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Concert & Contest | Beginning Band
Concert & Contest
Selections
Beginning Band
Acceleration—Jerry Frazier. Primarily
a technique exercise to develop fluidity
and strength in the ring finger, this piece
can be used as a supplement to method
books or as a stand-alone concert
selection. Students will enjoy practicing and
performing this!
11582770 Band Set & Score. . . . . .45.75
After Impact (Chicxulub Asteroid: Day
3)—Laura Estes. The composer brings
plenty of drama to the table in this work for
the youngest musicians. A programmatic
and a powerful soundscape despite using
only the first few notes that they know!
11615037 Band Set & Score. . . . 45.00
Apparition (Flexible Instrumentation)—
Mikayla Bauer/arr. Josh Trentadue.
Perfect for your fall concert programs,
this exciting Halloween piece conjures
up creative and spooky sounds with
its unusual percussion techniques and
unison melodic passages. Fun!
11623167 Band Set & Score. . . . 55.00
Backdraft—Rob Romeyn. A dynamic and
engaging concert work specifically for very
beginning bands. Using only the first six
notes learned in band instruction, this piece
offers an accessible yet exciting musical
experience for the youngest musicians. It
features a memorable melody, contrasting
styles, and varied dynamics that captivate
performers and audiences from start to
finish. An outstanding teaching piece
providing valuable opportunities for
bands to explore musical expression and
ensemble cohesion. Whether for a concert
or festival performance, this is a perfect
change of pace offering a fresh and exciting
challenge for young ensembles.
11624380 Band Set & Score. . . . . .60.00
Battle of the Band—Christopher T.
Greco. The age-old question "Which is the
best section?" can now be put to rest with
Battle of the Band. In this lively contest,
woodwinds, brass, and percussion go head
to head in a spirited musical showdown.
From call-and-response exchanges to
playful instrumental effects, each section
has its moment to shine. This piece is
an excellent choice for beginning band
students to foster a sense of camaraderie
and friendly competition. Whether
performed in a concert setting or as part
of a themed event, this is sure to captivate
performers and audiences alike.
11624385 Band Set & Score. . . . . .60.00
Beat—Haley Woodrow. Beat is a rock
driven work, reminiscent of bands like
The Rollings Stones and Led Zeppelin!
Beginning bands will enjoy learning new
articulations and dynamic levels. The low
brass are featured on the introduction of
the melody, and all instruments will have
fun with the groove and 60's style harmony.
Trombones will get much practice from 6th
position C to D. Percussionists are featured
throughout, with both the underlying pulse
and the special auxiliary instruments
utilized!
11426110 Band Set & Score. . . . . .75.00
Black Moon March—Randall Standridge.
Introduce young players to march style with
a spooky twist with this dark and mysterious
minor-mode march for beginning band.
Built around the first six notes typically
taught, this piece also introduces concert F
in a fun and approachable way. Melodies
are passed throughout the ensemble, and
optional advanced and easier percussion
parts provide flexibility for developing
players. A great choice for concert or
festival, and an especially fun fit for a
Halloween performance. "Randy Standy
Study Buddies" are available for this work
to support learning and rehearsal.
11622894 Band Set & Score. . . . . .55.00
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. . . . . .50.00
Blizzard's Fury—Randall Standridge.
Looking for the perfect winter piece for your
young musicians? Look no further than this
thrilling work. Illustrating the raw power of
winter storms, it uses minor harmonies,
driving rhythms, and aggressive percussion
within a limited range to make this an
exciting yet accessible work for younger
ensembles. Also serving as an introduction
to trill techniques, this secular winter work
will make a great addition to your next
winter or festival concert!
11573962 Band Set & Score. . . . . .55.00
Boundless Spirit—Katie O'Hara LaBrie.
Joyful, energetic, and full of promise -
capture the enthusiasm of beginning band
students as they take their first musical
steps. Lively rhythms, memorable melodies,
and strong moments for low brass all
celebrate the excitement of discovery. At its
core, the piece also honors the dedication of
band directors who guide and inspire their
students every step of the way. A spirited
and uplifting choice for early ensembles and
a perfect opener for any first concert.
11622913 Band Set & Score. . . . . .55.00
Buckaroo Hoedown—Timothy Loest.
