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Lionheart—Michael Story. Highlight your first-
or second-year band students' abilities with this
dramatic piece. Your band room and auditorium
will light up with bold melodic statements and
unexpected harmonic twists in this fantastic
work! (1:53)
11400544 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Lost Planet—Sean O'Loughlin. Take your
beginning band on a thrilling ride to the deepest
reaches of space. Written in C minor, mysterious
themes along with augmented and diminished
chords create otherworldly sounds while fermatas
and tempo changes add to the tension and
excitement. Young players will gain confidence
playing concert A-flat and concert E-natural as well
as reinforce a variety of playing techniques. Sure to
be a favorite of players and audiences alike!
11392838 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
March from First Suite for Military Band—
Gustav Holst/arr. Story. Historically important, the
suite this comes from is one of the first pieces written
exclusively for military bands. This arrangement is
based on the second theme of the March, a very
lyrical melody reminiscent of British folk music. This
accomplished setting brings this cherished work
to the stands of your beginners, a most welcome
addition to beginning band repertoire!
10279758 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .56.00
March of the Martians—Ralph Ford. Menacing
and deliberate, this exciting march is written for
young performers in a cinematic style reminiscent
of science fiction movies from the 1950s to the
video games of today. It builds in intensity from
the first note to the final climactic ending as the
Martians advance towards Las Vegas, terrorizing
the frantic citizenry! This fun piece works well as
an opener or closer for your next concert or festival
and makes an engaging addition to any Halloween
program. (2:06)
11400552 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .52.00
March Misterioso—Pierre La Plante. What
begins with a mischievous, almost cat-like main
theme transitions into a lyrical middle section
before returning to the original theme with some
fun percussion effects at the end. A great piece to
study contrasting articulations. All instruments have
interesting parts.
11402272 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .62.00
Megawatt Rock—Robert Sheldon. Light up your
next concert! This high-energy rock-style piece with
its rhythmic drive and power chords is sure to amp
up the spirit in your students' performance. Using
only the first seven notes that most beginning band
students learn, the rhythms, dynamics, articulation,
key, and style provide electrifying teaching
moments that occur throughout the piece - at no
extra "charge!" (1:53)
11400554 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Mercury Rising—Gene Milford. This is a joyous
representation of our celestial neighbor with noble
and dance-like episodes. With plenty of opportunity
for reinforcement of tutti playing and nice melodic
writing, this work features many call-and-response
moments between the different sections.
11198562 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Midnight Sky—Brian Balmages. This sensitive
setting is right on target for developing musicality
in young performers! Set at a comfortable andante
tempo, the work is not technically challenging, yet
will help develop important expressive performance
skills. It's less than two minutes long, so endurance
is not an issue, making this short, but very, very
sweet. Three chorales are included to expand the
learning experience. It also makes a great warm-up
for older bands!
10008898 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Moonlight Bliss—Adrian B. Sims. Enjoy the
tranquility of the night and the stars above. A
memorable theme and stunning harmonies
encapsulate the view of the twinkling night sky.
This powerful yet approachable work will have your
students enthusiastic about playing more lyrical
music and is certain to have a stunning impact on
your audience.
11399664 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Motitus—Ryan Meeboer. "Motitus" is Finnish
military slang for totally encircling an enemy unit
- in effect, an entrapment. This piece depicts
an army trapping its enemy in this circle. Using
only the first seven notes learned in most method
books, this piece is great to use with beginning
musicians or to further develop the musicality of
developing musicians.
11378650 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Night Fury—Carol Brittin Chambers. This creative
work is full of adventure and excitement, vividly
conjuring images of dragons, castles, and other
legendary creatures. With impressive writing
influenced by dramatic film scores, this epic
composition is fast-paced yet remains playable by
young musicians.
10759593 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Over the Hills—Alexandre Carlin. A perfect
introductory march for beginners. Utilizing limited
ranges and rhythmic content, this piece depicts
a pleasant group of children walking in the
countryside. The march style reflects the spirit
and hopeful nature of childhood exploration, much
like the young players on stage joyfully playing this
piece at their first concert.
11400992 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Pandemonium—Michael Story. Just as the
title suggests, this piece is a musical depiction of
wild uproar and unrestrained disorder; tumult and
chaos. Adding to the (controlled) musical mayhem
is a part for hammered brake drum, helping to
make this piece a real attention-getter. Out of
pandemonium blooms music!
