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Prairie Sunset—Robert Sheldon. Gentle
lyricism defines this Grade 1 concert band
selection written for elementary school
performers. Lush counterpoint and warm
harmonies encourage breath control and
careful dynamic shaping, while the concise
length keeps focus on expression and
phrasing. Even within the lyrical nature of
the music, the percussion section remains
meaningfully involved. A rare elementary-
level lyrical piece that teaches expressive
playing while painting the picture of a
serene prairie sunset for concert audiences.
11680815 Band Set & Score . . VE 60.00
Procession of Champions—Ty Watson.
Olympic pageantry inspires this easy
processional march for band, capturing
the sense of teams entering the stadium in
celebration. Clear, upbeat motion supports
focused practice in reading flat accidenatls
while maintaining accessible technical
demands. The confident ceremonial feel
makes it an effective elementary concert
opener that reinforces fundamentals while
giving young players a proud, energized
start to the program.
11686650 Band Set & Score . . VE 55.00
Red Panda: Showdown—Clarence E.
Barber. Dark, driving intensity launches
this easy concert band work, great for
introducing young players to minor
keys. With a strong emphasis on low
voices, straightforward ranges keep
demands appropriate while allowing low
brass to project weight and presence. A
solid elementary selection for featuring
developing low brass players within an
exciting concert closer.
11684402 Band Set & Score . . VE 50.00
Robotz—Clarence E. Barber. Introduce
early players to meter changes with this
light march for beginning band written
primarily in 2/4 with brief 3/4 measures.
Accented articulation remains a central
focus, while ranges and divisi stay minimal
and accessible. Flexible percussion
supports small sections in this concise,
approachable march setting useful for
reinforcing pulse, articulation clarity, and
early metric awareness.
11684403 Band Set & Score . . VE 50.00
Shadow-Play—Carol Brittin Chambers.
Dark, mysterious color sets the mood in
this elementary concert band work that
leans into playful imagination. Whirly tubes,
Boomwhackers, flexatone, and other
percussion effects add visual and musical
interest, while light accidentals and clear
staccato writing provide focused teaching
moments for the winds. The accessible
scoring builds foundational articulation skills
while keeping young players engaged.
11677836 Band Set & Score VE 50.00
Shadowbreaker—Joseph Benjamin Earp.
Symbolizing more than a literal escape
from darkness, this Grade 1 concert band
piece speaks to resilience, courage, and
the unstoppable force of light prevailing
over fear. Whether interpreted as a fantasy
adventure or a metaphor for personal
struggle, the music invites performers and
listeners to experience the exhilaration of
overcoming adversity.
11686751 Band Set & Score VE 58.00
Skyfire—Aaron D. McMichael. Dark,
cinematic intensity drives this easy concert
band work filled with bold energy and
dramatic contrast. Accented articulation
and driving rhythms dominate the outer
sections, balanced by a contrasting lyrical
middle that adds breadth and control.
The striking character creates strong
momentum without adding technical
strain. An exciting closer for elementary
or middle school programs that leaves a
powerful final impression.
11687473 Band Set & Score . VE 60.00
Songs of the Morning Band—Donald
Coakley. A work in three movements for
bands at the Grade 1-1/2 level. With a nod
to Mr. Ives, The Answered Question makes
use of the question-and-answer technique.
The second movement, An Inuit Lullaby, is
a setting of an old Inuit folksong from the
Cape Dorset region of the Canadian Arctic.
The third and final movement, Entrance
of the Colourful Clowns, is a depiction
of circus clowns entering the center ring
under the big top.
11638491 Band Set & Score . . VE 50.00
Suite for a Band of Players—arr. Donald
Coakley. Set in three movements; the
first movement, Latino, is a synthesis
of several Latin American rhythms.
D'ou viens-tu, bergere? is a folk song of
French origin popular in Quebec. The third
movement, Ritual Walk, has the feeling of
a stately processional. A nice suite for
young musicians.
11638496 Band Set & Score . . VE 50.00
The Tale of Queen Anne's Revenge—
Aric Branchfield. Adventurous energy and
a mature sound set this beginning band
work apart as an engaging introduction
to 3/4 meter. Brief meter changes,
dorian mode color, and dotted-quarter
rhythms appear alongside clear accented
articulations, all within conservative
ranges. A strong elementary-level closer
that builds rhythmic understanding and
expressive balance while sounding full
and confident.
11684422 Band Set & Score . . VE 45.00
The Tempest—Robert W. Smith. This
exciting work is guaranteed to make your
beginners sound like pros! The brass has a
strong, rugged sound underneath rhythmic
woodwind ostinatos, and the piece easily
comes together to display all the fury of a
tempest! This would make a great opener
for any young band concert, and your
audience will be amazed at how good The
Tempest makes your group sound!
2321453 Band Set & Score . . VE 57.00
The Royal Chamber—Brian Chance. A
bright fanfare-style opener for elementary
band that offers a confident sound
while keeping notes, rhythms, and
articulations firmly within a beginner's
reach. The scoring is straightforward
with plenty of doubling, helping young
players focus on steady tone and clear
articulation. It's a dependable choice that
lets first- or second-year musicians feel
successful onstage.
11646819 Band Set & Score . . VE 45.00
Through Flame and Sky—Jack Wilds.
Dark, cinematic energy powers this Grade
1.5 concert band work, placing students
on a thrilling ride on the back of a dragon.
Driving percussion and stark contrasts in
dynamics and articulation create constant
momentum yet are quick to learn, even for
young groups. Brief calm sections sharpen
expressive control before the intensity
returns. An engaging choice for introducing
dramatic contrast and musical storytelling
to elementary students that keeps every
section involved from start to finish.
11680866 Band Set & Score . . VE 60.00
Top Speed—Randall Standridge. Fast,
driving, and brimming with attitude, this
easy piece launches young bands into high
gear. Written in a fast 3/4, it fuses minimalist
textures with the edge of heavy metal
and the punch of pop music. Aggressive
percussion, bold rhythmic figures, and
standout low-brass writing fuel nonstop
momentum, creating an exciting yet
accessible piece that works as a concert
opener or closer.
11684743 Band Set & Score . . VE 65.00
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