Concert Band for Beginners

Taking a similar approach to his popular 'Celtic Air and Dance, ' Michael Sweeney creatively combines two 17th-century carols (Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella and Fum, Fum, Fum) into this attractive...

Here is the main theme from Andrew Lloyd Webber's blockbuster musical (and new movie) in a very easy arrangement for beginning bands.

Tielman Susato ist einer der wichtigsten, einfl ussreichsten Komponisten der Renaissance und damit gerade für jüngere Musiker ideal, um mit den Klängen dieser Epoche vertraut zu werden. James Curnow i...

In the energetic style of a Russian folk dance, James Curnow's original Cossack Dance is a great addition to the important Grade 1 level literature. It could be used as a Young Band festival opener or...

This little gem will win over your audience from the very start. What a clever and well-crafted way to open your next winter concert! Sounding more advanced than it plays, this very accessible arrange...

Patriotic melodies such as America the Beautiful, Yankee Doodle, You're a Grand Old Flag and more are artfully intertwined in this exciting new opener by James L. Hosay. It's an outstanding addition t...

Patriotic melodies such as America the Beautiful, Yankee Doodle, You're a Grand Old Flag and more are artfully intertwined in this exciting new opener by James L. Hosay. It's an outstanding addition t...

This joyous arrangement is a great opener for your winter concert. Three well-known 'bell' carols unite to make a sparkling and memorable treat - and what a great teaching tool for the concept of bell...

Enjoyable counterpoint and snippets of well-known carols along with delightful original material will make this engaging and humorous arrangement a memorable addition to your winter concert. Tick-tock...

Johnnie Vinson has expertly adapted two movements from this well-known suite by Peter Warlock based on 16th-century dance music. 'Basse-Dance' is a stately and moderate tempo dance in 3/4, while 'Matt...

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...

Feature your percussion section in this wacky arrangement by Mark Williams. Things are swinging to the jungle beat as Christmas carols are played in hilarious fashion over a bass line and drum section...

The sparkling sounds and driving rhythms of this excellent selection provide a welcome change from more routine holiday fare. Featuring Good King Wenceslas, Carol of the Bells and Hark, the Herald Ang...

Originally written for an outdoor performance by a Baroque wind band of double reeds, brass and percussion, Handel's historic celebration comes to life in this joy-filled, skillful arrangement. This p...

The gorgeous chorale from this most famous of Holst's orchestral works has been exquisitely scored for this version for young band by Mark Williams. The potential for expressive playing and developmen...

A Grandioso opening featuring bold, contemporary harmonies leads directly into the exciting syncopated main theme. A driving rhythmic ostinato serves as a backdrop for additional fanfare statements. T...

This energetic overture-style composition is an excellent choice for concert and contest performances. The driving rythms of the opening allegro are balanced by the sensitive andante middle section fo...

Feature your combined low brass/low woodwind sections with this funky, minor blues chart. Reward the 'workhorses' of your band with this entertaining role reversal. Great as a recruiting tool to get m...

This easy, yet powerful 6/8 march is one of the best written at this grade level. Contrasting sections in 2/4 help to clarify the relationship between these two meters. An excellent teaching piece and...