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Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24) Using only quarter notes in the melody, Michael has created a bluesy sounding original that will be a fun change of pace with your beginning groups.

eXplora Grade 1+ Das englische Wort 'Beetle' heisst übersetzt 'Käfer'. Den Titel 'Beetle Boogie' könnte man aber auch über die berühmten 'Beatles' herleiten, wonach die Gruppe dann übersetzt 'Die Käfe...

Pop music, chansons francaises.

This is a beautiful medley of famous French chansons arranged for concert band by Toshio Mashima. It contains the following titles: Sous le Ciel de Paris, Moulin Rouge, La Vie en Rose, Les Feuilles Mo...

Opening with the slow style of a New Orleans funeral march with an optional combo, the arrangement then shifts gears to an uptempo Dixieland celebration. Marvelous and effective writing for younger pl...

The Roaring Twenties by veteran arranger Carl Strommen features popular songs of the 1920s. The spirit of optimism is exemplified by upbeat tunes like "The Charleston," "Ja-Da," and "Five Foot Two, Ey...

eXplora Grade 1+ Der Ragtime, kurz Rag genannt, entstand Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts in den USA. Er wurde zuerst nur als Klavierstil von afro-amerikanischen Pianisten entwickelt. Durch seine Popularität...

Donald Hunsberger's classic edition of this Shostakovich masterpiece has already established itself as abasic repertoire for wind bands. This exciting and masterful work is a wonderful way to showcase...

Even beginning groups can play with a bold and impressive sound with this dynamic piece from Paul Lavender. A great opener for your first concert, this very easy composition guarantees success with it...

Black Forest Overture

This Rossini classic is carefully arranged for beginning level bands by Julie Griffin. This famous melody is always a great program number and fun for your students too!

With a rhythmic drive and tuneful melody, this concert overture engages the listener from the first measure. Colorful scoring and tasteful percussion bring the opening section to life. The plaintive l...

This energetic overture is brimming with catchy melodies for nearly every section of the band. The bold opening fanfare leads to a brisk Allegro that uses a variety of textures and colors. A contrasti...

This spirited overture features tuneful and rhythmic melodies along with some poignant lyrical moments of expression. Bright, bold, and brimming with personality, this work is a great way to open a co...

This spirited overture features tuneful and rhythmic melodies along with some poignant lyrical moments of expression. Bright, bold, and brimming with personality, this work is a great way to open a co...

Majestic Entrance is a festive opening piece with cinematic influences. It was written for the Swiss Music Association Muttenz, which celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2021 - reason enough to commis...

Add a touch of flamenco to your concert programmes with this sparkling taste of southern Spain. It features melodies in every part and important roles for the percussion section. - "5-part flexible in...

This piece was composed for the youth wind band at the Marienschule in Saarbrücken, Germany. The title praises the importance of an education emphasizing freedom, responsibility and getting to know an...

The unique New Sounds for Concert Band>/I> series of arrangements of traditional and contemporary tunes opened with African Symphony - a bright, lively composition by American singer, pianist, compose...

As the title suggests, this opening work consists of a fanfare and a hymn. This work was written for the opening ceremony of the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Oberstdorf (Allgäu, Germany) and...

Odilia is an up-tempo and joyful ode to Baume-les-Dames, a village in the department of Doubs in Franche-Comté, Eastern France. The title is derived from the legend of Odilia of Alsace (venerated as S...

Atlantic Overture' is a sparkling piece symbolising a journey by ship from Europe to the Americas. The music tells the story of a ship leaving the European coast on a journey that depicts the beauty o...

Pop City combines pop and funk music, and has been composed in the style of a film or television theme tune. It was commissioned by the municipal wind band of Phalempin (France), and represents the vi...

This work was composed in 2018 as a commission to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Shibuya Youth Band, based in Tokyo, Japan. Its world premiere was conducted by the composer's mentor, Masato S...