Broad, noble melodies soar over brisk eighth-note ostinatos in this animated adventure in time. With melodic material spread throughout the orchestra, the uplifting G major theme brings opportunities to

This dramatic piece cranks right from the start! The work is set in E minor (but without any C naturals on the A string) with simple rhythms no more difficult than two repeated eighth notes. You will hear

Even the youngest of players will sound confident and assertive with this beginning band work that's strong from start to finish. Set in C minor, the rhythms are no more difficult than two repeated eighth

Written to evoke the musical styles heard in the Indian music of movie soundtracks, this has a strong Indian folk influence. Also included are a variety of world music influences that add syncopated

A regal piece for beginning bands that will have them sounding far more mature and advanced than the actual technical level of the piece. The effective writing will help students develop their listening

Based on The Bird Catcher Am I from Mozart's "The Magic Flute," this percussion feature uses instruments commonly found in most elementary schools' percussion supplies. While the percussion is

As the title implies, the piece uses echo effects throughout. Based on the interval of a descending perfect fifth, it begins with a lush statement of the subtle "angel" theme, which is used throughout the

As the title implies, the use of echo effects is a featured element in this piece. It begins with a lush statement of the subtle "angel" theme that recurs throughout, taking on subtle changes and textures

This Grade 1.5 piece uses staccato articulations to depict the celestial twinkling of stars in the night sky. In bright D major, players get to explore the dance-like feeling of 3/4 time with a few new

Composed in the style of a spiritual, Annie's Gone Home was written as a tribute to the composer's mother. The tune is built on phrases of easily understandable material, but the poignant

Using only seven notes, this work for beginning band conveys the atmosphere of the dark world of coal mining and the title refers to the blazing inferno created when these mines caught fire. Descending