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Beginning Band
12 the Clock Strikes—Rob Grice. Have you ever
wondered what happens late at night when the
clock strikes 12? You just might get the answer
from this humorous musical work by Rob Grice!It's
dark and scary, but mostly very fun to play! Perfect
for the first concert of the year!
10071347 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Abide with Me—arr. Robert W. Smith. Simple,
elegant and timeless, this beautiful hymn is arranged
for the very beginning band using only the first six
notes introduced in most band methods. Each
instrumental family has the opportunity to perform
melodically so students can experience lyrical
phrasing in the early stages of their development.
An exceptional arrangement for any band program.
10311869 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .46.00
Acropolis—Matthew R. Putnam. This work for
beginning band is a great introduction to simple
syncopation and will take your band on a field trip
to the famous landmark. While using only the first
six notes of the B-flat scale, there is also a great
opportunity to introduce simple slurs and legato
playing. Students and audiences alike will enjoy
this piece at the first concert!
11198496 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Acropolis—Matthew R. Putnam. This work
for beginning band, rescored for flexible
instrumentation, is a great introduction to simple
syncopation. Using only the first six notes of the
B-flat scale, this is a great opportunity to introduce
simple slurs and legato playing. We know your
audience will enjoy this musical experience.
11373907 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Algo-Rhythms—Timothy Loest. Explore the
cybernetic world of computer algorithms using
just six notes. Energetic ostinatos, pulsating
patterns and flowing phrases will surely hook
your students and audience. Prepare for a safe,
fast, and reliable experience for your elementary
band. No app required!
11002174 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Aliens in the Attic—Tyler Arcari. Aliens are
attacking! From the attic?! Yep, there are invaders
from outer space hiding in the attic, and it's time to
run for your lives! Beginning students will absolutely
love this creative work and all the literal bells and
whistles. Not to mention whirly tubes and sirens.
They won't even realize they are learning various
types of accents and dynamics as well as minor
mode. Sure to be a hit!
11392822 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
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 . . . . . . . . . .46.00
Ambassador—Larry Clark. A fun and accessible
piece that is perfect for introducing young players
to the march form. Uses only the first six notes of
the B-flat scale.
11393451 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Anasazi—John Edmondson. An unusually
good "teaching piece" as well as an excellent
performance work, this deceptively easy
composition for first year bands depicts the
mysterious disappearance of the lost tribe of the
Anasazi Indians.Featuring marvelously effective
percussion effects, this piece is a real "gem" and
a great find!
2180875 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Ancient Hunters—Sean O'Loughlin. Here's a
strong choice for beginning level bands which
sounds more difficult than it is and will impress
everyone when played this at their very first concert.
The percussion section makes use of numerous
instruments, adding even more color to this already
colorful, ancient sounding piece.
2477376 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Ascention of the Emperor—Amy Webb. A regal
original work written for beginning bands with
simple quarter, half, and whole-note rhythms in
the winds and easy eighth notes in the percussion
to get your players engaged and bolster their
confidence. Perfect as a concert opener.
11402289 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Bandability—Lisa Galvin. The perfect choice to
open your beginning band's first concert! Simple
rhythms, a strong melody, excellent scoring, and
great percussion writing will make your beginning
musicians sound strong and confident!
11402291 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Barricade—Ryan Meeboer. A tremendous high-
energy piece wonderfully scored to be playable by
first-year players. Easy rhythms, limited ranges,
plenty of percussion, and a wide range of dynamics
make this the perfect teaching piece.
11401092 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Beethoven's Ninth—arr. Paul Lavender. One
of the most famous of all Classical masterpieces,
and it works great with only six notes! Parents will
simply be amazed at what their sons and daughters
can do after only a few months of experience. An
incredible selection for very beginning bands!
2326577 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Boss Battle—Brian Bankston. Like a video
game theme, this work is geared toward younger
musicians and will have them looking forward
to band! This dark, ominous piece combines a
driving tempo and exciting rhythmic patterns for
momentum that delivers a powerful punch.
