Texas UIL Band Grade 1

This work for beginning band is a great introduction to simple syncopation and will take your band on a field trip to the famous landmark. While using only the first six notes of the B-flat scale, there is

Experience the music for an exhilarating action scene… without the scene! Students need to get creative as they come up with their own action scene that corresponds to the music. Aggressive,

In the secular sense, "annunciation" is defined as an announcement, statement, or proclamation, successfully represented here musically. A glorious concert, contest, or festival piece written in the

Check this one out! Dark harmonies create a menacing atmosphere in the opening of this engaging work. As the pace quickens, powerful themes combine with aggressive rhythmic lines layered with ominous

A bombastic work for young band inspired by video game music. It alternates between minor and Phrygian modes to create a dark and sinister soundscape.  The use of aggressive articulations and brake

Powerful! Transport your students and audience to ancient times with this towering work your developing bands will love! The mighty opening fanfare and inspiring conclusion are separated by a lyrical

This dynamic work captures the rising champion spirit in all of us. Bold melodic lines and powerful percussion writing convey virtues of persistence, resilience, determination, and excellence. After plenty

Imagine if you will the buoyant feeling of dancing on a cloud. That's the feeling conveyed by this whimsical work for beginning bands. The core of the piece contains warm harmonies that give it the "cloud"

The light and flowing melodies of this gentle piece will delicately float throughout the expanse of your concert hall. Your students will experience musical subtleties and nuance through

The union of this glorious traditional Irish folk song with the compelling poem has been popular for generations. This expressive setting is lyrical in nature and really displays the expressive and somewhat

The Dragon Run is a 40-mile winding stream that flows through Virginia and empties into the Piankatank River. It is also known as the Dragon Swamp and even just The Dragon. This immense ecosystem is known

The title tells it all! You'll want to start your next concert with this attention grabbing high speed flurry of notes and rhythms. The introduction of different style, accidentals, and harmonies not common

Guards at the ready! Time to fortify the castle! This powerful, medieval-inspired work juxtaposes physical strength and inner strength through contrasting marcato and legato sections. Sixteenth-note rhythms

Open your concert program in full force! An array of contrasting styles will keep your players engaged and the audience on the edge of their seats. Solid ensemble scoring makes the syncopated and tied

Take part in a jungle adventure with this evocative two-part work. It begins with a depiction of a sunrise over the mountains and then continues in an excited and cheerful manner, taking the listener on a

Inspired by the Gothic artists of the 12th century, this exciting new work for concert band explores lots of musical ideas. From independent playing to contrapuntal melodic lines, this delivers a

This energetic composition is the perfect opener or closer for your beginning musicians. Employing interesting melodies, full harmonies, and active rhythms, every instrumentalist gets an opportunity to play

This is a beautiful melodic work for developing bands. The flowing melody is designed to help develop skills in lyrical phrasing and playing in conjunct motion with fourths and fifths in legato style. This

Just as the title says, this original work is uplifting and jubilant. Beginning bands will enjoy many opportunities to expand their musicianship, including meter changes, harmonies, reinforcing concert

The grandeur and vibrancy of Vancouver's harbor is reflected in this vibrant programmatic piece for developing bands. Take a picturesque musical voyage under Lion's Gate Bridge and into the Pacific Ocean

This creative work is full of adventure and excitement, conjuring vivid images of dragons, castles, and other legendary creatures. With impressive writing influenced by dramatic film scores, this epic