Young Band

Embark on a scenic birdwatching adventure in this clever wood block feature. Discover the sounds of the forest, complete with singing birds and drumming woodpeckers. This one is sure to be the hit of...

Beyond the Castle Walls is the type of work that students love to play; bold, rhythmic, and full-sounding. Teaching points abound, yet none are overly difficult. Instead, they are natural steps in the...

The Fire of Freedom by Aric Branchfield is inspirational work that honors the fire for freedom that burns inside mankind and honors the sacrifices made to achieve this lofty goal. (2:00)

Creating whale sounds will be the most challenging---and most enjoyable---part of the experience of Leviathan by Clarence E. Barber. There are many options from playing pre-recorded sounds to the most...

If you've got a large percussion group, you'll be able to keep them all busy without drowning out the rest of the band with this Dan Adams tour de force. Some traditional percussion instruments are us...

Composers Larry Clark and Sandy Feldstein wrote this work as a brilliant introduction to March form and style for developing bands, using only seven notes, with no eighth notes (even in the Snare part...

Primus, by Sandy Feldstein and Larry Clark, is a minor piece that uses only five of the first notes that beginning Band students learn! This foreboding-sounding work is great for first concerts, and c...

About Mechanical Monsters Mechanical Monsters was born out of my love of two things: 1) B-Monster Movies from the 50's and 60's. 2) Teaching Beginning Band When writing for young band, I always try to...

Experience the lively energy of a cowboy hoedown in this spirited piece by Timothy Loest using only six notes! Catchy melodies, driving rhythms, foot stomps, and cracking whips bring the Old West to l...

Experience the lively energy of a cowboy hoedown in this spirited piece by Timothy Loest using only six notes! Catchy melodies, driving rhythms, foot stomps, and cracking whips bring the Old West to l...

One of history's most famous fortresses, Dover Castle has defended England from invaders for over a thousand years. Using only six pitches and rhythms up to pairs of eighth notes, this heroic composit...

One of history's most famous fortresses, Dover Castle has defended England from invaders for over a thousand years. Using only six pitches and rhythms up to pairs of eighth notes, this heroic composit...

Code Moo: Trouble on the Farm is a lively concert band piece by Joseph Benjamin Earp that brings the chaos of farm life to the stage. With playful energy and frantic fun, it captures the excitement of...

Code Moo: Trouble on the Farm is a lively concert band piece by Joseph Benjamin Earp that brings the chaos of farm life to the stage. With playful energy and frantic fun, it captures the excitement of...

Star Flyer by F. Scott Kroll is a ballad designed for beginning band, incorporating the first six notes students learn in their first year. Gentle melodies soar over a steady percussion pulse, creatin...

Star Flyer by F. Scott Kroll is a ballad designed for beginning band, incorporating the first six notes students learn in their first year. Gentle melodies soar over a steady percussion pulse, creatin...

Delight your audience with the tranquil beauty of Lullaby For A Starry Night by Alexandre Carlin. This lyrical work, set in graceful 3/4 time, paints a serene portrait of the night sky. An excellent c...

Delight your audience with the tranquil beauty of Lullaby For A Starry Night by Alexandre Carlin. This lyrical work, set in graceful 3/4 time, paints a serene portrait of the night sky. An excellent c...

Iron Sharpens Iron by Mark Lortz delivers bold energy and excitement, inspired by the proverb that highlights growth through challenge. Driving percussion, powerful brass fanfares, and soaring woodwin...

Iron Sharpens Iron by Mark Lortz delivers bold energy and excitement, inspired by the proverb that highlights growth through challenge. Driving percussion, powerful brass fanfares, and soaring woodwin...

This regal composition offers young brass players a straightforward and effective approach to practicing basic lip slurs. Thoughtfully designed, Point of Departure by Bryce Newton keeps all parts with...

This regal composition offers young brass players a straightforward and effective approach to practicing basic lip slurs. Thoughtfully designed, Point of Departure by Bryce Newton keeps all parts with...

Jet Stream is a composition for a small wind orchestra. The jet stream, a strong wind in the lowest atmosphere of the Earth, is the focus of this musical performance. This strong wind occurs particula...