Concert Band for Beginners

Characterized by refreshing melodic lines and harmonies, this appealing new trumpet feature can be performed as a solo, duet or with the entire section.

Strong melodic themes and colorful percussion are featured in this dramatic selection that successfully captures the flavor and moods of Spain. It's sure to add lots of excitement to any program!

This is guaranteed to be a winner with your players! Today's authentic rock rhythms have been skillfully incorporated into a driving and energetic number that's perfect for young band.

This majestic and dynamic overture will be quickly learned and enjoyed by young performers. A very easy yet extremely effective selection.

Interesting percussion colors highlight this lively and fun-to-play samba that fits the skills of first and second year players just right.

Your players will really 'get-into' this rock number which reflects the break-dancing craze. It's easy to play and even includes some vocals from the band. Sure to score high on any of your programs!

The exciting sounds of a Brazilian street festival complete with all the drums and whistles in a very easy arrangement for young bands. A great spotlight for the percussion section while not overly ch...

Here's something totally different! It's a musical adventure into thematic contrast and development which features the musical triumph of the 'good guys' over some rather unsavory characters. Cleverly...

Two movements make up this outstanding composition. The first features lyrical flute and clarinet solo passages while the second movement contrasts with a faster tempo, strong themes and powerful ense...

An inventive and resourceful treatment of three of Stephen Foster's best-known themes: Camptown Races, Swanee River and Oh, Susanna. Sure to be a real hit with your audiences!

Your young flute section will really love this enchanting feature. SERENATA is comprised of two sections, each of which may be programmed separately. You definitely won't want to miss this one!

There are interesting parts for all players in this easy and tuneful selection. The calypso beat helps keep things flowing along naturally and your young group will be sounding their best in no time a...

After a dramatic fanfare-like opening, the spirited main theme is presented, propelled along by a driving snare drum part. Strong themes and powerful rhythms make this exciting composition a fine choi...

Focusing on lyrical and expressive elements, Jerry Nowak's important composition makes for a very impressive concert or contest selection.

Here's an exciting 'Western'-styled composition that features a powerful main theme and a contrasting lyrical middle section. Very effective!

Featuring the entire clarinet section, this delightful piece is easy to play and certain to be a highlight on any program.

Introduce your players to modal and contrapuntal elements with this imaginative two movement work. An important addition to the band repertoire at this performance level.

This exceptionally fine band composition by Ralph Gingery is destined to become a concert/contest favorite for many years to come.

Imagine opening your next concert with this dramatic composition! Can be effectively programmed as the first movement of the Second Suite for Band.

Powerful dynamic effects and dramatic sweeping melodic lines characterize this bold composition. Great as a individual selection or as the second movement of Jay's Second Suite for Band.

This is the concluding movement to Jay's Second Suite for Band. CEREMONY also works great as an individual selection characterized by expressive lines and exciting powerful rhythms.

Here's an excellent overture which features contrasting tempos and solid scoring. You'll find it perfect for contest and/or concert.

Here's a superb and especially effective composition by Jeffrey Taylor. This brilliant concert work is powerful yet very playable.

This highly playable arrangement of Offenbach's lively Can Can is instantly recognizable by all. This fine new version is just right for young players.

Just what the doctor ordered! Here's a really fun and easy to-play piece skillfully written for young bands. But be careful, they just may not want to play anything else!