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Pop, Lighter, &
Halloween Selections
Beginning &
Very Easy
The 31st Day of Oktober (Ancient
Samhain Halloween Celebration)—
Rob Grice. Capture the imagination of
your young musicians with this scary
musical escapade. Well within the
abilities of beginning musicians, this
dark comical work brings images of
Halloween to life! Your students will ask
to play this year-round – it's that much
fun. Halloween originated 2000 years
ago with the ancient Celtic festival of
Samhain, when people would light
bonfires and wear costumes to ward
off ghosts. This imaginative and scary
selection is written to bring out the best in
younger music students and will impress
the audience with their mature sound.
A sure thing for your fall concert. (2:20)
11616392 Band Set & Score . . VE 55.00
The Banana Boat Song—arr. Brian
Bankston. Bring tropical fun to your concert
with this lively arrangement of the beloved
classic. Crafted for beginning bands, it
features catchy rhythms and engaging
melodies that will delight performers
and audiences. A lighthearted crowd-
pleaser and a fantastic way to train young
musicians to follow the conductor and
manage tempo changes.
11623496 Band Set & Score . . VE 58.00
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 . . B 60.00
The Cauldron—Mark Lortz. Explore the
transformative power of an ancient ritual
with dark harmonies and intense, swirling
rhythms. The piece begins with eerie
simmering sounds, building tension through
percussion and brass. As it progresses, the
music becomes more fiery and dramatic,
evoking images of magic and ritual. The
climax leaves listeners with a sense of
mystery and unanswered questions – perfect
for a spooky or dramatic performance.
11622772 Band Set & Score VE 60.00
Clink Clank Clunk—Dan Adams. If you've
got a large percussion group, you'll be able
to keep them all busy without drowning out
the rest of the band with this tour de force.
Some traditional percussion instruments
are used, but the signature sounds are
produced by an open-ended array of
noisemaking objects.
11624059 Band Set & Score . . VE 45.00
Code Moo (Trouble on the Farm)—
Joseph Benjamin Earp. This lively piece
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 . . . B 55.00
Creepy-Crawly Creatures—Brian
Balmages. "Creepy-crawly creatures, often
out of sight. Snoozing all throughout the
day and partying all night..." So begins
the accompanying poem to this delightful
work by Brian Balmages, celebrating
those friends with whom many of us have
"complicated relationships." A clever work
playable by the youngest of bands! (1:40)
11616433 Band Set & Score . . VE 50.00
Goblin's Groove—Peter Sciaino. A creepy
and quirky work for beginning musicians
– inventive percussion sound effects will
keep them engaged, and the wind parts are
accessible with great teaching moments like
three-note slurs and repeated eighth-note
patterns. A great way to hook them early in
the year!
11615334 Band Set & Score . . B 45.00
Goblins in the Dark—Linda M. Bange.
Discover the playful and mysterious world
of triple meter with this early band selection.
Perfect for teaching lower instruments, it
features a modal tonality that creates an
intriguing atmosphere. Have fun while
learning with this unique and engaging piece.
11621990 Band Set & Score . . VE 48.50
Island Getaway—Brian Monroe. A Latin-
feel means you can use a lot of percussion
players, all playing within grade level. Single
parts for all instruments afford confidence
and solidity to students. There are only a
few divisi notes in clarinet, alto saxophone,
and trumpet.
11624530 Band Set & Score . . VE 45.00
Music from How to Train Your Dragon (Flex Band)—
John Powell/arr. Johnnie Vinson. The 2010 movie has become a
classic, and John Powell's masterful soundtrack beautifully captures the
dramatic moments and mood of the story. Here are the main themes
from the soundtrack in a terrific setting for flexible instrumentation.
11571744 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 70.00
11571744E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 70.00
Pirates of the Caribbean (from "The Curse of the Black
Pearl" - Flex Band)—Klaus Badelt/
arr. Michael Sweeney. This stirring and dramatic music has now
been arranged in a flexible format. Featuring all of the original
themes, this will enable bands of all sizes and instrumentations to
play some great movie music!
11324798 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 50.00
11324798E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 50.00
La La Land (Highlights)—
arr. Michael Brown. The critically acclaimed and widely popular
musical "La La Land" made its fame by featuring fresh-sounding songs
and an astounding award-winning soundtrack. Beautifully scored for
concert band, this medley includes Another Day of Sun; City of Stars;
Mia & Sebastion's Theme and Audition (The Fools Who Dream).
10771426 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 80.00
10771426E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 92.00
Happy (from "Despicable Me 2")—arr. Michael Sweeney.
Rarely does a song come along that no one seems to get tired of
hearing or playing. Here is a very easy arrangement, with limited
ranges and rhythms, perfect for second-year players!
10460829 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 55.00
10460829E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 55.00
It's Raining Tacos—arr. Patrick Roszell. Your players will really
eat this up! Many students will already be familiar with the goofy lyrics
from the viral YouTube video about this favorite fast food: "Shell, meat,
lettuce, cheese!" Fun to play, this wacky piece is sure to be a big hit.
11176875 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 60.00
11176875E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 64.20
The Incredibles (Main Theme)—arr. Paul Murtha. Here is an
entertaining arrangement of the stylish theme from the blockbuster
animated movie. A combination of spy/adventure music from the
1960s mixed in with "cool" jazz, this is sure to be favorite!
2480168 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 65.00
2480168E Band Set & Score ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 65.00
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