First Concepts

Cleverly combining Jingle Bells with God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, here is an entertaining arrangement for young players reminiscent of an old-fashioned sleigh ride. It's fun, it's jolly and it brings...

Cleverly combining Jingle Bells with God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, here is an entertaining arrangement for young players reminiscent of an old-fashioned sleigh ride. It's fun, it's jolly and it brings...

Cleverly combining Jingle Bells with God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, here is an entertaining arrangement for young players reminiscent of an old-fashioned sleigh ride. It's fun, it's jolly and it brings...

Cleverly arranged for first-year players using simple rhythms and modest ranges here is a great choice for your first holiday concert! The melody is passed back and forth throughout the band, and ther...

Cleverly arranged for first-year players using simple rhythms and modest ranges here is a great choice for your first holiday concert! The melody is passed back and forth throughout the band, and ther...

Here is the main theme from Andrew Lloyd Webber's blockbuster musical (and new movie) in a very easy arrangement for beginning bands.

As the title implies, this energetic piece for beginning players cleverly bounces motifs back and forth between sections of the band. An enjoyable way to teach counting and dynamic contrasts, and to i...

Composed in a 'pass in review' format, Roman Juggernaut describes through music these massive legions of military might. Featuring thundering percussion and blaring fanfares, one can easily imagine th...

Michael Oare's Escapade is a mischievous and fun-filled romp for beginning players. Using creative effects including trombone glisses, slide whistles, mouthpiece screeches, and dissonant crunches, you...

Michael Oares Escapade is a mischievous and fun-filled romp for beginning players. Using creative effects including trombone glisses, slide whistles, mouthpiece screeches, and dissonant 'crunches, ' y...

Based on the legendary lake creature that lives in Okanagan Lake in Canada, Ogopogo uses quirky orchestration and rhythms to bring the monster to life. The enormous creature rises from the depths, pla...

Based on the legendary lake creature that lives in Okanagan Lake in Canada, Ogopogo uses quirky orchestration and rhythms to bring the monster to life. The enormous creature rises from the depths, pla...

Based on the legendary lake creature that lives in Okanagan Lake in Canada, Ogopogo uses quirky orchestration and rhythms to bring the monster to life. The enormous creature rises from the depths, pla...

Using only limited rhythms and ranges, Bandroom Rock is a great way to get your beginning players energized and motivated. The low brass starts things off, following the rest of the band and short fea...

Snow is based on the charming Japanese children's song Yuki. Robert has combined this song with an original festive melody to create a joyful, winter holiday piece. Everyone gets a chance to shine in...

Snow is based on the charming Japanese children's song Yuki. Robert has combined this song with an original festive melody to create a joyful, winter holiday piece. Everyone gets a chance to shine in...