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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
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 (for any combination of
instruments)—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
GrooVE!—Matthew R. Putnam. Let all of the
sections take center stage - especially the low
brass - with this fun tune for beginning band.
Players and concertgoers will be tapping their
toes to the simple rock groove as well as the
handclaps. A great tool for teaching rests.
11501968 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .45.00
Guardians—Adrian B. Sims. This powerful
and driving work depicts a fortress defended
by brave and dedicated fighters. Masterfully
written using only the first six notes of the B-flat
scale, this piece in G minor creates powerful
brass and percussive statements that lead
to a musical adventure filled with excitement
and mystery. Showcase the authority of your
ensemble with this sophisticated but very
accessible work for beginning bands! (1:20)
11511644 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
Hey, We Can Play!—Jerry Frazier. Your
beginning band will shine with this great piece
for bands that have mastered the first six
notes taught in most method books and can
read eighth notes and rests. All sections are
featured, and the joyful rhythms will make this
fun to rehearse and perform.
11515613 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .45.50
The Last Gladiator (The Epic Story of St.
Telemachus)—Timothy Loest. Experience the
brutal energy of the Roman Colosseum in this
larger-than-life work by Timothy Loest. Heart-
pounding drums and sword-clashing sound
effects tell the heroic story of St. Telemachus,
a frail Eastern monk whose bravery brought
the gladiatorial games to an end. Exhilarating
and epic, The Last Gladiator will absolutely be
a student and audience favorite! (1:00)
11511688 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
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
Midnight Sea Chanty—Bryce Newton. Batten
down the hatches for a storm of fun for your
beginners! This work uses the energy of a
memorable sea shanty melody with foot stomps
as an excellent tool for teaching dynamic
contrast. Your students are sure to benefit
musically while loving what they are playing!
11518463 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .55.00
Overdrive—Linda M. Bange. Put on your
dance shoes and rock out! This catchy rock
tune will delight both students and audiences,
and with just a six-note range the piece is
playable by elementary bands. The drum parts
can be played by using a drum kit or using two
to three players.
11515618 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .42.75
Piñata!—William Owens. This spirited, Latin-
flavored piece captures all the excitement
of a lively party with a colorfully decorated
piñata as its centerpiece. Despite using
limited ranges and rhythms, the melodies and
rhythms are incredibly engaging, capturing
the spirit of children as they seek to capture
the prizes within! Challenge your motivated
percussionists with the advanced part, or take
advantage of the more accessible one. Either
way, it sounds great! (1:30)
11511669 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
Point Five—Laura Estes. A perfect opening
for a beginning band's first concert! A strong
melody, harmony developed through creative
voicings, and great percussion scoring that
gives the piece momentum. A great culmination
of all the concepts players learn by the end of
their first year.
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Premier Fanfare—Gene Milford. Your
beginning band's first concert performance
will be off to a successful start with this fine
overture. By using only the first six notes of
the B-flat scale, simple rhythms, and simple
percussion scoring, beginning players will have
the confidence to perform at their best!
11501967 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
Sakura (Cherry Blossoms)—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
Sea Island Fantasy—Linda M. Bange.
Specifically created for very young band
students, this fun and exciting musical piece
features carefully crafted ranges and rhythms
to ensure that it is easy for students to play and
enjoyable for audiences to listen to. The joyful
and upbeat nature makes it perfect for young
musicians to showcase their skills and bring
smiles to the faces of their listeners.
11515619 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .42.75
Shadow Fire—Randall D. Standridge. This
driving original work uses only the first six notes
to great effect! Pulsing rhythms, bombastic
percussion, handclapping, and an aggressive
edge make this a true standout in beginning
band literature! Sure to be a favorite of your
developing musicians.
11400069 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .45.00
Shadowdance—Mark Grauer. Written to
showcase your beginners using only the first
six notes of the scale, each instrument is given
an important role to play. Perfect for your first
concert with beginners.
11517976 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
Skeletons at Midnight—Linda M. Bange.
Here's a fun and playfully spooky piece that
uses mouthpiece buzzing to create an eerie
sound: the brass buzzes on mouthpieces while
the woodwinds trill. Percussion uses sticks
and rims to create a "dry bones" atmosphere.
This piece is great for your very first concert or
Halloween performance!
11515620 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .42.75
Skysplitter Fanfare—Brian Balmages. This
superb concert band work sounds quite
mature yet is extremely playable by beginning
ensembles. Driving percussion parts are
designed to accommodate large or small
sections, and wind players only see quarter,
half, and whole notes. A powerhouse opener
for your youngest musicians! (1:30)
11511681 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
So Low—Brian Bankston. If your beginning
band needs a piece to help give the bass
players more confidence while having fun,
then this is the piece for you! This clever work
for young band is based on a groove featuring
low brass and woodwinds. It also includes a
bass drum solo, hence the title. Your students
will love rehearsing this one and will hurry to
the band room every day to play it. It will also
be a real treat for parents as they watch their
students have a blast performing this infectious
yet simple composition.
11518485 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .55.00
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
Starsplitter Fanfare—Brian Balmages. This
explosive fanfare will start your concert off
with a bang while using only six notes for all
wind instruments! Written to harness the full
sound potential of your youngest musicians,
the powerful themes will make a dramatic
impact on your audience, while the soaring
countermelodies will exude nothing but
confidence from your ensemble. Easy music
with an enormous sound!
10070374 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .45.00
Stormchasing—William Owens. Take your
audience by storm with this riveting work for
beginning bands! With a mysterious and slow
introduction and powerful allegro section,
Stormchasing offers vast musical opportunities
for the ensemble, including strategically scored
special effects. Lots of energy and great music
with only six notes. A guaranteed winner!
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Strength and Honor—Sean O'Loughlin.
With a positive and uplifting theme, this work
for beginning band is great for all types of
performance. Using a limited range of pitches,
this piece is a perfect opportunity to teach the
art of releasing sound and sustained tones.
A stately addition to your first concert!
11198586 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .45.00
Summer Thunder (A Senary Quest)—Jorge
L. Vargas. This excellent original work will
sound great at your beginning band's first
concert. This piece has all the elements of a
mature composition: dynamic contrast, strong
melodic writing, and texture as well as rhythmic
and harmonic tension - all using just the first six
notes of the B-flat scale. The call-and-response
sections give a nod to developing ensemble
listening skills. An excellent opener!
11501895 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .45.00
A Symphony in Six Notes—Jerry Frazier. This
fun and engaging piece with percussion feature
utilizes only the first six notes taught in most
method books. Your beginning band will sound
full and mature at their first concert performance!
11515603 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .42.75
