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

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

This mysterious hunt for ancient artifacts reveals important pedagogical concepts, including staccato, accents, bow lifts, pizzicato, dynamics, and fourth finger. Written in B minor with optional piano,

Take your orchestra on a soaring journey with upward-rising phrases in this original work for young players. All sections explore the key of B minor with no extended finger patterns in this exciting theme.

An exciting journey through Atlantis awaits students in this original composition using notes of the B natural minor scale. Using only the notes and rhythms learned in the first year of study, this work is

A cinematic composition for the developing concert band that would be outstanding as a movie soundtrack. The heroic music is bold and rhythmic throughout with contrasting lyrical sections that provide

This spirited mashup combines the well-known holiday tunes Carol of the Bells and God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen. Set in E Dorian, this arrangement avoids passages with

Your beginning band students are sure to enjoy this striking and aggressive composition. Featuring strong rhythmic content, a memorable melodic figure and dramatic percussion, the skillful writing still