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Concert & Contest • Beginning Band & Very Easy
To help you select the best music for your band program, our editors have reviewed hundreds of new publications for 2019-2020 and designated these as the best of the new publications.
You can't go wrong with these quality selections!
Acropolis—Matthew R. Putnam.
is work for beginning band is a great introduction to simple
syncopation and will take your band on a eld trip to the famous
landmark. While using only the rst six notes of the B-at scale,
there is also a great opportunity to introduce simple slurs and
legato playing. Students and audiences alike will enjoy this piece
at the rst concert!
11198496 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B 45.00
11198497
Additional Score
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7.00
Annunciation—Michael Story.
In the secular sense, "annunciation" is dened as an
announcement, statement, or proclamation, successfully
represented here musically. A glorious concert, contest, or
festival piece written in the traditional overture form that
contains numerous teaching opportunities that add to the
appeal of this bold musical statement.
11205858 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 52.00
11205859
Additional Score
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9.00
Arctic Wars (Rise of the Penguin Army)—Brian Balmages.
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 motives throughout. An amazing
combination of heroism, uncertainty, and upliing peaks, this
highly imaginative work has it all!
11202996 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
11202997
Additional Score
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6.00
Attack of the Colossus—Jonathan McBride.
Powerful! Transport your students and audience to ancient
times with this towering work your developing bands will
love! e mighty opening fanfare and inspiring conclusion are
separated by a lyrical section, presenting a variety of styles for
your band. e modal feel allows the opportunity to introduce
and develop the concept of accidentals in a consistent way for all
players. e infectious melodies and striking rhythms will make
it a favorite of both students and audiences.
11206845 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
11206846
Additional Score
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6.00
Bigfoot Stomp—Robert Buckley.
Quirky and animated, here is a unique change-of-pace selection
your band and audience will love. According to legend, Bigfoot
is a tall, hairy, ape-like creature that lives in the wilderness and
leaves huge footprints. is music creates a vivid image of these
massive beasts gathering together and stamping their enormous
feet in a wild, barbaric dance.
11205806 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
11205807
Additional Score
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5.00
Celtic Air and Dance No. 5—Michael Sweeney.
Continuing the popular series of Celtic Air and Dance settings,
this work for second-year players opens with the tender Irish
ballad Ned of the Hill. e dance segment that follows combines
two popular Irish polkas, skillfully traded between various
sections of the band. Perfect for teaching both legato and
detached styles, the Celtic style also keeps the percussion active
and engaged.
11205804
Band Set & Score
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VE 45.00
11205805
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Cool Moose—Francois Dorion.
Although huge and imposing, the moose is usually calm and
peaceful - most certainly a "cool" beast! With an ambling,
industrial rock feel, this beginning band piece features simple
tutti rhythms and lots of fun variety for the percussion section -
and you won't have to dodge the antlers!
11205812
Band Set & Score
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B 40.00
11205813
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Cyclops—Joseph Compello.
For rst-year band students, this work is based on the beastly,
one-eyed mythological giant. Frightful and exciting, this
composition allows ensembles to learn marcato articulation,
accents, tempo control, and balance between sections. Use this
to develop interdisciplinary study of Greek mythology. Your
young musicians will beg to play this one in rehearsal!
11205060 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 48.00
11205061
Additional Score
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6.50
Defenders of the Realm—Jeremy Bell.
Inspired by fantasy-themed action movies, this thrilling work
re-creates the big, epic sounds of a Hollywood soundtrack for
young bands. It opens with a big call to arms, with brass and
low woodwinds making a bold statement that resonates with
authority. e impressive writing provides young players a
chance to take part in creating their own epic production.
11205880 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 55.00
11205881
Additional Score
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8.00
Down by the Salley Gardens—arr. Patrick Roszell.
e union of this glorious traditional Irish folk song with
the compelling poem has been popular for generations. is
expressive setting is lyrical in nature and really displays the
expressive and somewhat melancholy nature of the endearing
melody. It provides numerous teaching opportunities for
slurring, phrasing, intonation, and dynamic shading.
11205886 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 57.00
11205887
Additional Score
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10.00
e Dragon Lord—Randall D. Standridge.
is aggressive work for young ensembles includes pulsating
rhythms, bombastic percussion, and optional sound eects.
Additional teaching materials such as full ensemble chromatic
exercises and a short descriptive story are included as well.
Careful attention to range and scoring make this an outstanding
selection for developing performers.
11203865 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 60.00
11203866
Additional Score
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12.00
Escape from under Mountain—Scott Watson.
