Les Taylor Sheet Music for Concert Band

Played in a fast swing style, this easy piece will get your audience clapping and toe-tapping right from the downbeat. The percussion parts are written to be played similar to the way a set drummer wo...

The title just about says it all. This "rah-rah" piece for beginning band has very limited range and repetitive patterns, making it very easy to play. An easy auxiliary percussion part adds to the roc...

This fast rocker will have everyone grooving to the beat. Optional divisi give the directors the ability to balance their bands regardless of instrumentation. A sure crowd-pleaser and a way to get the...

Perfect for introducing your students to dissonant harmony, this piece has several "attacks" where students are asked to play any note for four counts. A perfect piece to fulfill your programming need...

Another original that is a welcome addition to any holiday concert, this piece uses limited range and rhythmic values. See if anyone catches the musical phrase, "On Dasher! On Dancer!"

Finally... a beginning band piece that introduces students to meter changes. The quarter note is constant throughout, making this a great teaching tool. With simple rhythms and ranges very compatible...

Chopsticks in a slow rock style? Yes, it works! And you'll have trouble getting this one out of your head after you play it. The percussion parts are written to be played the way a set drummer would d...

This overture is written in the conventional three-part style. Extensive percussion includes anvil, slapstick, wind chimes, and crystal water glasses. The opening and closing themes are written in a s...

A moving chorale introduces this work that quickly explodes into a lively exchange between the different wind choirs and sectional voices. A good timpanist is required in the transition section that f...

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...

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...

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...

Simple percussive effects using woodblock, vibraslap, and slapstick will bring this piece to life. Students will easily visualize the alligators lumbering along as they play this very easy piece for b...

This overture is written in the conventional three-part style. Extensive percussion includes anvil, slapstick, wind chimes, and crystal water glasses. The opening and closing themes are written in a s...

This overture is written in the conventional three-part style. Extensive percussion includes anvil, slapstick, wind chimes, and crystal water glasses. The opening and closing themes are written in a s...

Here's the theme from the ever-popular TV show in arrangement by Les Taylor that's perfectly suited for the First Concert Series. JEOPARDY! can't miss being a real audience favorite!

Played in a fast swing style, this easy piece will get your audience clapping and toe-tapping right from the downbeat. The percussion parts are written to be played similar to the way a set drummer wo...

Out of the station comes this exciting beginning band piece by Les Taylor! Imitating the sound of a train, this work then progresses into a standard blues format. New note and the concept of chromatic...

Who says beginning bands can't swing? This chart is a great improvisational exercise for the first-year player and is an early introduction to playing in the swing style. All students have the option...

These five chorale-style exercises are perfect to warm up the band and improve overall sound and intonation. Slightly progressing in difficulty throughout, this work will be useable for the entire yea...

Finally... a beginning band piece that introduces students to meter changes. The quarter note is constant throughout, making this a great teaching tool. With simple rhythms and ranges very compatible...

Chopsticks in a slow rock style? Yes, it works! And you'll have trouble getting this one out of your head after you play it. The percussion parts are written to be played the way a set drummer would d...

This overture is written in the conventional three-part style. Extensive percussion includes anvil, slapstick, wind chimes, and crystal water glasses. The opening and closing themes are written in a s...

A moving chorale introduces this work that quickly explodes into a lively exchange between the different wind choirs and sectional voices. A good timpanist is required in the transition section that f...

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...