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,
A fun piece for young players that reinforces the practice of leaving fingers down, "anchored" to the fingerboard. With a nautical flavor, the piece explores staccato and legato articulation along with
Based on the traditional spiritual Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow, this lively carol combines Appalachian folk style with the joy of the season. Students will learn...
Capture the mystique and sense of adventure that surrounds the exotic desert land of Arabia. Beginning slowly and mysteriously, it then leads to a lively tempo change and dance-like feel that is
All the might and majesty of a fleet of powerful warships are on full musical display in this striking work for beginning bands. The display of naval power has been an awe-inspiring sight throughout
Show off the scope and range of your young concert band with this exciting and engaging work. Wonderful contrast of bold and lyrical themes, a complete range of dynamics and articulations, great melodic
This exciting Grade 1 selection provides plenty of tutti playing to keep everyone on solid ground and uses only the basic fingerings found in your favorite first-year method book. The set includes viola
The powerful writing of this majestic work will allow young students to express their energy and enthusiasm through the strong, full musical statements. Emphatic and unrelenting rhythms create an
Take a trip to the English countryside in early spring. This arrangement of the traditional English folk song is scored to sound full with minimal preparation time. A nice easy addition to your next concert
A driving tempo, energizing rhythms, foot stomps, handclaps, and terse dynamics make this a thrilling yet highly playable work for beginning string orchestras. Unison rhythms greatly enhance the intensity.
This delightfully tuneful selection brings back fond memories of summer camps and evening sing-alongs around the campfire. Beginning with the sound effects of a crackling campfire, the melody starts out
Liam Ramsey-White is an up-and-coming composer who is writing fresh music for string orchestra. With his knowledge as a string music educator, he is able to give students the opportunity to play dramatic
This original chart is a hip tune that is perfect for teaching swing and introducing the blues. Features written solos for trumpet, alto sax, and drums. Perfect for a young jazz ensemble.
Your audience won't believe what they are hearing at your beginning band's first holiday performance! This creative mash-up of the popular holiday favorites Up on the Housetop and Good
This creative setting of Jolly Old St. Nicholas and Jingle Bells for beginning string orchestra will make you feel like you are sitting around the campfire having a yuletide
This very playable treatment of Here We Come A-Wassailing is the perfect selection for your beginners' first holiday concert. Written in an accessible 4/4 time, the ranges and rhythms are also well
This wonderful arrangement for beginning orchestra combines Silent Night and The First Noel. Set in D Major, it has been arranged so that violin, viola, and cello sections use only the D
This fun twist on O Christmas Tree will be a holiday favorite. Based on the traditional carol, a jazzy samba percussion beat is added to give the...
Grab your surfboards and head for the beach because... "Surf's up!" Turn your beginners loose with percussion interludes based on the famous "Wipe Out" motif intermixed with the thrillseekers from a band
Beginning bands and their audiences will love this! The overall effect is one of a small bug crawling or...