This piece uses a trumpet-like motive which is tossed among instrument sections. The source of this tune comes from Shaker history and can be performed as a holiday piece or any other time of year. Written

The iconic Carol of the Bells is a favorite winter melody, and this easy arrangement puts the spirited theme within reach of young string players. Simple rhythms, ranges, and finger patterns in E

Buckle your seat belts, the thrills and chills of an exciting car race are about to begin. The percussion section revs the band up right from the start as opposing eighth notes in the drums evoke sounds of

The title refers to a worker who assisted a blacksmith with his craft, wielding a hammer and shaping iron to their will. The dark and harsh atmosphere is enhanced by percussive sounds of their demanding

Named for the opening motive, which quickly ascends like the rising sun, this march playable at the end of the first year, offers several teaching moments. Use this composition to work on independent parts

The word "synergize" means to combine or coordinate the activity of two or more agents to produce a joint effort that is greater than the sum of their individual effects. Written to portray this idea, and

Get ready to shake things up! The title is of Spanish origin and means tremor or earthquake, which is most appropriate for this developing band work. The music is as unstoppable as the natural disaster it

This beginning band composition, inspired by the composer's son's fascination with lizards, uses at most eight notes in each instrument's range and is designed for use at the end of the first year of

The title best describes how your audiences will react to this exceedingly impressive piece. The music is bold from the outset and has the overall sound of a great movie soundtrack. Contrasting

"Thunderstruck" is defined as being extremely surprised or shocked, which is the tone of this piece from the outset. Cinematic in nature, it hearkens back to some of the great movie scores.

Take your beginning band to a tropical island! Using simple patterns based on Carribean rhythms, this is an excellent lighter selection for your spring concerts. Low instruments are featured in the middle

A charming Christmas mash-up of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star with several classic Christmas carols. Written at the beginning level, this well-scored seasonal arrangement casts a magical spell that

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

The imagery of a lush, green meadow helps set the stage for this simple yet harmonically adventurous composition. The music alternates between legato melodies and staccato harmonies. Following a climactic

Vulcan, the ancient mythological god of fire, is often portrayed holding a hammer over an anvil at a blacksmith's hearth - feature an instrument that has a convincing anvil sound in this concert work for

Performable by as few as five winds and four percussion, this beginning band composition depicts a lone warrior beginning a journey across an ancient land. This solitary warrior is joined by others on the

Based upon the classic Christmas carol Good King Wenceslas, this historical journey depicts the story of how Wenceslas became the "good King." Although dark and foreboding at the start, depicting

This original piece is written in the style of a cheery Victorian carol! Using only simple rhythms and first-finger patterns the D and A strings (G in bass), this bright winter tune is perfect for students

Gentle melodies and unique harmonies are featured in this waltz-style piece to create a tranquil and mysterious mood. Perfect for the developing string orchestra, the simple rhythms are limited to mainly

Blaze a musical trail with this original and striking march that every beginning band will enjoy. Written with elementary band students in mind, it uses only seven notes, and rhythms are no harder than