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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!
11616363 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
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.
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.
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 work
features 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.
11616418 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!
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
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 Greek gods to
give humanity fire, this is a drama-fueled work
for the youngest musicians. 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.
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
Concert Band Concert & Contest | Beginning Band
A wonderful guide to teaching
beginning saxophone for the
non-saxophone player.
A PRACTICAL GUIDE
FOR TEACHING THE
SAXOPHONE TO
BEGINNERS
Lyle Rebbeck. Written with future teachers
in mind, this book describes the many
facets of the technical side of playing the
saxophone, guiding teachers and players
of the saxophone to good tone quality and
proper technique. Intended for a wide range
of musicians from any background who find
themselves teaching the saxophone, this
guide should also be helpful to anyone who
plays the saxophone, at any level or in any
style. Covering areas such as, embouchure,
tonguing, reed selection and adjustment,
tuning, how to perform repairs, as well as
proper routine care and maintenance. The
book details dealing with the saxophone in a
school band setting, as well as doing remedial
work with experienced players and teaching
the ever-growing adult student market.
11559666 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B 21.99
