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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Quantum Mission
Ralph Ford concludes his collection of thrillers for young bands with Quantum Mission. Opening with a bold flourish, the stage is set for the secret assignment. The piece develops expressing a haunting theme that builds to a victorious conclusion. Also consider “Spy Games” 29557 and “Strange Pursuit” 26693. Accept the mission! (2:24)SKU: AL30737 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Quicksilver March
Written in the traditional march style, this piece is designed to give very young players experience with the marcato style of playing. Technical and range requirements are held to a minimum in this exciting march for beginning level bands. (1:30)SKU: AL39616 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Rattlesnake!
Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24)SSSSSSS….watch out for this dangerous varmint as the sound of its rattle travels throughout your band unseen! This clever novelty number for beginning bands will delight your players and keep the audience guessing. Dur: 1:30
SKU: HL00860950 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Regency Fanfare
A bold musical statement for your first year students, Regency Fanfare is scored solidly for the youngest ensemble. Each section works through the melodic material to make certain they are prepared to present the final dramatic statement. (1:51)SKU: AL30740 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Renaissance Fair
Take your students on a musical visit to a Renaissance Fair with this delightful piece, reminiscent of the Elizabethan age. Playable by beginners during the first few weeks of their development and arranged by Robert Sheldon, this will conjure visions of medieval costumed performers, and perhaps even a jousting match! (2:00)SKU: AL45969 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Ritual Dance
Tribal and ethnic, this original composition will feature your percussion section on a variety of instruments along with the clarinets on the melody. Characterized by vivid dynamic contrasts and strong counter-melodic textures, it’s a traditionally scored multicultural adventure for your very first performance. (1:27)SKU: ALBDM04039 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Rock This Band!
Your beginning band can “rock out” on their very first concert with this sure-fire crowd pleaser. A catchy bass line and handclaps start the piece, then the melody joins in, followed by a countermelody—and this all happens using only the first six notes the students have learned! (2:00) (Correlates with Sound Innovations, Book 1, Level 2).SKU: AL47255 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Roman Juggernaut
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 the spectacular pageantry of thousands of soldiers on parade.SKU: HL04003938 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Samba de Soleil
Scored using only the first few notes learned in most method books, the Latin beat is driving yet repetitive. The variety of percussion sounds, playable by percussionists or extra band members, paves the way for your band to impress! (1:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud and Music Prodigy.SKU: AL42136 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Seafarer’s Hymn
Your students will love how mature they can sound on this seafaring journey! Seafarer’s Hymn gives the developing band a chance to shine while getting a great introduction to lyrical playing. Featuring brass and woodwind choirs, this piece gives everyone a chance to play the melody and also contains enough parts to keep the percussion section involved! (2:00)SKU: AL29455 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Shenandoah
Rich and flowing, this cherished folk song has now been scored by two respected composers as a component of theBand Expressions series. Designed for performance in conjunction with Band Expressions Book One, this is a very lyric work that will enhance the musical aspect of your beginners’ performance (2:30)SKU: ALBDM04003 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Simple Gifts
This grand traditional American folk song is suitable for every beginning band. The concrete scoring of the melody in a straightforward manner allows the flowing melody of sheer spender to dominate. Although it is set in 4/4 time, this arrangement, once mastered, would serve as a splendid introduction to cut-time. (2:00)SKU: ALBDM00028 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Slip and Slide
This delightful original melody is interrupted by comical trombone glissandos throughout . . . each carefully marked with slide positions for ease of teaching. A pleasant and unique opportunity to feature your beginning trombonists. “Listen to the sounds I can make with my new trombone!” This is a great selection to recruit more beginning trombonists. (1:30)SKU: ALBDM00021 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Squonk Blues (Mythical Forest Creature)
This quirky, spirited piece is in the style of a blues waltz and based on the mythical legend of the squonk, a forest creature that dissolves into a pool of tears when it is cornered. However, on dark moonless nights when no one is about, they gather together to sing and dance the Squonk Blues! A unique change of pace, this composition uses the first six notes of the B-flat scale.SKU: HL04004733 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Strike Force
Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11)Using modal harmonies, dynamic percussion sounds and bold melodies, here is a great-sounding piece that your beginning players can really dig into. With nothing faster than a quarter note (except percussion), this will sound terrific with very limited rehearsal time. Dur: 1:30
SKU: HL00860558 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Swansea Town
The charming folk song chosen by Gustav Holst is found early in his revered Second Suite. Scored for first year players, this is a sea shanty originally from southern England. Historic and musical, this adaptation will be enjoyed by all! (1:30)SKU: AL45762 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
The Beast
Designed to musically depict a large, four-hoofed animal as it wanders about, this original work will capture the imagination of your first-year students. Scored to be accessible for students in the second half of their first year of instruction, this Michael Story creation will make them sound like pros. Genius! (1:45)SKU: AL38293 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
The Cold Canyon
Little Petra, also known as The Cold Canyon, is believed to have been established in the 1st Century C.E. Invite your students and audience on a magical and musical tour of this miraculous place. Repetitive phrases foster preparation, while subtle dynamic shifts offer exquisite texture changes for your first year students. Inspiring!SKU: AL46614 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
The Common Denominator
This energetic piece for beginning band provides drama and imagination to any program. Exploring rhythm in common time while highlighting dynamics and style, audiences will never imagine that only a handful of notes are used! (1:55) Correlates to Sound Innovations for Concert Band Book 1, Level 3.SKU: AL39601 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
The Magnificent Five
Written for the beginning band’s very first concert, this playful tune uses only five notes (the first five notes learned in most band methods) with rhythms no faster than a quarter-note in scale-wise patterns that will build technique and provide a great performance experience. Your beginners will enjoy showing off their newly learned skills with this five-note showpiece. (1:45)Correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 1, page 8.
SKU: AL29436 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
The Might of Hercules
The legendary strength of this great hero of Greek mythology is reflected in this powerful new work for first-year band. Written in the Greek modes of Phrygian and Aeolian, this impressive work combines active, driving percussion and very easy wind parts in quarter notes to produce a perfect sonic showpiece for your beginning band. Correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 1, page 15, this is destined to be an all-time student and audience favorite.SKU: AL24630 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
The Nutcracker March
Michael Story has expertly scored this Tchaikovsky classic march for your beginners. You can be sure the original intent of this masterpiece is retained for the musical pleasure of your students and audiences alike. Classy and classic, this arrangement is sure to fill your performance needs with style.SKU: AL24694 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
The Rockin’ Drummer Boy
First the groove is established, then the clarinets introduce this familiar melody, followed by the rest of the ensemble joining in, with the percussion and low brass rocking in the background. A wonderful holiday choice for your first year ensemble to play after only a few months of instruction! (1:53)SKU: AL29551
