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l Engines of ChangeDouglas E. Wagner.
Change is inevitable, and the musical changes
experienced in this work are all good. Developing
slowly, this original piece is punctuated with
melodic fragments that establish the foundation
for a dramatic musical transformation. Bold and
satisfying, this will have your players sounding
like pros!
10520318 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 46.00
10520319 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
n Fanfare HeroicaBrian Balmages. Using
limited ranges and no eighth notes in the
winds, this fanfare is an ideal piece for first-
year students. From the powerful opening
statement to the inviting harmonic progressions
that follow, your young band will sound well
beyond their years when they perform this
compelling work!
10279380 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10279382 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
n Fanfare on Ode to Joy (from "Symphony
No. 9")Beethoven/arr. Owens. Open your
concert with this triumphant fanfare based on
Beethoven's Ode to Joy. The scoring provides each
section of the band with the melody, as well as
beautiful harmonies and dynamic contrasts. The
various colors and textures of the ensemble bring
the music to life throughout this uplifting work.
10091603 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10091604 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Fanfare SupernovaLarry Clark. An explosive
fanfare-type composition for the youngest students.
There are very limited rhythms and notes, but it
still has a bold character with slightly advanced
harmonies for a more mature sound. Some close
dissonances and open intervals make the piece
sound more exciting and the tempi can be adjusted
for comfort or effect.
10457042 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10457043 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
l Farewell at DawnBruce W. Tippette. As
the title suggests, this is a musically expressive
farewell to the night and greeting to a new day.
Opening softly with a gentle motive, the piece
evolves through simple, yet expressive material that
transitions to a climax before resolving to a peaceful
finish. A mature, lyric work that can be performed
by the youngest of bands.
10515860 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10515861 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
l Fire's EdgeRalph Ford. This adventurous
composition provides the opportunity to teach
dramatic musical playing. Musically depicting
a meteor event that occurs each day, very few
notes are used and rhythms that are not complex
are introduced through hand clapping and foot
stomping. Everyone will be watching the skies after
hearing this.
10520326 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 46.00
10520327 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
n Gentle WindsTimothy Loest. Lush harmonies
and lyrical phrases abound in this incredibly
expressive work. Approachable by the youngest of
bands, this amazingly artistic composition is also
more than appropriate for mature ensembles.
Outdoor wind chimes and easy effects produce
the sound of a gentle breeze sweeping through
the auditorium. A fantastic lyrical work that is
quite accessible.
10070378 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10070379 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
InceptionJoseph Compello. Inception means
"the starting point," and with this work, your
students' introduction to performance music is
made especially exciting. Using only six notes and
basic rhythms, fledgling musicians are given a
chance to put their new skills to good use when
they perform this compelling composition.
10279493 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10279494 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
4 Inferno in the Lost PinesLarry Clark. This is
the kind of piece that appeals to young musicians
and their audiences. The aggressive main theme
begins in the very first measure, establishing
the intense nature that never lets up. Students
with only ten weeks of instruction will be able to
successfully perform this introduction to their first
piece of sheet music.
10521910 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10521911 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
l Joy AwakeningPeter Terry. Capture all the
thrills and excitement with this spirited piece
for elementary band. The exuberant opening
introduces a work rich in stylistic and dynamic
contrasts that are both appealing and educational.
All these elements are presented before a rousing
crescendo into the ending.
10521918 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10521919 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
n MagmaLarry Clark. Powerful and swift like
flowing magma, this strong work is an outstanding
choice for your beginning band's first concert. The
rhythms and notes are simple for beginners to play,
yet sound more advanced. An alternate trombone
part is included for those players who have difficulty
changing from first to sixth position. The audience
is sure to erupt into applause when your band plays
this aggressive piece!
10012878 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10012879 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
MammothSean O'Loughlin. Developing bands
will definitely buy into this musical glimpse of an
ancient and prehistoric world. Inspired by the
elephant-like animal that roamed the earth with the
dinosaurs, the music is bold, majestic and hugely
impressive. Provides a great opportunity for cross-
curricular teaching.
