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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Holiday Rock
Holiday Rock arranged by Chris M. Bernotas is a holiday mash-up that only uses the first six notes of the scale and is VERY easy—perfect for the first concert. With no articulations, dynamics, dotted notes, or key signature, this wonderful arrangement is playable by the youngest of bands. (2:20) Correlated to Sound Innovations, Book 1, Level 1.SKU: AL48108 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Invasion!
Since the dawn of time, there have been invading armies that changed the course of many civilizations. Careful attention to uniformity of articulations and balanced dynamic shifts is an excellent teaching opportunity that will help your students as they imagine those historical invasions or even a futuristic alien invasion! (2:00)SKU: AL47374 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Kitchen Musicians
Cooked up with instruments found in the kitchen, this lively tune features members of the percussion section performing on pots and pans. To lend a theatrical flair, dress your Kitchen Musician percussionists as chefs for the performance, and serve up the perfect recipe for a tasty, entertaining musical treat! Correlated to Sound Innovations, Book 1, Level 3. (1:50)SKU: AL48109 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
March Supreme
Treat your beginners to a fresh sounding original march that will make them shine on their very first concert. All winds play their first six notes taught except for the clarinets who also play their low B. Eighth-notes are carefully presented as pairs of repeating pitches, and the snare drum part is all single strokes playing interesting eighth-note patterns. (1:50)Correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 1, page 13.
SKU: AL29434 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Maya: The Lost Empire
Reminiscent of ancient traditions, this composition highlights the Maya Empire, which holds the record for the longest running empire: almost 3,500 years. Teaching opportunities include shifting tempo and form including a D.S. al coda, and the notation is easily accessible for your first concert. A fascinating composition. (2:00)SKU: AL46606 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Merrifield March
Composed for first-year players, Michael’s attractive easy march gives every section of the band something interesting to play, and includes a nice variety in scoring and dynamic contrasts. A perfect introduction to march style.The First Concepts Series features simplified instrumentations, unison bass lines, optional advanced snare drum parts, and optional piano accompaniments.
SKU: HLPC23746 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Musicmakers March (Clarinet Section Feature)
Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24)Here’s a wonderful easy march that features the clarinet section. Fun to play and easy to learn. This composition is dedicated to our friend Linda Petersen – editor, author, teacher, colleague, and tireless advocate for music education. Dur: 1:20
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Nicholas Variations
Complete your first holiday concert with an energetic setting of “Jolly Old Saint Nicholas” in three brief variations that use only six notes and no key signature! All instruments get an opportunity to play melodic material, and this piece is a great vehicle to introduce both crescendo and decrescendo. (1:45)
SKU: AL47376 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Northern Odyssey
This appealing overture for beginning players opens with a dialog between the low instruments and percussion, followed by the passages for the full band. There is solid scoring throughout, and nothing faster than a quarter note except in percussion.SKU: HL04005529 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Northern Odyssey
This appealing overture for beginning players opens with a dialog between the low instruments and percussion, followed by the passages for the full band. There is solid scoring throughout, and nothing faster than a quarter note except in percussion.SKU: HLPC24699 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
On Wisconsin!
Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24)One of the most recognizable college songs ever to be played on a gridiron, this rousing march will add a few notches of adrenaline to any performance. Paul has created a very easy-to-play version without losing any of the excitement of the original.
SKU: HL860958 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Patapan Fantasy
On the charts for 300 years, this classic French carol, written by Bernard de La Monnoye, was first published in 1720. Designed for students halfway through their first year in band using just the initial handful of notes presented in most beginning band methods and without a written key signature. Perfectly crafted for your students’ first holiday performance! (1:30)SKU: AL48155 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Pirates’ Cave
Tales of swashbuckling pirates and this musical depiction of the pirates’ secret hideout are sure to be a hit with your students. Using only the first 7 notes taught, with no rhythms faster than a quarter-note (eighth-notes in the snare drum), this is perfect for that first-year concert.Correlates with Accent on Achievement Book 1, page 13.
SKU: AL26787 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Planets in Motion
The composer’s premise that students learning resembles planets in motion—moving faster as learning increases much like planets closer to the sun orbit at a greater speed—was the inspiration for this original work. Using only the first few notes presented in most beginning band methods without eighth notes in the winds, this original work is scored without a key signature in order to be accessible even to the least-experience ensemble. This engaging melody will make your very beginning band sound very advanced, featuring solid scoring and doubling throughout. Right in the pocket! (1:45)SKU: AL38295 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Pop Goes the Band
Watch your ensemble spring to life in this fun and engaging arrangement of the traditional tune “Pop Goes the Weasel,” called “Pop Goes the Band.” Each section of the band stands up to perform their part of the melody and gets a moment to shine. Sure to be a hit with your beginning band! Skillfully arranged by Chris M. Bernotas. (1:50) Correlates to Book 1, level 4.SKU: AL45972 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Presto!
This joyful, fast-paced composition for young band gives developing players an opportunity to show their spirit and enthusiasm for music. Rapid repeated eighth-note patterns provide an energetic texture as they are passed around the band. The catchy main theme uses only five notes, making this tune playable quite early in the year. (1:30) “Presto!” correlates to Book 1, Level 3 of Sound Innovations for Concert Band.SKU: AL41914 -
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
