Concert Band for Beginners

With gentle grace, this charismatic melody is introduced by your clarinet section, setting into motion one of Gustav Holst's most famous themes, scored here for young concert band. The legato styling...

Instrumentation: piccolo, flute, oboe, clarinet in Eb, solo clarinet in Bb, clarinet I in Bb, clarinet II in Bb, clarinet III in Bb, alto clarinet in Eb, bass clarinet in Bb, double bass clarinet in B...

Although this composition sounds like it came straight out of the Baroque period, it is actually the first movement of a suite written in 1996 by Karl Jenkins. Instantly recognized as the diamond comm...

Originally the fourth movement of Vaughan Williams' well-known English Folk Song Suite, this setting of folk songs is now considered a separate work on its own. Here for the first time is an arrangeme...

Originally the fourth movement of Vaughan Williams' well-known English Folk Song Suite, this setting of folk songs is now considered a separate work on its own. Here for the first time is an arrangeme...

Heard everywhere from concert halls to television commercials, Hoe Down is a classic American symphonic work and its unique sound has become a trademark of composer Aaron Copland. This edition has bee...

Meridian comes very much out of the composer's love for ostinato, or groove-based, music. Other diverse influences include the World Music-infused jazz of Keith Jarrett and Jan Garbarek, as well as th...

Meridian comes very much out of the composer's love for ostinato, or groove-based, music. Other diverse influences include the World Music-infused jazz of Keith Jarrett and Jan Garbarek, as well as th...

Aaron Copland's An Outdoor Overture was composed for orchestra in 1938 for the High School of Music and Art in New York City, then transcribed for wind band in 1941.This adaptation by James Curnow fea...

The music and spectacle of Bill Whelan's Riverdance forever changed how we look at Celtic music. The Heart's Cry is one of the most magical and ballads from the production, beautifully scored here for...

Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo is an emerging star in the realm of choral works, and also with music for wind band. Similar to his earlier band works Meridian and The Spheres, Serenity is based on a su...

Composed for the commission project celebrating the 85th birthday of legendary conductor Frank Battisti, this beautiful lyric piece from Kathryn Salfelder offers a rewarding emotional depth for young...

In 1876, Grieg created incidental music for the premiere of Ibsen's play 'Peer Gynt', at the request of the author. Many of the pieces from this work became very popular in the form of orchestral suit...

In 1876, Grieg created incidental music for the premiere of Ibsen's play 'Peer Gynt', at the request of the author. Many of the pieces from this work became very popular in the form of orchestral suit...

Echoes of Summer is gentle and playful, while being reflective at the same time. This piece will fill you with warmth and make you smile. It is designed to introduce young players to syncopation in tr...

Farmer Tans is a concert band piece that celebrates hard working farmers. As you listen, you can see in your mind\'s eye the pecking and scratching of the hens, the movement of the plow through the so...

Although The Wizard of Oz was written nearly sixty years ago, the story remains fresh and alive and the music is just as contemporary as one could wish. We visit these marvelous melodies from the myth...

The rigaudon is a French Baroque dance in a lively duple meter. Rhythmically simple with a few syncopated lines, this short composition is the perfect introduction to this style. With varying dynamics...

Everyone loves a parade, including Old Saint Nick, whether it is at the North Pole or marching down Main Street. Santa On Parade includes three traditional Christmas songs in march style (Jolly Old St...