Joseph Compello

Krazy Klock Rock is a novelty percussion solo for temple blocks or woodblock(s). As the title suggests, the sound of the solo should give the impression of a ticking clock. This amusing tune incorpora...

A delightful German-style march with memorable tunes and full-sounding scoring that will make a young band shine. There is a classic fade-out at the end followed by a short forte in the last measure....

Amadeus in the Percussion Box is a Grade 1 composition featuring the percussion section of a band in its first year of instruction. The theme is a simplification of Papageno's famous "Bird Catcher's"...

Suitable for performance after one year of instruction, this Latin-flavored dance is an excellent study in independent playing for young bands. With steady percussion, bass staccato articulations, cla...

Cheeseburger Cha-Cha-Cha is a fun and moderately easy piece for a young band that can help students become confident performing eighth-note syncopations. Easy ranges make the music accessible, and cue...

6-Note Folk Song Suite is intended for a young band with at least six weeks training. The suite is comprised of four familiar melodies: Mary Had a Little Lamb, Go Tell Aunt Rhody, Hot Cross Buns, and...

Introducing beginning students to the appearance and rhythm of half-notes is the goal of this simple march.  Consisting entirely of half-notes, all instruments except snare and bass drum will learn to...

Introducing beginning students to the appearance and rhythm of half-notes is the goal of this simple march.  Consisting entirely of half-notes, all instruments except snare and bass drum will learn to...

The tritone is often considered a diabolical interval, used by composers to musically portray something sinister. Doctor Tritonicus depicts a character inspired by the genre of comic book villains. Th...