Young Band

Driving rock song Teaches syncopation and dotted quarter/8th note patterns Popular song in Europe

Composed in 1962, this song was originally intended as a plea for world peace. It has since become a holiday classic and recorded by countless artists. Michael's beautiful arrangement is a tender and...

As the title implies, your tuba section is front and center in this clever adaptation of this classic Christmas carol. A great way to spice up your holiday concert and show some deserved respect to th...

It's on the radio every holiday season; now it's in your young band rehearsal! Winter Wonderland is skillfully scored in a moderate swing style to top off your holiday program.

In this peaceful arrangement for the maturing young band, Pachelbel's highly popular Canon provides a perfect introduction and backdrop against which the carol 'The First Noel' is prominently displaye...

Hardly any other country celebrates Christmas with more glitter and glamour than the USA. The decorations are colorful and lavish, the Christmas trees are huge, and no pre-Christmas party is complete...

Arguably the most famous fanfare ever written! Now available in a version written with standard wind band instrumentation and playable by most bands. The key has been lowered and technical demands hav...

From the sublime to the 'you know what'! The melodies are from classic literature, but you can be guaranteed that the performance is not. Your entire trumpet section performs sans instruments (yes, mo...

This is a traditional South African folk song that has been adapted and arranged for concert band with optional SATB choir. The authentic rhythmic backgrounds performed on a variety of percussion inst...

Here is a special composition that serves a very special purpose for young band programs - an opportunity to feature a piano soloist with concert band. The piano part itself is lyrical and not technic...

Named for the uninhabited island off the North Carolina coast where wild horses still roam, this energetic original features a distinct western flavor with strong themes and solid scoring throughout....

Inspired by the events surrounding the railway between Atlanta and Chattanooga during the early years of the Civil War, Robert W. Smith stages the train chase complete with fascinating textures and ef...

Missa Brevis is a major work for choir and brass band for performance in church or in the concert hall. For this mass, there are many performance possibilities depending on the musicians available. In...

This spirited and authentic arrangement of Michael Praetorius's Bourrée from Terpsichore is stunningly accessible to young players as early as their first year of study. Arranger Mekel Rogers has made...

Here is a very easy arrangement of the familiar music from Jurassic Park. Now even beginning players can enjoy one of John Williams' most iconic themes.

Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11). An important ingredient in your beginning band's first concert is a suitable march. What better choice than this gem from Michael Sweeney that guarantee...

Let your beginners crank up the energy level on their very first concert with this driving rock original. Featuring tutti rhythms and nothing faster than a quarter note (except percussion), every sect...

One of the all-time favorite holiday tunes, here is a festive and well-scored arrangement for band by Paul Lavender. Brighten up any winter concert with this familiar classic.

Using modal harmonies, dynamic percussion sounds and bold melodies, here is a great-sounding piece that your beginning players can really dig into. With nothing faster than a quarter note (except perc...

Here's the tender ballad from Disney's beloved film 'Mary Poppins' nicely arranged for second year players. The clarinets are featured initially, later joined by the trumpets, and even the low brass g...

This exciting opener by Jack Wilds is brimming with energy as the main motive bursts onto the scene. Written to honor a teacher's legacy, the piece uses colorful orchestration, active percussion writi...

eXplora Grade 1+ BDMV-Selbstwahlliste Kategorie 2 Diese kleine Ouvertüre ist in Äolisch-Moll komponiert. Da hier vor allem der Leitton fehlt, erhält das Werk einen eher unentschiedenen Charakter - gan...

eXplora Grade 1+ The 'Fireworks Music' (HWV 351) by George Frideric Handel was premiered on April 27, 1749 at a fireworks display which the British King George II had arranged in London's Green Park....

As a follow up to the popular Movie Favorites, this eagerly awaited collection features the hottest movie themes arranged for full band or individual soloists (with optional accompaniment CD). In the...

Essential Elements Expert Level (correlates with Book 2, p. 15).