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Lighter Selections | Beginning & Very Easy
The Haunted Factory—Charles Mekealian.
Step inside The Haunted Factory, where
whirring gears and eerie sounds bring
a spooky industrial world to life. Driven
by energetic, machine-like rhythms, the
percussion section featuring ratchet and
brake drum powers the factory's relentless
motion. Dissonant harmonies and
aggressive articulations in the winds add
a chilling edge, creating an exciting and
accessible beginning band favorite.
11686762 Band Set & Score . . . B 55.00
The Jester's Galop—Jack Wilds. Dramatic
and full of humor, this fun original will
showcase your ensemble in a musical
whirlwind from beginning to end. Complex
sounding yet very playable, the work
allows for a lot of musical exploration with
opportunities to work on dynamic contrast,
fermatas, cesuras, and style to heighten the
excitement. A phenomenal work! (1:50)
11511687 Band Set & Score . . VE 50.00
Jumping Joeys (A Marsupial March)—
Randall Standridge. Humor and lighthearted
charm lead the way in this playful march for
beginning band. Written in 4/4 and B major,
the piece introduces traditional march style
while helping young players gain confidence
with melodic leaps. Whimsical touches such
as trombone glissandi, slide whistle, and
creative percussion keep the mood fun,
while shared melodic moments ensure full
ensemble involvement. An optional easier
snare part adds flexibility, making it both an
educational and entertaining concert choice.
11684724 Band Set & Score . . . B 55.00
Kickin' Off the Fun—Kirk Vogel. A lively
bass line and upbeat groove make this
beginning concert band piece an instant
attention grabber for young players.
Traditional percussion writing cleverly
suggests a drum set feel, and melodies
move through every section to keep
everyone involved. Repeated eighth notes
and moments of dynamic contrast reinforce
control and ensemble coordination. This
excellent elementary concert opener builds
confidence, energy, and a shared sense of
fun right from the start.
11678228 Band Set & Score . . . B 55.00
Mechanical Monsters—Randall D.
Standridge. Shambling creatures made of
metal come to life in this eerie offering for
beginning band. The first six notes taught
(plus one extra accidental!) are utilized
in a unique fashion to create a work that
sounds much more difficult than it is.
Playful interplay of eighth notes, metallic
percussion, and moments for the winds
to "hiss" and play rhythms on their stands
combine to great effect in this work that is
sure to grab your players' attention.
11341417 Band Set & Score . . . B 45.00
Pinata!—William Owens. This spirited,
Latin-flavored piece captures all the
excitement of a lively party with a colorfully
decorated piñata as its centerpiece.
Despite using limited ranges and rhythms,
the melodies and rhythms are incredibly
engaging, capturing the spirit of children
as they seek to capture the prizes within!
Challenge your motivated percussionists
with the advanced part, or take advantage
of the more accessible one. Either way, it
sounds great! (1:30)
11511669 Band Set & Score . . . B 50.00
Popcorn Prelude—Mike Hannickel. Perfect
for a first concert, this light piece will please
player and audience alike when your
students pop up and down just like popcorn.
Each section gets to stand up and play a one-
measure feature at various times throughout
the tune. A fun and entertaining snack.
2702010 Band Set & Score . . . B 55.00
Pranks of the Pesky Poltergeist—
Timothy Loest. Experience the paranormal
in this spine-tingling work with spooky
sound effects, unexplained noises that
interrupt frightful melodies, and even a hint
of Mussorgsky's Night on Bald Mountain
and strains of Chopin's Funeral March.
Destined to be the hit of your fall or spring
concert. Simply suspenseful, yet delightfully
dreadful! (1:45)
11568565 Band Set & Score . . VE 55.00
Rob's Rockin' Musical Workshop—Greg
Fhiaras. Playful energy and color highlight
this beginning concert band work driven by
an expanded percussion section featuring
cowbell, brake drum, woodblocks, and
more. Melodies remain centered in the
concert B-flat scale while exploring slurred
versus, tongued articulation, dynamic
contrast, and steady counting. Unison
writing supports ensemble balance and
listening. A smart starter piece that packs
strong fundamentals into a fun, confidence-
building concert experience.
11680188 Band Set & Score . . . B 55.00
Rock Solid—Alexandre Carlin. In this
exciting and high-energy work for beginning
band, the spirit of rock music comes to life,
inviting both performers and audiences to
become active participants in the rhythmic
experience. This will be a memorable and
enjoyable addition to your repertoire and a
favorite go-to starter for years to come!
