Young Band

This 1965 funk classic became one of James Brown's signature hits. The trademark syncopations are written here in a very repetitive and teachable fashion, and lend a definite sense of authenticity to...

Composed using a single fast tempo throughout, this dynamic work for 2nd year players is filled with imagery and intensity beyond what you normally find at this easy level. Whether the approaching red...

Already a classic in the grade 1 repertoire, Anne McGinty's composition sounds sophisticated without being hard. It features effective use of polychords, modal harmonies and a driving percussion part....

Pop music's hottest tune from Lou Bega - a Latin groove that's lots of fun.

This South American dance is technically simple, making it an effective piece for beginners. The theme of the 'Sun Calypso' is introduced in both major and minor keys, and different motifs are combine...

It quickly becomes clear that this march is dedicated to the woodpecker. The knocking of the bird on a tree trunk is represented by five repeating notes. The drummer with his wooden block (woodblock)...

Here is a fresh setting of carols written in musical styles from around the world. Including We Wish You a Merry Christmas; the Slovakian carol Christmas Morn Is Come Again; GodRest Ye Merry, Gentleme...

Open your beginning band holiday concert with Heralds! by Patrick Roszell. It contains the abiding favorites "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" and "Angels We Have Heard on High." A bold arrangement to ri...

A collection of Broadway songs arranged to be played by either full band or by individual soloists with optional accompaniment CD or tape. Each arrangement is correlated with a specific page in the Es...

The exciting Celtic pageantry of Michael Flatley's dramatic 1996 stage production is captured in Johnnie's easy medley for developing bands. The title song is based on a Celtic folk song, also known a...

With the reality TV show 'You're the One That I Want' leading up to the Broadway revival, the ever popular musical Grease is enjoying renewed interest. Here's one of the big hits from the show in an a...

This stunningly beautiful ballad from the Broadway musical Les Misérables has enjoyed renewed popularity thanks to Susan Boyle, the TV show Glee, and also the 2012 motion picture. Robert's arrangement...

Originally a hit for Louis Armstrong in 1967, this touching ballad continues to be popular today and is heard regularly in TV and film. Nicely arranged here for beginning players.

Recorded by the Jackson 5 in 1970, even students today remember this classic rock ballad from the Motown era.

Here's the tune to feature your ambitious players - a fabulous altosax or section feature.

Swing's the thing, now more than ever with this trademark tune from the Duke.

eXplora Grade 1+ LITTLE BROWN JUG ist ursprünglich ein Kinderlied aus Amerika, das erst durch ein Big Band-Arrangement von Glenn Miller Weltruhm erlangte. In unserer EXPLORA-Reihe wurde dieses Lied sp...

Grade 1-1. 5. One of the most moving melodies ever written is this well-known theme from Holst's Jupiter (from The Planets). Paul Murtha has beautifully adapted this for the beginning level through sk...

Easy marches that sound authentic and still work with beginners are hard to find. Here is a gem from Eric Osterling that works great even with small bands with incomplete instrumentation. With catchy...

From symphony orchestras to the Canadian Brass, this may be the most recorded title in history. Now you can program this very playable version, written especially to teach students important musical c...

Who does not know the famous Te Deum Prelude by Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1634-1704)? This French composer studied both painting and composition in Italy. Returning to France, he took up the post of m...

With its familiar melody, this arrangement of the iconic classic by Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne is the perfect Michael Kamuf arrangement to introduce easy swing style to your beginning band students. He...

Bring in the holiday season with this clever arrangement that combines the Ukrainian Bell Carol with We Three Kings to create a stunning, yet playable work. Vivid percussion writing and bold statement...

eXplora Grade 1+ In the 19th century, Vienna was literally gripped by a waltz fever that spread through all walks of life and spawned countless compositions. The most famous waltz composer, also calle...

Drawing on the rich and varied tradition of Celtic folk songs, this piece opens with the touching and melodious 'The Parting Glass. ' The flutes and percussion take center stage on the dance-like 'Tha...