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Concert & Contest
beginning band
4 Drum and Drummer—David Shaffer. You can
tell just by the title that this very young band
percussion section feature is sure to be a hit! It's
written to display a full compliment of standard
percussion instruments yet is easily adaptable
for sections of varying size. The catchy melodic
line allows the whole band to take part in all the
fun - just don't tell them it's also an excellent
educational rhythmic teaching tool!
10609503 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 42.00
10609504 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
4e The Fox—Bela Bartok/arr. Paul Cook. One of
the numerous short piano pieces for children
that Bela Bartok completed in a piano collection
in 1909. This arrangement is well suited for early
band students - it remains faithful to Bartok's
intent while accommodating the skills of first-
year players. Light and whimsical, you'll hear the
playful nature of the original shine in this well-
written adaptation.
10601510 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 46.00
10601511 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
4e Heritage and Reflection—Patrick Roszell. Play-
able at the end of the first year, this bright selection
introduces students to differing articulations
commonly used in the march style. A glorious
opening statement of the melody is developed,
exploring the foundations of this traditional band
genre. Appealing and stylish music for teaching
and performance.
10601496 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 46.00
10601497 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
4 Kick Start!—James Swearingen. You'll be
amazed to discover that this high-energy piece
has been created through the use of only six
different notes. Young musicians will relish the
opportunity to perform a work that sounds far
more advanced than most selections at this
grade level. Your audience will also experience a
definite "wow" moment at the exciting conclusion
of this fast-paced piece. Exhilarating!
10609537 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 42.00
10609538 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
4e Oath of Honor—Larry 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
4e Phantasm—Sean 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
4 Stormchasing—William 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
4e 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
very easy
Adrenaline Rush—Rob 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
e Adventure in India—Kevin 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
He African Folk Trilogy—arr. 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
e Aftershock—Larry 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 . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10279504 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
e Alien Invasion—David 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
All Through the Night—arr. Rob Romeyn.
Pure and beautiful, this traditional Welsh folk-
song is better known today as a holiday carol.
This beginning band arrangement offers an out-
standing 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
e Alpha Squadron—Greg 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. . . . . . . . . . 48.00
2475355 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
H Ancient Voices—Michael 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
He Apollo Fanfare—Robert 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 . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Appalachian Folk Dance—Robert 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 Argosy—Robert W. Smith. This musical
composition is rich with teaching opportunities for
the developing band. Beginning with a mysterious
opening statement in the woodwinds, the piece
quickly intensifies to feature the full winds and
percussion. Suitable for festival or concert
program, it's also written to be a favorite with
students as they develop their musical skills.
10609459 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 46.00
10609460 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
4e Armada—David Gorham. All the might and
majesty of a fleet of powerful warships are
on full musical display in this striking work for
beginning bands. The display of naval power has
been an awe-inspiring sight throughout history,
and your first-year players can project a salvo of
sound that will stand out on any program. You
can increase the effect of the impressive sonic
broadside by adding to the number of battery
percussionists.
10570598 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10570599 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . 4.00
