Concert Band for Beginners

Embodying the idea of being part of something larger than yourself, but also valued as a unique individual, Among the Stars, You'll Shine, by Chris M. Bernotas, is the perfect choice for developing an...

Embodying the idea of being part of something larger than yourself, but also valued as a unique individual, Among the Stars, You'll Shine, by Chris M. Bernotas, is the perfect choice for developing an...

Embodying the idea of being part of something larger than yourself, but also valued as a unique individual, Among the Stars, You'll Shine, by Chris M. Bernotas, is the perfect choice for developing an...

Alas, My Love is a setting of the immortal folk song, "Greensleeves." The setting and mood harken back to the original verses of the English folk song. There are numerous opportunities for phrasing an...

Alas, My Love is a setting of the immortal folk song, "Greensleeves." The setting and mood harken back to the original verses of the English folk song. There are numerous opportunities for phrasing an...

Josh Groban's lovely ballad has now been prepared for your beginners' first program. All the emotion remains - only the more difficult rhythms have been simplified for ease of preparation. Don't miss...

Josh Groban's lovely ballad has now been prepared for your beginners' first program. All the emotion remains - only the more difficult rhythms have been simplified for ease of preparation. Don't miss...

The peaceful melodies of this beautiful lyrical work are an ideal way to showcase the musicality of your developing ensemble. Extremely modest ranges allow directors to focus on line, tone and musical...

Here's the tender ballad from Disney's beloved film 'Mary Poppins' nicely arranged for second year players. The clarinets are featured initially, later joined by the trumpets, and even the low brass g...

'Ballad of the Big City' is a spectacular and thrilling piece for beginners describing the sounds of the city with simple means. Next to the theme, one hears all kinds of horns, a policeman, the inevi...

Using nothing faster than a quarter note (8ths in percussion) Paul Lavender has done a masterful job of creating a fun and effective blues feature for beginning bands. When your students complain abou...

Here is a fun and easy way to introduce the blues to your beginning players. Includes a low brass (and woodwind) 'bass line' feature in the beginning, some easy chromatic lines, and tasty finger snapp...

Seien Sie nicht überrascht, wenn Ihre Bläserklassenschüler immer wieder fragen: Dürfen wir The Blues spielen? Basierend auf einer standardmässigen 12-taktigen Blues-Sequenz bietet James Swearingens Th...

Looking for something to jazz up your next beginning band performance? Steve Shanley’s "Blues for Band" features tasty licks that use only the first 6 notes of the concert B-flat scale and serves as a...

Canadian composer Francois Dorion knows a thing or two about blizzards, and he also knows about the blues! Suitable for beginners, this terrific-sounding piece is easy to learn and a guaranteed parent...

Canadian composer Francois Dorion knows a thing or two about blizzards, and he also knows about the blues! Suitable for beginners, this terrific-sounding piece is easy to learn and a guaranteed parent...

Canadian composer Francois Dorion knows a thing or two about blizzards, and he also knows about the blues! Suitable for beginners, this terrific-sounding piece is easy to learn and a guaranteed parent...

Keep those hackers and slackers engaged with this bluesy rock original. The flatted 3rds and 7ths add the blues flavor, and it shifts between the major and minor mode, but that won't be any problem si...

Keep those hackers and slackers engaged with this bluesy rock original. The flatted 3rds and 7ths add the blues flavor, and it shifts between the major and minor mode, but that won't be any problem si...

Keep those hackers and slackers engaged with this bluesy rock original. The flatted 3rds and 7ths add the blues flavor, and it shifts between the major and minor mode, but that won't be any problem si...

'Are those pesky alternate saxophone fingerings giving you the blues? Wash them away with some 'Saxophone Stew'! Who knew the whole band could have fun learning new fingerings? (2:00)'

'Are those pesky alternate saxophone fingerings giving you the blues? Wash them away with some 'Saxophone Stew'! Who knew the whole band could have fun learning new fingerings? (2:00)'

'Are those pesky alternate saxophone fingerings giving you the blues? Wash them away with some 'Saxophone Stew'! Who knew the whole band could have fun learning new fingerings? (2:00)'

Jazzy fun for first year players! Easy swing style and attention to articulation makes this piece fun for kids and a delight for your audience!

Experience sheer bluesy delight with this skillfully-crafted arrangement of The Blue Danube waltz. This modern New Orleans take on the old Viennese classic will instantly connect with your audience wh...