 38 for cello and orchestra is an eloquently beautiful solo work
This vibrant and stylish piece for young bands provides a fresh and welcome contrast on any concert program. The musical material incorporates numerous colorful percussion instruments that will have all
This joyful selection is propelled by accented, syncopated eighth-note patterns. Each section takes its turn playing the accented accompaniment underneath a lively melody. After a tranquil middle section,
Here's a fun and easy piece beginning musicians will enjoy playing on their very first concert. Using only the first few notes taught in beginning band methods and with slightly more challenging percussion,
This fun and creative work is a sci-fi saga in the form of an alien invasion. Mysterious visitors from outer space are on a quest for world domination with a formidable weapon, a giant robotic android. The
Those pesky interstellar visitors from outer space are back! These otherworldly characters with their grand plan of taking over our planet were defeated before, but now they've returned with a
Fire up everyone's imagination with this creative and unique selection. The special effects are easy and effective and will have audiences visualizing spaceships and strange wonderful creatures when
An exciting sci-fi adventure that tells of ancient aliens that visited Earth long before there was any intelligent life. Now they have returned, and they want to share many of their remarkable secrets
A festive Christmas concert opener or closer, this handsome title uses fragments of Joy to the World; Jolly Old Saint Nicholas; O Come All Ye Faithful; Good Christian Men, Rejoice;
This Grade 2 work is arranged from an elegant theme found in Verdi’s opera, "Falstaff." Enhance your students’ musicality and expression as the lyrical melody is featured in...
This jubilant original work with an infectious melody features a tied rhythm pattern. A contrasting pizzicato section showcases lower string sections before building back up to the joyous theme again. A
Written in 1779 after his return from Paris, Mozart’s lively Symphony No. 32 loosely follows the form of an Italian overture. Cleverly arranged here without the slow andante section,...
Here is one of Mozart's most famous quartet movements, carefully transcribed for string orchestra. It remains very true to the original in style, nuance, and bowings but is slightly shortened and transposed
Mozart's Symphony No. 17 was composed in 1772 when he was just 16 years old. Originally for oboes, horns and strings, this string orchestra arrangement of the first movement has maintained the
This spirited Allegro comes from the overture to Handel's 1738 opera "Serse" (Xerxes). Transposed to D major, this approachable arrangement provides students the opportunity to explore basic
This original fiddle tune evokes winter vistas of majestic snowy mountain peaks beneath vast blue skies. Energetic rhythms and interesting harmonies move through every section of the orchestra in a vibrant