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CONCERT & CONTEST beginning band / very easy
Defender of Time—Rob Grice. Dramatic and
forceful, you won't believe six notes can be
so effective! With half notes and quarter notes
for the winds, it's easy enough for your
beginners' first concert; and they will love the
bold sounds. Percussion parts include a few extra
instruments which add so much to the overall
effect. A real winner!
10025152 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 48.00
10032498 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
H Dragon Slayer—Rob Grice. You'll feel the fire of
the dragon in this dark, medieval-sounding piece!
The percussion section leads the way, using a
brake drum and gong, and the winds contribute
with a robust style and modal sounds. It all adds up
to one dramatic presentation. Using only six notes
and note values no smaller than a quarter note,
it really is playable for that first concert, and your
beginning students will love to play it!
2477547 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
2477548 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
H Dragonfire—Paul Lavender. Dark and sinister
are not words normally associated with music for
beginning bands. However, this well-written Paul
Lavender original provides powerful and dramatic
sounds even at this very easy level. With nothing
faster than a quarter note (8th notes in percussion),
your players will be eager to tackle this one!
2479148 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
2479149 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Enchantment—Brian 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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Exemplary—Richard H. Summers. Mature
sounding and musical, this piece for beginning
band is just what's needed for that very important
first concert. It uses only the first six notes of the
B-flat scale, and the rhythms are well within the
abilities of first-year players. The material is fun
to play, with attractive melodies that will enhance
beginning musicians' musical growth.
10908060 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10908061 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.50
Fanfare Heroica—Brian 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
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
Farewell at Dawn—Bruce 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
Fire's Edge—Ralph 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
Gentle Winds—Timothy 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
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If It Ain't Baroque...—arr. Timothy Loest.
This clever arrangement may well be the first of
its kind to capture the Baroque style using just
six notes! Beginning and ending with Handel's
Hallelujah Chorus, this work also presents Vivaldi's
Spring, Clarke's Prince of Denmark's March, and
J.S. Bach's Musette. A rare, unsurpassed find in
bringing music history to life.
10907711 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
10907746 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
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Journey to Illyria—Sean O'Loughlin. Elementary
bands will welcome this imaginative processional
that's easy to learn and most impressive. The full
ensemble is fully involved at the start and finish
with a welcome change in texture occurring in the
middle. The bold wind melodies are complemented
by emphatic percussion that supports and adds to
the bold and regal sound.
10908078 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10908079 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.50
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 Legend of Boudica—Mekel Rogers.
Take everyone on an adventurous journey back
through time to ancient Roman Britannia. This
programmatic work depicts the Celtic queen's
revolt against the Roman occupation of Britain in
the first century. Using only six notes and simple
rhythms up to eighth notes, the music effectively
creates the barbaric sounds of that time through
bold scoring and active percussion.
10907706 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
10907741 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Magma—Larry Clark. Powerful and swift like
flowing magma, this strong work is an outstanding
choice for your beginning band's first concert. The
rhythms and notes are simple for beginners to play,
yet sound more advanced. An alternate trombone
part is included for those players who have difficulty
changing from first to sixth position. The audience
is sure to erupt into applause when your band plays
this aggressive piece!
10012878 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10012879 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
l Maya: The Lost Empire—Victor Lopez. A strong
and percussive introduction begins the process
of bringing an ancient civilization back to life. An
ensuing haunting melody brings forth ghostly
images of the inhabitants of this great empire
that disappeared hundreds of years ago. The full
ensemble then returns with heavy chords and strong
percussion creating a strong image of the power and
influence of the Maya Empire. Easily accessible for
your first concert, it's a fascinating composition.
10908179 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 46.00
10908180 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Nighthawk—James Swearingen. A slow, dark
and mysterious theme serves as a prelude to the
main section that explodes with rhythmic energy.
Instruments are scored where they sound their
very best and the layered themes, interesting
harmonies, and variety of percussion parts combine
to create an exciting musical journey from start to
finish. Very impressive!
10459015 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 42.00
10459016 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
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Northern Odyssey—Francois Dorion. Beginning
bands will love this appealing overture. It opens
with a musical dialog between the low instruments
and percussion followed by emphatic passages
for full band featuring solid scoring throughout -
all with nothing faster than a quarter note except
in percussion.
