Concert Band for Beginners

Though it uses only the first six notes students learn, "Credence" was written to bring out the best in your ensemble, making them sound full and mature. This work is a testament to the fact that even...

Though it uses only the first six notes students learn, "Credence" was written to bring out the best in your ensemble, making them sound full and mature. This work is a testament to the fact that even...

Though it uses only the first six notes students learn, "Credence" was written to bring out the best in your ensemble, making them sound full and mature. This work is a testament to the fact that even...

Using only six notes and note values no smaller than a quarter note, Robert Grice has managed to compose a piece that every beginning band student will want to play. Brake drum and gong contribute to...

This powerful and driving overture is the perfect way to kick off your holiday program! Featuring a mix of original themes and holiday favorites, this work does not sound like a medley; rather, it is...

Take your audience on a forbidden tour of a former grand house that now sits in darkness. Anxious articulations, daunting dynamics, and spine-chilling sound effects will have everyone on the edge of t...

Composers Larry Clark and Sandy Feldstein wrote this work as a brilliant introduction to March form and style for developing bands, using only seven notes, with no eighth notes (even in the Snare part...

Primus, by Sandy Feldstein and Larry Clark, is a minor piece that uses only five of the first notes that beginning Band students learn! This foreboding-sounding work is great for first concerts, and c...

About Mechanical Monsters Mechanical Monsters was born out of my love of two things: 1) B-Monster Movies from the 50's and 60's. 2) Teaching Beginning Band When writing for young band, I always try to...

Open your band's concert with "Funslinger" by William Owens to let your audience know that they're in for a treat. This fun fanfare is fantastic for developing ensembles, and has a surprise ending tha...

Open your band's concert with "Funslinger" by William Owens to let your audience know that they're in for a treat. This fun fanfare is fantastic for developing ensembles, and has a surprise ending tha...

Open your band's concert with "Funslinger" by William Owens to let your audience know that they're in for a treat. This fun fanfare is fantastic for developing ensembles, and has a surprise ending tha...

Open your band's concert with "Funslinger" by William Owens to let your audience know that they're in for a treat. This fun fanfare is fantastic for developing ensembles, and has a surprise ending tha...

Open your band's concert with "Funslinger" by William Owens to let your audience know that they're in for a treat. This fun fanfare is fantastic for developing ensembles, and has a surprise ending tha...