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Lighter Selections | Beginning & Very Easy / Easy
Upbeat!—Randall Standridge. Bring the
groove to your next concert with this high-
energy rock-inspired piece! Styled in the
spirit of 1960s and '70s rock, this exciting
work is perfect for helping young musicians
develop comfort with syncopation and
playing on the upbeats. A pulsing groove,
catchy repetition, and accessible melodic
lines ensure students will internalize
rhythmic feel while having fun. With
engaging parts for every section and
driving percussion, this piece has plenty
of educational value to go with its crowd-
pleasing entertainment. A guaranteed hit for
your next concert or festival performance!
11622898 Band Set & Score . . VE 60.00
Wrath of the Mechanical Monsters—
Randall Standridge. They're here! They're
here! And they're invading your band
room – again! The mechanical monsters
are back! Serving as a logical educational
continuation of the first work, this sequel
combines elements of the first piece with
the Dies Irae and includes introductions
to dotted quarter rhythms, expanded
chromaticism, and various repeat
mechanisms. Optional air raid sirens and
marching machine effects add to this
exciting and playful new work – sure to be a
favorite of students and audiences alike.
11573963 Band Set & Score . . . B 55.00
Zootastic!—Katrina Cavaliere. A playful
three-movement suite takes young band
performers on a musical visit to the zoo,
portraying lions, flamingos, and monkeys.
The outer movements use simple quarter-
and eighth-note rhythms contrasted by a
lyrical waltz in 3/4 at the center. Flexible
programming allows one, two, or all
movements to be performed. Unison writing
and call-and-response sections make the
music accessible and engaging for first-
year bands. Correlates with Tradition of
Excellence Book 1, page 18.
11687174 Band Set & Score . . VE 60.00
Lighter Selections
Easy
Attack of the Rubber Chickens—Randall
Standridge. Hilarious sci-fi flair leaps off the
page in this B-movie-inspired adventure
for young bands, a sequel to The Great
Rubber Chicken Galop. Squeaking rubber
chickens, air raid siren effects, and optional
theremin color from a synth player combine
with eerie gestures and active percussion to
bring the story vividly to life. Imaginative and
theatrical, it keeps students fully engaged
while delivering big personality and nonstop
fun for audiences.
11684701 Band Set & Score . . . E 65.00
Chips, and Salsa Too—Ed Kiefer. Written
with upbeat Latin rhythms, this delightful
piece begins with colorful percussion sounds
complementing a hypnotic rhythmic motif in
the winds. A tuneful melody in the clarinets
soon follows, bubbling joyfully above the well-
established percussion groove. Other instru-
ments gradually enter in layers until all the
sections arrive and join in the musical party.
11104936 Band Set & Score . . . E 75.00
Clarinets Packing Up Early—Gary Fagan.
Everyone will have fun with this novelty piece
that's easy to prepare and easy to perform.
Surprise the audience as your clarinet
players gradually remove one section of
their instrument at a time. As the piece
progresses, the instruments become smaller
and smaller until the main theme they carry
is totally absent. Great programming fun for
concerts and recruiting performances!
10453089 Band Set & Score . . . E 65.00
Cluster, Fluster, Bluster March—David
Holsinger. This piece is a riot! Your young
band will really enjoy this fun march that
absolutely sparkles with dissonant notes,
trombone smears and amusing percussion
effects! As an entertaining program choice,
we recommend it highly!
2252849 Band Set & Score . . . E 65.00
CrashBoom! (Flexible Instrumentation)
—Cody Myre/arr. Josh Trentadue. Rooted
in rock and heavy metal styles, this easy
flex band selection puts percussion
front and center with extensive parts
and bold rhythmic drive. Limited three-
part wind scoring keeps it accessible to
small ensembles, and an optional drum
set part serves as a strong introduction
to the instrument for young players. A
featured percussion solo section and
contrasting calm passages make it
quick to learn and ideal for showcasing
developing percussionists.
11678069 Band Set & Score . . . E 55.00
Creepin' Monsters—Chris Clark. Mysterious
sounds and creepy monsters sneaking
through the house gives this beginning
band work a playful character through
quirky melodies and imaginative percussion
color. Flexatone and vibraslap effects add
humor, while dissonant harmonies and
crisp staccato writing sharpen articulation.
