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CONCERT & CONTEST beginning band / very easy
Tadpoles—Randall Standridge. Leap into action
with this fun and imaginative work for beginning
bands. Serving as an introduction to leaps for
your developing ensembles, this piece paints
an amusing portrait of young frogs frolicking
and splashing as they learn to leap, using frog
guiros, flexatones, slide whistles, and trombone
glissandi. Several optional parts add to the
flexibility of this work that will help your students
get the "jump" on technical development.
11400081 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
Time Travelers: First Mission—Randall
Standridge. It's "time" for adventure in this
unique new suite of miniatures. Take your young
performers on a musical adventure through
the ages while also exploring different time
signatures and styles. Using the range of the first
six notes usually taught to beginning students,
this delightful work is both highly educational
and wildly entertaining. Optional narrator audio
files add to the effect of this standout piece for
beginning or developing musicians.
11515777 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .60.00
Tirade—Robert Sheldon. Set in the Dorian
mode, this exciting piece offers young
musicians the opportunity to perform with
passion and emotion to make a bold musical
statement. Since there are no dotted rhythms,
articulations, or eighth notes (other than in
the percussion section), and using only the
first five notes the students have learned, this
is a perfect piece for a beginning band's first
concert! Correlates to Sound Innovations, Book
1, Level 2. (1:55)
11511695 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
To Dare Greatly—Evan VanDoren. Inspired
by Theodore Roosevelt's famous "The Man
in the Arena" speech, this stoic work is the
perfect opener for your beginning band's first
concert! The energetic work features bold
fanfares, clever nontraditional harmonies
(using only six notes!), and superbly scored
ensemble moments that will make your
beginners sound like experienced musicians
and feel like rock stars!
11518493 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .55.00
Vulcan's Forge—Patrick Roszell. A musical
portrait of the imposing Vulcan, ancient Roman
god of fire and metalworking, this strident and
impressive piece brings this mythical figure to
life. Accessible to students in the second half
of their first year of instruction. In addition to
the powerful scoring, the piece also presents
the option for young woodwind players to learn
trill technique.
11200156 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .47.00
Vulcan's Forge (for any combination of
instruments)—Patrick Roszell. A musical
portrait of the imposing Vulcan, ancient Roman
god of fire and metalworking, this strident and
impressive piece brings this mythical figure to
life. Accessible to students in the second half
of their first year of instruction. In addition to
the powerful scoring, the piece also presents
the option for young woodwind players to learn
trill technique. 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.
11315499 Band Set & Score
With String Parts. . . . . . . . .55.00
Warp Speed—Michael Story. Created for
students at the end of their first year in band,
you won't believe it uses only the first few
notes taught in most beginning band methods.
This dynamic original piece is aptly named,
energetic and fast moving, the speed of the
piece is up to you, making your young group
sound far beyond their grade level.
10458150 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .46.00
Wings to the Mind—Brian Balmages. This
fanfare-style work celebrates the famous
quote by Plato in which he states "Music
gives ... wings to the mind [and] flight to the
imagination." Despite using only six notes and
basic rhythms, the work sounds surprisingly
mature and powerful. A strong, celebratory
work for your youngest musicians!
11352545 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .45.00
Winter Winds—Randall Standridge. Energy
and beauty are on full display in this warm and
uplifting original work. A secular winter piece for
young players, it uses primarily the first six notes
that beginners learn to create a dazzling winter
wonderland of sound. The piece also features
optional short and long endings to further tailor
the piece to your group's ability. A wonderful
selection for your developing ensemble.
11400066 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .45.00
Wizards of the West—Sean O'Loughlin.
Beginner music that sounds nothing like
beginner music. This cinematic gem captures
all the emotion and sound of a mature band
work but is playable at your band's first concert.
A must-have!
11501919 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .45.00
Zombie Stomp—Rob Grice. Zombies have
gained popularity in movies, books, television
shows, and video games. Here they are
introduced to young band literature in a piece
that your beginning students will ask to play
every day. You won't believe six notes can be
so effective (or scary)!
