This spectacular orchestral showpiece is made accessible for young bands in this masterful arrangement by Mark Williams. Authentic in sound, yet very playable, this piece will be an exciting addition...
Originally written for an outdoor performance by a Baroque wind band of double reeds, brass and percussion, Handel's historic celebration comes to life in this joy-filled, skillful arrangement. This p...
This arrangement of a famous Wagner composition is from the opera Die Walküre and is skillfully presented here for the maturing intermediate concert band. Your brass players will have a great time pla...
You may not recognize the title, but you're sure to recognize the tune! This delightful music by one of the most successful French ballet composers has been carefully re-scored for young strings. Your...
Over the course of ten years, legendary young-band composers John O'Reilly and Mark Williams composed and arranged over 100 creative works that correlate with specific pages in their highly successful...
Accent on Ensembles is an exciting book of duets, trios and quartets for flexible instrumentation that correlates with Accent on Achievement, Book 1. Use these ensembles to develop confidence in young...
This beautiful arrangement of a favorite Irish folk song utilizes colorful scoring and features solos for alto saxophone, flute and trumpet. This gorgeous melody is also known (with a different set of...
Tales of swashbuckling pirates and this musical depiction of the pirates' secret hideout are sure to be a hit with your students. Using only the first 7 notes taught, with no rhythms faster than a qua...
Uses: General, Spring Concert Scripture: Luke 12:27 This song is a precious message of God's protection and provision for our lives. The lovely melody arches with sensitivity to the words and an optio...
This useful medley combines four rousing patriotic numbers (I'm A Yankee Doodle Dandy, America, and America The Beautiful, and Battle Hymn Of The Republic) into one glorious choral work. The optional...
In today's supercharged, culturally diverse society, this song features the concept of ''one universal choir... singing in one voice.'' This wonderful song is the signature title for Marcus Williams'...
Feature your combined low brass/low woodwind sections with this funky, minor blues chart. Reward the 'workhorses' of your band with this entertaining role reversal. Great as a recruiting tool to get m...
Take a trip to the 'Big Easy' with New Orleans Strut . Even very young bands will get into the groove of this piece, and the low brass and woodwinds will enjoy playing the hint of 'The Saints' hidden...
This nostalgic arrangement of Civil War tunes begins with a peaceful woodwind statement of the 'Battle Cry of Freedom.' A trumpet and drum fanfare brings contrast and heralds the arrival of an upbeat...
This bold work depicts the geological wonder of the rock formations in the Bryce Canyon area of southern Utah. Opening with a fanfare, the composition moves through a variety of moods including a refl...
The majesty of Richard Wagner's epic overture really comes through in its first available arrangement for young bands by composer Mark Williams. Performable in either a fast 4/4 or a slow 'cut-time',...
Playable by even the youngest Star Wars' fans, this suite of three brief movements includes 'Prologue and Opening Scene,' 'Anakin's Betrayal,' and 'Anakin vs. Obi-Wan.' Themes from Star Wars' Episode...
The sounds of the Scottish Highlands come alive in this engaging medley incorporating the Scottish folk songs 'Loch Lomond,' 'The Hundred Pipers,' 'Annie Laurie' and 'Scotland the Brave.' Includes gre...
The beautiful, well-known folk song 'Arirang' is featured in this creative adaptation by Mark Williams. Colorful percussion writing and solos for alto saxophone and flute help to establish the tone of...
This tuneful original in the E Dorian mode will help your begining string orchestra sound its very best. Written in 3/4 time, this engaging work uses only the notes of a one-octave D major scale (plus...
This clever, yet very easy treatment of one of the world's most beloved folk songs uses only a one-octave D major scale (plus open strings) within a simplified rhythmic structure. With only quarter, h...
Buckeye Pioneers Suite was commissioned by the Columbus Symphony Junior Strings, Columbus, Ohio; Dr. Robert Gillespie, conductor. This three-movement work is based entirely upon folk songs from the st...
Ave Verum Corpus is one of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's most popular works and a mainstay of the sacred choral repertoire. Originally written for choir with strings and organ, this arrangement for young...
The gorgeous chorale from this most famous of Holst's orchestral works has been exquisitely scored for this version for young band by Mark Williams. The potential for expressive playing and developmen...
Here's another great arrangement from Mark Williams! This arrangement of selections from the beloved William Tell Overture will enthrall listeners and performers alike. The Lento introduction features...
