Texas UIL Band Grade 1

Imagine if you will the buoyant feeling of dancing on a cloud. That's the feeling conveyed by this whimsical work for beginning bands. The core of the piece contains warm harmonies that give it the "cloud"

The light and flowing melodies of this gentle piece will delicately float throughout the expanse of your concert hall. Your students will experience musical subtleties and nuance through

This excellent teaching vehicle for beginning band shows how musical modes can change the overall character of a piece of music. An effective piece that will have your beginning band students sounding their

The union of this glorious traditional Irish folk song with the compelling poem has been popular for generations. This expressive setting is lyrical in nature and really displays the expressive and somewhat

The Dragon Run is a 40-mile winding stream that flows through Virginia and empties into the Piankatank River. It is also known as the Dragon Swamp and even just The Dragon. This immense ecosystem is known

The title of this lighthearted transcription is derived from the French word for "Scottish," and was a dance that was very popular in the early nineteenth century. You can tell the composer

With both education and excitement firmly in mind, this exhilarating concert opener was created to assist in developing young musicians' comprehension of 16th notes. Careful scoring, purposeful repetition,

The title tells it all! You'll want to start your next concert with this attention grabbing high speed flurry of notes and rhythms. The introduction of different style, accidentals, and harmonies not common

Guards at the ready! Time to fortify the castle! This powerful, medieval-inspired work juxtaposes physical strength and inner strength through contrasting marcato and legato sections. Sixteenth-note rhythms

Open your concert program in full force! An array of contrasting styles will keep your players engaged and the audience on the edge of their seats. Solid ensemble scoring makes the syncopated and tied

Take an uplifting journey with this bright and upbeat work! Students will find success with its wonderfully scored melodic material and unique harmonic sound. You will find it a charming work for developing

Take part in a jungle adventure with this evocative two-part work. It begins with a depiction of a sunrise over the mountains and then continues in an excited and cheerful manner, taking the listener on a

Inspired by the Gothic artists of the 12th century, this exciting new work for concert band explores lots of musical ideas. From independent playing to contrapuntal melodic lines, this delivers a

This energetic composition is the perfect opener or closer for your beginning musicians. Employing interesting melodies, full harmonies, and active rhythms, every instrumentalist gets an opportunity to play