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Concert & Contest | Beginning Band
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Dragonblood—Randall Standridge. Ignite
your next performance with this fiery
concert opener for beginning band. Set in
a bold minor mode, this Grade .5 work uses
only the first six notes taught to beginners
and features quarter-note writing for winds,
allowing young players to focus on the
3/4 meter while sounding confident and
powerful. Active percussion and striking
harmonies add drama and color, making
this a thrilling choice that will help your
youngest musicians sound mature beyond
their years.
11622892 Band Set & Score . . . . . 55.00
Echoes of Iron—Jordan Sterk. This piece
for beginners uses just the first six notes of
the B-flat concert scale for most instruments,
plus a seventh note for the saxophones
and French horn. Students will love its
bold and powerful nature as well as the
industrial sounds of the piece. An excellent
vehicle to teach and reinforce eighth-note
rhythms, dynamics, and articulation; there
are plentiful opportunities to create dynamic
contrast, and each section of the band gets
a chance to shine through with melody,
including the percussion section with a brief
soli. Perfect for one of your students' first
concerts! (1:20)
11616363 Band Set & Score . . . . . 50.00
Empire—Tyler Grant. Your beginning band
will travel through time and experience
the reign of a futuristic empire! Engaging
rhythms and memorable melodies will keep
every musician appropriately challenged
and engaged to the very end. Dramatic!
Includes unison rhythm and melody
exercises, optional extra percussion parts,
and more.
11622185 Band Set & Score . . . . . 55.00
Eternal Ember—Ricardo Stevens. A
vibrant work perfect as a concert opener.
Crafted with care and precision, it captures
the essence of anticipation and excitement
and invites musicians of all skill levels to
join in a musical celebration. From the
bold brass to the nimble woodwinds and
percussive pulse, each section of the band
contributes to the dynamic energy of the
piece, creating a symphony of sound that
fills the concert hall with joy and excitement.
As the final notes ring out, this enchanting
piece sets the tone for a concert filled with
passion, unity, and the timeless power of
music to uplift and inspire.
11625440 Band Set & Score . . . . . 45.00
Game Changer—Christina Huss. Written
for the youngest musicians, this fun work is
a fantastic analogy for how band directors
view their newest class of future musicians.
11615035 Band Set & Score . . . . . 45.00
Gentle Snow—Dan Austin. A reflection
of the beauty of freshly fallen snow on
the ground, on the limbs of the trees,
sparkling in the winter sun undisturbed by
human footprints – this is truly a stunning
experience. This simple lyrical piece is a
fine introduction to smooth legato playing
for beginning musicians. (2:15)
11623684 Band Set & Score . . . . . 50.00
Honor the Brave—Victor Lopez. Dedicated
to all veterans who have served honorably
on active duty in the armed forces, this
original work celebrates those men and
women who have made the ultimate
sacrifice and who have courageously played
an essential role in shaping our country and
ensuring the freedom that we enjoy. (1:50)
11616386 Band Set & Score . . . . . 50.00
A Hoot and a Half Note—Joseph
Compello. Essentially a way to introduce
beginning students to the appearance and
rhythm of half notes, the whimsical title is
a tie-in to the music lesson. Musically, it's
a very simple march consisting entirely of
half notes. Except for snare drum and bass
drum, all instruments have an opportunity
to learn the rhythm and appearance of
half notes. Quite suitable for a concert
performance by a first-year band.
11622767 Band Set & Score . . . . . 50.00
Into the Enchanted Forest—Jack Wilds.
Inspired by fairy tales and magic, this
piece includes a modal melody paired with
evocative percussion writing to conjure
images of ancient castles shrouded in
mist. Deeply expressive and imminently
accessible, this fantasy-style work is as
cinematic as it is musical. (1:30)
11616418 Band Set & Score . . . . . 50.00
Jupiter Fanfare—Mekel Rogers. An
outstanding concert opener for beginners
and first-year students composed in the
style of a heroic fanfare. The main theme
draws from a four-note idea in Mozart's final
symphony, "Jupiter." Using only six pitches,
it gives every wind player a chance to share
the melody, and the percussion parts are
engaging and accessible. A fresh twist on a
Mozart classic!
