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Deimos—Timothy Loest. Many know Mars,
the Bringer of War. Now meet his diabolical son
Deimos, the Bringer of Terror. Fashioned in the
style of Holst, this work uses driving rhythms, dark
harmonies, and an asymmetrical form to personify
Deimos, the Greek mythological god of terror and
the namesake of Mars' second moon.
11352543 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .59.99
l Draconian Measures—Ed Kiefer. Full of
bombastic sounds and metal percussion, this
piece is reminiscent of harsh measures! Silence
in the individual parts is used to good effect,
and a menacing feel prevails throughout. Your
percussion students will enjoy the opportunities
afforded by this piece!
11346020 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Dragon Bridge—Victor Lopez. An energetic and
impressive work composed for first-year ensembles
that will captivate. Wind parts are effectively scored
against an intensive percussive background that
consistently presents striking melodic and rhythmic
forces. This will certainly have your young group
sounding poised and polished.
11205888 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .47.00
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
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 . . . . . . . . . .45.00
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
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 . . . . . . . . . .45.00
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 . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Fanfare on Ode to Joy—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 . . . . . . . . . .45.00
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
Five-Note Jive—Ed Kiefer. This delightful
collection of three tunes for beginning flex band
and optional electronic accompaniment that utilizes
only the first five notes of the B-flat major scale.
The groovin' accompaniment tracks will have your
student begging to play these pieces over and over.
This flexible version will open up many possibilities
for ensembles with instrumentation issues!
11315194 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Flash Point!—Patrick Roszell. "Flash point"
alludes to the potential to abruptly burst into action.
This action is represented through accented,
staccato, and legato articulations in the dynamic,
contrasting themes that all instruments get to
play. A variety of teaching opportunities make this
exciting and punctuated composition a unique
educational concert work.
10985965 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .46.00
Forever Flying—James Swearingen. Conductors
will find this to be very melodic and scored in such a
way as to ensure that their students will sound their
absolute best. This beautiful piece provides young
musicians with an opportunity to perform music
that sounds above their grade level yet is highly
accessible. Audiences are sure to be deeply moved
by the emotional message of the music.
11001991 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
H Furioso—Robert W. Smith. Magnificent! A
superior "first serious piece" for your young band,
this overture is filled with all the vigor and passion
you'd expect from the title! Terrific teaching
opportunities abound, including a chance to work
on independent parts (with doublings to ensure
success), optional trombone glissandos and a few
eighth note passages to develop technique. The
expanded percussion and solidly scored parts are
sure to build confidence. An exciting work! Very
highly recommended!
2700051 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
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 . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Give Me Five—Peter Sciaino. A great piece to
show that band is a group effort! Everyone will need
to be counting hard in this work for beginning band.
Using only a limited group of pitches, this piece is
perfect for introducing the quarter-note rest in a
musically satisfying way. Your students will be
skilled counters after this one!
11198544 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Great Beginnings—Michael Kamuf. This
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 . . . . . . . . . .47.00
Great Beginnings—Michael Kamuf. This
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.
This flexible version comes with supplemental
parts and permission is granted to photocopy as
needed. A percussion accompaniment track is also
available as a free download. String parts have
been edited with extra fingerings and bowings to
support students in mixed ensembles playing in
less familiar keys.
11315481 Band Set & Score
with String Parts . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
The King's Crown—Rob Romeyn. Look no further
for your beginning band concert or festival march
selection. The stately and powerful opening fanfare
introduces a regal and flowing melody that can't
help but impress. As the music develops, wonderful
teaching material is revealed, all using only the
first six notes taught by most band methods. It's
beginning band writing at its finest.
11001972 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Leap of Faith—Jack Wilds. This pop-inflected
fanfare uses only six notes to create a heartfelt,
compelling opener for your next concert. Students
will love exploring a variety of dynamics, styles,
and articulations as they race toward a rousing
conclusion. No leap of faith required to program
this one!
11203038 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
The Magic Mirror—Robert Buckley. Looking at
a perfectly still body of water, images appear right
side up and upside down at the same time. This
illusion is re-created here with upper and lower
instrument groups playing moving lines in different
directions. Effective material, even for beginners, it
sounds more advanced than it is and brings a new
dimension to elementary band literature.
11205818 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .40.00
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
Majestic—Larry Clark. This 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 . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Midnight Mission—Brian Balmages. Midnight
Mission takes students on a top-secret adventure
as they encounter varied rhythms and dynamics!
This very playable work by Brian Balmages will
increase the confidence of young musicians as
they learn part independence and sensitivity to
dynamics. Creative scoring and effective use of
percussion add to the appeal of this mysterious
sounding piece for young bands.
2480653 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
The Mystery of Ogopogo—Ryan Meeboer.
Scotland's Loch Ness may have the fame as far as
lake monsters go but, for many monster searchers,
Ogopogo—-a creature said to lurk in Canada's
Lake Okanagan (in British Columbia)—-is most
likely the best documented of all lake monsters. The
Mystery of Ogopogo is a musical representation of
the Ogopogo creature, features the low brass
and wind instruments, and is a great opportunity
for students to learn and practice the different
articulations and dynamics.
11205960 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
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
l Perseverance—Sean O'Loughlin. An uplifting
and meaningful work for your beginners, this piece
has a dark tone and rhythmic continuity. There are
dynamic moments interwoven throughout, including
effective moments for percussion. This piece will be
a great opportunity to teach dramatic music.
11346048 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Rust Belt—William Owens. First-year students will
love this riveting musical depiction of a factory city.
The 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 . . . . . . . . . .45.00
H Sakura—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
Six-Note Symphony—Lisa Galvin. Your youngest
musicians will sound great on their first concert
performance with this selection! While using only
the first six notes learned in band instruction,
there's excitement and adventure in each section.
Extensive doubling provides security across the
ensemble, and students will enjoy demonstrating
their speedy progress on this upbeat and engaging
work! Great music for beginning band!
11206836 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Spooky Mansion—Timothy Loest. Take
your audience on a forbidden tour of a former
grand house that now sits in darkness. Anxious
articulations, daunting dynamics, and spine-chilling
sound effects will have everyone on the edge of
their seats. It's only six notes, but be careful: no one
really knows what evil lurks behind the boarded-up
windows and creaky staircases! Spooky indeed!
11203056 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
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