Haunted Sleigh Ride is based on 'Jingle Bells' but shifted to a minor key, transforming a winter favorite into an eerie adventure into the snowy unknown. We may not be 'laughing all the way.' Brian Be...
From the very first measure to the last note, 'Fireball' is an intense experience for developing bands. This piece will challenge players musically, rhythmically, and stylistically. With accidentals,...
Take your audience on a mystical journey through the beauty and enchantment of Ancient Russia. Composer Brian Beck has created a masterpiece of musical expression in the Slavic heritage and style with...
The Cherry Tree is a beautiful and lyrical folk song dating back as early as the 15th century in the English Midlands. Having traveled all around western Europe, this folk tune eventually found its wa...
This 12-bar blues introduces style and articulation common in jazz music while keeping the range and rhythms well within reach of younger players. With cool percussion grooves, syncopation, simple chr...
Start your next concert with a flash . . . of notes and rhythms. 'Flash!' introduces different styles, accidentals, and harmonies not common in younger band literature.
Tha Mi Sgìth is a Gaelic folksong about forbidden love. This stunning arrangement echoes the styles of Grainger, Grieg, and Holst but is very much in the voice of Brian Beck. Every part has attainable...
