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Concert & Contest beginning band / very easy
4 NighthawkJames Swearingen. A slow, dark
and mysterious theme serves as a prelude to the
main section that explodes with rhythmic energy.
Instruments are scored where they sound their
very best and the layered themes, interesting
harmonies, and variety of percussion parts combine
to create an exciting musical journey from start to
finish. Very impressive!
10459015 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 42.00
10459016 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
10466605 CD-Awaken
the Greatness. . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
n Peace Like a RiverRobert W. Smith. A
beautiful setting based upon the traditional
African-American spiritual. Extremely musical, it
effectively uses only the first six notes introduced
in most beginning band methods. Lyrical, flowing
and musically engaging, this is beginning band
literature that will make a difference in your
teaching and concert performances.
10071379 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 42.00
10071382 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
10071450 CD-Dark Odyssey . . . . . . . . 14.95
n Primo Percussion (Percussion Section Feature)
Joseph Compello. A simple yet impressive
percussion section feature for the earliest of
beginners. Your drummers will love being in
the spotlight as they lead the band through this
delightful rhythmic tune. What drummer doesn't
enjoy being the center of attention?
10312382 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
Procession of HeroesRobert W. Smith &
Michael Story. First-year bands will welcome this
bold musical statement from this well-known
composing team. With careful attention given
to players' abilities at the beginning level, this
majestic work will make every band sound huge
and accomplished.
10094748 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10094749 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
4 ReignRobert W. Smith. Majestic and regal,
this fanfare statement drew inspiration from the
monarchs of European history. The stately melody
will highlight strengths throughout the band,
building confidence and making them sound very
mature. Using only the first six notes introduced in
most band methods, it's the perfect selection to
open your young band's next performance!
10459005 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 42.00
10459006 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
10466605 CD-Awaken
the Greatness. . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
n Rise of the BladesmithBrian Balmages. Rise
of the Bladesmith conjures images of a master
craftsman forging the perfect sword. The dramatic
music portrays the intense heat and the relentless
pounding as the magnificent blade slowly begins
to take shape. The slight reference to the Dies Irae
helps convey the image of glowing metal, which
almost seems to resemble molten lava. A strong
piece for beginning bands!
10312622 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
10312623 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Rolling ToughKevin Mixon. Written in
cinematic movie soundtrack style, this selection
contains simple and successful music for the
very young student. The use of ample percussion
is an added bonus and adds an exhilarating
sound to your ensemble. Bands will sound great
with this impressively hard-hitting work for very
beginning bands.
10368051 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10368103 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
l Roman JuggernautJames Curnow. Featuring
thundering percussion and blaring fanfares, this
work evokes images of the spectacular pageantry
of thousands of soldiers on parade!
10460833 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
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Sakura (Cherry Blossoms)Michael Story.
Temple blocks and other interesting percussion
instruments create a charming Japanese
atmosphere in this creative piece! Captivating,
multi-cultural, and guaranteed to keep your
percussionists busy!
2321792 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
2321800 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
5935754 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance In Beginning Band,
Vol. 1, 3-CD Set . . . . . . . . . 39.50
4 Samba de SoleilRoland Barrett. Carefully
scored to use only the first few notes learned in most
method books, a Latin beat, driving yet repetitive,
adds to the appeal of this lively piece. The variety
of percussion sounds, playable by percussionists or
extra band members, paves the way for your band
to have fun, build confidence and impress!
10453342 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10453343 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
4 Scottish Lullabyarr. Robert W. Smith.
Based on the folk song I Know Where I'm Going,
this stylish setting is an excellent choice for
concert or contest. Dramatic and poignant, this is
written in a British band tradition, and will be an
excellent European-style addition to your regular
concert repertoire!
10459007 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 42.00
10459008 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
10466605 CD-Awaken the Greatness . 14.95
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A Shaker Hymnarr. John O'Reilly. Now even
beginners can play this wonderful, beloved folk
melody! John O'Reilly has created a top-notch
arrangement that will help you teach many, many
concepts to your students. Call and answer,
imitation and a key change are included along
with excellent scoring for this level. This will be an
excellent choice for your next concert!
2319267 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
2319275 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
5935754 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance In Beginning Band,
Vol. 1, 3-CD Set . . . . . . . . . 39.50
n A Song for PeaceJames Swearingen.
Absolutely breathtaking! A reflective ballad from the
pen of this noted composer. His unique ability to
make a young band sound highly mature is a talent
that we've all come to appreciate. Your students
and audiences will be richly rewarded with this
musical gem.
10369201 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 42.00
10369202 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
n Starsplitter FanfareBrian Balmages. This
explosive fanfare will start your concert off
with a bang while using only 6 notes in all wind
instruments! Written to harness the full sound
potential of your youngest musicians, the powerful
themes will make a dramatic impact on your
audience while the soaring countermelodies will
exude nothing but confidence from your ensemble.
Easy music with an enormous sound!
10070374 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
10070377 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
n Uptown StrutRobert Sheldon. Let your
beginners shine as they take a light stroll Uptown!
Dressed in their best they can 'converse' with other
players as they strut around the town. Tuneful and
easy to play, this is sure to be a favorite!
10369919 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
10369957 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
4 Warp SpeedMichael Story. Created for students
at the end of their first year in band, you won't
believe it uses only the first few notes taught in most
beginning band methods. This dynamic original
piece is aptly named, energetic and fast moving, the
speed of the piece is up to you, making your young
group sound far beyond their grade level.
