You've heard of the fiddler on the roof? Well, how about a Band on the Housetop! Feature the entire band, section by section, at your next winter concert. Using just six notes, this old

This Canadian composer is sure to know a thing or two about blizzards and, as demonstrated here, he also knows a lot about the blues. Suitable for beginners, this terrific-sounding piece is easy to learn

Even on the cloudiest days your beginning band will have fun and really shine with this one. There are melody spots for all instruments, including a "question and answer" section, and easy but lively

Featuring two traditional Irish tunes, this stylish work for second-year players opens with a sensitive and lyric setting of Pretty Maid Milking Her Cow. The dance segment then follows

Perfect for your beginners' very first concert, this energetic original will sound big, bold and confident. Contrasting themes introduce staccato and accented articulations, with all the instruments getting

Imagine a time of kings and castles, armored knights and horses, dragons and damsels in distress. You'll hear all of these in this colorful work of chivalry and valor. Bold and aggressive, there are also

You'll experience the feel of the desert with the drifting sand moving across the Sahara through the exotic sounds of this young band piece. The hot winds seem to sing through the music as it grows,

Beautiful melodic lines thoughtfully embrace the hope of a wish granted upon seeing the first star in the night sky. Based on the endearing nursery rhyme, this piece seeks to capture the simple yet

Your beginners are just itching to play one of John Williams' most famous movie themes, and this fine arrangement is just the ticket! With nothing more difficult than a few eighth notes, it's still powerful

Mimicking the mood of action movies whose characters often have ulterior motives, the mood of this piece is unquestionably suspenseful. The excitement builds as the musical motif leaps unexpectedly from one