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Concert and Contest Selections beginning band
n EnchantmentBrian Balmages. Portraying
magical moments both simple and powerful,
Enchantment starts with an air of mystery
and slowly unfolds into feeling of power and
confidence. Opportunities abound for teaching
concepts and musical expression at the earliest
level. An excellent change of pace on your
next concert.
10369922 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10369960 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
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Eternal WarriorRobert L. Lee. You'll be amazed
to know that this piece is written with just the first
six notes of the B-flat scale and limited rhythms, but
it still sounds so full and epic. Playable after only
a few weeks of instruction, students can show off
their newfound skills and amaze their parents with
how wonderful they sound. A profound piece that
will exceed all of your expectations.
10616259 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10616260 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
n Fanfare HeroicaBrian Balmages. Using limited
ranges and no eighth notes in the winds, this
fanfare is an ideal piece for first-year students.
From the powerful opening statement to the inviting
harmonic progressions that follow, your young
band will sound well beyond their years when they
perform this compelling work!
10279380 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10279382 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
n Fanfare on Ode to Joy (from "Symphony No. 9")
Beethoven/arr. Owens. Open your concert with
this triumphant fanfare based on Beethoven's
Ode to Joy. The scoring provides each section
of the band with the melody, as well as beautiful
harmonies and dynamic contrasts. The various
colors and textures of the ensemble bring the music
to life throughout this uplifting work.
10091603 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10091604 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Fanfare SupernovaLarry Clark. An explosive
fanfare-type composition for the youngest students.
There are very limited rhythms and notes, but it
still has a bold character with slightly advanced
harmonies for a more mature sound. Some close
dissonances and open intervals make the piece
sound more exciting and the tempi can be adjusted
for comfort or effect.
10457042 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10457043 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
n Farewell at DawnBruce W. Tippette. 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 material that
transitions to a climax before resolving to a peaceful
finish. A mature, lyric work that can be performed
by the youngest of bands.
10515860 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10515861 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
n Fire's EdgeRalph Ford. This adventurous
composition provides the opportunity to teach
dramatic musical playing. Musically depicting
a meteor event that occurs each day, very few
notes are used and rhythms that are not complex
are introduced through hand clapping and foot
stomping. Everyone will be watching the skies after
hearing this.
10520326 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 46.00
10520327 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
4 The FoxBela Bartok/arr. Paul Cook. One of the
numerous short piano pieces for children that Bela
Bartok completed in a piano collection in 1909.
This arrangement is well suited for early band
students - it remains faithful to Bartok's intent while
accommodating the skills of first-year players. Light
and whimsical, you'll hear the playful nature of the
original shine in this well-written adaptation.
10601510 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 46.00
10601511 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
n Gentle WindsTimothy Loest. Lush harmonies
and lyrical phrases abound in this incredibly
expressive work. Approachable by the youngest of
bands, this amazingly artistic composition is also
more than appropriate for mature ensembles.
Outdoor wind chimes and easy effects produce
the sound of a gentle breeze sweeping through
the auditorium. A fantastic lyrical work that is
quite accessible.
10070378 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10070379 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
l The Good LifeRob Grice. Honor the music
teachers that do so much and make such a positive
difference in the lives of their students with this
noble musical tribute. The vibrant music exudes
the ceaseless energy and positive support these
educators provide in inspiring students to realize
their potential and become the best that they can be.
10604488 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10604489 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
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Hannibal in the AlpsJoseph Compello. Relive
the incredible events of history with Hannibal's
famous journey through the Alps with elephants.
As with his incredible beasts, the music is strong
and ponderous at times and will serve as vivid
inspiration for the imaginations of young band
musicians. The careful writing will make your
beginners sound much more mature than they are,
impressing their parents with how great they sound.
10616273 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10616274 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
4 Heritage and ReflectionPatrick Roszell.
Playable at the end of the first year, this bright
selection introduces students to differing
articulations commonly used in the march style.
A glorious opening statement of the melody
is developed, exploring the foundations of this
traditional band genre. Appealing and stylish music
for teaching and performance.
10601496 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 46.00
10601497 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
InceptionJoseph Compello. Inception means
"the starting point," and with this work, your
students' introduction to performance music is
made especially exciting. Using only six notes and
basic rhythms, fledgling musicians are given a
chance to put their new skills to good use when
they perform this compelling composition.
