Concert Band for Beginners

In the beautiful mountains of the Peak District nestles thesmall, quaint village of Taddington. From the openingfanfare to the lyrical middle section James Curnow'sTaddington Square portrays the beaut...

This powerful, programmatic work evokes the story of the explorers Lewis and Clark and their Native American interpreter and guide Sacajawea. Written in two sections, with a dark and ominous beginning...

FLASHPOINT makes your young musicians sound beyond their years. The rhythmic ostinato at first gives listeners the impression of a complex meter, while what the young musicians are reading is actually...

Creative, accessible arranging makes this arrangement a perfect concert opener for your young band's winter concert. The fresh and exciting medley of popular carols will delight your audience and keep...

This fresh and exciting medley of popular carols will delight your audience and keep all your students engaged during rehearsal. Even if your band has less than perfect instrumentation, Holiday Fantas...

Heroic themes imbue this fine new overture with an inspirational quality. The valiant nature of CONQUERORS secures it a place in almost any venue, from concert opener to graduation piece. Minor and ma...

Let your young band ROCK with BACH! The 'Musette' from the 'Anna Magdalena Notebook' forms the basis of this light-hearted mis-treatment of the original rocker, J. S. Bach. The limited rhythmic pallet...

The beautiful Japanese folk song 'Ancient Castle' is transformed and enhanced through subtle variation in this stunning setting by James Curnow. Curnow, who is so respected by directors of more experi...

Relive the joyous sound of the West Indies 'limbo' dance with this easy concert band work based on an old West Indian melody.

Here is an opportunity to expose your band to the delightful, graceful music of Edvard Grieg. This elegant arrangement of his famous piano tune offers a wide array of learning possibilities with regar...

The grand and energetic opening, contrasting styles, careful attention to articulations, and rich harmonies make this one sound more advanced than it actually is. Consider using Heroic Tribute as the...

The grand and energetic opening, contrasting styles, careful attention to articulations, and rich harmonies make this one sound more advanced than it actually is. Consider using Heroic Tribute as the...

Kids love to rock and roll! Hit 'em where they live with Carmine Pastore's lively new young band powerhouse, Rockadelic! This will be a great contrast to that overture or march you've programmed for y...

A remarkably fresh take on a great old Christmas carol! James Curnow has faceted a gem of an arrangement for that extremely important Grade 11/2 level. Rich with musicality, On Christmas Day encourage...

A new and different approach to the young band overture! This engaging grade 1 1/2 composition is a wonderful contrast to whatever you program for your concert or festival appearance. Quality music at...

A new and different approach to the young band overture! This engaging grade 1 1/2 composition is a wonderful contrast to whatever you program for your concert or festival appearance. Quality music at...

Composer Timothy Johnson spent many years as a school band director. His teaching experience qualifies him to approach the development of this new entry into the CMP Essentials of Musicianship Series...

Composer Timothy Johnson spent many years as a school band director. His teaching experience qualifies him to approach the development of this new entry into the CMP Essentials of Musicianship Series...

Within the history of art song, the 600+ lieder of Franz Schubert stand supreme - though they were often intended purely for performance in his intimate circle of friends. Schubert arranged Der Tod un...