Concert Band for Beginners

These exercises and pieces would like to help wind ensembles focus their concentration on the perception and implementation of refined playing techniques. The goal is by practicing music 'playfully' t...

eXplora Grade 1+ A trombone is called a 'trombone' in English. This actually means that it is basically a large tromba, a trumpet. In the past, trumpets were also played with a slide. They then sound...

Includes complete lesson plans for Book 1 and Book 2, achievement chart posters, rehearsal guides, Music Olympics review activities and much more!

Swords of Glory by Adrian B. Sims is a musical soundtrack that imagines a fantasy sword fight. (2:15)The PerformancePlus+ series is an innovative addition to the ever-expanding MakeMusic Cloud interac...

Swords of Glory by Adrian B. Sims is a musical soundtrack that imagines a fantasy sword fight. (2:15)The PerformancePlus+ series is an innovative addition to the ever-expanding MakeMusic Cloud interac...

Michael Sweeney has successfully harnessed the menacing power of this Moussorgsky classic in this easy version that remains amazingly true to the original. Featuring interesting parts for all sections...

Aleatoric music for grade 1? Why not?! Through carefully controlled parameters, your beginning players can actually create their own erupting volcano effect! Mazama was the imposing mountain peak in s...

This miniature suite of Appalachian favorites includes Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair, Sourwood Mountain and Simple Gifts. Even at this easy level, Paul Murtha has skillfully combined a mix...

As the title implies, here is an exciting and powerful composition for very young players. Written in minor and using a single tempo throughout, this piece provides nice feature spots for your horns/s...

Themes from Black Panther

Already a classic in the grade 1 repertoire, Anne McGinty's composition sounds sophisticated without being hard. It features effective use of polychords, modal harmonies and a driving percussion part....

Nothing says rock and roll like this vintage song originally recorded by The Kingsmen. This up-tempo arrangement combines the familiar riffs of the original and includes a short trumpet solo or sectio...

Written with a Spanish flare, here is a wonderful vehicle for featuring your flute section. Give them the spotlight and make sure the parents have their cameras ready!

This spectacular orchestral showpiece is made accessible for young bands in this masterful arrangement by Mark Williams. Authentic in sound, yet very playable, this piece will be an exciting addition...

This beautiful arrangement of a favorite Irish folk song utilizes colorful scoring and features solos for alto saxophone, flute and trumpet. This gorgeous melody is also known (with a different set of...

Named after a well-loved children's Halloween game, this wonderful selection for young band brings the spooky sounds of haunted houses and Halloween to life. Whether you program it in the fall, winter...

Originally recorded by the studio band Lipps, Inc., this classic rock chart has been ranked number one. Right in the pocket for your beginners, 'keep me movin', keeps me grovin' with some energy...' F...

This lovely and lyrical offering will provide your young band with a gentle and poignant moment on your next concert. Subtle, yet dramatic shifts in tonality create interest and momentum to this tunef...

This version of Call to the Heroes, by Chris M. Bernotas is part of our Alfred FLEX offerings and is designed with maximum flexibility for use by any mix of instruments - wind, strings, and percussion...

Honor our veterans with Heartfelt Gratitude, by Michael Kamuf. It is filled with heroic melodies, driving rhythms, varied textures, and accessible percussion writing. Dotted quarter notes and syncopat...

Honor our veterans with Heartfelt Gratitude, by Michael Kamuf. It is filled with heroic melodies, driving rhythms, varied textures, and accessible percussion writing. Dotted quarter notes and syncopat...

This original program piece was inspired by the notion that another planet exists on the furthermost edge of our solar system. It captures the imagination of performers an listeners alike. A mysteriou...

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