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

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

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

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

Using the first six notes of the B-flat major scale and limited rhythmic material, this uplifting piece for elementary bands sends a positive message through the well-written music. It shows how the dark of

This song is easily playable by bands with limited instrumentation. The middle section is in minor with contrasting rhythms. The tempo remains moderate throughout the entire work.