Based on the holiday favorites Jolly Old St. Nicholas and Up on the Housetop with a rousing nod to Joy to the World as the finale, this delightful and engaging
A powerful piece about ancient warriors of the Hawaiian islands! The fiery melodies in this original work reinforce marcato bowings with rich harmonies and epic-sounding optional percussion. A dramatic
This well-scored and accessible medley of American patriotic songs - Over There; The Stars and Stripes Forever; Hail to the Chief; America and Yankee Doodle - has all the trimmings of a
Great percussion writing and a strong heroic theme combine to create this high-energy piece for beginning players. Musical concepts like scales, intervals, dotted quarter rhythms, and concert A-flat are all
This straightforward Baroque march works as either a processional or concert work for beginning to intermediate strings. It's a pleasing arrangement that reinforces many concepts such as dotted quarter-note
An energetic introduction builds into triumphant and soaring melodies in this exciting piece for beginning to intermediate players. This selection features approachable rhythms and bowing, a wide dynamic
A unique and fresh medley of the popular Christmas favorites The Poor Wayfaring Stranger; Patapan and Good Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen scored to tell a story of a hero on
Very appropriately titled, this bold concert work for first-year bands will impress audiences from the very first measure. It was carefully written to sound mature and full, allowing your students to sound
Written for success, this simplified arrangement has all parts in first position with basic beginning rhythms. It is a great piece for introducing your students to one of the great symphonies of
A lovely lyrical work for beginning bands in 3/4, this piece opens softly with a sound like a music box before developing into a full and lushly scored work with a warm melody and pleasing harmonies. A
Full of educational opportunities, this driving and wonderfully melodic piece for younger orchestras abounds with slurred string crossings, staccato and legato bowing technique, low second fingering, and a
An impressive work for beginners to play on their very first concert. This majestic work is carefully written so it can be learned quickly while sounding confident and accomplished. The music conveys the
Mysterious and compelling, legends of ninja warriors have fascinated people around the world. This elementary band piece bring these legends to life with colorful percussion and a striking melody
This bluesy all-pizzicato piece is a great introduction to simple ties, slight syncopation, and optional swing-style playing. Students also get to practice easy alternating F- and...
Introduce students to simple cut time and the key of G minor with this lively piece. A consistent rhythmical motif propels the momentum forward, and the staccato bowings highlighting the rising and falling
March with Santa's elves to the North Pole with this charming holiday piece for beginning strings! Easy rhythms from the D major scale are used as the jolly melody is passed to every section. Optional
In Greek mythology, Orion was a mighty hunter often portrayed as an archer. In this exciting original work, students also get to wield their bows as they perform a bold, dramatic melody with bow lifts! With
Written for and dedicated to an outstanding music educator, this energetic work for elementary bands represents the powerful effect this teacher has on students. The rhythmic drive that fuels this piece
This charming and easy arrangement of the finale from Beethoven's Piano Trio No. 2 requires no slurs or extended finger patterns. The set includes extra Viola parts in treble clef and Violin 2 parts in
Written with the second-year string player in mind, this work shares the majestic theme throughout the orchestra. Students will reinforce basic articulations using only quarter and eighth notes. An