11623491 Band Set & Score . . . . . 55.00
Khutulun—Tim Thompson. Inspired by the
famous warrior princess of the Mongolian
Empire, this piece portrays mighty Khutulun
riding her horse into battle. Unique,
dissonant clashes and powerful percussion
capture her brave spirit in a work suitable for
beginning bands! (1:30)
11616427 Band Set & Score . . . . . 50.00
Knights of the Realm—Scott Watson.
Harken back to the days of castles, dragons,
courage, and valor, when protectors of the
kingdom in suits of armor embarked on
noble quests. Written carefully to the abilities
of beginning band students, the captivating
melody and strong rhythms pay homage to
these knights of old, whose heroic deeds
have been immortalized in legend. Transport
musicians and audience to an enchanted
time of medieval lore when bravery and
chivalry reigned supreme! (1:50)
11616361 Band Set & Score . . . . . 50.00
A Light Exists in Spring—Josh Trentadue.
Evoking a beautiful sunrise at the dawn of
a new season, your band will be captivated
by the joyful melodies that guide this great
introduction to lyrical playing!
11623153 Band Set & Score . . . . . 55.00
Minute March—Kevin Hilbun. A beginner-
friendly piece that emphasizes light, flowing
march rhythms. The focus is on teaching
young students the difference between
staccato, accents, and tenuto, with the
conductor bringing out these articulations
to highlight the character changes in
each section.
11622768 Band Set & Score . . . . . 50.00
Pixels—Randall Standridge. Level up your
young band's concert experience with this
playful and energetic work inspired by classic
video game music. Centered around the
first six notes commonly taught in beginning
band, the piece also introduces concert D, E
natural, and G in a fun and accessible way.
Staccato eighth notes, musical "pixels," and
driving rhythms help build a colorful eight-bit
soundscape enhanced by an optional digital
acoustic backing track. Flexible endings
make this a versatile and exciting addition
to any young band concert.
11622893 Band Set & Score . . . . . 55.00
Promethean—Sean O'Loughlin. Inspired
by Prometheus, who defied the gods and
gave fire to humanity, this a drama-fueled
work will kindle the flames of the youngest
musician. They are going to love this one!
11615038 Band Set & Score . . . . . 45.00
Rainforest—Robert Buckley. Experience
the sounds of the rainforest. This fun and
creative work for beginning band opens and
closes with an aleatoric section that features
rainsticks, finger snaps, and random notes.
The gentle melody uses only the first six
notes of the B-flat scale and teaches legato
playing and dotted quarter-note rhythms. An
excellent choice for your band's first concert.
11617926 Band Set & Score . . . . . 50.00
Recharge—Adrian B. Sims. An initial
burst of energy charges back up over time.
After a short, softer section, brass fanfares
and intense rhythms ramp up to ultimate
intensity, when the music concludes with
one final swell to the end. (1:45)
11616362 Band Set & Score . . . . . 50.00
Salt and Spray—Cody Myre. Adventure
awaits all who strike for the sea, from sailors
to captains and everyone in between!
Embark on a voyage of epic and dangerous
proportions in the pursuit of glory with this
raucous work for young band, featuring
plenty of lively percussion that all are sure
to love!
11623108 Band Set & Score . . . . . 55.00
Secret Code—Brian Chance. Can
your young musicians break the Secret
Code? This Grade .5 composition for the
beginning band will assist your students
with the basics of ensemble playing. Using
limited notes and rhythms, they can focus
on aspects of performing with good tone,
blend/balance, and listening.
11623048 Band Set & Score . . . . . 45.00
Star Flyer—F. Scott Kroll. A ballad designed
for beginning band using the first six notes
students learn in their first year. Gentle
melodies soar over a steady percussion
pulse, creating a dreamy atmosphere that
evokes a brilliant, starry night. A perfect
piece to inspire young musicians!
11623494 Band Set & Score . . . . . 55.00
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