Concert Band for Beginners

Star-Rise is a programmatic work depicting the progress of the stars across the night sky. Bells set the tone with a simple three-note melody as twilight falls and the first stars appear. Percussion e...

Star-Rise is a programmatic work depicting the progress of the stars across the night sky. Bells set the tone with a simple three-note melody as twilight falls and the first stars appear. Percussion e...

Star-Rise is a programmatic work depicting the progress of the stars across the night sky. Bells set the tone with a simple three-note melody as twilight falls and the first stars appear. Percussion e...

Stonybrook Overture was written for a concert band festival hosted by the 4th and 5th grade band of the Stonybrook School in Kinnelon, NJ. Beginning with a majestic statement, it moves into a legato m...

We can all recall family adventures and outings throughout our childhood that led us to enchanting and magical places where the impossible came to life and reality seemed like only a distant memory. K...

We can all recall family adventures and outings throughout our childhood that led us to enchanting and magical places where the impossible came to life and reality seemed like only a distant memory. K...

We can all recall family adventures and outings throughout our childhood that led us to enchanting and magical places where the impossible came to life and reality seemed like only a distant memory. K...

Using the first year set of skills, Tornado! will spin some excitement into your rehearsals and concert. This programmatic work depicts a storm building and arriving directly over your band. Complete...

Using the first year set of skills, Tornado! will spin some excitement into your rehearsals and concert. This programmatic work depicts a storm building and arriving directly over your band. Complete...

Using the first year set of skills, Tornado! will spin some excitement into your rehearsals and concert. This programmatic work depicts a storm building and arriving directly over your band. Complete...

Using the first year set of skills, Tornado! will spin some excitement into your rehearsals and concert. This programmatic work depicts a storm building and arriving directly over your band. Complete...

This spirited march would be a perfect choice for a concert opener. Written well within the ranges of first year band students, each section has the opportunity to play the melody or the interesting h...

A cool swing groove on the ride cymbal opens this jazzy piece for first year band students. With the low brass and woodwinds providing a driving walking bass line, the trumpets, saxes, and upper woodw...

A cool swing groove on the ride cymbal opens this jazzy piece for first year band students. With the low brass and woodwinds providing a driving walking bass line, the trumpets, saxes, and upper woodw...

A cool swing groove on the ride cymbal opens this jazzy piece for first year band students. With the low brass and woodwinds providing a driving walking bass line, the trumpets, saxes, and upper woodw...

A cool swing groove on the ride cymbal opens this jazzy piece for first year band students. With the low brass and woodwinds providing a driving walking bass line, the trumpets, saxes, and upper woodw...

This exciting work for beginning band uses a technique in which primary themes begin on a unison note, and then move stepwise away and back while the other voices remain static or proceed in contrapun...

This exciting work for beginning band uses a technique in which primary themes begin on a unison note, and then move stepwise away and back while the other voices remain static or proceed in contrapun...

This exciting work for beginning band uses a technique in which primary themes begin on a unison note and then move stepwise away and back while the other voices remain static or proceed in contrapunt...

This exciting work for beginning band uses a technique in which primary themes begin on a unison note, and then move stepwise away and back while the other voices remain static or proceed in contrapun...

During his short life (1826 - 1864), Stephen C. Foster wrote over 200 songs, including some that are still extremely popular today. A few of his songs are so well known that many believe they are Amer...

A festive melody, combined with 'Jingle Bells' and 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman,' will create images of a snowy sleigh ride for your beginners' very first holiday concert. A crisp, trotting rhythmic p...

Here's a great overture for the first year concert that's easy to play, yet impressive in its grandeur. The interplay between woodwinds and brass are effectively contrasted by the strong tutti section...

Here's a great overture for the first year concert that's easy to play, yet impressive in its grandeur. The interplay between woodwinds and brass are effectively contrasted by the strong tutti section...

Here's a sure-favorite concert march for the young band, expertly written by the ever-reliable John Kinyon. All of the traditional march elements are effectively presented and the trio section feature...