Concert Band for Beginners

This work describes an orchestra which, after intensive preparation, enters the stage for a competition with great inner tension and joyful excitement. The faster and more difficult passages - but als...

This work describes an orchestra which, after intensive preparation, enters the stage for a competition with great inner tension and joyful excitement. The faster and more difficult passages - but als...

Rōnin were masterless Japanese samurai during the feudal period from 1185 to 1868. A samurai could become masterless if his master died, was removed from office by the shōgunate or if he fell out of f...

Rōnin were masterless Japanese samurai during the feudal period from 1185 to 1868. A samurai could become masterless if his master died, was removed from office by the shōgunate or if he fell out of f...

Commissioned and premiered by the Morey Middle School Band of Denver, the composer used the notes D-E-C (as played by clarinets and trumpets) and the word-paintings of several Morey students to craft...

This delightful piece from the English Renaissance has been tastefully scored for young band in this setting.

This soaring overture for younger bands captures the majesty and beauty of southwest Colorado's San Juan mountains.

Ken has put his masterful scoring touch on another great Renaissance transcription! (Two movements)

Another great march from the pen of the march king of south Texas!

Whimsical musical tale about an unfortunate rattlesnake who takes an unexpected swim.

Gentle musical breezes intertwine with imitative lyrical melodies in this quietly beautiful composition inspired by a walk in the woods.

Contrapuntal work which young musicians find fun to play.

Exciting, well-scored, perfectly proportioned easy work that sounds more difficult and mature than it really is.

Dedicated to a middle school clarinettist who met her unfortunate demise in an auto accident, this easy tone poem sets a new standard for musicality and expressions at the grade two level.

Superbly constructed medley of British Folk tunes.

Stately work with contemporary harmonies and many exquisite scoring touches.

Young players love playing this rock-style piece filled with unexpected rhythmic twists and imaginative harmonies and percussion writing.

The arranger, who is one of America's finest, has skillfully combined 'In the Hall of the Mountain King' and 'Asa's Death' in a very playable young band arrangement that will work beautifully for conc...

Endless musical excitement is captured in a very creative work descriptive of the battle of Agincourt between the French and the English. The composer uses quartal harmony, memorable melodies, and an...

Solid scoring, memorable melodies, and continuous musical excitement characterize this outstanding concert and festival work for younger bands.

Based on a theme from Bartok's piano collection For Children, this is an intriguing and compelling set of variations. The three variations focus upon various features of the melody, harmony , and rhyt...

This very colorful collection of musical scenarios will transform the listener to the wold under the big top. Movements are 'Ringmaster's Welcome', 'Trapeze Artist', 'Clowns', and 'Animal Parade'.

Enigmatic composition that captures the electrifying moment of a significant archeological discovery. The composer uses a dissonant harmonic language to build tension in this miniature music drama for...

Thousands of citizen heroes of emerged since September 11, 2001. Many gave their lives, many gave or are giving their time, talent and treasure to keep our freedom. This 6/8 march is offered as a trib...

A perfect concert/festival piece for young bands, this piece defines musical excitement! Colorful percussion parts and highly infectious rhythms drive this piece throughout. With an up-tempo lyrical t...