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LIGHTER SELECTIONS
B E G I N N E R
Alpha Dog—Heather Hoefle. Fun and energetic,
your beginning band students will love this. The
infectious groove, handclapping, and driving drum
beat propel this spirited piece all the way to the
end. Using only the first six notes introduced in
most band methods, this piece is an excellent
choice for a school assembly, parent meeting, pep
rally, or concert closer.
11100236 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . B 50.00
Blackbeard—Randall Standridge. Sail the high
seas in this exciting work for beginning band!
Written to sound much more mature than a
beginning work, this exciting adventure in 3/4
time only uses seven different rhythms and a
six-note range to create an achievable challenge
to spur the growth of your young mateys! Pirate
chants and bombastic percussion, as well as
introductions to first/second endings and D.C.
al Coda, make this a work that your developing
musicians are sure to love! Optional clarinet and
saxophone parts that double the horn part add to
the flexibility. Rated ARRGH!
11515711 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . B 50.00
Mechanical Monsters—Randall D. Standridge.
Shambling creatures made of metal come to
life in this eerie offering for beginning band. The
first six notes taught (plus one extra accidental!)
are utilized in a unique fashion to create a work
that sounds much more difficult than it is. Playful
interplay of eighth notes, metallic percussion, and
moments for the winds to "hiss" and play rhythms
on their stands combine to great effect in this work
that is sure to grab your players' attention.
11341417 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . B 45.00
Mechanical Monsters (Flexible Instrument-
ation)—Randall D. Standridge. Shambling
creatures made of metal come to life in this eerie
offering for beginning band. The first six notes
taught (plus one extra accidental!) are utilized in a
unique fashion to create a work that sounds much
more difficult than it is. Playful interplay of eighth
notes, metallic percussion, and moments for the
winds to "hiss" and play rhythms on their stands
combine to great effect in this flexible work that is
sure to grab your players' attention.
11342492 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . B 50.00
Pinata!—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 . . . . . . . . . B 50.00
Popcorn Prelude—Mike Hannickel. Perfect for
a first concert, this light piece will please player
and audience alike when your students pop up
and down just like popcorn. Each section gets
to stand up and play a one-measure feature at
various times throughout the tune. A fun and
entertaining snack.
2702010 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . B 50.00
Rock Element—Linda M. Bange. Written for
beginning band, this piece features music that is
rhythmically interesting as well as entertaining.
Ranges are limited, making the piece very
accessible at the elementary level. Ignite their
passion and pave the way for their musical
journey, one beat at a time.
11582785 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . B 45.75
Rock Solid—Alexandre Carlin. In this exciting and
high-energy work for beginning band, the spirit of
rock music comes to life, inviting both performers
and audiences to become active participants in
the rhythmic experience. This will be a memorable
and enjoyable addition to your repertoire and a
favorite go-to starter for years to come!
11574809 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . B 55.00
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 . . . . . . . . . B 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 . . . . . . . . . B 60.00
Wrath of the Mechanical Monsters—Randall
Standridge. They're here! They're here! And
they're invading your band room - AGAIN! The
mechanical monsters are back! Serving as a
logical educational continuation of the first work,
this sequel combines elements of the first piece
with the Dies Irae and includes introductions to
dotted quarter rhythms, expanded chromaticism,
and various repeat mechanisms. Optional air
raid sirens and marching machine effects add to
this exciting and playful new work - sure to be a
favorite of students and audiences alike.
11573963 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . B 55.00
V E R Y E ASY
Clown Town—Erin Keeton-Howard. Clown
Town is a grade 1 concert work with a twist!
Percussionists are introduced to exciting auxiliary
instruments such as siren whistle, police whistle,
ratchet, vibraslap, and a marching band style
roll-off! . The wind players get in on the fun by
playing kazoos, and bird whistles ,and trombonists
are introduced to the infamous gliss.! This is an
excellent choice for first year band students to
enjoy learning about melody with simple harmony
and contrasting dynamics/articulations.
11572070 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . VE 55.00
Creepy Crawlies—Michael Story. Your audience
might squirm a bit when they hear this creepy
novelty! Some cute mouthpiece effects will bring
vivid images of hovering bugs (perhaps too
vivid!) but rest assured, the bugs will get it in the
end. Along with the fun, there's also some good
staccato work and some technique work for the
woodwinds. A fun piece for beginners!
2418168 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . VE 57.00
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 . . . . . . . . VE 50.00
Pranks of the Pesky Poltergeist—Timothy Loest.
Experience the paranormal in this spine-tingling
work with spooky sound effects, unexplained
noises that interrupt frightful melodies, and even
a hint of Mussorgsky's Night on Bald Mountain
and strains of Chopin's Funeral March. Destined
to be the hit of your fall or spring concert. Simply
suspenseful, yet delightfully dreadful! (1:45)
11568565 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . .VE 55.00
Razz Ma Tazz—Linda M. Bange. With its
captivating driving rhythm, this entertaining work
introduces articulation techniques in a fun and
engaging way. Incorporating easy syncopation,
limited ranges, and repetitive sections, it is the
ideal choice for early learners. This a fantastic
opportunity for young players to hone their skills
while having a blast.
11582778 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . VE 45.75
Too Much Percussion!—Randall Standridge.
According to Randy Standy, there's no such thing
as too much percussion! This delightful pops work
for young band provides a groovy vehicle for
drumming fun for your percussionists and your wind
players. A full band percussion feature, including
a very special triangle moment for the conductor,
makes this delightful work for developing musicians
stand out from the pack. March to the beat of a
different drummer at your next concert, and leave
your audience wanting more!
11515779 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . VE 60.00
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