10910726 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
10910727 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Our First Band Concert—David Shaffer, James
Swearingen, Rob Grice & Robert W. Smith. Stretch
budget dollars with this elementary band collection
of four popular contrasting publications! Included
are: Starburst Fanfare (opener); Heroes and Glory
(contest/festival/overture); Be Still My Soul (lyrical);
and 12 The Clock Strikes (novelty). Each selection
uses only the first six notes of the Bb scale - perfect
for the very first concert.
10369303 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 98.00
10369304 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Peace Like a River—Robert W. Smith. A
beautiful setting based upon the traditional African-
American spiritual. Extremely musical, it effectively
uses only the first six notes introduced in most
beginning band methods. Lyrical, flowing and
musically engaging, this is beginning band literature
that will make a difference in your teaching and
concert performances.
10071379 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 42.00
10071382 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
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
A Song for Peace—James Swearingen.
Absolutely breathtaking! A reflective ballad from the
pen of this noted composer. His unique ability to
make a young band sound highly mature is a talent
that we've all come to appreciate. Your students
and audiences will be richly rewarded with this
musical gem.
10369201 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 42.00
10369202 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
H Starsplitter Fanfare—Brian Balmages. This
explosive fanfare will start your concert off
with a bang while using only 6 notes in all wind
instruments! Written to harness the full sound
potential of your youngest musicians, the powerful
themes will make a dramatic impact on your
audience while the soaring countermelodies will
exude nothing but confidence from your ensemble.
Easy music with an enormous sound!
10070374 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
10070377 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
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
10626096 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Voyage of the Dragon Armada—Timothy Loest.
The epic voyages of one of China's great naval
admirals are depicted through the sounds of winds
and percussion. A captivating pentatonic melody,
immersed in vivid orchestration and colorful
percussion writing, portrays the might of this fleet
of 250 ships that ruled the seas of the Orient. An
exceptional musical representation of nautical
might and majesty.
10758243 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
10758244 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Warp Speed—Michael Story. Created for students
at the end of their first year in band, you won't
believe it uses only the first few notes taught in most
beginning band methods. This dynamic original
piece is aptly named, energetic and fast moving, the
speed of the piece is up to you, making your young
group sound far beyond their grade level.
10458150 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 46.00
10458151 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Zombie Stomp—Rob Grice. Zombies have gained
popularity in movies, books, television shows, and
video games. Here they are introduced to young
band literature in a piece that your beginning
students will ask to play every day. You won't
believe six notes can be so effective (or scary)!
10369359 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 42.00
10369360 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Concert and
Contest Selections
Very Easy
1812 Overture (Highlights from)—arr. Robert
Longfield. This perennial concert favorite by
Tchaikovsky has been expertly arranged for concert
band by Robert Longfield. It can stand alone as a
grade 3 composition, or it can be performed in a
mass band setting by using the supplementary
grade 1 and grade 2 sets of parts (sold separately).
Percussionists will have a "blast" emulating cannon
sounds and church bells.
10523399 Band Set & Score Grade 3 . . 65.00
10523400 Band Set & Score Grade 2 . . 55.00
10523401 Band Set & Score Grade 1 . . 45.00
Adamant—Larry Clark. 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 notes highlighted
with biting dissonances and angular interjections in
the flowing main theme. A distinct work of drama
not usually found at this level.
10759591 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10759592 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.50
Adrenaline Rush—Rob Foster. The title explains
just what is going to happen as you open with this
thriller for young band. Rob Foster shows an intimate
knowledge of the grade 1 band and its capabilities.
10523500 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10523501 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Advance of the Roman Legions—Michael Story.
Musically presenting all the majesty and grandeur
of ancient Rome, this original is a bold contest
opener or closer that will permit your ensemble to
sound confident. Introducing just a few accidentals
and reviewing how long they last, this regal and
distinguished original work will fill the stage!
10520284 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 51.00
10520285 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Aftershock—Larry Clark. Solid scoring gives
this bold piece an edge young players will love.
The forceful theme heard in the upper voices and
strong lines in the lower voices are driven by the
supportive percussion parts. Sure to be a highlight
of your next concert!
10279503 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10279504 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
