Young Band

Colorful percussion and unusual instrumental effects will bring a true sense of amazement to your audience as the narrator tells the story of an alien invasion and its aftermath. Alien Invasion from t...

eXplora Grade 1+ Der 'Coconut Song' trägt den Untertitel 'Worksong', was übersetzt Arbeitslied heisst. Solche Lieder sind entstanden, um die Arbeit zu erleichtern und die Leistung bei gemeinsamer, gle...

All instruments share the melody Clarinets do not cross the break 1st trumpet's highest note is Bb Optional chorus part included.

Forest of Tranquility is our newest work in our very beginning band series. Like all of our compositions in this performance level, your students can play this within the first few months of study. Th...

Forest of Tranquility is our newest work in our very beginning band series. Like all of our compositions in this performance level, your students can play this within the first few months of study. Th...

Fast, driving, and full of attitude, Top Speed by Randall Standridge pushes young ensembles into high gear. Set in an unusual fast 3/4 meter and in B♭ major, this Grade 1.5 work blends elements of min...

Program Notes Last year, I wrote a piece called The Great Rubber Chicken Galop. It featured vaudeville flair, ragtime energy, and of course a small army of squeaking rubber chickens. It was ridiculous...

Canadian composer Matt Neufeld launches young musicians into an intergalactic adventure with Doom Star, a bold reimagining of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." Set in C minor and driving 4/4 time, this...

Here's a bold and exciting composition that's perfect for young players. The exciting Spanish style will have even very inexperienced bands sounding their best in no time.

Here is a tasteful adaptation for the young ensemble of several of the most memorable themes from George Gershwin's monumental work. The scoring is brief and to the point, and will serve as a phenomen...

Your students and audiences will have an absolute ball with this one! If a mouse has ever interrupted one of your rehearsals, you already know how it unfolds. We fully encourage you to ham it up durin...

Your students and audiences will have an absolute ball with this one! If a mouse has ever interrupted one of your rehearsals, you already know how it unfolds. We fully encourage you to ham it up durin...

Your students and audiences will have an absolute ball with this one! If a mouse has ever interrupted one of your rehearsals, you already know how it unfolds. We fully encourage you to ham it up durin...

Your students and audiences will have an absolute ball with this one! If a mouse has ever interrupted one of your rehearsals, you already know how it unfolds. We fully encourage you to ham it up durin...

Your students and audiences will have an absolute ball with this one! If a mouse has ever interrupted one of your rehearsals, you already know how it unfolds. We fully encourage you to ham it up durin...

The piece's minor key melody and beat-afterbeat accompagniment give associations to other well-known dances from Hungary, like Czardas and Brahm's famous Hungarian Dances. A lively tempo is an importa...

In Greek mythology, Pegasus is a winged horse who is ridden into battle. This exciting concert overture captures the majesty and beauty of the mythical creature. (2:35)

In Greek mythology, Pegasus is a winged horse who is ridden into battle. This exciting concert overture captures the majesty and beauty of the mythical creature. (2:35)

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

Kermit's memorable tune is a nice study in 3/4 for first year players.

This catchy tune from the original 1967 The Jungle Book has demonstrated its long-standing popularity and is featured again in the 2016 film. Carefully adapted for second-year players, this arrangemen...