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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Revenge of the Electric Pencil Sharpeners
A charismatic, easy-to-prepare piece for your beginners becomes pure entertainment for your audience, incorporating some naughty yet prominent guest soloists. Share our recording with your prospective sharpening artists to build their confidence. We can’t wait to see the performance variations of this delightfully entertaining piece. A sure winner! (2:00)SKU: AL47379 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Ride of the Knights
This exciting original work for developing band was conceptualized as a contest / festival selection. It is high energy and vigorous, and will make your ensemble sound like professionals. Written in triple meter, this work provides an opportunity to learn and teach key modality, articulations, phrasing, dynamics—and the complex structure of combining the melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic materials. This piece intensely portrays the mysterious history of ancient knights as a force with which to be reckoned. (1:45)SKU: AL43078 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Rising Star
This very easy composition by Samuel Hazo was designed specifically to provide beginning players the opportunity to experience a lush and chorale-like setting. With nothing faster than a quarter note, this is an excellent vehicle for teaching concepts such as independent moving lines, phrasing, balance and dynamic contrasts. Dur: 2:45SKU: HL4002393 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Ritmico!
Fast-paced and full of energy, Ritmico! will give your percussionists a workout, while also helping the other sections develop independence. From its bold opening to its legato middle section to its restatement of the opening theme, Ritmico! never loses steam. Your students won’t want to stop practicing this one! Correlated with Yamaha Band Student, Book 2, page 14.SKU: AL20235 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Rock of Gibraltar
Inspired by the majestic area surrounding the legendary rock at the strait of Gibraltar, Victor López has created this dynamic overture for beginners. Fabled in Greek lore to be one of the two pillars of Hercules, this bold work is sure to be a stunning addition to your beginning band program.SKU: AL26694 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Rock That Bach!
Bach’s “Minuet in G Major” provides the inspiration for this lively rock-style piece for young bands. A statement of the original theme gives way to a rousing rock version of this famous melody. Correlated to Book 1, Level 5 of Sound Innovations for Concert Band, this selection is playable by young players in their first year of training and provides a great toe-tapping tune for your appreciative audience. (1:30)SKU: AL37785 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Rockin’ La Bamba
Almost everyone is familiar with this tune made popular by Ritchie Valens and then by Los Lobos. Now your young band can play this tune expertly arranged by John O’Reilly. This is a great piece for teaching easy syncopations and pop style, while every section gets a chance to shine as they handle the famous melody. A great selection for the end of year concert. Correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 1, page 25.SKU: AL20600 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Rockin’ Through the Snow
Get your audience on their feet with this rockin’ twist on a holiday favorite. Using only the first few notes learned by most beginners, Brian Beck has transformed the familiar classic, “Jingle Bells” into a toe-tapping, fist-bumping work everyone will enjoy. (1:45)SKU: AL44174 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Royal March
This processional-style march is an excellent choice for opening a concert or performing at a graduation ceremony. Correlated to Book 1, Level 5 of Sound Innovations for Concert Band, this piece is playable by young players in their first year of training. (1:30)SKU: AL37784 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Sailor’s Holiday
This very easy rock-flavored piece combines original material with the well-known sea chantey “The Drunken Sailor”, producing what is destined to become a favorite of young bands everywhere. Correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 1, page 15, this work is loaded with instrumental and harmonic contrast, and will show your beginning band off at its best. Very highly recommended.SKU: AL22242 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Salamander Eyes
The second installment of the Fantastic Beasts series from J. K. Rowling’s Wizarding World features the adventures of Newt Scamander and Albus Dumbledore as they battle the evil wizard Gellert Grindelwald. This compelling James Newton Howard theme is a perfect fit and will have your beginners fired up. (2:30)SKU: AL47377 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Sandstorm!
