Young Band

Goal is to introduce cut time to beginners Easy arrangement of a popular military song Conduct in 4/4 then switch to 2/2

Easy arrangement of a well known Civil War song Rhythms use whole, half, dotted half, and quarter notes. Jazz chords add interest

Written in the Phrygian mode (Bb key) No accidentals Rhythm only has whole, half and quarter notes Sounds like an adventure movie theme, with a spectacular ending. 1st trumpet's highest note is D

Arranged in the form of a chaconne Begins softly and builds to climatic ending 1st clarinets briefly play above the break

Written in the minor mode of C (in key of Bb) Rhythm includes only whole, half and quarter notes (percussion has some eight notes) 1st trumpet's highest note is A

collection of familiar patriotic songs; highest note for trumpet=C

Two traditional songs from the Congo region of Africa First section is a lullaby, the second is a ceremonial healing song Written for an assortment of African drums, with an optional snare /bass drum...

Features the flute section Melody is shared throughout the band 1st trumpet's highest note is C

An easy grade 1 A moving melody with a driving rhythm Melody is Little Brown Jug 1st trumpet's highest note is C

Aggressive and bold composition Very easy Great concert music 1st trumpet's highest note is A

Focus is on counting rhythms & rests in unexpected places 1st trumpet's highest note is C

This Composition is designed to aid in teaching counting, style, dynamics, and articulation at a very early stage of playing a musical instrument. The notes are studied in the first five to six lesson...

Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas is the only place in the world where people may search for diamonds and keep what they find. This is the artist impression of that excitement. C...

Gary Fagan has written a beautiful composition of 15 & 16 Century Europe sending you to a grand feast of roasted Boar's Heand and Wassail. 1st Trumpet's highest note is C and only the first clarinets...

Playable after only 5 or 6 lessons. First trumpet's highest note is B. Great for teaching swing style.

Very easy. Very little independence. Good for dynamic study. 1st trumpet's highest note is A.

A novel use of non traditional percussion instruments. Very limited technical demand. Great introduction to 8th notes. 1st trumpet's hightest note is A.

This is a fun composition that your students and audience will enjoy, playable anytime of the year, but especially fun at Halloween. A great study for articulation and dotted quarter/eighth rythms. On...

This is a bold overture with limited and easy independence. 1st trumpet's highest note is C. 1st clarinets cross the break

This beautiful and haunting piece, with lyrical melodies projecting strength and determination, is like a modern chorale with film score undertones, providing an opportunity for band members to focus...

This timeless melody by Gustav Holst is a perfect musical setting for exceptional teaching. The 'Melody Mine' gives each member of the band the opportunity to play the melodic line while the teacher f...

This timeless melody by Gustav Holst is a perfect musical setting for exceptional teaching. The 'Melody Mine' gives each member of the band the opportunity to play the melodic line while the teacher f...