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Abandoned Toy Shop—Timothy Loest. Orphaned
toys come to life in this eerie tour of an abandoned
toy store. The work opens and closes with Victor
Herbert's dreamlike Toyland as a Jack-in-the-box
plays Pop Goes the Weasel. Diminished chords,
tri-tones, and the Dies Irae surround an aleatoric
section that features a whole host of noisy toys.
Highly accessible, extremely creative, and definitely
memorable!
11002167 Band Set & Score . . . . . . VE 45.00
H Abominable Snowman Chase—Robert
W. Smith. Travel to the towering peaks of the
Himalayas in pursuit of this legendary creature! You
won't travel far before you hear the sounds of his
giant footsteps, provided by the percussion section,
and the chase is on! The pace quickens and you
hear his cry as you draw nearer and nearer until
he's just over the next ridge! How does it end?
You'll have to finish this story on your next concert
to find out!
10094263 Band Set & Score . . . . . . VE 46.00
Alpha Dog—Heather Hoefle. Fun and energetic,
your beginning band students will love this. The
infectious groove, handclapping, and driving drum
beat propel this spirited piece all the way to the end.
Using only the first six notes introduced in most
band methods, this piece is an excellent choice for
a school assembly, parent meeting, pep rally, or
concert closer.
11100236 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . B 50.00
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l Alpha Dog—Heather Hoefle. A fun and energetic
work for the beginning band that your students will
love! The infectious groove, hand clapping, and
driving drum break keep this spirited piece driving
all the way to the end. Using only the first six notes
introduced in most band methods, this piece also
features flexible instrumentation is an excellent
choice for a school assembly, parent meeting, pep
rally, or concert closer!
11355453 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . B 50.00
Beginners Rock!—Randall D. Standridge. Add
a fun touch of excitement to your beginners'
next concert! This piece showcases all sections
of your beginning band in a tribute to the sound
of the classic rock 'n' roll era. Careful attention
to ranges and rhythmic vocabulary as well as an
opportunity to learn repeats and D.C. al Fine make
this an attainable and fun way to take your young
musicians to the next level.
11191541 Band Set & Score . . . . . . VE 55.00
Beginners Rock!—Randall D. Standridge. Need
a touch of excitement at your next beginners'
concert? This new piece showcases all sections
of your beginning band in a tribute to the sound
of the classic rock n' roll era. This flexible version
is great for ensembles of any instrumentation.
Optional click and backing tracks as well as
reproducible parts make this an ideal choice for
ensembles looking for ultimate flexibility in live or
online rehearsal and performance.
11219011 Flexible Band . . . . . . . . . VE 55.00
Beta Cat—Heather Hoefle. For every Alpha Dog
there is a Beta Cat! This follow-up to Heather
Hoefle's popular Alpha Dog portrays a frustrated yet
sneaky cat who attacks when it is least expected!
Cymbal scrapes and soft melodies are interrupted
when the cat decides to pounce! However, this cat
always lands on its feet and always has the last hiss.
11207644 Band Set & Score . . . . . . VE 50.00
A Cool Jazz Groove—Randy Navarre. Cool is
the name of the game in this composition! Young
students get to experience jazz harmonies and
sororities that are not usually heard in beginning
concert band. You will find this to be very
approachable for most beginning ensembles, and
it will provide plenty of instances of rhythm variation
for your students. Keep it cool!
11206251 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . B 55.00
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Creepy Crawlies—Michael Story. Your audience
might squirm a bit when they hear this creepy
novelty! Some cute mouthpiece effects will bring
vivid images of hovering bugs (perhaps too vivid!)
but rest assured, the bug'll get it in the end. Along
with the fun, Mike Story also found room to slip
in some good staccato work and some technique
work for the woodwinds. A fun piece for beginners!
