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Creatures in the Attic—Brian Balmages.
While everyone is asleep, your attic is coming
to life with mysterious sounds as creatures
come out and celebrate nightfall. The music
begins quietly then continuously builds as
the goblins and ghosts become more active.
Dissonant chords, descriptive percussion parts,
trombone glissandos, instrument key clicking
and random note playing all create a ghoulishly
good time in this adorable yet creepy work for
young bands.
10091599 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .45.00
Dragon Dance—Michael Story. Beginning
bands can now display the fascinating color
and exuberance of this traditional Chinese
celebration. Using the first six notes found
in most beginning methods, beginning wind
players can perform with confidence, and the
percussion section can be played by as many
players as you like. A lively re-creation of an
important multicultural event!
10094814 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
Dragon Dance—Michael Story. The dragon
dance is a traditional event in Chinese
culture, especially during Chinese New Year
celebrations. 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 three players. With purchase, permission is
granted to photocopy the parts as needed for
your ensemble. (1:30)
11385702 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .55.00
Dragon Slayer—Rob Grice. You'll feel the
fire of the dragon in this dark, medieval-
sounding piece! The percussion section leads
the way, using a brake drum and gong, and
the winds contribute with a robust style and
modal sounds. It all adds up to one dramatic
presentation. Using only six notes and note
values no smaller than a quarter note, it really
is playable for that first concert, and your
beginning students will love to play it!
2477547 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .45.00
Ele(mental)—Randall Standridge. Explore the
full range of human emotions in this creative
new suite for young musicians by Randall
Standridge! Serving as an introduction to
the composer's "unBroken Project," a series
of works about mental and emotional health,
this piece correlates the classic elements with
emotional states: Air (Joy), Earth (Anxiety/
Fear), Water (Peace/Stillness), and Fire
(Anger/Aggression). With each movement
being a miniature work in itself, this piece
offers directors the flexibility to either focus on
one or two movements for a Grade .5 difficulty,
or perform all four for a Grade 1 difficulty. This
work is sure to provide opportunities for musical
and personal growth as you prepare for your
next festival or concert performance.
11573965 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .60.00
Exoplanet—Timothy Loest. Explore the
cosmos and its trillions of exoplanets with this
awe-inspiring work. Celestial themes, driving
rhythms, and unforgettable percussion are
sure to transport the wonders of the universe
from outer space to your concert hall. This
stand-alone concert work is equally suited to
cross-curricular study. Dazzling, educational,
and epic! (1:30)
11568562 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
Eye of the Universe—Caryn Wiegand
Neidhold. Boundless mysteries lie at the
center of the universe. As the music travels
from one end to the other, vast spectacles
of matter and light are described by low
melodies and twinkling harmonies with
the great eye at the center, peering at the
vastness of space. Students will love these
dramatic minor melodies, harmonies, and
the effective percussion scoring that help
the young ensemble sound advanced and
mature. Straightforward rhythms support
emerging ensemble skills, and all sections
play melodic phrases. Incorporate suggested
STEAM curriculum ideas to create a vivid and
commanding performance.
11572081 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .55.00
11572135 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
The Fire's Fury—Brian Balmages. Who could
imagine a piece with this kind of intensity being
accessible to beginning band musicians? Well
here it is! Imagine an event so unpredictable,
fast-moving, and unstable that it can't be
controlled. All these thoughts are explored as
powerful percussion elements combine with
dissonant intervals in the winds. Beginning
players will also stretch their note literacy to
prepare them for three flats. Complex sounds
for a work that is very approachable!
11399682 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
The First Fallen Snow—Randall Standridge.
This gentle work for beginning band uses the
first six notes learned to create a calm portrait
of a winter landscape. Images of snowflakes
drifitng to the ground on a cold winter night
serve as the inspriation for the lyrical melodies
and moving harmonies that will challenge and
delight your young players. Perfect for a first
winter concert or any time when beauty is
called for.
11515775 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
First Fanfare—Brian Bankston. Step into the
spotlight with this exhilarating composition
for young band that heralds the dawn of
new beginnings. Embrace the excitement
and anticipation as bold brass melodies and
triumphant percussion rhythms announce the
start of a thrilling musical journey. Appropriate
for ceremonies or as a concert opener, this
dynamic piece invites listeners to embark on
an unforgettable musical adventure filled with
energy and enthusiasm.
11573518 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .55.00
11573545 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
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
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
Going Rogue—Brian Balmages. The plan
is set. The team is assembled. Everything is
in motion - until one person goes rogue in a
brazen attempt to keep everyone else out of
harm's way. Will they save the mission, or will
they jeopardize the entire team? Only time will
tell. A high-stakes adventure with incredible
harmonies and colors, yet very playable by
first-year students! (1:45)
11568561 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
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 . . . . . . . .50.00
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
Heart of a Lion—Matthew R. Putnam. A
fantastic work for beginning band that sounds
like it came from a Hollywood studio. Lots of
wonderful harmonic tensions, a strong melody,
and a great contrasting theme that lets the
woodwinds shine are all packed into this piece
using just the first six notes of the B-flat scale.
A must-have in every beginning band library.
11561981 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .45.00
Heroic—Christina Huss. A joyous and
triumphant work for the youngest bands! All
sections have an opportunity to play this uplifting
melody built on the first six notes of the B-flat
scale. The perfect opener for their first concert!
11561985 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .45.00
Mary's Ode to a Joyful Little Star (Flexible
Instrumentation)—arr. Cindy Hill & Josh
Trentadue. Perfect for first-year concerts, this
mashup takes three well-known tunes and puts
them together into one memorable package!
Each section plays the melody and every part
has something to offer, keeping students and
audiences alike engaged throughout!
11572899 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
Pirate Quest—Carlos Lalonde. The fascination
with pirates across movies, TV shows, and
broader pop culture makes this an ideal choice for
both beginning players and audiences seeking
adventure and excitement. This dynamic piece
introduces beginners to occasional accidentals
and contrasting articulations. A fantastic option
for your next concert!
11572107 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
11572161 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
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.
11392832 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .45.00
Reaching the Summit—Katrina Cavaliere.
Beginning band students are continually
learning new skills on their instruments and
striving to be able to play a full piece of music
with non-unison parts. In this piece, young
musicians build upon each other's sound to
reach the peak of their musical journey.
11572069 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
11572123 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
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