Concert Band for Beginners

Featuring the heartfelt melody of this traditional Irish folk song, Michael uses lush harmonies, varieties in texture, and carefully paced emotional peaks in this marvelous setting for young players....

Stevie Wonder's hit from 1973 remains as fresh-sounding as ever. Paul Murtha's version for flexible instrumentation features a funky groove and all the signature riffs.

This multi-meter, jazz inspired composition has infectious rhythms and tuneful melodies that are highlighted by the driving percussion riffs, propelling the music through a variety of styles, moods, a...

The introductory theme of this composition echoes the majestic size of the mountains that are visible from the picture-postcard Cortina d'Ampezzo-the socalled 'Queen of the Dolomites'. Then we hear a...

This well-scored arrangement opens with the slow chorale-like theme from the beginning of the original overture. From there it builds to the familiar dynamic strains and powerful conclusion. Hal Leona...

James Curnow's Renaissance Suite for full band continues to be a popular choice for contest and festival. Here is a version carefully adapted for flexible instrumentation that features these distincti...

This well-crafted and accessible arrangement of Camille Saint-SaÙns' classic Carnival of the Animals is sure to please more than just conductors of youth wind bands. James Curnow's years of arranging...

This arrangement of Handels beautiful melody was created as an educational tool for teaching students both the legato (sustained) style and the expressive quality of playing. Though these qualities of...

One of the greatest works in music history is the 9th Symphony by Ludwig van Beethoven. It was the last symphony by the composer, who was as ingenious as he was difficult, and in terms of scope and ef...

One of the classics of young band literature, this composition by James Curnow is found on many state lists throughout the country. This adaptation is scored for flexible instrumentation and features...

Displaying an aura of power and brilliance, this exhilarating work is a perfect concert opener and can be effectively performed with small ensembles with incomplete instrumentation. Dur: 2:00

Driving tempos, harmonic tensions, intense melodies and dramatic shifts in dynamics and articulations will have both audience and musicians on the edge of their seats. Expert scoring and very reasonab...

This programmatic piece of music is one of the best-selling works from Otto M. Schwarz. There was a very high demand for a lower grade version to enable young and small bands to perform this epic piec...

Who doesn't know the iconic words 'That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind', spoken by the famous astronaut Neil Armstrong - the man that took the first step on the moon. This inspir...

In October 1997, Jacob de Haan visited the Swiss village of St. Moritz, where he worked as a conductor with a symphonic wind band. The Mountains around St. Moritz were covered in marvelous autumn colo...

Monterosi is a village in the Italian province of Viterbo in the Lazio region. This work is dedicated to the Accademia Musicale Francigena in Monterosi, on the occasion of the third 'Tommaso Albani' a...

Das Stück Sahara nimmt Sie mit auf eine Reise in die weltweit größte Trockenwüste, die sich im Norden des afrikanischen Kontinents befindet. Sie umfasst 8 Millionen Quadratkilometer und erstreckt sich...

The main theme of this composition was created in the night of the 10th of August, one of those clear nights with stars falling softly in order not to wake the dreams. While writing it, the Italian co...

This hauntingly aggressive work investigates the legends surrounding the exploration of Antarctica. Inspired by the recent brutal winters involving the polar vortex, the music depicts magical scenery...

Hymn of Hope' is a very calm and reflective moment of music to provide us with strength, courage and perseverance in difficult times. With a hopeful attitude you can nourish your body and soul and thu...

Dort, wo man die beste Aussicht über die Alpentäler Liechtensteins genießt, liegt Guflina. Unter dem überhängenden Felsen soll sich früher eine Höhle in den Berg gezogen haben. Darin wohnte ein...

Bleak Forest is a wind orchestra piece for smaller ensembles and primarily offers the musicians room to improve their sound and effects playing. The necessary technical requirements are therefore deli...