11001292 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .51.00
Panther Rising—Michael Sweeney. This
celebratory piece is sure to raise the energy level
on your first-year players' next concert. Driving and
active throughout, it features an intense nature that
will build confidence in your young musicians and
impress their audiences.
11001672 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Petroglyphs—Mullen. Petroglyphs are pictures
carved into rocks and are found all over the world.
This intense piece for beginning band will immerse
your musicians in a fierce prehistoric world. Various
dynamic ranges and articulations are explored.
Percussion utilizes sixteenth-note rhythms. All
sections have engaging parts.
11402292 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Phantom Force: The Next Level—Rob Grice. A
dark and intriguing original work carefully written
to bring out the best in your players, including
some tricky rhythms. This is sure to fire up the
imaginations of the performers as well as capture
the attention of your audience.
11337619 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
A Prehistoric Suite—Paul Jennings. Beginning
groups will love this unique, programmatic suite
of four short movements, each of which portrays a
well known prehistoric creature (or two!). Clever and
very easy, it includes: Stegosaurus; Brontosaurus;
Pteradactyls and The Battle (Tyrannosaurus and
Triceratops). A really different work at this level!
2185106 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Race Against Time—Robert W. Smith. Enter a
time vortex in this thrilling musical adventure for your
young band musicians. This 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. They will
also love their journey through the "time tunnel" with
simple yet effective meter changes. This is a perfect
vehicle to teach and reinforce the time signature in a
musically relevant setting. Set your clocks!
11207671 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Range Rover—Patrick Roszell. Written for
students at the end of their first year in band, this
original work uses intervals of a second, a third, and
a fourth to move students up or down the scale. A
fun way to reinforce air support and slurs in the
brass section. (1:54)
11400590 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .47.00
Residence of the Lords—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 . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Residence of the Lords—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.
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.
11315491 Band Set & Score
With String Parts . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Ripper—Tyler Arcari. Inspired by the history and
legend of Jack the Ripper, this dark and aggressive
work takes on a whole new meaning with clever
sound effects. The melody is accompanied by
metallic-sounding percussion for great effect. There
are sections where the ensemble "Rips" pieces of
scrap paper in half, creating a fun and exciting
concert experience!
11346054 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Salvation Is Created—Pavel Tschesnokoff/
arr. Story. One of the most enduring and beautiful
chorales ever written, it's been used in numerous
settings since being written in 1912.The extremely
emotional and musical nature of the piece has
made it a concert favorite and now in this playable
setting, it can be performed and enjoyed on an even
larger scale.
10311574 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .56.00
A Scottish Festival—Brian Balmages. This
spirited work depicts a parade in Scotland from a
spectator's viewpoint. Based on the popular folk
song Aiken Drum, the piece layers various elements
to create the iconic sound of Scottish pipes and
drums. Original music intertwines with Celtic sounds
as the parade reaches its peak with a full battery of
percussion contributing to the joyous atmosphere.
11352547 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Sea Breeze—Brian Hogg. Relax under the
warm sun with this calypso on the beach. Simple
syncopations, comfortable ranges, grooving
percussion, and a nice relaxed melody make
this a great choice for a light piece on your next
concert program.
11398078 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .75.00
Secret Mission—Jason Taurins. Inspired by
spies and superheroes both serious and humorous,
this cinematic depiction of a spy on a mission to
defeat a nefarious villain will entertain students
and audiences alike. An accessible melody,
driving percussion parts, generous doubling of
essential parts, and limited ranges will let you
teach important musical concepts while engaging
student interest. A sure winner for concert, contest,
or festival performances.
11205052 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Shining Moments—Larry Clark. This a
wonderfully inspirational ballad has been set for
flexible ensemble. The well-constructed melody
and warm tone colors make this a great pick for
a lyrical selection on your next program, full of
opportunities for genuine music making. You will be
able to perform this with as few as five players - with
maximum flexibility, you will find this to be a versatile
choice! This piece comes with a letter for proof of
copyright permission as well as a digital download
coupon so you can get the music to your students.
11212504 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Skygazer Fanfare—Randall D. Standridge.
Syncopated rhythms, layered percussion, and a
sense of forward motion are all used in this concert
band work to create an exciting soundscape for
young musicians. Careful attention has been paid to
range and scoring to create a work that is attainable
by smaller ensembles and will create a resonant full
sound for larger ensembles as well.
10515914 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .48.00