Experience the lively energy of a cowboy
hoedown in this spirited piece using
only six notes! Catchy melodies, driving
rhythms, foot stomps, and cracking whips
bring the Old West to life. Slapstick,
vibraslap, cowbell, and temple blocks add
excitement, offering a musical glimpse into
the American cowboy's world. Saddle up!
11623487 Band Set & Score. . . . . .55.00
Bushido (The Warrior Code)—William
Owens. Honor the legacy of the warrior
class Samurai with Bushido, a powerful
work by William Owens for first-year bands!
Bold and energetic from beginning to end,
the music embodies the virtuous code by
which the Samurai warrior lived. Justice,
courage, mercy, honor, loyalty, character—-
this work portrays it all and more! (1:30)
11616416 Band Set & Score. . . . . .50.00
Calamity Jane (Arrival in Deadwood:
1876)—Tyler Arcari. "Calamity Jane" is
an homage to the pioneer who blazed a
legendary trail across the Dakotas during
the early days of our country. Written
in a style perfect for contest/festival
performance, including an accessible fugue,
this work for the earliest concert band is a
great new addition to the repertoire.
11615336 Band Set & Score. . . . . .45.00
A Castle in the Woods—Randy Navarre.
In the days of castles and kings, one
might find a castle tucked away in the
woods, maybe not even known to anyone
outside the area. In the Middle Ages,
communication and travel were limited.
Many people never traveled more than
a few miles from home. This is an ideal
composition for students to perform at
their first concert. It is easy and sounds
great. The notes are in the first few
pitches of the diatonic scale, and the
chords of that scale are played with no
accidentals. Your young musicians will be
proud to perform this! (2:20)
11616387 Band Set & Score. . . . . .50.00
Champions Reign!—Lisa Galvin. This
inspiring concert march tailored for the
youngest musicians is crafted with only
the first six notes students typically learn
and introduces them to the march style
while delivering an exciting, full-sounding
performance. Its empowering melody
celebrates champions everywhere, building
confidence and teamwork among young
players. Easy to learn and fun to perform,
this piece motivates students to achieve
their personal best. Give your students the
joy of playing music that celebrates victory
one note at a time!
11624384 Band Set & Score. . . . . .60.00
Chicken and Waffles—Greg Fhiaras.
This tasty treat for beginning bands
features plenty of memorable moments
and a little bit of humor that any ensemble
is sure to enjoy!
11623134 Band Set & Score. . . . . .50.00
Code Moo—Joseph Benjamin Earp. Code
Moo: Trouble on the Farm is a lively concert
band piece that brings the chaos of farm
life to the stage. With playful energy and
frantic fun, it captures the excitement of a
farm in turmoil. Perfect for family-friendly
performances, this piece promises a foot-
tapping, smile-inducing experience for
musicians and audiences alikea delightful
addition to any concert program!
11623493 Band Set & Score. . . . . .55.00
Cowboy Trail (Flexible Instrument-
ation)—Cindy Hill/arr. Josh Trentadue.
A stellar choice for the true beginning
ensemble, this piece is written with the
young player in mind. Its accessible
rhythms and dynamics combine with
colorful imagery to make this an excellent
choice for your first program.
11623165 Band Set & Score. . . . . .55.00
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Beginning Band
Buy with confidence! These works,
listed in order of popularity, are chosen
most often by directors.
Blizzard's Fury—Randall Standridge.
11573962 Band Set & Score . . . . . 55.00
Blackbeard—Randall Standridge.
11515711 Band Set & Score . . . . . 50.00
Wrath of the Mechanical Monsters—
Randall Standridge.
11573963 Band Set & Score . . . . . 55.00
Wings to the Mind—Brian Balmages.
11352545 Band Set & Score . . . . . 60.00
Tadpoles—Randall Standridge.
11400081 Band Set & Score . . . . . 50.00
The First Fallen Snow—
Randall Standridge.
11515775 Band Set & Score . . . . . 50.00
Furioso—Robert W. Smith.
2700051 Band Set & Score . . . . . 50.00
Ele(mental)—Randall Standridge.
11573965 Band Set & Score . . . . . 60.00
Shadow Fire—Randall D. Standridge.
11400069 Band Set & Score . . . . . 45.00
Dragon Slayer—Rob Grice.
2477547 Band Set & Score . . . . . 55.00
