Concert Band for Beginners

A marcato opening announces this dramatic Russian theme. An active percussion part, tempo changes, and syncopated rhythms make this easy work an interesting challenge for young beginners. Each section...

A marcato opening announces this dramatic Russian theme. An active percussion part, tempo changes, and syncopated rhythms make this easy work an interesting challenge for young beginners. Each section...

A marcato opening announces this dramatic Russian theme. An active percussion part, tempo changes, and syncopated rhythms make this easy work an interesting challenge for young beginners. Each section...

A marcato opening announces this dramatic Russian theme. An active percussion part, tempo changes, and syncopated rhythms make this easy work an interesting challenge for young beginners. Each section...

Introduce your beginners to some of the all-time classical hits! This delightful medley clearly demonstrates to students the difference between staccato and legato through playing the popular Beethove...

Introduce your beginners to some of the all-time classical hits! This delightful medley clearly demonstrates to students the difference between staccato and legato through playing the popular Beethove...

This straight-ahead spiritual/rock-style piece provides an opportunity for your students to rehearse playing with a light, steady pulse. They'll also enjoy the interesting interplay between sections....

Gaining popularity during the American Civil War to the present day, the melody was written around 1856 by William Steffe. Julia Ward Howe wrote the current words to the song as 'The Battle Hymn of th...

Here is an original composition inspired by the Spanish Armada, which was the fleet that sailed against England in 1588, with the intention of overthrowing Elizabeth I.

Here is an original composition inspired by the Spanish Armada, which was the fleet that sailed against England in 1588, with the intention of overthrowing Elizabeth I.

Look up the word 'Gizmo,' and you will find references to its origin in the slang used by United States Marines and Navy personnel when referring to a 'gadget' of unknown origin or design. Ralph Ford'...

Look up the word 'Gizmo,' and you will find references to its origin in the slang used by United States Marines and Navy personnel when referring to a 'gadget' of unknown origin or design. Ralph Ford'...

Look up the word 'Gizmo,' and you will find references to its origin in the slang used by United States Marines and Navy personnel when referring to a 'gadget' of unknown origin or design. Ralph Ford'...

Areopogus [ar-ee-op-uh-guhs], 'the hill of Ares (Mars),' was a rocky hill located northwest of the Acropolis in ancient Athens, Greece. This original Ralph Ford work, created with eerie modal melodic...

Areopogus [ar-ee-op-uh-guhs], 'the hill of Ares (Mars),' was a rocky hill located northwest of the Acropolis in ancient Athens, Greece. This original Ralph Ford work, created with eerie modal melodic...

Areopogus [ar-ee-op-uh-guhs], 'the hill of Ares (Mars),' was a rocky hill located northwest of the Acropolis in ancient Athens, Greece. This original Ralph Ford work, created with eerie modal melodic...

Gustav Holst's First Suite in E-flat for Military Band, one of the first pieces written exclusively for military bands, was composed in 1909. This arrangement is based on the second theme of the march...

Based on the Latin text 'Veni, Veni, Emmanuel,' the lyrics for the popular carol 'O Come, O Come Emmanuel' were written by John M. Neale in the mid 1800s. A wonderful setting to reinforce phrasing and...

Hurakan is the name of the Mayan god of wind, fire, and storm. Michael Story's original overture is filled with cyclonic energy!

Hurakan is the name of the Mayan god of wind, fire, and storm. Meaning 'one legged,' the word is most likely the origin of the word 'hurricane.' Michael Story's original overture is filled with cyclon...

Hurakan is the name of the Mayan god of wind, fire, and storm. Michael Story's original overture is filled with cyclonic energy!

Music and dance were an integral part of Shaker worship services. Michael Story has crafted this two-movement mini-suite paying homage to these historical charismatic tunes, including 'Simple Gifts' a...

Music and dance were an integral part of Shaker worship services. Michael Story has crafted this two-movement mini-suite paying homage to these historical charismatic tunes, including 'Simple Gifts' a...

Music and dance were an integral part of Shaker worship services. Michael Story has crafted this two-movement mini-suite paying homage to these historical charismatic tunes, including 'simple Gifts' a...

Music and dance were an integral part of Shaker worship services. Michael Story has crafted this two-movement mini-suite paying homage to these historical charismatic tunes, including 'Simple Gifts' a...