Concert Band for Beginners

Featuring a relentless rhythmic drive and powerful-sounding themes, here is an effective and exciting piece for second-year players. Utilizing a single tempo and no syncopation, this is a great tool f...

Featuring a relentless rhythmic drive and powerful-sounding themes, here is an effective and exciting piece for second-year players. Utilizing a single tempo and no syncopation, this is a great tool f...

Composed using a single moderate tempo, Toccata Rhapsodic is a study in articulation and phrasing for second year players. The piece cleverly combines elements of staccato at the same time other playe...

Panther Rising was composed in celebration of a new school whose mascot is the Panther. Skillfully designed for first-year players, this driving and energetic piece features an intense attitude with i...

From a song shared by Squamish First Nation and performer Bob Baker, comes a new work for concert band shaped by Robert Buckley that will allow your students to experience the music of one of North Am...

This descriptive work for first-year players pays tribute to all those affected by the devastation created by Hurricane Florence in 2018 as it swept through the Carolinas. The dark mood combined with...

In a cinematic, swashbuckling style, Smugglers' Cove relives an adventure on the high seas aboard a buccaneer ship as it sails into a secret cove on a mission of hidden treasure!

In 17th-century London, it was common for stage productions to have short dances performed between acts. This tuneful dance for second year players is written with a sense of whimsy typical of that ti...

In 17th-century London, it was common for stage productions to have short dances performed between acts. This tuneful dance for second year players is written with a sense of whimsy typical of that ti...

In reference to the mystical phenomenon allowing travel through time and space, Through the Wormhole! takes the listener on an exciting journey of sights and sounds, and includes a brief out of this w...

Although usually calm and peaceful, the moose can also be fast and aggressive, and is most certainly a cool beast! With an industrial rock feel, Cool Moose features simple tutti rhythms and lots of fu...

Arranged here for first- year players, this stirring patriotic tune from early American features a strong melody and energetic drive. Sure to be come a standard for beginning bands, this version is sk...

Featuring snare drum and flutes at the start Farandole (traditional French dance) is sure to be a fun piece for your beginning students. The catchy melody is passed around to each section of the band,...

Located near the base of scenic Paine Mountain in Vermont, Norwich University boasts the oldest collegiate band in the nation. Paine Mountain Legacy celebrates their 200th anniversary and is filled wi...

Continuing the popular format of previous Celtic Air and Dance settings, this work for second year players opens with the tender Irish ballad Ned of the Hill. The dance segment combines two popular Ir...

The term tangent appears in geometry, art and language, and can describe lines, shapes or thoughts that connect or touch, but do not cross or overlap. In this exciting and creative work for young band...

The term tangent appears in geometry, art and language, and can describe lines, shapes or thoughts that connect or touch, but do not cross or overlap. In this exciting and creative work for young band...

Bigfoot Stomp is a quirky, animated piece that is a unique change of pace for your band and audience. According to legend, Bigfoot is a tall, hairy, ape- like creature that lives in the wilderness of...

Bigfoot Stomp is a quirky, animated piece that is a unique change of pace for your band and audience. According to legend, Bigfoot is a tall, hairy, ape- like creature that lives in the wilderness of...

Here is a solid teaching piece for beginning bands featuring an infectious rhythmic groove and a contemporary Latin feel. The tuneful melody is passed around to all sections, and the percussion sectio...

Composed for first- year players, Michael's attractive easy march gives every section of the band something interesting to play, and includes a nice variety in scoring and dynamic contrasts. A perfect...

Looking at a perfectly still body of water, images appear right side up and upside down at the same time. The Magic Mirror creates this illusion with upper and lower instrument groups moving in contra...

Hinting at the possibility of visitors from another world coming to earth in ancient times, Richard's musical adventure for second year players evokes feelings of excitement and also mystery. Using da...

Combining a brisk rhythmic drive and unique textural effects, Perseverance provides an uplifting and rewarding work for second year players. It was inspired by the dedication and creativity of student...