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Concert Band Concert & Contest | Beginning Band
Concert & Contest
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
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 piece 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, it's sure
to be a highlight for young bands and their
audiences alike.
11623685 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
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
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
Bushido (The Warrior Code)—William Owens.
Honor the legacy of the samurai warrior 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
lived. Justice, courage, mercy, honor, loyalty,
character – this work portrays it all and more!
11616416 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Calamity Jane (Arrival in Deadwood: 1876)—
Tyler Arcari. An homage to the pioneer who blazed
a legendary trail across the Dakotas during the
early days of our country, this is written in a style
ideal for contest and festival performance. Including
an accessible fugue, this work for beginning concert
band is a great 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!
11616387 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Chicken and Waffles—Greg Fhiaras. This
tasty treat for beginning band 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.
11623681 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
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
HARRY POTTER
FOUNDATIONS:
BAND BOOK 1
Technique Exercises Featuring Music
from the First Two Years at Hogwarts
John Williams & Brian Balmages.
It's time to revolutionize fundamental skill
practice while also motivating students to
practice twice as much on average! This is
not a play-along book. Rather, it is part of
The Foundations Series, a living, breathing
supplemental method that is constantly
evolving and lives exclusively in MakeMusic
Cloud. It addresses the critical skills students
encounter in a typical beginning band
method, all while providing stunning movie
soundtracks from Harry's first two years at
Hogwarts. Along with complete scores for all
exercises, this book also includes curriculum
text by expert pedagogue Darcy Vogt Williams
as well as valuable percussion instruction
by Ivan Trac. All student exercises and
accompaniments are available exclusively in
MakeMusic Cloud, and parts can be printed
at no charge with a subscription – there are
no hard-copy student parts available for
purchase. Music is from "Harry Potter and the
Sorcerer's Stone" and "Harry Potter and the
Chamber of Secrets."
11638913 Conductor Method Book . . . . B-E 49.99
