Fraught with danger as well as the excitement and wonder of discovery, the Age of Sail was a pivotal time in history. This work with a nautical flavor takes us back to the time of favorable winds and

Sound the alarms! This bombastic work will make an exciting addition to your next concert and keep your students motivated from rehearsal to rehearsal. Searing dissonances, tri-tones, and

This dramatic piece offers young musicians an exciting concert work that depicts a musical journey into the deep mysteries of the universe. With careful dissonances and pulsating rhythms, this powerful

Simple and beautiful, this is lyric music of the highest quality for the beginning band. After a short introduction, the beautiful and flowing melody is introduced by the flutes, followed by changes in

Imagine a blade smith in medieval times, working the forge as he heats the metal molten hot so he can hammer it into a beautiful knight's weapon. A brake drum simulates this sound, along with scrapes

The famous first movement of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, simplified and shortened for the first-year player, yet retaining all the energy and spirit of the original. It uses only the notes

Using just a few notes, this piece re-creates the character of music performed by ancient cultures on primitive instruments. Optional percussion parts help in creating exotic sounds, and strong wind writing

Start your beginners' performance in an impressive manner with this exciting concert opener. Doubling among brass and woodwind sections simplifies teaching while providing students with backup to build

Take your students on a trip through the cosmos with this bold work. This space adventure is well within the range of first-year players and is designed to teach basic articulations and rhythms. Take your

In this musical tribute to all those affected by Hurricane Florence, first-year players get a crack at programmatic music. A dark mood is created as the storm approaches, followed by powerful musical

Here is an emotion-filled arrangement for young players based on the folk tune Down to the River to Pray. It contains a touching air of sadness which is lifted when a musical glimmer brings hope

Capture that adrenaline rush of energy that comes when confronted with conflict. The bold, punctuated opening statements and the rising tension that takes place throughout will appeal to young players. The

Inspired by Dvorak's Slavonic Dance No. 1, this fiery piece provides an exciting opportunity for elementary bands to explore this Eastern European dance form. The dramatic shifts in style, accents, and

A lyrical work for beginning band that introduces and reinforces expressive performance techniques. This safe and comfortable setting uses only the first six notes introduced in most band methods and is

Join in a suspenseful musical quest in pursuit of these spooky figures in the shadows that both scare and fascinate us. The mysterious music creates an eerie scene worthy of any haunted house or ghostly

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

The rich Holst concert band heritage is presented for your beginners with three cherished themes from both his military band suites and the March from  "A Moorside Suite." The music is further

Inspired by the art of blacksmithing, this powerful work combines sturdy, jovial melodies with hammer blows and sparkling cymbals. It vividly portrays the challenging, physical process of someone bending

A dramatic and powerful concert work from the pen of this prolific composer. Following a soft and stately chorale, the mood quickly changes to the turbulent sounds of biting dissonances and powerful

Showcase your ensemble's versatility with this joyous concert opener for young band. Melodies are shared across the band and the true overture form is achieved by an opening fanfare followed by rich

A unique work in which you and your students take an active role in creating a concert work of your own design. Notes and rhythms are provided, but you have the opportunity to add the tempo, character,

Just as the title suggests, this piece is a musical depiction of wild uproar and unrestrained disorder; tumult and chaos. Adding to the (controlled) musical mayhem is a part for hammered brake drum, helping

This celebratory piece is sure to raise the energy level on your first-year players' next concert. Driving and active throughout, it features an intense nature that will build confidence in your young

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