Concert Band for Beginners

Sorgfältig und gekonnt arrangiert für Spieler im 2. Jahr, hier ist das kühne und dramatische Hauptthema aus dem Film "Avatar: The Way of Water".

Most notably performed by Celtic Woman, this lilting Celtic style song features a distinctive melody and a striking quote of the traditional carol O Holy Night. Arranged here for second year players t...

Wind Machines can refer either to the various machines that are driven by the wind, or the soaring sound of a wind band. In a cinematic style, this composition takes us high in the sky, soaring above...

One of the best-known Latin standards of all time! Johnnie has done a great job of adapting this popular song while maintaining an authentic Latin feel.

One of the all-time holiday favorites, this lively and happy song is perfect for your band's first winter concert. Arranged to sound full and with every section given a chance to play the melody, this...

Scored for second-year players and utilizing the 4-part flexible format, Johnnie's setting uses a tuneful melody and characteristic percussion writing to provide a truly unique holiday offering.

Essential Elements Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11). From our very easiest series, Mike has created a bluesy sounding original using only quarter notes and half notes (percussion have a...

Even beginning groups can play with a bold and impressive sound with this dynamic piece from Paul Lavender. A great opener for your first concert, this very easy composition guarantees success with it...

Even at the beginning level, Michael Oare shows that it's possible to provide creative music in a concise and appealing overture format. A stately opening leads to the exciting and energetic main them...

Students can't seem to get enough of the magical songs from Disney's blockbuster movie Frozen. Here is the hit single Let It Go in a version that's playable by second year players.

The popular animated film How to Train Your Dragon gave us a marvelous score by John Powell. This concise arrangement for second-year players features the primary themes in an easy and appealing setti...

Featuring dark sonorities and a driving rhythmic pulse here is an exciting movie theme carefully arranged for second year players. Robert Longfield certainly captures the flavor of the original even i...

From the Disney blockbuster movie, here is an easy adaptation of the dramatic and exciting main themes. Including The Medallion Calls and The Black Pearl, Michael's skillful arrangement is accessible...

Here's a classic rocker from 1980 that has stood the test of time. Recently featured in the hit movie Shrek 2, this is sure to be an audience favorite. Dur: 2:00

ABBA for your beginners? You bet. Here's likely their most popular hit from the blockbuster movie of the same name brilliantly scored at the beginning level by Michael Story. All the excitement retain...

The joyous sounds rising from Whoville, as its undaunted residents join their voices affirming the deeper meaning of the season, are recreated in this solidly scored arrangement for beginning players...

From the blockbuster movie franchise, it's always time to bust some ghosts at Halloween or any time of the year. Utilizing introductory accidentals, a dal segno with a coda, and the flexibility requir...

The excitement lives! The amazing world of space adventure known as Star Wars returns again, and it's bigger than ever. With enhanced visuals and a new series of films upcoming, it's the most importan...

Commissioned by the Cabarrus All-County Middle School Band (Concord, North Carolina), this work was inspired by the composer's Irish heritage and the rich history of Ireland. With three main themes, t...

Essential Elements Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24). Add a Latin touch to your holiday concert with this easy arrangement of Jose Feliciano's famous Christmas song.

With a catchy melody and energetic style, every band will want to play this megahit hot off the charts. Easy ranges and rhythms help insure immediate success with this one.

This recent hit by pop superstar Taylor Swift features a catchy melody that adapts nicely for very young players. Here is a solid arrangement that your students and audience are sure to enjoy.

This smash hit recorded by OneRepublic is effectively arranged here for second year players opening with a brief, slow introduction that features an optional solo for alto sax or trumpet. This is foll...

Featuring a tuneful melody and a hopeful message for today's world, here is Bill Withers' popular hit from the '70s scored in an easy flex format.