Start your beginners' first concert on a strong note with this bold opener written for the youngest of ensembles. Brass and woodwinds proclaim majestic statements while aggressive percussion contribute

This exotic work portrays the camel caravans of northern Africa, Asia and the Middle East on a journey through harsh deserts. Using just six notes, it begins with a mysterious statement in the flute and

In this multi-level arrangement for string or full orchestra, both new and experienced students get to enjoy the excitement of Offenbach's famous dance. The piece can be performed with strings only, with

Inspired by 19th- and 20th-century dance pieces, this energetic and spirited work uses only six notes yet sounds like so much more! The notes and rhythms fall into place quickly so beginning students can

As the title suggests, this is a musically expressive farewell to the night and greeting to a new day. Opening softly with a gentle motive, the piece evolves through simple, yet expressive

A joyous and authoritative opening statement for beginning bands. Opening with a flourish of woodwinds and metallic percussion, the brass section follows with a musical fanfare, resplendent in confidence

This expressive setting, based on the ever-popular folk song Simple Gifts, will allow your beginning band to sound amazing in their first year of instruction. You can be sure audiences of

Your beginning band students will sound mature beyond their years with this marvelous work from the pen of this noted composer. Bold and powerful, it's the perfect overture for beginning musicians, using

The ultimate book/CD package for the first-year instrumental student includes 12 graded songs that use only the notes that most students learn during their first year of playing. The accompaniment CD

Now first-year students can enjoy the exciting music of ABBA. Arranged especially for capabilities at this level, young players can experience the music made famous on the airwaves, on stage and the big

Medieval Dance is based on the song Amours, que porra devenir which was written by trouvere Thibaut de Blason around the year 1200. Carefully scored in the mixolydian mode, this piece

UIL Band Sight Reading Level 1 - 2011

The Quest is an adventure! Beginning students will explore a limited range of pitches and rhythms no faster than a quarter note in the winds, and second-year bands will find this piece a helpful