10279493 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10279494 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Inferno in the Lost PinesLarry Clark. This is
the kind of piece that appeals to young musicians
and their audiences. The aggressive main theme
begins in the very first measure, establishing
the intense nature that never lets up. Students
with only ten weeks of instruction will be able to
successfully perform this introduction to their first
piece of sheet music.
10521910 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10521911 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
l Just as I Amarr. Robert W. Smith. Beautiful
and poignant, this setting of the traditional hymn
song highlights this endearing melody that is so
well known. Using only the six notes introduced in
most beginning band classes, it gives students the
opportunity to perform expressively using beautiful
lyrical and harmonic content. Very musical!
10609535 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 42.00
10609536 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
4 Kick Start!James Swearingen. You'll be amazed
to discover that this high-energy piece has been
created through the use of only six different notes.
Young musicians will relish the opportunity to perform
a work that sounds far more advanced than most
selections at this grade level. Your audience will also
experience a definite "wow" moment at the exciting
conclusion of this fast-paced piece. Exhilarating!
10609537 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 42.00
10609538 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
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The Legends of Whip and SpurJames
Meredith. This is a spirited, classic Western-
sounding piece for the youngest of band students.
It can be played after a limited time and is perfect
for their very first concert. The composer has drawn
on his experience working with beginning students
to create this thoroughly enjoyable number.
10616333 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10616334 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
EDITORS' CHOICE
Concert & Contest • Beginning Band
Each year Pepper's Editors review hundreds of new releases
and choose the cream of the crop to bear the name, Editors' Choice.
You can buy any of these titles with confidence!
Drum and Drummer—David Shaffer.
You can tell just by the title that this very young band percussion section feature is sure to be
a hit! It's written to display a full compliment of standard percussion instruments yet is easily
adaptable for sections of varying size. e catchy melodic line allows the whole band to take part
in all the fun - just don't tell them it's also an excellent educational rhythmic teaching tool!
10609503 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
10609504 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
e Fox—Bela Bartok/arr. Paul Cook.
One of the numerous short piano pieces for children that Bela Bartok completed in a piano
collection in 1909. is arrangement is well suited for early band students - it remains faithful to
Bartok's intent while accommodating the skills of first-year players. Light and whimsical, you'll
hear the playful nature of the original shine in this well-written adaptation.
10601510 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
10601511 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Heritage and Reflection—Patrick Roszell.
Playable at the end of the first year, this bright selection introduces students to differing
articulations commonly used in the march style. A glorious opening statement of the melody is
developed, exploring the foundations of this traditional band genre. Appealing and stylish music
for teaching and performance.
10601496 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
10601497 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Kick Start!—James Swearingen.
You'll be amazed to discover that this high-energy piece has been created through the use of only
six different notes. Young musicians will relish the opportunity to perform a work that sounds
far more advanced than most selections at this grade level. Your audience will also experience a
definite "wow" moment at the exciting conclusion of this fast-paced piece. Exhilarating!
10609537 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
10609538 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Oath of Honor—Larry Clark.
A strong, bold piece built on fanfare gestures for the youngest of band musicians. is is
interesting and sophisticated music for the very beginning band using only six notes and is
technically well within the grasp of students with as little as ten weeks of study. Teachers can
get them started right away on the style of music they'll be playing for years to come with this
contest-style piece.
10616301 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10616301E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10616302 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Phantasm—Sean O'Loughlin.
When you listen to this piece you won't believe the grade level because it sounds so mature
and exciting. When you look at the score you'll see that this sweeping and sophisticated work
contains only whole, half and quarter notes in the winds and is less than an octave in range.
A masterful work that will sound great for any level group.
10616305 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10616305E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10616306 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Stormchasing—William Owens.
Take your audience by storm with this riveting work for beginning bands! With a mysterious
and slow introduction and powerful allegro section, Stormchasing offers vast musical
opportunities for the ensemble, including strategically scored special effects. Lots of energy
and great music with only six notes. A guaranteed winner!
10607802 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10607803 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Viking!—Michael Sweeney.
Featuring a dynamic yet easy melody, this forceful piece for first-year players will sound great
with limited rehearsal time. Especially written so young players will sound confident and
impressive, every section has interesting parts, and the percussion provides a solid foundation
interspersed with short features.
10626095 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10626095E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10626096 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
