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The Courageous Nine—Quincy Hilliard. Use
this march to introduce young performers to the
elements of march style. Written to be played in a
spirited and light style, it opens with a brass fanfare
and short bell solo. All sections of the band get
their moment in the spotlight. Use this to develop
listening skills and to reinforce the development of
each instrument's characteristic tone and timbres.
11399559 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .53.00
Creature Feature—Rob Romeyn. A young
concert band showstopper that will be the hit of
any first-year program! Each section gets to play
memorable melodic themes in this spooky, catchy
novelty tune. The sounds may be scary, but it's all
delightful fun!
10369234 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .44.00
Curious Cobbler—Michael Oare. Imagine
a slightly confused cobbler and his workshop
of curious tools and gadgets. Michael Oare's
descriptive and clever work for beginning bands
features a tuneful melody and special effects in the
percussion section.
11373581 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Dance Celebration—Robert W. Smith. This bright
number will fill your concert hall with the feeling of
celebration! Easily playable with limited ranges and
simple rhythms, this makes a great "first serious
piece" for young bands. Some bands may even
have this ready for their first concert. Well done!
2439974 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Dance of the Reed Flutes—Tchaikovsky/arr.
Story. Show off your flute section in this charming
excerpt from "The Nutcracker Ballet." Mike Story's
arrangement is immensely entertaining, and
manages to fit everything into a beginning band
level. Excellent for holiday concerts, this piece is a
great flute feature at any time of the year!
2350510 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .56.00
Dance Slav—Jack Wilds. Inspired by 19th- and
20th-century dance pieces, this energetic and
spirited work uses only six notes yet sounds like so
much more! The notes and rhythms fall into place
quickly so beginning students can focus on a variety
of dynamics and articulations. The optional closing
accelerando adds to the thrills as the piece comes
to a smashing conclusion.
10907734 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Dancing Kites—Chris M. Bernotas. The light and
flowing melodies of this gentle piece will delicately
float throughout the expanse of your concert hall.
Your students will experience musical subtleties
and nuance through the light, memorable melody
and rich harmonies. Perfect programming for
performing in a lyrical style.
10515846 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .49.00
Dark Adventure—Ralph Ford. Here's a musical
journey your students won't want to miss! They'll
embark on a grand adventure as they musically
express the eerie and impish, as well as the dark
and forceful character of the piece. It's a good
setting to reinforce some easy accidentals and
dynamics, while remaining very playable. It's a
unique overture sure to capture the imagination of
students and audiences alike!
2700060 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .56.00
Dark Adventure—Ralph Ford. It's the creepy
and ghostly classic original work with a different
look. This flex version is designed with maximum
flexibility for use by any mix of instruments - wind,
strings, and percussion, including like or mixed
ensembles with as few as five players. With
purchase, permission is granted to photocopy
the parts as needed for your ensemble. This
unique setting offers a wide variety of dynamics,
textures, and styles while remaining playable.
The momentum is quickly established, and your
students are part of the journey! This super piece
will capture the imagination of students and
listeners alike. (3:25)
11385698 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Dark Fortress—Rob Grice. This is dramatic
writing for young bands!An underlying driving
rhythm propels the music forward, and sweeping
themes create a sense of grandeur.The modal
tonality helps build a sense of darkness.
2479652 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Dark Star—Christina Huss. The low brass and
low woodwinds are brought right to the fore in this
driving and high-energy original work. Young brass
players will have the opportunity to expand their
lower range, and lots of great percussion scoring
will make this a concert favorite!
11392842 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Declaration and Dance—Larry Clark. Take a look
at this powerful original work for your beginning
band. It uses only six notes, but is brash and
forceful, with many exciting eighth-note rhythms
and bold harmonies. The limited amount of notes
will allow you to concentrate on preparing a more
musical and decisive performance. Declaration And
Dance is a great choice for festival use, but it's also
superb for concerts...parents will be amazed at how
advanced the band sounds!
2350353 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .56.00
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. The
impressive writing provides young players a chance
to take part in creating their own epic production.
11205880 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .55.00
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. The
impressive writing provides young players a chance
to take part in creating their own epic production.
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.
11315469 Band Set & Score
With String Parts . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Down by the Salley Gardens—arr. Patrick
Roszell. The union of this glorious traditional
Irish folk song with the compelling poem has
been popular for generations. This 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. 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.
11315473 Band Set & Score
With String Parts . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Down by the Salley Gardens—arr. Patrick
Roszell. The union of this glorious traditional
Irish folk song with the compelling poem has
been popular for generations. This 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 . . . . . . . . . .57.00
Down to the River—arr. Michael Sweeney. Here
is an emotion-filled arrangement for young players
based on the folk tune Down to the River to Pray.
It contains a touching air of sadness which is lifted
when a musical glimmer brings hope and the
uplifting dream of freedom.
11001720 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
The Dragon Lord—Randall D. Standridge. This
aggressive work for young ensembles includes
pulsating rhythms, bombastic percussion, and
optional sound effects. 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 . . . . . . . . . .60.00
The Dragon Lord—Randall D. Standridge.
A new chapter in the Darklands Saga begins
with this aggressive work for young ensembles
which includes exciting rhythms and bombastic
percussion. Includes additional teaching materials
such as full ensemble chromatic exercises and a
short story. Optional click and backing tracks as well
as the ability to duplicate parts make this an ideal
choice for ensembles looking for ultimate flexibility
in live or online rehearsal and performance.
11219017 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .65.00
The Dreaded Devious Diabolical Dotted Dragon
—Nathan Farrell. This incredibly creative piece will
light up your band room with dragon fire! Knight
your students with the armor of subdivision and
attack the dreaded dotted quarter note! Protect
the villagers with intriguing percussion colors and
fun yet surprisingly simple melodic lines. Designed
to engage each section of the band with intuitive
rhythms that take the bite out of the "dot," your
students will love this epic musical quest. (1:53)
11400624 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Dream Field—Peter Sciaino. Melodious and full
of musical opportunity, this piece will certainly
help with your ensemble's concept of attack and
release. Great for working on legato playing and
sensitive dynamics, this work is a great introduction
to lyrical playing.
11198532 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Drummer's Delight—Andrew Balent. Put
your beginning percussion section on display!
Percussionists take the spotlight in this catchy and
well-written piece for beginning band. Wind players
will explore simple slurs, accents, and dynamics
while playing a fun and engaging melody. Sure to
be a concert favorite!
11399521 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .53.00
Eagle Ridge Overture—Bruce Pearson. Eagle
Ridge Overture depicts the behavior of eagles
from breathtaking dives to soaring in the thermals.
Written in a three-part form, the opening section
is a majestic 4/4 theme featuring quarter-eighth-
eighth rhythms. The lyrical middle section is in 3/4
featuring dotted quarter and eighth note rhythms.
All sections of the band have the melody. An
optional piano part.
11399736 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Escape from Thunder 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 . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Escape from Thunder 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. 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.
11315476 Band Set & Score
With String Parts . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
