Concert Band for Beginners

This tranquil offering brings to mind the feeling of floating on a calm sea, contemplating the starry skies above. Playable by young bands, this will bring a moment of lyricism to your next concert. (...

Feature anyone (musical or not!) in this clever and hilarious 'concerto' that features a soloist who... claps! Set the stage with a grand piano, xylophone, bells or other keyboard instrument out front...

Breathtaking harmonies meet the simple innocence of the beloved tune Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star in this lush, lyrical arrangement for young band. A wondrous teaching opportunity for phrasing and ex...

Incredibly clever and cross-curricular! This fast-paced work is filled with hidden references to prime numbers woven throughout the piece. Some are easy to find (all rehearsal numbers are prime and ev...

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...

This sparkling work harnesses the full capability of a large percussion section! Including 3 different parts for bells along with optional vibraphone (up to three players on one instrument!), chimes a...

Explore the cybernetic world of computer algorithms using just six notes. Energetic ostinatos, pulsating patterns and flowing phrases will surely hook your students and audience. Prepare for a safe, f...

This incredibly expressive work uses lush harmonies, flowing phrases, and interlacing textures to depict the transcendent beauty and grandeur of clouds as they hover across the sky. Easily achievable...

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...

Forget the cowbell... what you really want is more tambourine! Feature one or more percussionists in this easy-going, rock 'n' roll tambourine feature. The catchy melody and driving groove will leave...

Many know Mars, the Bringer of War. Now meet his diabolical son Deimos, the Bringer of Terror. Fashioned in the style of Holst, this work uses driving rhythms, dark harmonies, and an asymmetrical form...

Embark on a scenic birdwatching adventure in this clever wood block feature. Discover the sounds of the forest, complete with singing birds and drumming woodpeckers. This one is sure to be the hit of...

Beyond the Castle Walls is the type of work that students love to play; bold, rhythmic, and full-sounding. Teaching points abound, yet none are overly difficult. Instead, they are natural steps in the...

The Fire of Freedom by Aric Branchfield is inspirational work that honors the fire for freedom that burns inside mankind and honors the sacrifices made to achieve this lofty goal. (2:00)

Creating whale sounds will be the most challenging---and most enjoyable---part of the experience of Leviathan by Clarence E. Barber. There are many options from playing pre-recorded sounds to the most...

If you've got a large percussion group, you'll be able to keep them all busy without drowning out the rest of the band with this Dan Adams tour de force. Some traditional percussion instruments are us...

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...

Experience the lively energy of a cowboy hoedown in this spirited piece by Timothy Loest using only six notes! Catchy melodies, driving rhythms, foot stomps, and cracking whips bring the Old West to l...

Experience the lively energy of a cowboy hoedown in this spirited piece by Timothy Loest using only six notes! Catchy melodies, driving rhythms, foot stomps, and cracking whips bring the Old West to l...

One of history's most famous fortresses, Dover Castle has defended England from invaders for over a thousand years. Using only six pitches and rhythms up to pairs of eighth notes, this heroic composit...

One of history's most famous fortresses, Dover Castle has defended England from invaders for over a thousand years. Using only six pitches and rhythms up to pairs of eighth notes, this heroic composit...

Code Moo: Trouble on the Farm is a lively concert band piece by Joseph Benjamin Earp that brings the chaos of farm life to the stage. With playful energy and frantic fun, it captures the excitement of...

Code Moo: Trouble on the Farm is a lively concert band piece by Joseph Benjamin Earp that brings the chaos of farm life to the stage. With playful energy and frantic fun, it captures the excitement of...