10369359 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .45.00
Concert and
Contest Selections
Very Easy
Acceleration—Sean O'Loughlin. This
wonderful and energetic original work for
beginning band takes simple yet effective
melodies and creatively presents them with
solid scoring, wonderful orchestrations, and
a wide variety of musical concepts including
simple tempo changes. Your developing band
will sound full and mature. Perfect as an opener
or closer!
11501753 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
Across the Universe—Alexandre Carlin.
Explore the musical galaxy with this
intergalactic work. Paint a musical picture of
space travel: the countdown, lift-off, and even
a space walk. A perfect introductory example
of programmatic music for beginners, this
piece combines solemnity and lyricism with
limited ranges for an exciting first performance
on stage.
11518421 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .55.00
African Folk Trilogy—arr. Anne McGinty. Talk
about great percussion writing for beginners!
This piece will really excite your students, and
have them making great music that they never
would have thought they could create! Using
three traditional African children's songs and
authentic rhythms, this is an unusual, rhythmic
and appealing multicultural piece for beginning
bands! You'll love it and your band's rhythmic
abilities will definitely improve!
2399236 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .45.00
After the Rain—Matt Neufeld. Mallet
percussion, percussion effects, and snapping
from the wind players create the sound of a
gentle rain as beautiful chords and melodies
swell and recede from the wind consort. Written
to be accessible to younger players, this
gorgeous lyrical work will provide your ensemble
with opportunities for expressive playing and
tone development. A wonderful addition to the
repertoire for developing ensembles.
11515703 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
Aftershock—Larry Clark. Solid scoring gives
this bold piece an edge young players will love.
The forceful theme heard in the upper voices
and strong lines in the lower voices are driven
by the supportive percussion parts. Sure to be
a highlight of your next concert!
10279503 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .48.00
Against the Storm—Tyler Arcari. Create an
ominous thunderstorm with effective use of body
percussion and percussion effects in this strong
and driving work. All sections enjoy intense
melodies and rhythmical impact moments. A
sure favorite on any concert program!
11501757 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
Air of Nobility—James Swearingen. If you're
looking for that perfect opener to introduce your
ensemble, look no more. Starting with a stirring
fanfare that dramatically leads to a stately
theme highly reminiscent of a ceremonial
procession. Suitable for all concert or festival
performances, this selection is very impressive!
10071292 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .44.00
Alien Invasion—David Gorham. Here's a fun
and easy piece beginning musicians will enjoy
playing on their very first concert. Using only
the first few notes taught in beginning band
methods and with slightly more challenging
percussion, this bold and educational program
piece will be an entertaining concert favorite.
Fun and easy to play, it's just the right piece to
encourage and delight your young players.
10089513 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .40.00
Alpha Squadron—Greg Hillis. Here's a super
concert opener for young bands! Powerful
unison lines open this stirring concert work as
the trumpets state the heroic-sounding melody!
The marcato style balances nicely with the
legato style in the middle section. This is a
great piece for teaching contrasting styles.
2475354 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .52.00
American Declaration—Randall Standridge.
Add a patriotic flair to your next concert with
this exciting fanfare. America (My Country,
'Tis of Thee) serves as the primary thematic
material, with hints of other familiar tunes
hidden throughout. Scored carefully to be
accessible to younger players and with very
fresh and creative harmonies, this piece adds
a mature touch to your developing musicians'
next concert.
11400070 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .55.00
Among the Stars, You'll Shine—Chris M.
Bernotas. Embodying the idea of being part of
something larger than yourself but also valued
as a unique individual, this lush work is the
perfect choice for developing an expressive
style of performance with your students.
While predominantly lyrical, there are plenty of
contrasts and opportunities for all your students
to shine. Correlates to Sound Innovations
Book 1, Level 6. (2:30)
11511618 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .55.00
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