Every concert needs a little fun! One of the best-know songs from the Disney classic Mary Poppins, Mike has cleverly arranged this tune by passing the melody around to every section, plus using a few...
Featuring the clarinets in their low register, along with Michael Sweeney's unique harmonic approach and a tasty percussion accompaniment, here is a splendid yet easy setting of this traditional Scott...
Includes Full Performance CD Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24) The perfect 'first march' for your beginning players! Featuring a percussion introduction followed by a catchy melody that...
Essential Elements Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24).
Here's an easy march that everyone will recognize and enjoy playing. Skillfully arranged for beginning groups, Paul's arrangement features easy rhythms and interesting percussion parts. (Includes CD.)
Using a strong rock-style foundation and a dynamic theme, here is an entertaining trumpet solo (or section) feature that your entire band will enjoy - especially those with 3 valves!
Kermit's memorable tune is a nice study in 3/4 for first year players.
Essential Elements Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24) Even players in their first few months can play the biggest pop hit from the blockbuster film Titanic.
Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24) Young players are always drawn to the exciting sounds and styles of Latin music. This dramatic new composition from John Higgins is very easy yet featur...
Essential Elements Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24). Made famous by Harry Belafonte, bring a little bit of Jamaica to your next concert with this effectively written arrangement. The br...
One of the most recognizable college songs ever to be played on a gridiron, this rousing march will add a few notches of adrenaline to any performance. Paul has created a very easy-to-play version wit...
Here's a wonderful easy march that features the clarinet section. Fun to play and easy to learn. This composition is dedicated to our friend Linda Petersen - editor, author, teacher, colleague, and ti...
Michael's very easy arrangement of this patriotic favorite starts with a solemn statement by the woodwinds and low voices, then builds to a solid march-like treatment with a stirring finish. Easy to l...
Using a strong rock-style foundation and a dynamic theme, here is an entertaining trumpet section feature that your entire band will enjoy - especially those with 3 valves! (Includes full performance...
Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24). Here is one of the most enduring hymns ever written. In the skilled hands of Paul Lavender, this is a great sounding piece for beginning groups. Scored...
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.
Here is a fun and easy way to introduce the blues to your beginning players. Includes a low brass (and woodwind) 'bass line' feature in the beginning, some easy chromatic lines, and tasty finger snapp...
Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24). From Charlie Brown and the gang, everybody's favorite cartoon theme is available here in a very easy arrangement for concert band. Even with no syncopa...
Here is a sensitive yet very playable version of this beautiful folk melody. From a soft beginning with woodwinds followed by the low brass playing the melody, this arrangement builds to a dramatic st...
Essential Elements Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24) Using a catchy New Orleans style street beat as the underlying pulse, this clever arrangement will give your band a jazzy sound witho...
With its modal harmonies and hauntingly beautiful melody, this holiday favorite will sound terrific with your beginning players thanks to Michael Sweeney's skilled arrangement.
Essential Elements Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24) Here is a marvelous yet easy arrangement of this familiar spiritual in a gospel-rock style. The flutes and percussion start things of...
Even at this easy level, your players can experience playing this classic theme often attributed to Henry Purcell. Stately and full sounding, this arrangement is very easy to prepare with inexperience...
Essential Elements Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24) SSSSSSS.... watch out for this dangerous varmint as the sound of its rattle travels throughout your band unseen! This clever novelty...
With its modal harmonies and hauntingly beautiful melody, this holiday favorite will sound terrific with your beginning players thanks to Michael Sweeney's skilled arrangement. (Includes full performa...
Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24) Here is a fun and easy way to introduce the blues to your beginning players. Includes a low brass (and woodwind) bass line feature in the beginning, som...
Essential Elements Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24). Add a Latin touch to your holiday concert with this easy arrangement of Jose Feliciano's famous Christmas song.
Another favorite for the holiday season. Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24).
