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FOLK & MULTICULTURAL beginning band / very easy
Lighter Selections
Medium-Advanced
Albanian Dance—arr. Shelley Hanson. This high-
energy setting of the Albanian tune Shota brings the
festive mood of a raucous folk dance to your concert
hall. Lively and rhythmically infectious, this piece is
sure to please musicians and audiences alike.
2481850 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 65.00
Casey at the Bat—Randol Alan Bass. Based on
the well-known poem of the same title, here is a
wonderful musical adaptation that will delight and
entertain. This narration with band accompaniment
pays tribute to our national pastime and will be the
perfect centerpiece for pops concerts.
10050606 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 75.00
Godzilla Eats Las Vegas—Eric Whitacre. An
original work best described in the composer's
own words as being "really out there." The
writing reflects a keen interest in theater, film and
television, with the structure of the piece being very
filmlike in its rapid changes of style. A unique and
memorable work.
2431989 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . 200.00
Irish Washerwoman—Leroy Anderson.
Dedicated to Arthur Fiedler, this exuberant and
delightful piece was scored for concert band
by the composer and has proven to be a crowd
pleasing concert addition throughout the years.
The entertaining and always popular Irish style will
feature your woodwinds and the new full score and
parts make it a welcome and long lasting addition
to your repertoire.
83162 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 75.00
Liberty Fanfare—John Williams/arr. Bocook. One
hundred years after the dedication of the Statue of
Liberty in 1886, John Williams was commissioned
to compose a fanfare for the re-dedication
ceremony. At this event, Mr. Williams led the
Boston Pops Orchestra in the first performance of
this work, which the composer described as a group
of American airs and tunes of his own invention.
10185740 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . 215.00
See Rock City—Brant Karrick. See Rock City is
a fun rock jam session for concert band! Fusing
elements of rock, jazz and funk styles, all sections
of the band contribute familiar riffs, grooves and
melodies weaved throughout the three-part form:
fast-funk-fun! Partly inspired by driving through the
southeastern part of the United States, it is hard to
miss the words painted on barns, birdhouses and
billboards - "See Rock City!"
10280013 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 90.00
Folk &
Multicultural Music
Beginning Band
All Aboard!—Matt Conaway. Your youngest
musicians will hop right on to this fantastic folk
song. Using I've Been Working on the Railroad
and She'll Be Comin' Round The Mountain, players
get to create train effects as they play a variety of
melodic and harmonic passages, using only the first
six notes they learn in beginning band methods.
Sure to be a hit with first-year bands!
10459003 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 42.00
10459004 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
H Dragon Dance—Michael Story. Beginning
bands can now display the fascinating color and
exuberance of this traditional Chinese celebration.
Using the first six notes found in most beginning
methods, beginning wind players can perform
with confidence, and the percussion section can
be played by as many players as you like. A lively
re-creation of an important multicultural event!
10094814 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10094815 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
H
Sakura (Cherry Blossoms)—Michael Story.
Temple blocks and other interesting percussion
instruments create a charming Japanese
atmosphere in this creative piece! Captivating,
multi-cultural, and guaranteed to keep your
percussionists busy!
2321792 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 56.00
2321800 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
5935754 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance In Beginning Band,
Vol. 1, 3-CD Set . . . . . . . . . 39.50
H
A Shaker Hymn—arr. John O'Reilly. Now even
beginners can play this wonderful, beloved folk
melody! John O'Reilly has created a top-notch
arrangement that will help you teach many, many
concepts to your students. Call and answer,
imitation and a key change are included along
with excellent scoring for this level. This will be an
excellent choice for your next concert!
2319267 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 47.00
2319275 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
5935754 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance In Beginning Band,
Vol. 1, 3-CD Set . . . . . . . . . 39.50
l Soft Kitty—arr. Andy Clark. Beginning band
students will love the arrangement of this popular
lullaby. Recently featured in episodes of two
popular television series, it's attracted even more
recognition and created a whole new fan base.
Using only the first five notes students learn in
beginning band, every section gets a chance to
play the attractive melody. Variations show how a
melody can be played in different styles. The brief
introduction can be performed as a solo, duet or
full section.
