Known for its simplistic beauty, this melody is supported by a simple but beautiful harmonization.

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 charismatic new work for beginning band is accessible to the youngest of players. Using a few well-placed accents and driving bass lines, this piece captures all of the drama of a fiery tango while

Set in the key of G major in 3/4 time, this easy, yet lush arrangement of the traditional holiday carol will bring out the best in your young players.

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

In this multi-level arrangement for string or full orchestra, both new and experienced students get to enjoy the excitement of Offenbach's famous dance. The piece can be performed with strings only, with

Take lots of familiar Christmas tunes, mix them all together, and you have a Christmas Mash-Up. The setting is ideal for beginning players with the most difficult rhythm being a quarter note. This

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

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

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