Concert Band for Beginners

There's no better way to motivate your band than with some popular Disney music! This new collection from Essential Elements works with all ensembles, regardless of what method you're using, and featu...

This pop hit recorded by Mariah Carey in 1994 continues to be a holiday favorite year after year. Starting with a moderate tempo and lyrical introduction, this very effective arrangement for young ban...

The glittering Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights, as they are better known, are depicted in a lushly stated main theme with the full ensemble. It begins in a 4/4 meter and then, like the ever-changin...

This huge hit by The Weeknd features a driving pulse and an '80s retro style. Nicely arranged for young players this will sound great while providing motivation for your students.

This smash hit recorded by OneRepublic is effectively arranged here for second year players opening with a brief, slow introduction that features an optional solo for alto sax or trumpet. This is foll...

The Lion King - Broadway Selections is a wonderful medley featuring music composed especially for the stage show as well as some of the original classics. The Broadway production of The Lion King has...

Taylor Swift is on top of the charts again with this catchy and energetic pop hit. Even with the limited 5-part scoring, this arrangement features a good mix of melody in each of the parts along with...

As a follow up to the popular Movie Favorites, this eagerly awaited collection features the hottest movie themes arranged for full band or individual soloists (with optional accompaniment CD). In the...

Here is a very easy arrangement of the classic holiday ballad from Home Alone. This one is easy to learn and will add a nice contemporary touch to your holiday concert.

This signature hit by the Backstreet Boys was recorded in 1999 and hailed by many as the pop ballad of that year. With a catchy melody passed from section to section and a relaxed rock tempo, this arr...

Composed by John Powell, the exciting and emotionally powerful music from the DreamWorks film How to Train Your Dragon has taken on a life of its own. Here is an adaptation for younger bands by Johnni...

From the hit movie musical The Greatest Showman, this showstopper is an inspirational song about making your dreams come true. Michael Brown's outstanding version for young players features a variety...

Originally a hit for the pop group Aqua in 1997, this peppy and instantly recognized tune found its way into the movie “Barbie” as the background track for the song “Barbie World.” Here's a fun versio...

Although this composition sounds like it came straight out of the Baroque period, it is actually the first movement of a suite written in 1996 by Karl Jenkins. Instantly recognized as the 'diamond com...

Composed in the summer of 1984, Yorkshire Ballad was premiered at the Kansas Bandmasters Association Convention by Claude T. Smith and the Kansan Intercollegiate Band. Since its publication, it has be...

The exciting final number from the hit movie The Greatest Showman comes alive in this solid arrangement for young players.

The Dakota (or Sioux) Indians from the American states of North and South Dakota form the central figures in this composition. The work consists of five movements in which the culture and history of t...

Recorded by Journey and known as the signature anthem for the popular TV series Glee, this familiar pop hit from the '80s will sound great in this arrangement for young bands.

Recorded by American pop group Walk The Moon, this upbeat rock hit has already demonstrated remarkable longevity. Skillfully arranged for younger players, this lively tune is fun for all players, and...

Here's the smash hit from the group Coldplay in mesmerizing and solid treatment by Tim Waters. The moderate rock tempo and repetitive rhythmic figures make this easily attainable by younger players. D...

'Last Christmas' is a song by English pop duo Wham!, released on Epic Records in December 1984 on a double A-side with 'Everything She Wants.' It was written and produced by George Michael, and has be...

Rarely does a song come along that no one seems to get tired of hearing or playing. Happy is just that song, and here is a very easy arrangement with limited ranges and rhythms perfect for second year...

Combining the familiar Canon in D with a multitude of popular Christmas carols, this clever and unique arrangement for beginning bands will be the talk of the concert. See how many tunes you can ident...

The highly acclaimed movie musical La La Land, took home six Academy awards including Best Original Song for City of Stars. Here is a great sounding arrangement of this charming song scored for flexib...

Featured in Sid Meier's Civilization IV video game, this well-known theme includes an infectious African groove and memorable melody. Solidly scored here for flexible instrumentation.