A thrilling musical adventure of a suspenseful and dangerous
escape from an erupting volcano. Pre-eruption musical tremors
signal the impending danger before the music takes the audience
on a harrowing thrill ride that that ends in a thunderous
explosion of sound that will leave them breathless.
11205894
Band Set & Score
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VE 55.00
11205895
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Fanfare and Festival—Robert Sheldon.
is bright and tuneful opener will make a bold and impressive
statement for beginning bands. Using only the rst six notes
learned, no dotted rhythms, and no rolls in percussion, this will
have the youngest players performing with condence and style.
11205898 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 50.00
11205899
Additional Score
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7.00
Fanfare and Jubilation—Michael Boo.
A regal selection appropriate for any occasion! is is a fun and
accessible work for any beginning band, suitable for graduation
ceremonies and concert performances. With extensive doubling,
this is perfect for bands with limited instrumentation. Teaching
opportunities abound for tone, pitch, accents, and tempo
changes. A nice selection!
11205062 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 48.00
11205063
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6.50
Fanfare Fantastique—Robert W. Smith.
Written as an opener for your beginning band concert, this bold,
exciting, and aggressive work will clearly make a strong musical
statement. Active percussion combined with powerful melodic
lines in the brass and woodwinds will make your young band
sound mature and artistically accomplished. Don't miss out on
this "fantastique" opportunity!
11207674 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 50.00
11207675
Additional Score
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8.00
Farandole—Francois Dorion.
Snare drum and utes are featured at the start of this piece in
the style of a traditional French dance. Sure to be a fun piece for
your beginning students, the catchy melody is passed around to
each section of the band, cleverly scored with simple rhythms
and very limited ranges. A delightfully cheerful work that is
unique for this level.
11205830 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
11205831
Additional Score
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5.00
Great Beginnings—Michael Kamuf.
is 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 engaging material that keeps interest while
reinforcing important fundamentals. A great musical vehicle
that will motivate your beginners.
11200151 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B 47.00
11200152
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9.00
In Search of Yeti—Kirk Vogel.
is colorful piece represents the adventurous search for
the legendary creature known by many names: Sasquatch,
Bigfoot, the Abominable Snowman, Voormi, Yeti. A dark and
mysterious mood surrounds the piece, much like the stories of
this ape-like gure that has persisted from the arctic tundra to
the Himalayas and the Rockies.
11203683 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 55.00
11203689
Additional Score
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8.00
e Magic Mirror—Robert Buckley.
Looking at a perfectly still body of water, images appear right
side up and upside down at the same time. is illusion is re-
created here with upper and lower instrument groups playing
moving lines in dierent directions. Eective material, even for
beginners, it sounds more advanced than it is and brings a new
dimension to elementary band literature.
11205818 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B 40.00
11205819
Additional Score
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5.00
Majestic—Larry Clark.
is work for beginning band is a great introduction to simple
syncopation. Using only a limited number of pitches, this is perfect
for reinforcing note lengths and sonorous playing. Embolden your
students with this regal-sounding and exciting work!
11198560 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B 45.00
11198561
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7.00
Primal Dance—Andrew Poor.
Your beginners will have a blast with this rhythmic and
energetic work! e students get to clap and stomp their feet
while playing easier melodies. e shortest valued rhythms are
eighth notes. If you are looking for a shot of adrenaline for that
rst band concert, this will do the trick!
11206255
Band Set & Score
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VE 60.00
11206256
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00
Race Against Time—Robert W. Smith.
Enter a time vortex in this thrilling musical adventure for your
young band musicians. is is a fast and furious journey with a
musical focus on the time signature. Driving in 4/4 time, your
students will like the intensity and strength of the musical race.
ey will also love their journey through the "time tunnel" with
simple yet eective meter changes. is is a perfect vehicle to
teach and reinforce the time signature in a musically relevant
setting. Set your clocks!
11207671 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 50.00
11207672
Additional Score
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8.00
Residence of the Lords (e Medieval Castle)—Victor Lopez.
Lyrical as well as exciting, this original piece captures the essence
of a feudal castle and residence of the regal lords that ruled over
the land. It features simple melodic and rhythmic content with
minimal technical demands - it's fun to play while sounding full
and mature even with limited instrumentation.
11205940
Band Set & Score
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VE 52.00
11205941
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Rust Belt—William Owens.
First-year students will love this riveting musical depiction of a
factory city. e sound of clanging metal combines with driving
rhythms and industrial-sounding melodies to create a powerful
and colorful work. Despite using only six notes, this is sure to be
a student and audience favorite! A unique work at this level!
11203048
Band Set & Score
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B 45.00
11203049
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
