Easy Opening Piece Sheet Music

“Festive Intrada” is a fast and energetic opening piece, with a rhythm that drives the piece forward. I have played in, and conducted bands for over 40 years, and the piece is probably inspired by oth...

Your students will love rehearsing and performing Richard Meyer's arrangement of the Overture from Bizet's opera Carmen, which contains some of the most recognizable music ever written. Very faithful...

With a rhythmic drive and tuneful melody, this concert overture engages the listener from the first measure. Colorful scoring and tasteful percussion bring the opening section to life. The plaintive l...

Even at the beginning level, Michael Oare shows that it's possible to provide creative music in a concise and appealing overture format. A stately opening leads to the exciting and energetic main them...

The 'Jupiter Hymn' comes from the fourth movement , 'Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity' from the orchestral suite 'THE PLANETS' by the English composer Gustav HOLST (l874 - 1934), written between 1914 a...

Fanfare Festive is a very appropriate opening for all festivities and concerts. Majestic brass and above all a beautiful lyricism interhange seamlessly in this spectacular fanfare from Michael Geisler...

This Rossini classic is carefully arranged for beginning level bands by Julie Griffin. This famous melody is always a great program number and fun for your students too!

Your students will have a field day filled with fun as they perform this exciting overture! Field Day, by Chris M. Bernotas, works perfectly for string orchestra alone or with added winds and percussi...

Expert Level (correlates with Book 2, p. 30)

La Traviata, an opera in three acts written by the Italian composer, Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901), has become a favorite of opera lovers the world over. It contains some of the most beautiful of Verdi's...

If you need a stunning opening for your next concert, this may be it! Of simple A-B-A form, its joyful and celebratory starting and closing sections frame a more serene middle part. The Latin Exsultat...

Add a touch of flamenco to your concert programmes with this sparkling taste of southern Spain. It features melodies in every part and important roles for the percussion section. - "5-part flexible in...

Fanfare Jubiloso' ist eine kräftige Eröffnungsfanfare in der es verschiedene Spielarten gibt. Weil der Komponist Ivo Kouwenhoven seit 12,5 Jahren für den Tierolff Verlag komponiert, hat er dieses Werk...

Since its premiere in 1874, Die Fledermaus (The Bat) has been one of the most beloved operettas ever written. Among Johann Strauss' most famous overtures, this delightful selection abounds with memora...

This striking overture has established itself as a staple in many band programs across the country and appear on many state lists as well. Bold and exciting, this composition provides a wealth of vari...

This energetic overture is brimming with catchy melodies for nearly every section of the band. The bold opening fanfare leads to a brisk Allegro that uses a variety of textures and colors. A contrasti...

Die Österreichische Bläserjugend (ÖBJ) hat dem Komponisten Fritz Neuböck anlässlich des Österreichischen Jugend-Blasorchester-Wettbewerbes 2011 den Auftrag gegeben, eine moderne Ouvertüre als Pflichts...

This exciting opener by Jack Wilds is brimming with energy as the main motive bursts onto the scene. Written to honor a teacher's legacy, the piece uses colorful orchestration, active percussion writi...

eXplora Grade 1+ BDMV-Selbstwahlliste Kategorie 2 Diese kleine Ouvertüre ist in Äolisch-Moll komponiert. Da hier vor allem der Leitton fehlt, erhält das Werk einen eher unentschiedenen Charakter - gan...

eXplora Grade 1+ The 'Fireworks Music' (HWV 351) by George Frideric Handel was premiered on April 27, 1749 at a fireworks display which the British King George II had arranged in London's Green Park....

Barnburner by Michael Story is a dynamic festival selection or concert opener or closer that will grab your audience's attention right from the start. It's full of energy, but very playable for develo...

In Greek mythology, Pegasus is a winged horse who is ridden into battle. This exciting concert overture captures the majesty and beauty of the mythical creature. (2:35)

In Greek mythology, Pegasus is a winged horse who is ridden into battle. This exciting concert overture captures the majesty and beauty of the mythical creature. (2:35)

Jupiter Fanfare by Mekel Rogers is an outstanding concert opener for beginners and first-year students, composed in the style of a heroic fanfare. The main theme draws from a four-note idea in Mozart'...

Jupiter Fanfare by Mekel Rogers is an outstanding concert opener for beginners and first-year students, composed in the style of a heroic fanfare. The main theme draws from a four-note idea in Mozart'...