This powerful arrangement makes one of Tchaikovsky's most popular and dramatic orchestral works accessible for grade 3 concert bands. The expresive chorale that opens the work has been reworked for br...
Treat your band and your audience to this beautifully crafted arrangement of one of J. S. Bach's grandest achievements. Based on a hymn tune by Philie Nicolai, this glorious work adds inventive counte...
Take your band back in time with this well-crafted arrangement by Mark Williams of an exquisite set of dances by Renaissance composer Tielman Susato. The three dances, 'La Mourisque,' 'Saltarelle' and...
Grab your suitcase and get ready to spend a Night in the Tropics! Composed in Guadeloupe in 1859, it was written to be performed by combined symphony orchestra and large band, with improvisational par...
This tasteful arrangement of two classics from the English Renaissance will serve as a great 'stepping-off' point for studying music from different historical periods. The Earl of Salisbury Pavane by...
Perfect for performance either in concert or in graduation ceremonies, this arrangement combines the trio themes from Sir Edward Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance Marches No. 1 and 4. These themes were fe...
Here's the famous symphonic theme from Dvorák's Symphony No. 9 (known with added lyrics as 'Goin' Home') artfully arranged for young bands. Colorful percussion writing and melodic opportunities for th...
This easy arrangement from one of the most popular symphonies of all time remains remarkably faithful to the spirit of the original. Starting with a rousing cut-time intro, it moves through a beautifu...
The music of Sergei Rachmaninoff contains some of the world's most memorable melodies. It has served as the basis of at least two popular songs and a musical, and has also been included in at least 12...
Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov (1859-1935) was a Russian composer who studied under Rimsky-Korsakov and later was the director for the Moscow Conservatory for many years. His most famous compostion, Process...
This delightful arrangement of a spritely German Dance by master composer Joseph Haydn and a charming Bagatelle, written by the virtuoso pianist Johann Hummel, will be a big hit with your audiences. B...
This concert band adaptation of Mussorgsky's spectacular orchestral work will make a thrilling addition to any concert performance. It depicts a witches' Sabbath, and was used to great effect in the W...
This stately minuet is a great introduction to the baroque style for your beginning string orchestra. This authentic-sounding arrangement is perfect for students who have just learned their first note...
Your young orchestra will shine performing this very easy arrangement of the most famous waltz of all time. This piece is a great introduction to the Viennese waltz style, and a guaranteed crowd pleas...
After a brief statement of 'America, the Beautiful' an original march theme is developed which, at its conclusion, is combined with 'The Star Spangled Banner' for a spectacular finale. An outstanding...
This arrangement of Tchaikovsky's epic tone poem maintains the drama and grandeur of the original, while remaining easily playable by developing bands. One of music's best-known masterworks, this will...
This selection from the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book has become well-known to band audiences through its inclusion in Gordon Jacob's 'William Byrd Suite.' Going back to the original manuscript, Mark Will...
Using only 6 notes and no eighth notes, this easy march is an ideal choice for that important first concert. You won't believe that a piece this easy could sound this good. Correlated with Accent on A...
This easy, yet powerful 6/8 march is one of the best written at this grade level. Contrasting sections in 2/4 help to clarify the relationship between these two meters. An excellent teaching piece and...
This piece is a real scream (literally)! Filled with surprises, this comic medley combines several 'scary' classics, including 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice,' 'In the Hall of the Mountain King,' 'Funeral...
Your beginning band will sound great in its first concert performing this easy 2/4 march by Mark Williams. This piece is a fantastic confidence builder and uses only seven notes. Correlated with Accen...
Make that first holiday concert special with this very easy arrangement of the famous 'Wassail Song.' Using only seven notes, this highly creative treatment also includes clever references to 'Jingle...
Everyone is going to want to whistle along with this well-known march made famous from its use in the film Bridge over the River Kwai. This easy-to-play arrangement begins with a single snare drum, 2-...
Stir the fires of patriotism with this new original work from Mark Williams. The composer has cleverly juxtaposed strands of 'America' with his own original melody, and the result is stunning! If you'...
Tired of the same old Sousa marches on your program? Marche Lorraine, by French composer Louis Ganne, has been adapted for the concert band from the original version for brass band by Mark Williams. T...
This stately march uses only the notes within one octave and the simplest of eighth note patterns to provide an excellent early concert experience for your beginning band. Correlated with Accent on Ac...
