Look no further for the perfect piece to introduce your students to 6/8 meter! This cool-sounding, minor-keyed jig uses only three basic 6/8 rhythms to give your students the confidence they need to n...
In the tradition of great British wind band marches like 'British Eighth' and 'Colonel Bogey,' this original is intended for beginning orchestra. Students in their first year will find this piece abso...
The famous first movement of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, arranged by Richard Meyer, has been simplified and shortened for the first-year player but still retains all the energy and spirit of th...
This piece is an orchestral setting of a popular solo violin composition. Students will have the opportunity to learn rondo form and beginning chromatic alterations. All sections have a chance to shar...
This tender, flowing waltz conveys a sense of peaceful nostalgia, reflecting his family's long association with the pastoral village of Waterford, Maine. This enchanting piece provides an opportunity...
Treat your younger and less-experienced students to this mature-sounding arrangement of one of the most famous themes ever written. Presented in a 4/4 time signature, this arrangement makes Rossini's...
Following up on the hugely successful bass feature, Bass-ically Bluegrass, the composer has written a gorgeous lyric solo for your young bass players! The perfect level to feature the young bass secti...
Looking for a piece that's fun to play but still educationally sound? Try Sword Dance on your next concert. Students will love this high-energy tune from the Renaissance era. The piece starts with a p...
Two French Dances is a wonderful introduction to French Baroque music. The Rigaudon was composed by Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1769) and the Gavotte by Espirit-Philippe Rameau (1698-1762). This arrang...
