The entire band will enjoy working on this exciting new march by Steve Hodges. With bold introductions, spirited melodies and buoyant countermelodies the energy level will remain high during each perf...
Through this journey of life we experience adversity, obstacles, and pitfalls. This piece is dedicated to those who have faced significant challenges in their lives.
With this lively piece you are in for a toe-tappin', hand-clappin' good time! Everyone takes a turn playing the theme while the woodwinds do their best 'fiddle' imitations! A great addition to your li...
Fingers will be snapping with this cool piece by Steve Hodges. Groovin' features a walking bass line and jazz drum patterns that provide a strong foundation for the catchy melodies and jazz articulati...
Beginning with an energetic fanfare, Willow Creek Festival is an upbeat piece that moves along smoothly in triple meter. The main theme is presented by the clarinets and saxophones and then again by t...
The gentle ebb and flow of a brook or stream is depicted in this expressive composition. Lyrical melodies, smooth transitions, and shifting meters present a wonderful teaching tool for the young band....
Where's the party? At your next concert when you play Fiesta Blues! This extremely fun piece has a Latin flavor, featuring short solos for trumpet, saxophone, trombone and flute. Very enjoyable!
Jump into some big-band jazz with this new swingin' chart! Featuring some blues, some optional solos, some call and response and a rip-roarin' shout chorus, this piece will have your band and audience...
This energetic overture opens strongly with the low brass presenting a melodic arpeggio motive that recurs throughout the A section of the piece. The B section provides an excellent contrast with an e...
This energetic composition features active percussion and vibrant themes with seamless transitions from Latin to rock and back. Translated as 'path to the sun,' the band will generate some heat with t...
This sparkling march from the pen of Steve Hodges is a great way to start or end your next concert. Everyone gets to play the melody at some point, and the accompaniment patterns provide solid support...
Your students will love the excitement generated by this lively march in the minor mode. Set in a 'Marziale' style, this piece begins and ends forcefully, with a flowing middle section to provide an e...
Here's an energetic concert or festival opener by Steve Hodges. Grays Harbor March was commissioned by the George B. Miller Junior High School in Aberdeen, Washingtion. This exciting march was written...
This spirited march begins with a dynamic 'echo' introduction that leads to the memorable main theme. All sections share the spotlight before transitioning into the contrasting B section with a minor,...
This patriotic salute to America features two well-known anthems, 'America,' and 'America, the Beautiful.' Ingeniously set by Steve Hodges, Two Marches for America is sure to stir up feelings of pride...
You're looking for a march with substance, but your students want one that's fun to play. Impossible to find you say? Not anymore! With Unity March, Steve Hodges has skillfully taken traditional march...
You'll find yourself humming this catchy march over and over! Beginning with a fanfare in the trumpets, horns, and saxophones, the low brass soon enters followed by the woodwinds playing a countermelo...
What a wonderful way to add variety to your band's holiday performances! Beginning and ending softly with drum and finger cymbals, this arrangement effectively develops and combines the melodies of La...
A dynamic introduction leads to a stirring trumpet duet that opens this regal march by Steve Hodges. Everyone is involved in the melodic content throughout the piece and they will enjoy the unique tre...
This dynamic march begins with a strong motif by the trumpets, accented by the woodwinds and low brass. The aggressive minor melody is passed from section to section and is supported by an active rhyt...
This bright, upbeat march is sure to be a real hit. The composer, Steve Hodges, is a successful high school band director in Oregon. (Grade 3)
Catalina March, an original composition by Steve Hodges, contains elements of both traditional and contemporary marches. The spirited opening theme features a playful give-and-take between the brass a...
Sunridge March is a spirited concert march that provides an energetic opening to any concert or festival. Each section of the band participates in the upbeat melodies and countermelodies with the perc...
Beginning with a strong introduction by the trumpets, this arrangement provides three effective settings of America. The first two settings are at a moderate march tempo in 4/4 time featuring the clar...
This spirited march would be a perfect choice for a concert opener. Written well within the ranges of first year band students, each section has the opportunity to play the melody or the interesting h...
This march begins with the clarinets presenting the melody over a single snare drum accompaniment. The textures increase as the melody develops, leading to a heavier minor section featuring strong lin...
This exciting march evokes the drama of a chase. During Prohibition days the remote waters off northwest Washington's coast were frequently used by smugglers whose regular disappearance was categorize...
Located in the high desert along the Columbia River, Blalock Canyon was one of the stops chronicled by Lewis and Clark in 1806. This march depicts the sense of discovery and the spirit of adventure re...
The flowing Rivanna River and the beautiful Southwest Mountains of central Virginia are depicted in this spirited march. Commissioned by the Albemarle County Public Schools for the Middle School Honor...
Having many elements of a standard march but employing shifting meters from 5/4 to 3/4, give this piece a unique feel. Written while traveling through Utah, 'Point of the Mountain' depicts the boldnes...
Here is an exciting march for young bands. Featuring a bold melody, strong rhythms, and an expressive trio section, this piece would be a great choice for a concert opener!
High Desert March, by Steve Hodges, is a march that captures the excitement and occasional drama of a long hike in the high desert. Adventure awaits as the young hikers begin their trek, prepared to o...
The warm, brassy introduction to this enjoyable march selection will make an excellent first impression on your audience! A crisp percussion break sets the tone and tempo for the work, and leads to a...
Take some of the more memorable 'scary' musical motives, set them to an exciting rock beat and you have the perfect end-of-rehearsal piece! Challenging and engaging, this clever arrangement provides p...
Break out of the daily doldrums with this dynamic rock piece! Featuring a driving bass line, expanded percussion, and exciting themes, each section of the band gets a chance to rock the house! (2:35)
Just as the local skateboard park showcases the individual moves and tricks of the skateboarders, this exciting rock piece showcases each section of the young band. With a powerful percussion section...
Moore Street Rag is an energetic piece that was composed for the young band to enjoy the various elements of ragtime music. Each section is featured playing the syncopated melodies and counter melodie...
Here is an opportunity for the young band to experience elements of reggae music. Percussion and bass sections lay down a strong groove while woodwinds and brass add characteristic off-beat accompanim...
Feature your alto saxophone soloist on this expressive ballad portraying the beautiful west coast sunset. With a memorable melody supported by lush, chromatic harmonies there are plenty of opportuniti...
A memorable, plaintive melody presented in a variety of textures highlights this moving piece. Each section of the band has the opportunity to present the expressive theme, while a bold contrasting se...
The excitement of the great outdoors is depicted in this overture-style piece. With active melodies and strong rhythms, the energy is contagious. An expressive lyrical section provides an effective co...
This fun piece combines a fast jump beat with sections representing someone doing some big jumps on a trampoline. As they go higher and higher, onlookers watch and encourage through hand claps and foo...
A relaxing day at the beach is the setting for this expressive piece. A solo trumpet presents the morning melody, the rest of the band picks up the activity level in the afternoon with a strong modula...