Frequent entrances on beat two strengthen
rhythmic awareness. A fun teaching piece
that reinforces accidentals, counting, and
precision while keeping students fully
engaged in a musical story they'll have
fun performing.
11680192 Band Set & Score . . . E 60.00
Dixieland Groove—Tom Tucker. Bring
joy and energy to your band program with
this lighthearted toe-tapping piece in a
Dixieland style. This fun selection gives
each section of the band a chance to
shine, creating a full and mature sound
without being too technically demanding.
Perfect for developing ensembles, it
captures the lively spirit of traditional
jazz while remaining accessible to young
players. Students will enjoy performing
it, and audiences are sure to love the
infectious rhythm and upbeat character of
this memorable piece.
11688692 Band Set & Score . . . E 53.50
Dr. ROCKenstein (Flexible Instrumen-
tation)—arr. Steve Hodges. Take some
of the scariest and memorable musical
motives, set them to an exciting rock beat,
and you have the perfect end-of-rehearsal
piece! Challenging and engaging, this
clever flex arrangement provides plenty of
opportunities for each section of the band
to shine. With active percussion and solid
scoring, this piece will be a real hit with the
band and audience alike!
11535674 Band Set & Score . . . E 65.00
Fright Night—arr. James Kazik. Halloween
is always one of the highlights of the fall
season. Why not add a little drama and
excitement to your autumn concert with
some classic scary themes? Featuring
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, Funeral
March of a Marionette; Theme from "Jaws;"
Addams Family Theme; Night on Bald
Mountain and Thriller, this may very well
become the hit of the concert!
10283903 Band Set & Score . . . E 65.00
Funky Penguins—Mike Collins-Dowden.
Bring some Antarctic fun to your next
concert! An ice-cold bass line supports a
bluesy melody with lots of slip-sliding slurs,
all backed up by the percussion section
playing a funky rock beat. Your audience
will tap their flippers while waddling in the
aisles! (2:10)
11511642 Band Set & Score . . . E 60.00
Howl at the Moon—Andrew David Perkins.
The legend of the werewolf originates in
ancient myths and folklore, with roots in Greek
mythology, Norse sagas, and even earlier
Proto-Indo-European beliefs. This thrilling
concert work brings the ancient legend of
the werewolf to life through bold harmonies,
driving rhythms, and eerie textures.
Featuring extended techniques that push
the boundaries of traditional wind writing, the
music evokes primal fear and supernatural
power. Perform on a full moon if you dare!
11649129 Band Set & Score . . . E 90.00
Imagination Factory—Timothy Loest.
Whimsical music fills this easy concert
band work that casts young players
inside a playful factory driven by their
imagination! Light melodies mix with fun
sound effects using slide whistle, ratchet,
cowbell, trombone glissandos and more,
while heavy use of accidentals and
mild dissonance provide clear teaching
moments. Every section stays active and
engaged, creating joyful choices for building
ensemble confidence while letting students
explore unique colors, characters, and
controlled chaos in a concert setting.
11680857 Band Set & Score . . . E 60.00
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Lighter Selections
Easy & Medium-Easy
Buy with confidence! These works,
listed in order of popularity, are chosen
most often by directors.
Squirrel Chase—
Carol Brittin Chambers.
11501893 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 65.00
Ijo Ajoyo—Duroje Gwamna.
11640018 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 70.00
The Country Club Stomp!—JaRod Hall.
11399678 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 80.00
Midnight Zoomies—Emily Graham.
11573986 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 65.00
The Haunted Carousel—Erika Svanoe.
10515922 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 75.00
The Skeleton Crawl—Jason Nitsch.
11573988 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 65.00
Kvetchers (Surprises in
Controversial Time)—Laura Estes.
11198558 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 65.00
Angry Beavers!—Brian Beck.
10999644 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 70.00
Instant Concert—Harold Walters.
721621 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 70.00
Operation Super Sleuth—
Christina Huss.
11515761 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 65.00