Correlated to Accent on Achievement, Book 1, page 33, this rousing original march by Mark Williams is an excellent choice for your next concert or contest program. Featuring catchy syncopated figures...
This march commemorates a daring sea rescue during World War II in which over 300,000 French and British soldiers, surrounded by German forces, were evacuated from Dunkirk by a huge volunteer flotilla...
This stately, heroic march depicts the dignity and heroism of those who serve in uniform, whether in the armed forces or at home in police, fire and other uniformed services. Written to be performed a...
This clever work for beginning bands combines two well-known folk songs about bridges-'sur le pont d'Avignon' (On the Bridge at Avignon) and 'London Bridge.' Your students will have fun playing each t...
Destined to become a standard of the school band repertoire, the melodies of this classic old-time 6/8 march are based on the chromatic scale. In fact, the melodies and countermelodies in the 'trio' s...
Here's a dramatic work inspired by the beauty of the Campbell River in British Columbia. It features two contrasting themes that will really excite your maturing players. The first movement, Ballad, i...
This high-spirited march begins with a catchy melody that will immediately grab your listeners. Syncopation and light scoring make for an exhilarating second strain. Woodwinds take the lead at the tri...
Enjoy some mountain scenery with this solid arrangement that features the songs 'On Top of Old Smoky' and 'she'll Be Comin' Round the Mountain' in true country style. Students and audiences will enjoy...
This very easy rock-flavored piece combines original material with the well-known sea chantey 'The Drunken Sailor', producing what is destined to become a favorite of young bands everywhere. Correlate...
Your band will love this humorous rock piece that pays homage to the No Child Left Behind Act. Everybody gets involved as the individual drummers play solo flams, and the bass drum and cymbals get to...
This is a refreshing and exciting work! Yankee Doodle seems like such a simple melody, but it's amazing how well Mark Williams develops it using a set of variations. Although opened by a humorous stat...
This three-movement work contains a variety of styles and teaching opportunities. A fanfare opens the work, followed by a lyrical, floating section. The final section of the work is a ragtime strut wi...
What happen when a bunch of percussionists get mixed up with the American folk song 'Turkey in the Straw'? Why, Turkey Drumsticks, of course! Watch the feathers fly in this entertainning and challengi...
The joint is jumpin' this holiday season with this creative trumpet-section feature. You'll hear several favorite carols in swing style, including solo breaks for up to 3 soloists, along with some 'sw...
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Part of the Strictly Strings Orchestra Series, this spirited march reinforces march style and meter. Besides that, it's just plain fun to play. Mark Williams again demonstrates his prowess in creating...
This remarkably simple, yet sophisticated sounding piece from Mark Williams allows for the development of many expressive possibilities in young players. Syncopation and spicatto are explored and deve...
This fresh, contemporary-sounding work by Mark Williams allows your young string players to experience the changing modes and tonalities of 20th-century music within an extremely easy format. Featurin...
Rosin up the bow, call out the fire department, and let's go! This lively, energetic piece gives students a chance to show off their newly learned C natural (on the A string) in a modal display of beg...
Beginning with a slow introduction featuring the viola section (with optional 3rd violin), the pace quickly changes to one of vigorous activity. Your students will love this composition with its stron...
Rosin up the bow, and limber up those fingers as we get ready for a real 'Fiddle Finger Frenzy! ' Within a rip-roarin' fiddle style, a variety of accidentals are explored in first position. Besides be...
What a perfect way to celebrate learning that very first scale! Using only a one-octave D major scale and quarter notes, all sections join in the fun as the scale is played both forward and backward i...
A knowledge of the 12-bar blues form is essential for understanding the roots of American jazz and popular music. Bow-town Blues provides an excellent introduction to this uniquely American art form w...
This vigorous original work cleverly uses open strings, plus only the first notes learned on the D and A strings, to evoke the sometimes charming, sometimes rough world of the sailor at sea. Open doub...
Using only quarter notes and a one-octave D major scale, this fun piece depicts the 'two steps forward, one step backwards' approach typical in mountain climbing. Utilizing both loud and soft pizzicat...
Depicting life on Earth in prehistoric times, Primordium incorporates unusual sonorities, aggressive rhythms and dramatic tone colors. From the eighth notes of bubbling 'primordial ooze' in the openin...
This delightful work for beginning string orchestra uses only a one-octave D major scale plus open strings to evoke the spirit of a lively country dance. The interplay between forte and piano provides...