2418168 Band Set & Score . . . . . . VE 56.00
Danca Feliz—Steve Shanley. Teach your
beginning band about traditional Brazilian culture
with this happy dance featuring fun melodies for
all instruments, an infectious beat, and plenty of
optional percussion parts. The annual Carnival in
Brazil features parades led by "samba schools,"
and this piece will transform your band into one for
your next concert! Enjoyable music for all, and a
great multicultural resource as well.
11206857 Band Set & Score . . . . . . VE 45.00
Danza del Mambo—Robert W. Smith. Written
in the classic Cuban dance style, this beginning-
band mambo features the percussion section with
Latin instruments such as claves, maracas, guiro,
and agogo bells. The flowing melodic line over the
infectious Latin groove will have everyone moving
to the music - all by using only the first six notes
introduced in most band methods.
11001994 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . B 45.00
Fair Shake—Timothy Loest. Forget the cowbell -
what you really want is more tambourine! Feature
one or more percussionists in this easygoing rock
'n' roll tambourine feature. The catchy melody and
driving groove will leave your students and audience
begging for more. Includes an optional drum set
part. It's time to give everybody a "fair shake!"
11203020 Band Set & Score . . . . . . VE 45.00
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Groovy-8—Randall D. Standridge. A throwback
to the Mod style of the 1960s and '70s! This
groovy tune focuses on developing eighth-note
articulation and counting while also providing a fun
showcase for young bands looking to entertain their
audiences. A full-ensemble clapping moment adds
another element of fun and visual interest. Get into
the groove!
11340977 Band Set & Score . . . . . . VE 60.00
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Groovy-8—Randall D. Standridge. Here is a
throwback to the Mod style of the 1960s and '70s.
This groovy tune focuses on developing eighth-note
articulation and counting while also providing a fun
showcase for young bands looking to entertain their
audiences. A full-ensemble clapping moment adds
another element of fun and visual interest. Get into
the groove with this flexible band version!
11342490 Band Set & Score . . . . . . VE 60.00
Junk Funk—Kevin Mixon. Your budding
percussionists are sure to bring in the noise and
the funk with this smokin' feature! Using buckets
and garbage cans as instruments, this piece will
entertain everyone. Not only do your drummers get
to show off their playing, but they also get to bring
a lot of showmanship to the stage. The band parts
are easy and fun, and fit well with the "Stomp"-style
percussion scoring. This is one jammin' number
that will bring the house down!
10279511 Band Set & Score . . . . . . VE 50.00
Kitchen Musicians—Scott Watson. Cook up
some fun at your next concert with this lively feature
that has soloists performing on pots and pans. The
solo parts are fun and showy - and easy enough to
have nonmusician guests soloists such as teachers,
parents, or administrators fill in. Have your soloists
dress as chefs to make the perfect recipe for a tasty
and entertaining musical treat!
11205922 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . B 50.00
Koo Koo Cha-Cha—Amy Webb. Your students
will want to practice this fun piece around the
clock! It uses only six notes and rhythms are easily
accessible after only a couple of months in band,
with percussion parts that will make everyone
giggle. This piece will be a favorite - it's fun, easy,
and interesting!
11206866 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . B 45.00
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l Mechanical Monsters—Randall D. Standridge.
Shambling creatures made of metal come to life in
this eerie offering for beginning band. The first six
notes taught (plus one extra accidental!) are utilized
in a unique fashion to create a work that sounds
much more difficult than it is. Playful interplay of
eighth notes, metallic percussion, and moments for
the winds to "hiss" and play rhythms on their stands
combine to great effect in this work that is sure to
grab your players' attention.
11341417 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . B 45.00
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Mechanical Monsters—Randall D. Standridge.
Shambling creatures made of metal come to life in
this eerie offering for beginning band. The first six
notes taught (plus one extra accidental!) are utilized
in a unique fashion to create a work that sounds
much more difficult than it is. Playful interplay of
eighth notes, metallic percussion, and moments for
the winds to "hiss" and play rhythms on their stands
combine to great effect in this flexible work that is
sure to grab your players' attention.