11400995 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Boulder Ridge March—Chris Ferguson. Here is
an excellent introduction to the march style. It is
spirited and features a lovely countermelody in the
upper woodwinds. Your percussionists will have fun
opportunities with auxiliary instruments, and even
your low voices will get some exposure! Marches
have it all, and this is no exception!
11346000 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Bringer of War—Brian Balmages. Inspired by the
masterful work "The Planets" by Gustav Holst, this
original piece pays homage to the dramatic first
movement. Using only six notes in all instruments,
the music has the powerfully ominous quality of
Mars that has enthralled generations of listeners
with bold, majestic melodies and rhythmic ostinato.
A unique original by a master composer.
10758191 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Bugler's Dream—Leo Arnaud/arr. Paul Lavender.
With only six notes, you still get the thrill of victory!
This is the famous fanfare that was introduced in
the 1960s, arranged to work for beginning bands
- so simple, yet it sounds fantastic! The audience
will know the music before your winds play a single
note. You can't find a better concert opener for that
very first concert!
2355980 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Cardiff Castle—Mark Williams. Your beginners will
sound powerful with this bold minor-mode concert
work!And they can tackle it after only a few months
of study...the piece uses only seven notes and only
a very few eighth notes as repeated notes.This
selection will make your first year band sound great!
2441525 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Chase The Heat—Bryce Newton. "Chase The
Heat" is a great introduction to Latin styles and is
sure to spice up your next performance! Featuring
active, playable percussion writing and modest
ranges for even the youngest players, your students
will be waiting eagerly to play this one again.
11400994 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Code of Honor—Kevin Hilbun. Written to convey
the idea of respect and a sense of decorum, this
easy composition is filled with musical concepts
that performers at this level need to develop.
With a brisk tempo, well-written melodies, easily
accomplishable dynamics, comfortable ranges,
and a duration just long enough to challenge
players without exhausting them, this will be a great
addition to your concert or contest performances.
An alternate percussion part is included to
challenge more advanced beginning percussionists.
11399517 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Conquest—Brian Balmages. You won't believe
how good your band can sound using only five
notes! This spirited, short overture is right on target
for beginning level bands, with very limited ranges
and exciting easy-to-learn melodies that get passed
around to various sections of the band. You can
perform this with as few as five instrument parts,
and there's even supplementary exercises to help
reinforce musical concepts. This is good stuff for
beginning bands!
2473993 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
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 . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Cosmic Journey—Chris Ferguson. Take your
beginning band on an adventure through space for
their first concert performance. Using only the first six
notes of the B-flat scale, simple rhythms, and easy
dynamics and articulations, beginning musicians will
find this enjoyable while learning the fundamentals.
11392824 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Creatures in the Attic—Brian Balmages. While
everyone is asleep, your attic is coming to life
with mysterious sounds as creatures come out
and celebrate nightfall.The music begins quietly
then continuously builds as the goblins and ghosts
become more active.Dissonant chords, descriptive
percussion parts, trombone glissandos, instrument
key clicking and random note playing all create a
ghoulishly good time in this adorable yet creepy
work for young bands.
10091599 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Daydreams—Rob Romeyn. Simple and elegant,
this is a rare example of musicality and sensitivity
uncommon at this grade level. A beautiful,
memorable melody is presented amid a flowing
countermelody while moving through a variety of
textures and colors. Reinforcing phrasing as well as
blend and dynamic shaping, it's an outstanding lyrical
selection for young bands that will provide a touching
moment at any concert or festival performance.
10758963 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
BEST
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Concert and Contest
Beginning Band
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
Dragon Slayer—Rob Grice.
2477547 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Starsplitter Fanfare—Brian Balmages.
10070374 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Acropolis—Matthew R. Putnam.
11198496 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Midnight Mission—Brian Balmages.
2480653 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Furioso—Robert W. Smith.
2700051 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Great Beginnings (for any combination of
instruments)—Michael Kamuf.
11315481 Band Set & Score with String Parts . 55.00
Vulcan's Forge (for any combination of
instruments)—Patrick Roszell.
11315499 Band Set & Score with String Parts . 55.00
Great Beginnings—Michael Kamuf.
11200151 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.00
Creatures in the Attic—Brian Balmages.
10091599 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Dragon Dance—Michael Story.
10094814 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
