Ludwig Music Publishing Company

A tuneful delight to the ear with a satisfying array of teaching points for the band director, "The Blue Hornets" makes a superb concert or festival selection. At home in any place in a program, the w...

Cold, biting, incessant -- these are the characteristics of the brutal winds of the Artic region. The bold, invigorating rhythms of this composition trigger images of this wind in the listener's mind...

Drawing upon traditional musical forms, Fantasy and Fugue is a first-rate introduction to musical style. It is scored well, lies nicely under the fingers, and is pleasing to the ear...all in all, a su...

Aunt Zelda may find this too dark, but your band will love it. In the event of a zombie apocalypse, this march could be a real lifesaver...colorful percussion, clever harmonies, and easy-to-play melod...

Yellow Rose is a spirited march rendition of The Yellow Rose of Texas, an old minstrel song popular during the American Civil War. It is a bright opener or change of pace for the young band.

Conservative ranges, easy rhythms, limited articulation styles and a beautiful melody make this work an ideal training piece for your young band.

Sinister, dark, and downright creepy... your beginners will love it! This piece uses nothing more complex than two eighth notes with no dotted notes or syncopations. The ranges are conservative so it...

The forces of nature that come into play over the oceans of the earth are both awe-inspiring and fear-inducing. Yet, they remain oddly benevolent. Thus it is with this forceful work: it sounds difficu...

Featuring a lilting melody in 3/4 time, this elementary selection is resplendent in eloquence and simple beauty. In the form of a round, the melody is shared by various sections, highlighted by the so...

Imagine riding in a sleigh over snowy trails. Feel the snap of the cold, the sound of horses bells, the crack of the whip--all captured in this delightful work for young band.

With unequalled cleverness, Jeremy Martin takes us deep into the world of the secret agent/private detective. Whether you opt to play this for the myriad teaching points or just because it sounds ente...

This popular song from the American Civil War period is given the classic Andrew Balent treatment. That means it is imminently playable, sure to sound excellent, and has a verve and life to brighten a...

An excellent introduction to dance styles with just a touch of chromaticism to spice things up a bit, this David Martin will keep your students on their toes. The sultry sounds of the tango come throu...

Sustained, beautiful playing is perhaps the most difficult skill to teach young musicians. This original chorale at the Grade 1 level is educationally and musically rewarding with a lovely melody maki...

Clever and melodic, this fanfare based on Good King Wenceslas makes a wonderful opening statement for holiday concerts. The lively rhythmic impulse adds to the jovial mood and is sure to lift spirits...

The tuneful and memorable melodies in this march are just the kind that will have audiences wanting to whistle along. Performed at a steady tempo throughout, the piece progresses along undeterred to i...

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...