10458150 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10458151 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
n Zombie StompRob Grice. Zombies have gained
popularity in movies, books, television shows, and
video games. Here they are introduced to young
band literature in a piece that your beginning
students will ask to play every day. You won't
believe six notes can be so effective (or scary)!
10369359 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 42.00
10369360 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Concert and
Contest Selections
Very Easy
l African Alleluiaarr. John O'Reilly. Audiences
will delight in this joyous arrangement of the
popular Kenyan song Wana Baraka. Repeated
rhythmic patterns for cowbell, claves, tom-tom,
and bass drum provide a spirited foundation for the
catchy syncopated melody, creating an authentic
African feel.
10453110 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10453170 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
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African Folk Trilogyarr. Anne McGinty. Talk
about great percussion writing for beginners! This
piece will really excite your students, and have them
making great music that they never would have
thought they could create! Using three traditional
African children's songs and authentic rhythms, this
is an unusual, rhythmic and appealing multicultural
piece for beginning bands! You'll love it and your
band's rhythmic abilities will definitely improve!
2399236 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
2399244 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
5935754 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance In Beginning Band,
Vol. 1, 3-CD Set . . . . . . . . . 39.50
AftershockLarry Clark. Solid scoring gives
this bold piece an edge young players will love.
The forceful theme heard in the upper voices and
strong lines in the lower voices are driven by the
supportive percussion parts. Sure to be a highlight
of your next concert!
10279503 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10279504 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
n Air of NobilityJames Swearingen. If you're
looking for that perfect opener to introduce your
ensemble, look no more. Starting with a stirring
fanfare that dramatically leads to a stately theme
highly reminiscent of a ceremonial procession.
Suitable for all concert or festival performances,
this selection is very impressive!
10071292 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 44.00
10071293 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
10071450 CD-Dark Odyssey . . . . . . . . 14.95
Alien InvasionDavid Gorham. Here's a fun
and easy piece beginning musicians will enjoy
playing on their very first concert. Using only the
first few notes taught in beginning band methods
and with slightly more challenging percussion,
this bold and educational program piece will be
an entertaining concert favorite. Fun and easy to
play, it's just the right piece to encourage and
delight your young players.
10089513 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
10089514 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 4.00
n All Through the Nightarr. Rob Romeyn.
Pure and beautiful, this traditional Welsh folksong
is better known today as a holiday carol. This
beginning band arrangement offers an outstanding
and uncommon opportunity for young students
to develop sensitive lyrical phrasing, since each
section gets to perform the melody.
10369205 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 44.00
10369206 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
l Alpha CentauriGary Fagan. A very nice concert
work for young players, fun to perform and fun to
listen to. The music is easy and requires very little
independence that will build confidence and pride.
Also good for dynamic study.
10458843 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10458844 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Alpha SquadronGreg Hillis. Here's a super
concert opener for young bands! Powerful unison
lines open this stirring concert work as the trumpets
state the heroic-sounding melody! The marcato
style balances nicely with the legato style in the
middle section. This is a great piece for teaching
contrasting styles.
2475354 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
2475355 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
H Ancient VoicesMichael Sweeney. This is a
mystical and exciting piece for developing players!
Michael Sweeney has included some really creative
ideas including group vocals, an optional recorder
section feature, and percussive effects done by
wind players. This will be a big hit with your band.
2306835 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
2306843 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
2391902 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance In Band, Vol. 1
3-CD Set: Grades 2-3. . . . . 39.50
2481879 CD-The Music of Michael Sweeney,
Volume 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
AntagonistLarry Clark. With a bold and
aggressive spirit, this forceful piece will be the
highlight of your concert. The dynamics, chord
progressions and rhythms create an antagonizing
character within the music. This work will make a
beginning band sound most impressive!
10094424 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10094426 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
l Anthracite BlazeJoseph Compello. Using only
seven notes, this work for beginning band conveys
the atmosphere of the dark world of coal mining
and the title refers to the blazing inferno created
when these mines caught fire. Descending scales
depict the miners travel into the mines while
ascending scales suggest the struggle and hope
for a better tomorrow.
10457018 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10457019 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
H
Apollo FanfareRobert W. Smith. Looking
for a dramatic overture that will leave a lasting
impression? This piece is scored for a powerful
sound, but is simple enough to let your band really
soar! In this piece you'll hear your band's energy
and enthusiasm for music shine through!
2472264 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
2472265 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
n Appalachian Folk DanceRobert W. Smith.
This outstanding concert or festival work inspired
by the folk songs and dances of the early American
pioneers uses only the first six notes introduced in
most band methods. Developing bands will enjoy
this appealing performance piece that will reinforce
playing skills and musical concepts.
10369209 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 42.00
10369210 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
4 ArikaraVictor Lopez. This original composition
highlights the Arikara Native American Indian
tribe, and integrates music and history into one
cohesive learning experience. An intriguing
reflection of the music and life of a proud culture,
this also will provide valuable cross-curricular
teaching opportunities.
10453270 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10453271 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
New!
The Art of
Interpretation
of Band Music
Mark Walker. Each insightful
and informative chapter provides a
window into the creative process
of ten remarkable conductors as
they share a captivating range of
approaches into the world of musical
expression. When is it appropriate
to "change" a score? How can
programming contribute? How much
is too much "interpretation?" These
and other questions are addressed in
the quest to elevate performances to
the next level.
10347945 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