11574809 Band Set & Score . . . B 55.00
Rock This Band!—Robert Sheldon. Let
your beginning bands rock out on their very
first concert with this sure-fire crowd-pleaser.
A catchy bass line and energetic handclaps
get the party started, followed by the cool
melody and then the slick countermelody.
Young musicians will have a blast playing
this entertaining work that uses only the first
six notes they have learned.
11001372 Band Set & Score . . . B 50.00
Scary Had a Little Lamb—Carol Brittin
Chambers. Yep, you read that right. This
fun, light and engaging piece for beginning
band will be the one every musician is still
talking about in high school and beyond.
Simple and highly engaging yet full of many
wonderful teaching opportunities.
11501972 Band Set & Score . . VE 55.00
Skeleton Crew—Timothy Loest. Dark
imagery and tension frame this very easy
concert band work depicting gravediggers
laboring late into the night under the full
moon. A spooky melody introduces young
players to light staccato articulation, and
intentional use of accidentals creates
unique harmonies that reinforce reading
skills. Percussionists will also have some
fun with the flexatone and vibraslap
to create an eerie color and theatrical
moments. Manageable ranges keep young
players confident, creating a playful choice
for Halloween that blends atmosphere,
imagination, and early technique goals into
a memorable performance experience.
11678238 Band Set & Score . . VE 65.00
Sneak Attack!—Evan VanDoren. An epic,
high-energy adventure for beginning band
proves even six notes can sound powerful.
Built around dramatic shifts in dynamics and
exciting subito changes, this piece teaches
control and precision while keeping students
on the edge of their seats. Bold, cinematic,
and full of tension and release, it gives
young musicians a thrilling first taste of what
it means to play with real musical intensity.
11686755 Band Set & Score . . . B 55.00
Stick Shift—Linda M. Bange. Give your
young band musicians a fresh and engaging
experience with this piece combining
rhythmic drive with unique sound effects.
The percussion section takes center stage,
using the clicking of drum sticks to create a
distinctive sonic layer that adds excitement
and energy. Students will gain valuable
practice in rhythm and articulation, while
the piece's uncommon modality introduces
a new musical color that will capture the
attention of both players and audiences.
A fun, memorable choice for elementary
band performances.
11688703 Band Set & Score . . . B 52.10
Tadpoles—Randall Standridge. Leap into
action with this fun and imaginative work for
beginning bands. Serving as an introduction
to leaps for your developing ensembles, this
piece paints an amusing portrait of young
frogs frolicking and splashing as they learn
to leap, using frog guiros, flexatones, slide
whistles, and trombone glissandi. Several
optional parts add to the flexibility of this
work that will help your students get the
"jump" on technical development.
11400081 Band Set & Score . . . B 50.00
Time Travelers: First Mission—Randall
Standridge. It's "time" for adventure in this
unique new suite of miniatures. Take your
young performers on a musical adventure
through the ages while also exploring
different time signatures and styles. Using
the range of the first six notes usually
taught to beginning students, this delightful
work is both highly educational and wildly
entertaining. Optional narrator audio files
add to the effect of this standout piece for
beginning or developing musicians.
11515777 Band Set & Score . . . B 60.00
Too Much Percussion!—Randall Stand-
ridge. According to Randy Standy, there's
no such thing as too much percussion!
This delightful pops work for young band
provides a groovy vehicle for drumming
fun for your percussionists and your wind
players. A full band percussion feature,
including a very special triangle moment for
the conductor, makes this delightful work
for developing musicians stand out from
the pack. March to the beat of a different
drummer at your next concert, and leave
your audience wanting more!
11515779 Band Set & Score . . VE 60.00
Turtle Rock—Alexandre Carlin. A bold and
energetic showpiece for very beginning
bands that's as fun to play as it is to hear!
A catchy melody and a lively back-and-
forth groove between the low instruments
and middle voices drive the music forward
with irresistible spirit. In the middle section,
the band joins the percussion in a playful
handclap and foot-stomp break that brings
the house down. Accessible, engaging, and
full of rhythmic excitement, it's the perfect
piece to fire up your youngest musicians
and thrill your audience.
11686769 Band Set & Score . . . B 55.00
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