10457074 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10457075 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
The Maya KingdomVictor Lopez. The Mayan
civilization was one of the great cultures of history,
with rich traditions, amazing skills and striking
artistic endeavors. This piece celebrates the
ancient Mayan heritage in a very musical and
playable manner. Created without a key signature,
it's written to be performed by ensembles at the
earliest levels.
10364219 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10364220 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
n 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
l Ogopogo (Legendary Lake Creature)Robert
Buckley. Based on the legendary lake creature
that lives in Okanagan Lake in Canada, Ogopogo
uses quirky orchestration and rhythms to bring the
monster to life. The enormous creature rises from
the depths, plays in the waves and then suddenly
disappears back into the darkness. Ideal for a
unique change of pace, Ogopogo uses the first
six notes of the B-flat scale and is written in the
Phrygian mode.
10530846 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10530849 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
n Our First Band ConcertDavid Shaffer, James
Swearingen, Rob Grice & Robert W. Smith. Stretch
budget dollars with this elementary band collection
of four popular contrasting publications! Included
are: Starburst Fanfare (opener); Heroes and Glory
(contest/festival/overture); Be Still My Soul (lyrical);
and 12 The Clock Strikes (novelty). Each selection
uses only the first six notes of the Bb scale - perfect
for the very first concert.
10369303 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 98.00
10369304 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
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. . . . . . . . . . 56.00
10094749 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
4 The QuestGary Fagan. The Quest is an
adventure! Beginning students will explore a limited
range of pitches and rhythms no faster than a
quarter note in the winds, and second-year bands
will find this piece a helpful review of concepts
at the beginning of the school year. The interplay
between winds and percussion is very nice. A great
selection for your next program!
10523423 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10523424 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
n 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
EDITORS' CHOICE
Concert & Contest • Beginning Band
Each year Pepper's Editors review hundreds of new releases
and choose the cream of the crop to bear the name, Editors' Choice.
You can buy any of these titles with confidence!
Celestial Fanfare—Robert W Smith.
Send your beginning band to new heights with this bold and majestic concert fanfare.
e impressive scoring makes it hard to believe it's written with only the first six notes used
in most band methods. It's musically compelling and very accessible by bands in their first
year of instruction.
10522809 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
10522810 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
10522861 CD-Look To e Skies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
Confluence—Jonathan McBride.
Audiences won't believe how mature your young players sound when they play this very
accessible work for beginning bands. Using only the first six notes taught in most band methods,
all the majesty and might of converging rivers is portrayed in distinct fashion.
10522791 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
10522792 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
10522861 CD-Look To e Skies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
Inferno in the Lost Pines—Larry Clark.
is is the kind of piece that appeals to young musicians and their audiences. e aggressive
main theme begins in the very first measure, establishing the intense nature that never lets up.
Students with only ten weeks of instruction will be able to successfully perform this introduction
to their first piece of sheet music.
10521910 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10521911 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
e Quest—Gary Fagan.
e Quest is an adventure! Beginning students will explore a limited range of pitches and
rhythms no faster than a quarter note in the winds, and second-year bands will find this piece a
helpful review of concepts at the beginning of the school year. e interplay between winds and
percussion is very nice. A great selection for your next program!
10523423 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10523424 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Soar With e Dragons—Rob Romeyn.
You'll capture your beginner's imagination with this aggressive work that uses the first six notes
introduced in most band methods. Each part contains melodic interest, memorable themes
and contrasting styles, making the piece both interesting and educational. A superb addition to
beginning band repertoire.
10522803 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
10522804 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
10522861 CD-Look To e Skies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
Stronghold—Sean O'Loughlin.
Build confidence and pride in your beginning band with this forceful work for first-year players.
It's hard to believe this impressive piece is written using only very basic rhythms and the first six
notes students learn. Intense and commanding, it's also very playable; the perfect number for
that very first performance.
10521962 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
or's Hammer (Mjolnir)—Patrick Roszell.
Musically designed to portray or and his mighty hammer, this piece is accessible to students
in the second half of their first year of instruction. e stable, reinforced pulse introduces
neighboring eighth notes, and strong percussion contributions bring this delightful piece to life.
10520392 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
10520393 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
