Concert Band for Beginners

Scored for second-year players and utilizing the 4-part flexible format, Johnnie's setting uses a tuneful melody and characteristic percussion writing to provide a truly unique holiday offering.

Here is a familiar holiday tune but with some cleverly added twists and turns. The recurring 8th note pattern provides a great opportunity to teach a steady pulse, while the melody passed around to ev...

Music: Franz Krenn, Text: Ferry Krauss, Arrangement: Franz Watz Franz Krenn (1816 - 1897) was an organist, a conductor and later also teacher at the Conservatory of music of the 'Gesellschaft der Musi...

eXplora Grade 1+ 1. Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht (2'40) 2. Am Weihnachtsbaum die Lichter brennen (1'50) STILLE NACHT - das wohl bekannteste Weihnachtlied wurde schon sehr oft bearbeitet. Ein Arrangemen...

Real jazz harmonies with a middle swing section Clarinets do not cross the break 1st Trumpet's highest note is C

ABA arrangement Jazz chorale with enriched jazz harmonies, middle swing section, ending with a return to the jazz chorale Clarinets do not cross the break 1st trumpet's highest note is C

A jazz arrangement of the Felix Mendelssohn carol Optional Grade 2 2nd ending for more advanced players Clarinets do not cross the break 1st trumpet's highest note is D

Klezmer Style arrangement 1st clarinets play above the break 1st trumpet's highest note is D

Written in jazz ballad style Real jazz harmonies, but easy to play for a second year band 1st clarinets cross the break 1st trumpet's highest note is D

All sections share the melody Humorous and quirky use of harmonies Chorus section includes syncopated quarter note patterns Contrasting middle chorale section is a traditional treatment of Blessing of...

As I have stated before, I often suffer from an overactive imagination. This is not precisely true, as I don't really suffer…I enjoy all of the strange ideas that my mind comes up with. And I have the...

Give your holiday concert some tropical flair with Surfin' Santa! Your band and audience will love this upbeat surf rock tune as Santa enjoys some downtime catching the waves. The catchy bass line and...

This celebrated Ukrainian carol ('Carol of the Bells') has been a favorite for generations! All of its excitement and vitality is expertly presented in Jeff Taylor's colorful and imaginative arrangeme...

The traditional carol is imaginatively presented in the majestic new arrangement by Bill Holcombe. Perfect for your holiday program!

Here's a highly inventive treatment of this fine Christmas carol. It will certainly make an important addition to your holiday program.

This favorite carol is given a colorful and creative treatment by Ralph Gingery. Very refreshing yet easy-to-learn arrangement!

Trains are a part of Christmas, whether on a “trip” to the North Pole or around the Christmas tree. With train effects and a happy melody interspersed with familiar carols this will be a favorite of p...

Trains are a part of Christmas, whether on a “trip” to the North Pole or around the Christmas tree. With train effects and a happy melody interspersed with familiar carols this will be a favorite of p...

Enjoy this delightful March with subtle holiday hints and a catchy tune, where every section gets the melody! Inspired by composer Ruth Brittin's friend's pet quail, this is a fun March that your youn...