The danzon is a slow, formal Cuban dance. This original chart is an excellent introduction for young players to this particular Latin style. Strong ensemble scoring, written solos for tenor sax and trumpet,

This mysterious work for beginning string players evokes feelings of enchantment and intrigue in a deep, dark forest. Easy notes and rhythms showcase developing playing skills, and the exciting theme is

Strong from the start, the bold-sounding minor music will engage your students. This piece has the flavor of action movie music that beginning students will love to play. It will come together in a hurry,

This hip, easy-swinging original chart is written to give young players an introduction to the cool jazz style of the '40s and '50s. Solid ensemble scoring, written solos for tenor sax and trumpet.

Build confidence and enthusiasm in your beginners with this bold yet easy work. Preparing this brave and heroic work is easy, as limited ranges and simple rhythms require minimal rehearsal time. Your young

These delightful ideograms have become a standard feature of everyday life! They show up everywhere, so why not on your beginning musicians' concert programs? This lighthearted and upbeat music reflects the

A slow and gentle opening melody delivers a feeling of hope and perseverance before giving way to a strong, driving theme of unwavering determination that builds to an intense and exciting ending.

Concert marches are not just for the developed concert band - this exceptional original work offers effective march-style figures in all sections while keeping it accessible to younger bands.

The planet Mars was called "Fire Star" by ancient Chinese astronomers due to its reddish hue. The mysterious nature of this distant planet is reflected in this original work in a dark minor mode.

Beginners will be able to perform this holiday setting at their very first concert. Based on the carol Angels We Have Heard on High, it makes a great concert opener for elementary bands.

Here is a set of three stylistically different pieces that are perfect for your students' first concert. Pizzicato Party utilizes pizzicato on open strings. Noah's Arco again uses open

This highly energetic work captures the explosive nature of a flash point, the temperature at which combustible vapors ignite. Beginning students have the opportunity to work on articulation and

Fun and spooky with creepy colors - this piece is an effective way to reinforce tempo changes, articulations, dynamics, harmonic minor scale, and counting. A fun and engaging addition to your Halloween,

Performers and audiences will love this energetic and catchy piece. The eighth-note/quarter-note motifs that occur throughout the piece sound like the phrase "giddy-up," hence the title of the piece.

With a sound like it's from medieval times, this powerful composition takes your young orchestra musicians on a musical journey that is at first aggressive, then moves to a more heartfelt lyrical theme

This forceful work depicts the power and force of the famous Norse god Thor and his mighty hammer. In Norse mythology, this hammer was one the most fearsome weapons of all time, capable of

Even dog lovers will enjoy this cheerful little piece for first-year players. It creates a fun and effective way for young musicians to develop their counting skills in a playful setting that's as

Open your next concert with this bold and distinctive statement. Heroes and audiences both will take note of the grand and sonorous sounds of this majestic piece. The full sound of the dynamic scoring will

This well-known holiday favorite receives a new twist in this arrangement for first-year players. The clever setting is written to be performed as a full-band piece or, for further variety, as a percussion

One of Mozart’s best known string quartets, arranged for beginning orchestra. Set in easy first position with no slurs, this clever arrangement has been transposed to the key of G... view details