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Concert and Contest Selections beginning band / very easy
l Mach OneJonathan McBride. This adventure-
some march for beginning band is a tribute to those
courageous test pilots who first broke the sound
barrier. While it uses only the first six notes taught in
most beginning band methods, the accomplished
writing makes it an impressive and majestic
concert opener or closer that your students will be
proud to perform.
10609549 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 42.00
10609550 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
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
4 Oath of HonorLarry Clark. A strong, bold piece
built on fanfare gestures for the youngest of band
musicians. This is interesting and sophisticated
music for the very beginning band using only
six notes and is technically well within the grasp
of students with as little as ten weeks of study.
Teachers can get them started right away on the
style of music they'll be playing for years to come
with this contest-style piece.
10616301 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10616302 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
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
4 PhantasmSean O'Loughlin. When you listen
to this piece you won't believe the grade level
because it sounds so mature and exciting. When
you look at the score you'll see that this sweeping
and sophisticated work contains only whole, half
and quarter notes in the winds and is less than an
octave in range. A masterful work that will sound
great for any level group.
10616305 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10616306 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
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
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
l
Ring of StonePeter Terry. Majestic opening
chords resonate with visions of mysterious circles
of stone that are located throughout the world.
Powerful and primitive, the music tells the story
of these mighty stone monoliths that appeared
thousands of years ago, their purpose unknown.
The strength and import of these stone circles
is vividly presented in this bold, sophisticated
work that has limited technical demands for very
beginning students
10616311 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10616312 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
H
Sakura (Cherry Blossoms)Michael Story. Temple
blocks and other interesting percussion instruments
create a charming Japanese atmo-sphere in this
creative piece! Captivating, multi-cultural, and
guaranteed to keep your percussionists busy!
2321792 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 56.00
2321800 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
5935754 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance in Beginning Band,
Vol. 1, 3-CD Set. . . . . . . . . . . 39.50
n 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
H
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. . . . . . . . . . 47.00
2319275 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
5935754 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance in Beginning Band,
Vol. 1, 3-CD Set. . . . . . . . . . . 39.50
n Soar With The DragonsRob 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 The Skies . . . . . . 14.95
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
4 StormchasingWilliam Owens. Take your
audience by storm with this riveting work for
beginning bands! With a mysterious and slow
introduction and powerful allegro section,
Stormchasing offers vast musical opportunities for
the ensemble, including strategically scored special
effects. Lots of energy and great music with only six
notes. A guaranteed winner!
10607802 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10607803 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
StrongholdSean 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. . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Thor's Hammer (Mjolnir)Patrick Roszell.
Musically designed to portray Thor and his mighty
hammer, this piece is accessible to students in the
second half of their first year of instruction. The
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
n Triple ThreatMichael Story. As you probably
guessed, this piece is all about the threes! Written
in triple meter, in ABA form and with frequent use of
three-quarter-note melodies, it's three times better
for your first-year band. Score a real triple play on
your next program!
10520396 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 46.00
10520397 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
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Viking!Michael Sweeney. Featuring a dynamic
yet easy melody, this forceful piece for first-year
players will sound great with limited rehearsal
time. Especially written so young players will
sound confident and impressive, every section
has interesting parts, and the percussion
provides a solid foundation interspersed with
short features.
10626095 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10626096 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
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. . . . . . . . . . 46.00
10458151 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
l WindforceDouglas E. Wagner. Wind is one of
the most elemental forces in nature. This original
work musically captures the various forms in which
the invisible energy can present itself. Bold melodic
lines of powerful fronts, expansive harmonies of
gentle breezes, and driving rhythms of intense
storms are all represented, climaxing with a
dramatic windblown accelerando that propels the
work to a resolute conclusion.
10601526 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 46.00
10601527 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
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
n 1812 Overture (Highlights from)arr. Robert
Longfield. This perennial concert favorite by
Tchaikovsky has been expertly arranged for concert
band by Robert Longfield. It can stand alone as a
grade 3 composition, or it can be performed in a
mass band setting by using the supplementary
grade 1 and grade 2 sets of parts (sold separately).
Percussionists will have a "blast" emulating cannon
sounds and church bells.
10523399 Band Set & Score Grade 3 . . . 65.00
10523400 Band Set & Score Grade 2 . . . 55.00
10523401 Band Set & Score Grade 1 . . . 45.00
n Adrenaline RushRob Foster. The title explains
just what is going to happen as you open with this
thriller for young band. Rob Foster shows an intimate
knowledge of the grade 1 band and its capabilities.
10523500 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10523501 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
n Advance of the Roman LegionsMichael Story.
Musically presenting all the majesty and grandeur
of ancient Rome, this original is a bold contest
opener or closer that will permit your ensemble to
sound confident. Introducing just a few accidentals
and reviewing how long they last, this regal and
distinguished original work will fill the stage!
10520284 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 51.00
10520285 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Adventure in IndiaKevin Mixon. Written to
evoke the musical styles heard in the Indian music
of movie soundtracks, this has a strong Indian
folk influence. Also included are a variety of world
music influences that add syncopated rhythms,
excitement and a steady groove that can't fail to
appeal to everyone.
10521864 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10521865 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
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. . . . . . . . . . 48.00
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
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