Concert Band for Beginners

eXplora Grade 1+ LITTLE BROWN JUG ist ursprünglich ein Kinderlied aus Amerika, das erst durch ein Big Band-Arrangement von Glenn Miller Weltruhm erlangte. In unserer EXPLORA-Reihe wurde dieses Lied sp...

eXplora Grade 1+ DONA NOBIS PACEM is an ancient Latin vocal piece with a very calm and peaceful melody. The text is a prayer to God. In order to emphasize the questioning and asking element of the tex...

Grade 1-1. 5. One of the most moving melodies ever written is this well-known theme from Holst's Jupiter (from The Planets). Paul Murtha has beautifully adapted this for the beginning level through sk...

Easy marches that sound authentic and still work with beginners are hard to find. Here is a gem from Eric Osterling that works great even with small bands with incomplete instrumentation. With catchy...

From symphony orchestras to the Canadian Brass, this may be the most recorded title in history. Now you can program this very playable version, written especially to teach students important musical c...

Who does not know the famous Te Deum Prelude by Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1634-1704)? This French composer studied both painting and composition in Italy. Returning to France, he took up the post of m...

Composed using a single fast tempo throughout, this dynamic work for 2nd year players is filled with imagery and intensity beyond what you normally find at this easy level. Whether the approaching red...

Already a classic in the grade 1 repertoire, Anne McGinty's composition sounds sophisticated without being hard. It features effective use of polychords, modal harmonies and a driving percussion part....

Pop music's hottest tune from Lou Bega - a Latin groove that's lots of fun.

This South American dance is technically simple, making it an effective piece for beginners. The theme of the 'Sun Calypso' is introduced in both major and minor keys, and different motifs are combine...

It quickly becomes clear that this march is dedicated to the woodpecker. The knocking of the bird on a tree trunk is represented by five repeating notes. The drummer with his wooden block (woodblock)...

eXplora Grade 1+ The English abbreviation 'Proms' stands for 'promenade concerts' and refers to the traditional summer concerts in London. The final concert of each season is called 'Last Night of the...

Here is a fresh setting of carols written in musical styles from around the world. Including We Wish You a Merry Christmas; the Slovakian carol Christmas Morn Is Come Again; GodRest Ye Merry, Gentleme...

Open your beginning band holiday concert with Heralds! by Patrick Roszell. It contains the abiding favorites "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" and "Angels We Have Heard on High." A bold arrangement to ri...

A collection of Broadway songs arranged to be played by either full band or by individual soloists with optional accompaniment CD or tape. Each arrangement is correlated with a specific page in the Es...

The exciting Celtic pageantry of Michael Flatley's dramatic 1996 stage production is captured in Johnnie's easy medley for developing bands. The title song is based on a Celtic folk song, also known a...

With the reality TV show 'You're the One That I Want' leading up to the Broadway revival, the ever popular musical Grease is enjoying renewed interest. Here's one of the big hits from the show in an a...

This stunningly beautiful ballad from the Broadway musical Les Misérables has enjoyed renewed popularity thanks to Susan Boyle, the TV show Glee, and also the 2012 motion picture. Robert's arrangement...

Recorded by the hot new boy band One Direction, here is very easy arrangement of their popular hit What Makes You Beautiful. With a driving pulse and catchy melodies, this is sure to be a hit with beg...

One of the early hits for Taylor Swift, You Belong With Me continues to be popular with its tuneful melody and upbeat style. This fun arrangement is effectively scored for second year players.

The Beatles landmark animated film has been released again, and a new generation is getting to know timeless hits like this one.

A huge hit for both Creedence Clearwater Revival and Ike & Tina Turner, this driving up-tempo rock tune is perfect for adding some energy and excitement to your next concert.

The best of the Motown sound comes through in this familiar hit originally recorded in the '60s. Here is a very playable and solid arrangement for beginning groups.

Originally recorded by Bill Withers in the '70s, and recently updated on the hit TV series Glee, this familiar rock hit will be a fun one for the band and audience alike. Robert Longfield does a nice...

Arranged in a driving dance groove and with interesting parts for all players, here is a great-sounding yet easy version of this popular Lady Gaga hit.