Easy Classical Music of the Modern Age Sheet Music

Although composed in a traditional march style, Old Glory is much shorter and written with the skills of the beginning band student in mind. Ranges are very limited and rhythms are simple and repetiti...

Using many effects to recreate the events at the Battle of Gettysburg, this piece is perfect for discussing historical perspective (included in the notes). A slow, mysterious opening leads into a depi...

After a slow and mysterious opening, the tom-toms blaze the way through part of the Florida Everglades on The Tamiami Trail. Only two-part harmony is used throughout, so it will be full and powerful r...

This 4-movement multicultural suite provides a wealth of teaching and performance opportunities, especially at the beginning level. Each movement is based on a Smithsonian National Museum in Washingto...

Use this work in place of a concert march in your next performance. Centering around a ragtime theme, this lighter selection also provides opportunities for the band to stomp their feet. Very easy to...

Equus, Latin for "horse," takes us on a thrilling ride on one of these magnificent animals. Wood blocks help create the sound of the horse as the ensemble comes along for the ride. A serene section at...

In Native American culture, the vision quest is a rite of passage for adolescents signaling their entry into adulthood. This powerful rite is captured in a bold new work by Chris Sharp. After a forcef...

Your students will enjoy the intensity of this young band composition by the composer of Dragon Slayer. This ominous work written in the key of C minor will engage your entire ensemble as they convey...

Based on the English folk song The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go, this delightful arrangement passes the melody around the ensemble in a call-and-response fashion. A great way to feature various sections...

Experience this blockbuster sequel from the composer of Dragon Slayer! Drawing on new material to further the adventure, students will plunge into an ancient world where the slayer must face his final...

Feature your percussionists in this "uncanny" novelty! Timothy Loest uses ordinary waste containers (such as metal trash cans and plastic wastebaskets) to create the extraordinary! The visual effects...

This thrilling medieval adventure follows the Black Knight, guided by a code of chivalry and an unwavering commitment to courage, justice, and loyalty. A dark opening moves quickly into an energetic a...

This spirited work captures the romping sounds of an Old West cattle drive. Catchy melodies combine with driving rhythms to evoke images of stomping livestock. Temple blocks, slapstick, and other perc...

Take an imaginary flight on the ever-graceful winged-horse Pegasus! Using just six notes, this work manages to capture the grandeur of this mythical creature through the triumphant melodies that are p...

Experience the thrill of the chase in this riveting work about the dangerous games that took place in ancient Greek and Roman times. A regal introduction depicts the horses lining up for the starting...

This stunning work portrays the Terracotta Army of ancient China - an army of lifelike statues consisting of over 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots, and 520 horses. Moments of discord and massive percussio...

Rich harmonies and bold melodies are at the center of this exciting program piece based on the epic expedition of Lewis and Clark and their entourage known as the Corps of Discovery. After the Corps'...

This heart-stopping work depicts the legendary train wreck of Casey Jones and Engine No. 382. Railroad warning bells and the release of steam announce the train's departure. Complex harmonies weave th...

I have a little secret that I’ll no longer keep. Explaining lots of little sounds when everyone’s asleep... So begins the poem that can be read by a student or faculty member before the performance. M...

Return to the late 19th century with this invigorating work that conjures images of cattlemen rounding up herds and driving them north. Injected with the sound of cattlemen’s whips throughout, melody...

A powerful opening characterized by darkness and mystery yields to a fast-paced musical journey as the Knights Templar prepare to vanquish their enemies in a battle during the Crusades. An excellent w...

Conjuring images of a master craftsman forging the perfect sword, this dramatic work portrays the intense heat and relentless pounding as the blade begins to take shape. A reference to the Dies Irae c...

Inspired by the longest known siege in the history of the British Isles, this exciting work features driving percussion lines. Tuneful melodies intertwine with colorful harmonic moments to help tell t...

Using just six notes, this intense work evokes the power and ferocity of an active Indonesian volcano! After an epic opening, bold melodic lines intertwine with moments of clapping and stomping while...

The sounds of ancient Mexico come alive in this thrilling work with powerful percussion writing to tell the story of this Mayan city at the peak of its power. Following a chaotic opening, the piece we...