Young Band

An original composition by noted composer Barry Kopetz, this work provides a mature, musical format for presenting young musicians in concert. (3:15)

An original composition by noted composer Barry Kopetz, this work provides a mature, musical format for presenting young musicians in concert. (3:15)

This is a four-part suite written for beginning bands at grade level 1. The four movements are different in character and style, and can be performed as a suite or as single movements. Every part is c...

Fairytale-Suite is an original work for beginning band. The name of the movements are taken from well-known themes from Norwegian fairytales. The music may not tell a story itselv, but it may be a goo...

Irish fantasy is a short piece inspired by irish folk music. The melody consists of an A og B theme which both appears in many parts throughout the piece. The composer wrote this music originally for...

It is not often that we get to play a really dramatic piece with a young band. The Dark Castle creates a solemn and regal atmosphere with its slow puls and stately percussion.

It is important for young bands to play in minor keys. Elvish Dance is not only a minor key piece suitable for young bands, it also has a hint of dorian and lydian modes to give it that real elvish fe...

Let your youngest musicians present their instruments and be soloists in this simple piece! Let's meet the band has a tutti part as starts and finish and a flexible part in the middle (A and B) where...

“At the Zoo” is a light and playful piece for the beginning musicians. Different animals and their characteristics are the theme of each movement, and the melody alternates between the different secti...

This piece for beginning band was written as a commission for Norsk Noteservice to the “Music for Beginners” serie. The piece is a feelgood item with limited range for all instruments, suitable for yo...

Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11)

Artist Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 34) Combining two well-know Latin classics, Michael has created an exciting easy arrangement that is sure to be a hit with audiences and bands alike. The majes...

Essential Elements Artist Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 34) Taking a more traditional Spanish approach to this well-known tune, Michael Sweeney uses a 3/4 key signature throughout, active percussi...

A wonder first piece to introduce your youngest of players to the art of tango.

Essential Elements Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24). Made famous by Harry Belafonte, bring a little bit of Jamaica to your next concert with this effectively written arrangement. The br...

Recorded by Michael Bublé, this Latin standard is popular once again. Robert Longfield's easy and appealing arrangement features plenty of interesting percussion parts and modest ranges for all player...

Recorded by Michael Bublé, this Latin standard is popular once again. Robert Longfield's easy and appealing arrangement features plenty of interesting percussion parts and modest ranges for all player...

This well-known Cuban song offers a great opportunity to introduce your young players to Latin style. Making full use of the percussion section, this arrangement is skillfully scored for the entire en...

This well-known Cuban song offers a great opportunity to introduce your young players to Latin style. Making full use of the percussion section, this arrangement is skillfully scored for the entire en...

Superb scoring of this Spanish classic for beginners, with an easy change from 3/4 to 4/4.

Almost everyone is familiar with this tune made popular by Ritchie Valens and then by Los Lobos. Now your young band can play this tune expertly arranged by John O'Reilly. This is a great piece for te...

There's no one better to present Guantanamera to your beginners. Victor Lopez sets the steady Latin-rock groove in your percussion section as the foundation for this appealing Cuban melody. Translated...

There's no one better to present Guantanamera to your beginners. Victor Lopez sets the steady Latin-rock groove in your percussion section as the foundation for this appealing Cuban melody. Translated...