Les Taylor

Restricted ranges make this a great learning piece and a very easy number to program. A standard 12-bar blues with no sidebars, written for the developing jazz ensemble. Very limited ranges make this...

A very easy rocker for the beginning or developing jazz ensemble. There are no solos, just straight ahead full ensemble blowing. The top written note for trumpet is D.

Out of the station comes this exciting beginning band piece by Les Taylor! Imitating the sound of a train, this work then progresses into a standard blues format. New note and the concept of chromatic...

Who says beginning bands can't swing? This chart is a great improvisational exercise for the first-year player and is an early introduction to playing in the swing style. All students have the option...

These five chorale-style exercises are perfect to warm up the band and improve overall sound and intonation. Slightly progressing in difficulty throughout, this work will be useable for the entire yea...

Finally... a beginning band piece that introduces students to meter changes. The quarter note is constant throughout, making this a great teaching tool. With simple rhythms and ranges very compatible...

Chopsticks in a slow rock style? Yes, it works! And you'll have trouble getting this one out of your head after you play it. The percussion parts are written to be played the way a set drummer would d...

This overture is written in the conventional three-part style. Extensive percussion includes anvil, slapstick, wind chimes, and crystal water glasses. The opening and closing themes are written in a s...

A moving chorale introduces this work that quickly explodes into a lively exchange between the different wind choirs and sectional voices. A good timpanist is required in the transition section that f...

After a slow and mysterious opening, the tom-toms blaze the way through part of the Florida Everglades on The Tamiami Trail. Only two-part harmony is used throughout, so it will be full and powerful r...

The only dynamic level is forte, and the tempo marking is moderately fast. Violin 1 uses the E string only as an open pitch, with everything else on the D and A strings. Parts are usually in unison. O...

The only dynamic level is forte, and the tempo marking is moderately fast. Violin 1 uses the E string only as an open pitch, with everything else on the D and A strings. Parts are usually in unison. O...

The only dynamic level is forte, and the tempo marking is moderately fast. Violin 1 uses the E string only as an open pitch, with everything else on the D and A strings. Parts are usually in unison. O...

The only dynamic level is forte, and the tempo marking is moderately fast. Violin 1 uses the E string only as an open pitch, with everything else on the D and A strings. Parts are usually in unison. O...

This is a beautiful chorale in 3/4 which is very easy for the first-year string player. Violin 2, viola, and bass parts are all written on the D and A strings only. Violin 1 uses the E string sparingl...

This is a beautiful chorale in 3/4 which is very easy for the first-year string player. Violin 2, viola, and bass parts are all written on the D and A strings only. Violin 1 uses the E string sparingl...

Les provides extensive rehearsal notes on how to teach this piece to your beginners. With its repetitive and simple rhythms, students can learn this piece in very little time. In addition to being fun...

Les provides extensive rehearsal notes on how to teach this piece to your beginners. With its repetitive and simple rhythms, students can learn this piece in very little time. In addition to being fun...

Les provides extensive rehearsal notes on how to teach this piece to your beginners. With its repetitive and simple rhythms, students can learn this piece in very little time. In addition to being fun...

Les provides extensive rehearsal notes on how to teach this piece to your beginners. With its repetitive and simple rhythms, students can learn this piece in very little time. In addition to being fun...

The introduction imitates the sound of a train coming down the tracks. The piece maintains the same energy level throughout, and all parts are given interesting material. To help fill out the ensemble...

The introduction imitates the sound of a train coming down the tracks. The piece maintains the same energy level throughout, and all parts are given interesting material. To help fill out the ensemble...

The introduction imitates the sound of a train coming down the tracks. The piece maintains the same energy level throughout, and all parts are given interesting material. To help fill out the ensemble...

Simple percussive effects using woodblock, vibraslap, and slapstick will bring this piece to life. Students will easily visualize the alligators lumbering along as they play this very easy piece for b...

Simple percussive effects using woodblock, vibraslap, and slapstick will bring this piece to life. Students will easily visualize the alligators lumbering along as they play this very easy piece for b...