Concert Band for Beginners

A lot of wonderful contrasts in this gem of a young band piece: minor-major tonality, canonic-fugal entrances, accented syncopation and a percussion feature. Full of interest and a perfect way to insp...

Unbelievable brightness in the great scoring of this delightful country dance which showcases the band's many colors. A work of unbridled Renaissance joyfulness!

From the brilliant opening fanfare to the big closing crescendo, this piece is a vibrant dialogue of 'call and response' from every section of the band. The spirited two-measure theme appears througho...

From the beginning rhythmic eighth notes to the driving Coda, this piece never stops! And talk about an infectious melody - you will hear this little Aeolian tune sung and whistled around your band ro...

Very appealing work and a wonderful vehicle for acquainting students with the slow Blues-Jazz style. From Broege's 'Marietta Suite.' A lot of fun for players and audience!

Capture the mystery and grandeur of the ancient Han Dynasty empire with dramatic antiphonies, colorful percussion and great melodies for everyone. Outstanding music for the young band!

Teaching 6/8 rhythm has never been so much fun with one of the most familiar TV theme songs of all time! This little march will delight your band and bring a big smile to your audience as you take the...

Inspired by the debka, a Middle Eastern folk dance, this exuberant piece gives less experienced bands the opportunity to sound big and mature. Supported by lively percussion, this piece 'cooks!' Every...

This piece is a real treat! Pierre has created a frolicking portrayal of a morning walk. 'An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day,' wrote Thoreau, and this tune will leave everyone in a...

This wonderful work will capture every ones attention! The opening features eerie chords and wind-sounds and then transitions to the fast and driving Phrygian melody. The mood once again changes with...

This is a sensitive, technically simple melody treated in an andante tempo and 3/4 meter. Its sparse scoring, in spots, contrasts nicely with the legato ensemble statements that predominate. Percussio...

Originally part of an Elgar cantata from the 1890s, this low and expressive arrangement for band is a wonderful teaching tool and performance piece. Not technically demanding, it is a beautiful study...

This is a sensitive, technically simple melody treated in an andante tempo and 3/4 meter. Its sparse scoring, in spots, contrasts nicely with the legato ensemble statements that predominate. Percussio...

A light and very enjoyable feature. Great for showcasing advancing flutists. Also available for flute trio and piano as 10412293.

Beware the terror that lurks under the bed! In addition to being a very clever selection for your students, this is really great teaching material for your first or second year band. Trombone glissand...

Celebrate young people everywhere! The unrelenting tempo from start to finish is a fitting tribute to the energy and enthusiasm of youth. A positive statement from a respected composer.

Perfectly scored for band alone or audience sing-along, this classic baseball song was actually composed some twenty years before the composers had seen their first ball game! The opening allows every...

Mark Fabio gives life to youthful imagination in this carefully crafted original work. The sonorities will take your audience to a place of magic and excitement, allowing them to soar on a carpet over...

With all of the nobility and adventure of the title, this exciting new composition will be either an effective opener or concert selection for any program. From the fanfare style opening through a con...

Clean up your concerts with this fun selection. No need to fear what's lurking under your bed, all you need is here: clever melodies, scary percussion effects and even a vacuum cleaner! Lots of fun as...

Andrew Balent has taken this popular Gounod theme, originally written for the unfinished Suite Burlesque, but best known today as the theme song of the Alfred Hitchcock Presents TV show, and created a...