Take a delicious trip through a donut factory where donuts travel along a conveyor belt and get shaped, glazed, iced and sprinkled. This lighthearted piece for beginning band features a fun bass line and a
Fun and energetic, your beginning band students will love this. The infectious groove, handclapping, and driving drum beat propel this spirited piece all the way to the end. Using only the first six notes
Using the seafaring adage "Red sky at night, sailor's delight; red sky at morning, sailors take warning," this piece paints a scene of life at sea. The writing helps to teach young musicians to play long
A basic blues/rock tune for the very beginning band that is playable with the first five notes introduced in most beginning band methods. Pedagogically sound and musically effective, it is the perfect
A charming mash-up of three holiday classics and a perfect addition to your holiday concert! Quarter-note melodies in the winds make this piece accessible to the young band. Have fun identifying the three
A fun and energetic work for the beginning band that your students will love! The infectious groove, hand clapping, and driving drum break keep this spirited piece driving all the way to the end. Using only
An inspiring concert opener or closer for your beginning band, this piece will connect students and audiences to current scientific discoveries about the sun's corona and solar weather, providing
An original rock tune for band your beginners will love! Utilizing only the first six notes plus an added concert A-flat, it has a bluesy and catchy melody they'll learn quickly and want to play again and
Young bands are in for a treat with this lovely, lyrical piece written by this talented educator. The comfortable ranges and rhythms make this beautiful work an excellent choice for teaching phrasing,
This Spanish Christmas carol will add a multicultural flair to your winter concert. Melodies are shared throughout the band to allow every section a chance to add to the spirit of the season. Cleverly
Named after Xolotl, the Aztec god of fire and lightning, Mexican salamanders called axolotls have anime-like faces and have appeared in the computer game Minecraft. This work reflects the Mexican origin of
Regal and majestic, this traditional-style march is appropriate for elementary bands. Groups that have developed the range to play the B-flat concert scale can perform this successfully, as clarinets stay
For every Alpha Dog there is a Beta Cat! This follow-up to Heather Hoefle's popular Alpha Dog portrays a frustrated yet sneaky cat who attacks when it is least expected! Cymbal scrapes and soft
The first movement in the "Water Tales" suite, this lyrical work is a beautiful depiction of a sea turtle departing the beach. This piece is a great opportunity for your students to work on slurs and
This arrangement of a beloved classic combines original material with the memorable theme, creating a joyful, rich, and unexpected version of the traditional English carol. Musicians and audiences alike
Connect your band with the music of today's youth. A young band piece written in a hip-hop style and feel, your musicians will love the groove and the featured soli sections. Based on a B-flat blues scale,
Help your clarinets get over the break, your flutes jump octaves, and your brass players buzz sirens - all in this fun concert tune! The educational nature of this piece incorporates clarinet register key
Looking to try something different at your next festival or concert? Check out this original band piece that was inspired by electronic music. The percussion parts feature a simple ostinato with a hemiola
From the rumbles of distant thunder to the fury of the storm, this composition will immerse everyone in vivid musical imagery. The composition provides context and reinforces skills and concepts including
Part of the Water Tales suite, Jellyfish pays tribute to the graceful, beautiful sea creatures with dangerous tentacles. This charming, mysterious piece can stand alone or be performed as part of
Wait until your students sink their teeth into this one! This thrilling work can stand alone or be performed as part of the complete Water Tales suite which also includes Jellyfish; Mama Sea Turtle
An aggressive, passionate piece that allows the musicians to express themselves. This driving piece features combative colorful percussion writing that accompanies a driving bass line and pleading