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Dark Beginnings—Randall D. Standridge.
Familiar beginning band tunes (Hot Cross
Buns; Mary Had a Little Lamb; Twinkle,
Twinkle, Little Star and Baa, Baa, Black
Sheep) are mashed together with a sinister
twist! These songs are transformed into minor
mode versions and set along with bombastic
percussion, driving rhythms, and vocal effects
for the winds in this imaginative and engaging
arrangement. Optional easier snare drum and
mallet parts will ensure this work remains
appropriate for first- or second-year players.
Use the downloadable melody sheet to assist
in your musicians' development. A perfect way
to make some of the first tunes your students
learned cool again.
11426075 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
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 fine percussion
scoring will make this a concert favorite!
11576704 Band Set & Score
Flexible Instrumentation . . .70.00
Desert Secrets!—David M. Martin. Imagine
yourself riding a camel through the desert. Your
ride, the "ship of the desert," has an awkward,
rolling gait, and as you sway back and forth you
gaze upon the mysteries and wonders of the
arid land. If that doesn't convince your students
to want to play this work, the clever writing will!
11570723 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
Desert Wind—Peter Sciaino. Picture a
light breeze drifting atop sand dunes in this
wonderful work for the beginning concert
ensemble. A fresh and accessible piece full of
drama and musical teaching moments!
11562270 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
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 . . . . . . . .55.00
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 (Flexible Instrumentation)
—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
Dragon Slide—Christina Huss. An outstanding
trombone section feature for beginning
students - the rest of the ensemble enjoys
interesting and engaging parts, and the open
fourth harmonies as well as the gong add of a
hint of Far Eastern sounds. A great choice as a
concert or recruitment piece.
11501801 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
Drums of Thunder—Rob Romeyn. The
title sums it up perfectly: lots of thundering
percussion and strong, gladiator-style impacts
in the winds. An engaging work for your young
concert band!
11571848 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .60.00
The Dungeon Master—Aaron D. McMichael.
A daring escape is the only way out of the
dungeon! Intended for young bands, the meter
and key offer excellent learning opportunities
for articulation and dynamics while featuring a
percussion section of any size.
11572886 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .60.00
Emerald Sky—Larry Clark. A lovely ballad
written perfectly for the beginning concert
band. Engaging parts and lines across the
ensemble along with beautiful harmonies and
very effective scoring make this one they ask
to play over and over. Beautiful major seventh
harmonies and some very effective scoring
make this a must-have piece for developing
lyrical skills as well as listening enjoyment.
11561992 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
Endless Skies—Michael Oare. Scored for
beginning players, this piece evokes a sense
of boundless wonder of the open skies that
stretch above us. Combining bold statements,
contrasting lyrical melodies, and dynamic
impact points, this is a captivating and
rewarding piece for your young students.
11571740 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
Escape!—Adrian B. Sims. Opening with
alarms warning of imminent peril, this energetic
work takes our ears through tight corridors and
passageways leading to a spaceship escape
pod. An extremely accessible multimeter work
with the energy of a blockbuster movie score.
Truly electrifying!
11533144 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .70.00
Fantastic Adventure—Todd Stalter. This
thrilling and engaging work has many surprises
for our confident hero in its brief span, including
scenes of mystery and danger, a waltz in a
beautiful ballroom, and a challenging encounter
to conquer. How does it end? You decide! (1:50)
11568613 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .55.00
Farewell—Brandon Psenicka. The melody is
written with the first six notes found in Tradition
of Excellence, Book 1. As the title suggests,
this is an excellent year-end piece and a way
for younger musicians to say goodbye and
add closure as they move to a new grade, a
new band, or a new school. Correlates with
Tradition of Excellence Book 1, page 22
11569933 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
First Five Symphony—Timothy P. Stakem.
You'll find this a real winner for first-year
students. Tuneful, engaging parts for all
sections and plenty of simple yet effective
percussion. Only the second clarinets and
second trumpets play more than the first five
notes learned, and they only extend one note
to written B natural.
11570724 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .45.00
The Forbidden Temple—John M. Pasternak.
Go on an exotic adventure with this engaging
work for the developing band.
11562266 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
Fortune and Glory—Jack Wilds. Evocative
and exciting - transport your audience into a
swashbuckling action movie! Twists, turns,
and jump cuts, making the music feel like
a soundtrack that will ignite your students'
imaginations. Positively energetic and highly
approachable! (2:00)
11568567 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .55.00
Full Force Fanfare—Tyler Arcari. In this
electrifying and dynamic tour de force for young
band, pure excitement from the start leads to
a wonderful short lyrical section in the middle,
making this fanfare the "Full" experience.
Students will want to play this one over and over!
11561991 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
Furioso—Robert W. Smith. Magnificent! A
superior "first serious piece" for your young band,
this overture is filled with all the vigor and passion
you'd expect from the title! Terrific teaching
opportunities abound, including a chance to
work on independent parts (with doublings to
ensure success), optional trombone glissandos
and a few eighth note passages to develop
technique. The expanded percussion and
solidly scored parts are sure to build confidence.
An exciting work! Very highly recommended!
2700051 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
Ghost Ship—Michael Story. Inspired by the
mystery surrounding the merchant ship "Mary
Celeste" that set sail from New York City in 1872
bound for Genoa, Italy. The ship never reached
its destination and to this day, no one knows
what caused its disappearance. This original
composition will fuel your beginners' imagination
with the intriguing story and chilling effects.
10310920 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .56.00
Ghosts of the Lost Ship—Tyler S. Grant.
This highly programmatic work tells the story of
buccaneer naval warfare and the ghosts that linger
to this day, haunting the seas and all who pass
over them. After an evocative opening featuring
numerous rattles, the music becomes aggressive
and relentless as it portrays the credo-driven
pirates and their attacks during the height of their
power. Intense and extremely engaging!
10459821 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
Giant Slayer—Christina Huss. This amazing
work for beginning band has everything you
need for a successful first outing with your
young musicians! A solid melody with lots of
excitement built within an accessible one-
octave range makes this a must-have for your
program this season.
11561990 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
The Gift of Hope (Based on Joseph Brackett's
"Simple Gifts")—arr. James Swearingen.
This expressive setting, based on the ever-
popular folk song Simple Gifts, will allow your
beginning band to sound amazing in their first
year of instruction. You can be sure audiences
of all ages will be touched by this highly
expressive work.
10522813 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .42.00
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