Here is an enjoyable and energetic piece for young band that depicts the excitement of exploring the ancient lands of Arabia. The dark and aggressive mood portrays the dangers an explorer might encounter. The gentle and flowing contrasting section illustrates the beauty and splendor of this mysterious, ancient world. (2:30)SKU: AL41931 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Sans Day Carol
This piece dates back to 19th-century Cornwall County in southwest England, and the lyrics most associated with this melody are similar to the text of “The Holly and the Ivy.” This arrangement of the beautiful carol gives beginning band students an opportunity to work on expressive playing while using limited technical demands. Fitting for both holiday and festival performances. (1:45)SKU: AL47384 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Scirocco
“Scirocco” comes from the name given to a Mediterranean wind that originates as a dry and dusty breeze in the Sahara Desert, accumulates moisture and velocity as it crosses the Mediterranean Sea, and often reaches hurricane speeds. With an inspiration like that, you can be sure the energy level will be at a peak. The work has an elementary introduction to contemporary aleatoric notation that enhances the dynamic sparkle! (2:00)SKU: AL38302 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Scottish Ayre
Douglas E. Wagner has scored this traditional Scottish folk song, also known as Turn Ye to Me, for young band. The full, rich phrases combined with tasteful dynamic contrasts will ensure this is an arrangement that can be programmed again and again. A charming work.SKU: AL26730 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Selkie A Scottish Legend
In Celtic folklore, a “selkie” is a mythical creature appearing as a seal in water, but taking human form on land. In this striking setting for second-year players the first movement, in a lyric and melancholy style, portrays the selkie as a baby seal. The second movement depicts a young boy on land and employs a number of characteristics of traditional Scottish folk tunes. This marvelous work provides opportunities for musical and cross-curricular exploration. Dur: 3:50
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Señor Slide
Feature your budding trombone section and send them “south of the border” with this playful Latin-flavored original, Señor Slide! Trombone smears, maracas, claves, and snippets of “El Cucaracha” all come together to create a delightful Latin groove that your audience will love. Great fun for all!SKU: AL36686 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Serengeti Dreams
Serengeti National Park, a wildlife refuge in northern Tanzania, East Africa serves as the inspiration for this work. Intended as an introduction to multicultural music for beginning instrumentalists, there are musical representations of the many exotic animal species found in the park. The beginning is majestic, depicting the hills and grassland ranges. A variety of interesting sounds in the wind and percussion sections culminates in a spectacular conclusion. (3:15)SKU: ALBDM00029 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
She Loves You
Ranked by Rolling Stone on the top 100 songs of all time and one of the five Beatles songs all in the top five simultaneously in April of 1964, this classic rock-and-roll hit remains a real charmer. Prepared for first year students, this one will be recognized by young and old alike. Great classic rock for your first pop program! (2:15)SKU: AL39514 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Shepherd’s Hey
This very familiar traditional British folk song scored for your beginners begins with a simple melodic statement. The arrangement builds in intensity and tempo through the final musical punctuation. Subtle intricacies are clearly demonstrated with the addition of characteristic counter melodic material. A solid choice, your beginning band will sound polished and professional! (1:45)SKU: AL30755 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Short Cuts for Beginning Band — #1
Here are four highly recognizable pop tunes, carefully scored for your beginners but with identifiable teaching concepts at the forefront. Use these wonderful melodies to reinforce articulations, form, chromatics, legato and staccato style, dynamics, and balance. These titles can be performed in one concert setting or distributed throughout your teaching year to foster your teaching objectives. Titles included in this first installment are “The Magnificent Seven,” “Wipe Out,” “Over the Rainbow,” and “Scooby Doo, Where Are You?” Brilliant! (6:00)SKU: AL38318 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Short Cuts for Beginning Band — #2
Pop tunes can energize your beginning band program—everyone loves to perform a recognizable tune! Here are four hot tunes that are carefully scored for your students, but with identifiable teaching concepts at the forefront. Use these wonderful melodies to reinforce eighth note performance in the low winds, two-hand percussion performance, a variety of articulations, legato performance, phrasing, and the execution of ritardando. Also includes a variety of dynamic and tempo considerations. The tunes can be performed in one concert or throughout the school year to apply these musical concepts in a timely manner. Titles included are “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Sing, Sing, Sing,” “You Raise Me Up,” and “Bang the Drum All Day.” Engaging and educational, be sure to check out Short Cuts #1 (00-38318) as well! (6:00)SKU: AL39511 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Short Cuts for Beginning Band — Vol. 5
A sure fit for your beginners using just the basics, this suite features Bruno Mars’ “Treasure,” “Eye of the Tiger” from Rocky III, Camila Cabello’s “Havana,” and closes with “And All That Jazz” from Chicago. Each theme is focused toward a specific instructional objective and is extremely performable. The tunes can be programmed all at once or throughout your school year.SKU: AL46615