10908264 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10908265 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Folk &
Multicultural Music
Very Easy
Adventure in India—Kevin Mixon. 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 rhythms,
excitement and a steady groove that can't fail to
appeal to everyone.
10521864 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10521865 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
African Alleluia—arr. John O'Reilly. Audiences
will delight in this joyous arrangement of the
popular Kenyan song Wana Baraka. Repeated
rhythmic patterns for cowbell, claves, tom-tom,
and bass drum provide a spirited foundation for the
catchy syncopated melody, creating an authentic
African feel.
10453110 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 48.00
10453170 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
African Festival—arr. Quincy Hilliard. This joyful
arrangement is based on the the South African
folksong Siyahamba. There's plenty of action for
your beginning percussionists, and the entire
ensemble will benefit from the easy syncopation
and dotted rhythmic reading. Charming!
2422053 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
5935754 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance In Beginning Band,
Vol. 1, 3-CD Set . . . . . . . . . 39.50
H
African Folk Trilogy—arr. Anne McGinty. Talk
about great percussion writing for beginners!
This piece will really excite your students, and
have them making great music that they never
would have thought they could create! Using
three traditional African children's songs and
authentic rhythms, this is an unusual, rhythmic and
appealing multicultural piece for beginning bands!
You'll love it and your band's rhythmic abilities will
definitely improve!
2399236 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
2399244 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
5935754 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance In Beginning Band,
Vol. 1, 3-CD Set . . . . . . . . . 39.50
All Through the Night—arr. Rob Romeyn.
Pure and beautiful, this traditional Welsh folksong
is better known today as a holiday carol. This
beginning band arrangement offers an outstanding
and uncommon opportunity for young students
to develop sensitive lyrical phrasing, since each
section gets to perform the melody.
10369205 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 44.00
10369206 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
l Celtic Air—Larry Neeck. Introduce the lyric
musical style to your beginners with this very
approachable work. Based on the traditional Irish
tune Molly Malone, the lovely, flowing melody
begins in the flutes and is eventually carried
around the entire band, allowing all your students
to share it. With limited technical and range
demands, your band can achieve a sensitive and
musical performance.
10908260 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10908261 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
H
Celtic Air and Dance No. 2—arr. Michael
Sweeney. Written in a style similar to the popular
Celtic Air and Dance, here is another terrific
setting of Celtic tunes arranged for very young
bands. This arrangement opens with a beautiful
and flowing version of the familiar air Danny Boy.
The setting concludes with the lively Star of the
County Down featuring the percussion section
and a dance-like melody.
10051844 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10051845 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
EDITORS' CHOICE
Lighter Selections • All Levels
To help you select the best music for your band program, our editors have
reviewed hundreds of new publications for 2018-2019 and designated these as
the best of the new publications. You can't go wrong with these quality selections!
Blue Sky Rock—Francois Dorion.
Even on the cloudiest days your beginning band will have fun and really shine with this one.
There are melody spots for all instruments, including a "question and answer" section, and
easy but lively rhythms with no syncopation.
10910728 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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The Next Thing—Heather Hoefle.
An original rock tune for band your beginners will love! Utilizing only the first six notes
plus an added concert A-flat, it has a bluesy and catchy melody they'll learn quickly and
want to play again and again. The popular style offers an easy introduction to slurs, and with
only a couple of figures to teach, it's very easy to put together.
10910269 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 55.00
Rock That!—Robert W. Smith.
Using a mature and infectious rock groove, this fun original for beginning band will have
your young musicians sounding well beyond their years. Featuring the low brass and
woodwinds with the initial melody, the piece provides everyone with parts that they'll love
to play. Fun for all, this is one they will be asking to play again and again!
10908318 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
The Secret Laboratory—Franklin D. Adams, Jr..
This work will have everyone on the edge of their seats as the composer transports the
listener to a stormy night in a dusty old mansion where a mad scientist works in his
laboratory. The music builds and the suspense mounts as he waits to harness the power of a
mighty lightning storm. Be sure to explore this musical mystery in your next concert!
10906469 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
Super-Secret Super Sleuths—Jeremy S. Martin.
The clever writing of this evocative piece takes us deep into the covert world of the spy,
the secret agent and the private eye. Whether you program this for the educational teaching
points or just for the sheer fun, it's certain to be a hit!
10907563 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
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