Concert Band for Beginners

Filled with syncopation and driving percussion, this Ed Huckeby work is both musically exciting and extremely accessible. The contrasting middle section maintains the drive presented at the beginning...

“Summon the King” is a bold, powerful and regal opening fanfare and theme that will be a real attention-getter for any concert or festival performance! An impressive opening fanfare commands attention...

Lisa Galvin’s "Alternating Currents" is a vibrant and striking work for developing bands which presents the opportunities of alternating time signatures. The energetic groove that alternates between 3...

While Karl King is best known for his marches, he also composed over 100 works in other styles – including many beautiful lyrical works. His "Evening Shadows" Serenade features flowing melodies that s...

Ed Huckeby’s "Beyond The Stars" has become a standard for young bands, and this flexible instrumentation edition for the Barnhouse "Build-A-Band" series makes this classic work accessible to ensembles...

Captain Courageous by Rob Romeyn has become a favorite of young bands, and this flexible instrumentation version for the "Build-A-Band" series makes this selection within reach of groups with imbalanc...

Commissioned by the Georgia Music Educators Association District 8 Honor Band, this lyrical work uses flowing melodic lines and creative scoring to create an effective setting for young bands. Sam ski...

Written for the Temecula Middle School Band (CA), this vibrant work features sophisticated sounds expertly scored for young players. The dramatic opening statement is followed by an exciting and rhyth...

Written for the Temecula Middle School Band (CA), this vibrant work features sophisticated sounds expertly scored for young players. The dramatic opening statement is followed by an exciting and rhyth...

Composed in two stylistically contrasting sections, here is a unique and dynamic work that is definitely something out of the ordinary. The first section opens with dark sonorities and mysterious effe...

Depicting an ancient tale of battle between water serpents and giant thunderbirds, Michael's dramatic work for young players provides plenty of imagery amid the dark sonorities and driving percussion...

The power and intensity of our ever-changing marine environment is portrayed in this descriptive work for young players. Incorporating a simple melodic motif along with syncopated rhythmic energy, Mic...

The power and intensity of our ever-changing marine environment is portrayed in this descriptive work for young players. Incorporating a simple melodic motif along with syncopated rhythmic energy, Mic...

In boxing, the term seconds out refers to the moment when coaches and trainers (or seconds) must be out of the ring, leaving the competitors alone to face the competition. In a similar vein, this comp...

In boxing, the term seconds out refers to the moment when coaches and trainers (or seconds) must be out of the ring, leaving the competitors alone to face the competition. In a similar vein, this comp...

The pursuit is on! In the compelling style of classic spy music, Codebreaker takes your band into the world of intrigue and espionage. Though written for young band, Codebreaker's effective orchestrat...

The pursuit is on! In the compelling style of classic spy music, Codebreaker takes your band into the world of intrigue and espionage. Though written for young band, Codebreaker's effective orchestrat...

The pursuit is on! In the compelling style of classic spy music, Codebreaker takes your band into the world of intrigue and espionage. Though written for young band, Codebreaker's effective orchestrat...

Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, this medley of Civil War-era tunes is cast in a unique and appealing setting for young bands. The Girl I Left Behind Me (tin whistles a...

Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, this medley of Civil War-era tunes is cast in a unique and appealing setting for young bands. The Girl I Left Behind Me (tin whistles a...

In the style of a lively hoedown, here is an entertaining fast-paced number that's fun to perform and will sound great. There is plenty of built in contrasts in scoring dynamics as well as carefully p...

In the style of a lively hoedown, here is an entertaining fast-paced number that's fun to perform and will sound great. There is plenty of built in contrasts in scoring dynamics as well as carefully p...