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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 standalone concert selection. Students
will enjoy practicing and performing this!
11582770 Band Set & Score . . . . . 45.75
After Impact (Chicxulub Asteroid: Day 3)
—Laura Estes. There's plenty of drama in this
programmatic and a powerful soundscape
for the youngest musicians despite using
only the first few notes that they know!
11615037 Band Set & Score . . . . . 45.00
Artifact—Brock Foerster. Engaging and
accessible, this beginning band piece uses
a range of just seven notes (concert B-flat
to A-flat), making it both approachable and
rewarding to play. It begins with a slow,
mysterious section, symbolizing the search
for an ancient artifact hidden in time. When
the artifact is discovered, the tempo shifts
dramatically, transforming into an exciting
and fast-paced section that conveys the
energy and intrigue of uncovering the
ancient treasure. This will quickly become
a favorite among students, combining
playability with the thrill of performing a
piece that feels dynamic and adventurous.
With its clear narrative and emphasis on
fun, this is sure to be a highlight for young
bands and their audiences alike. (2:15)
11623685 Band Set & Score . . . . . 50.00
Beat—Haley Woodrow. 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 '60s-style harmony. Trombones will
get much practice from sixth 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
Binary 0101 (Flexible Instrumentation)—
Laura Estes. True to form, this cleverly titled
work for the youngest musicians is a great
piece to reinforce the first few notes learned
on their instruments. Engaging and fun!
11634694 Band Set & Score . . . . . 60.00
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
samurai class with this powerful work 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. An homage to the
famous 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
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
The Darkest Hour—Ryan Meeboer. A
musical depiction of an orc army ready
to storm the castle – intense, dramatic
crescendos and suspenseful chords are
complemented with strong themes in all
voices. Lots of energy and excitement is
created with limited notes suitable for this
level. Fun to play and great for an audience
to enjoy, this is an ideal concert or contest
selection. (2:15)
11623681 Band Set & Score . . . . . 50.00
Dinosaur Tracks (Flexible Instrumentation)
—Cindy Hill/arr. Josh Trentadue. Practice
call and response in B-flat major with this
piece featuring unique unison writing,
creative percussion, and subito dynamics.
11623166 Band Set & Score . . . . . 55.00
Dover Castle—Mekel Rogers. One of
history's most famous fortresses, Dover
Castle has defended England from
invaders for nearly a thousand years. Using
only six pitches and rhythms up to pairs of
eighth notes, this heroic composition helps
beginning bands of all sizes sound great at
their first concert.
11623492 Band Set & Score . . . . . 55.00
Better by Sight
Four Steps to Mastering Sight Reading
Tyler Arcari. Discover the innovative
four-step system to mastering sight
reading in this comprehensive
classroom method packed with 165
exercise lines – with most being fully
harmonized sight-reading etudes.
Organized into eight units that explore
common keys, rhythmic relationships,
dynamics, and style markings, each
section breaks down etudes into
manageable steps. This approach
reinforces sight-reading as an "at-sight"
skill, meaning students can directly
engage with the material without any
pre-reading preparation. Tailored to
reinforce learning, the book includes
four mastery etudes after each unit
and concludes with longer etudes
and a full performable work as a final challenge. Composed by music
educator and composer Tyler Arcari, these etudes smoothly transition
from unison exercises to fully harmonized works. This groundbreaking,
full-color book enhances the learning experience by visually reinforcing
musical concepts. As Tyler Arcari remarks, "This is the type of classroom
set I would have begged for as a teacher."
11593401 Flute Method Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99
11593402 Oboe Method Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99
11593403 Clarinet 1 Method Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99
11593404 Clarinet 2 Method Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99
11593405 Bass Clarinet Method Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99
11593406 Alto Sax Method Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99
11593407 Tenor Sax Method Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99
11593408 Baritone Sax Method Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99
11593409 Trumpet 1 Method Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99
11593410 Trumpet 2 Method Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99
11593411 F Horn Method Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99
11593412 Trombone/Baritone BC/Bassoon Method Book (Low Brass 1) . . . 8.99
11593413 Trombone/Baritone BC/Bassoon Method Book (Low Brass 2) . . . 8.99
11593414 Baritone TC Method Book 1 (Low Brass 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99
11593415 Baritone TC Method Book 2 (Low Brass 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99
11593416 Tuba Method Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99
11593417 Percussion Method Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99
11593418 Conductor Method Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.99
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