11342492 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . B 50.00
H Popcorn Prelude—Mike Hannickel. Perfect for a
first concert, this light piece will please player and
audience alike when your students pop up and
down just like popcorn. Each section gets to stand
up and play a one-measure feature at various times
throughout the tune. A fun and entertaining snack.
2702010 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . B 45.00
Rock This Band!—Robert Sheldon. Let your
beginning bands rock out on their very first concert
with this sure-fire crowd-pleaser. A catchy bass
line and energetic handclaps get the party started,
followed by the cool melody and then the slick
countermelody. Young musicians will have a blast
playing this entertaining work that uses only the first
six notes they have learned.
11001372 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . B 49.00
Rockin' Locomotive—Heather Hoefle. All aboard!
This trip by train is a fun and easy concert piece
for your beginning band. Utilizing short repeated
motifs with limited ranges, this ride on the rails will
have your band rockin' in no time! It is an excellent
choice to motivate your students while entertaining
your audience!
11207665 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . B 50.00
Rockstar—Rob Romeyn. Your beginning band
will really shine with this fun and engaging tune!
Rockstar has it all: a fun drum groove, a catchy
melody, and a harmonic accompaniment that
provides the drive to keep it all together while
using only the first six notes learned in band
instruction. You'll want to save this one for the
end of rehearsal, as students will want to play it
over and over! Perfect for school assemblies and
pep rallies. Rock on!!
11206842 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . B 45.00
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l Spiders? Nope!—Amy Webb. Spiders can bring
fear to the hearts of many people of all ages,
and with the creepy-crawly rhythms, hair-raising
dissonances, and staccato movement is this piece,
you can bring it to your audiences! Trombone
glisses and the key of C minor will set the scene
in this arachnid thriller. A great study in articulation
while having a blast!
11344520 Band Set & Score . . . . . . VE 65.00
Sticks and Bones—Robert W. Smith. A great
choice! Featuring the percussion and trombone
sections, this is an energetic statement for your
next concert performance. Using a rock groove
that speaks to several generations of audience
members as well as your young performers,
this will most certainly be a highlight for all. Your
percussionists and trombonists will love this!
11206872 Band Set & Score . . . . . . VE 45.00
l Swinging Caravan—Amy Webb. This is a light,
fun little piece that will give your band some
experience in swinging eighth notes and has
a catchy tune that will stick with you and your
students! It also features your saxophones for a
nice moment in your next concert. Program this if
you're looking for something a little different.
11344531 Band Set & Score . . . . . . VE 60.00
Thumbs Up—Heather Hoefle. Help your clarinets
get over the break, your flutes jump octaves, and
your brass players buzz sirens - all in this fun
concert tune! The educational nature of this
piece incorporates clarinet register key pop-ups
from low C to G and low F to C in an otherwise
simple part to give them lots of practice while
you prepare for your performance! Entertain your
audience as you educate them on the techniques
their children are learning!
11207662 Band Set & Score . . . . . . VE 50.00
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Lighter Selections
Beginning and Very Easy
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
Alpha Dog—Heather Hoefle.
11100236 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . .B 50.00
Creepy Crawlies—Michael Story.
2418168 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . VE 56.00
Abandoned Toy Shop—Timothy Loest.
11002167 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
Rock This Band!—Robert Sheldon.
11001372 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . .B 49.00
Abominable Snowman Chase—
Robert W. Smith.
10094263 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . VE 46.00
Beginners Rock! (Flexible Band)—
Randall D. Standridge.
11219011 Band Set & Score Flexible Band VE 55.00
Popcorn Prelude—Mike Hannickel.
2702010 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . .B 45.00
Junk Funk—Kevin Mixon.
10279511 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . VE 50.00
Danza del Mambo—Robert W. Smith.
11001994 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . .B 45.00
Mechanical Monsters—
Randall D. Standridge.
11341417 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . .B 45.00
