Young Band

Bigfoot Stomp is a quirky, animated piece that is a unique change of pace for your band and audience. According to legend, Bigfoot is a tall, hairy, ape- like creature that lives in the wilderness of...

Here is a solid teaching piece for beginning bands featuring an infectious rhythmic groove and a contemporary Latin feel. The tuneful melody is passed around to all sections, and the percussion sectio...

Composed for first- year players, Michael's attractive easy march gives every section of the band something interesting to play, and includes a nice variety in scoring and dynamic contrasts. A perfect...

Looking at a perfectly still body of water, images appear right side up and upside down at the same time. The Magic Mirror creates this illusion with upper and lower instrument groups moving in contra...

Hinting at the possibility of visitors from another world coming to earth in ancient times, Richard's musical adventure for second year players evokes feelings of excitement and also mystery. Using da...

Combining a brisk rhythmic drive and unique textural effects, Perseverance provides an uplifting and rewarding work for second year players. It was inspired by the dedication and creativity of student...

Combining a brisk rhythmic drive and unique textural effects, Perseverance provides an uplifting and rewarding work for second year players. It was inspired by the dedication and creativity of student...

Heroic and regal, this colorful concert opener for young ensembles will spark the imagination and energize any performance. Featuring majestic fanfares, powerful percussion and dramatic contrasts, thi...

Imagine a slightly confused cobbler and his workshop of curious tools and gadgets. Michael Oare's descriptive and clever work for beginning bands features a tuneful melody and special effects in the p...

Heavy Mettle

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...

With nothing faster than a quarter note (except 8ths in percussion) this terrific piece for first-year players features a noble and stately style with enough variety in scoring to provide a rewarding...

Epic Journey takes us on a heroic, cinematic odyssey using a sudden shift in dynamics and an unexpected key change to create drama and excitement. With a sophistication beyond what you'd expect at thi...

Epic Journey takes us on a heroic, cinematic odyssey using a sudden shift in dynamics and an unexpected key change to create drama and excitement. With a sophistication beyond what you'd expect at thi...

Providing a great opportunity to teach two distinct styles to young players, "Gentle Song and Jubilation" is also an appealing festival or concert piece. The opening lyric section uses the mallet perc...

Providing a great opportunity to teach two distinct styles to young players, "Gentle Song and Jubilation" is also an appealing festival or concert piece. The opening lyric section uses the mallet perc...

Originating from the Iroquois Native Americans, the term Orenda describes an extraordinary and mystical force within all people that empowers us to affect positive change. From the chant-like opening...

Originating from the Iroquois Native Americans, the term Orenda describes an extraordinary and mystical force within all people that empowers us to affect positive change. From the chant-like opening...

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...

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...

Not only is this an intriguing concert piece for 2nd year players, it's also a great way to introduce the basics of simple intervals. It's sure to be an entertaining piece for every section of the ban...

The percussion section, including a strong mallet percussion presence provides the engine that drives this high intensity concert work. Strong ensemble scoring in the winds intensifies the syncopated...

The percussion section, including a strong mallet percussion presence provides the engine that drives this high intensity concert work. Strong ensemble scoring in the winds intensifies the syncopated...

This thrilling and cinematic adventure is rolling down the tracks with expert scoring using simple chromaticism, driving percussion and thrilling rhythmic energy. Your students won't want to stop prac...

This thrilling and cinematic adventure is rolling down the tracks with expert scoring using simple chromaticism, driving percussion and thrilling rhythmic energy. Your students won't want to stop prac...