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Concert Band Grade: 1
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Spitfire
Spitfire is a bold march for beginners, characterized in traditional marcato style. The development of the march includes an enticing countermelody and builds to a dynamic conclusion. A strong musical statement from the pen of Michael Story and a winner with spirit and style!SKU: AL26697 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Spookyville
Spookyville is a humorous piece with a clever ending and a surprise or two along the way. The minor tonality and the use of chromaticism give the music a “spooky” feel. This piece will have your audience quivering in their seats. Perfect for fall concerts! (2:30)SKU: AL36684 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Spy Games
Experience the action and adventures of an international agent in Spy Games! This “thriller” will have your students and audience members alike on the edge of their seats. A high-energy choice but solidly scored and very playable at the beginning level. (1:58)SKU: AL29557 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Star-Rise
Star-Rise is a programmatic work depicting the progress of the stars across the night sky. Bells set the tone with a simple three-note melody as twilight falls and the first stars appear. Percussion effects represent crickets and cicadas chirping in the background. The texture becomes more chorale-like as related but distinct themes reveal themselves, representing rising constellations. As the star themes gently roll by, the harmony grows warmer and the melody becomes more grandiose in preparation for the final star-rise: the arrival of the morning sun.“The work is a great exercise in part layering.”
-The InstrumentalistSKU: AL33832 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Stonegate Overture
When you see a young band overture by John O’Reilly, you can always feel confident that it’s not only going to be good, its going to be a hit with your students too! This new offering provides a positive introduction of the overture form to your beginners. Its lyrical melodies are beautifully connected and all sections of the band will feel important. (Grade 1—Correlates with Alfred’s Basic Band Method, Book 1, Unit 13)SKU: AL5165 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Stonehenge
The prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England was the inspiration for this mysterious new work from the pen of Michael Story. Beginners will be awe struck with how big they sound in this hearty composition. Like the monument, this work is big and bold! (2:30)SKU: AL30744 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Surprise Symphony Variations
After a traditional scoring of this perennial favorite, a set of variations featuring various sections of the band is presented. The rhythmic and melodic variations provide an effective tool for teaching variation form. Correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 1, page 24.SKU: AL17131 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Sword Dance
Although this outstanding arrangement is accessible by even very young bands, every section has the melody at various times, and each variation is represented with a different texture and accompaniment, keeping the lively dance tune fresh and invigorating as the piece catapults toward the surprise presto ending! Thoughtful use of percussion adds to the colorful scoring. Students will love this high-energy delight from the Renaissance era. (1:20)SKU: AL29458 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Symphonic Statement
You’ll be startled at the bold presence and sonority of this fresh new festival work for your beginners. Created by Robert W. Smith, “Symphonic Statement” is dedicated to his daughter, Savanna Grace Smith. A bold choice for your contest or any program.SKU: AL24702 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Taiko!
Meaning “fat drum,” Taiko is often used to refer to the modern art of Japanese drum ensembles and is the first native Japanese music to spread throughout the world. Beginning with a unique effect, your flute section instills a sense of awe. This is a super composition for your percussionists who simulate the traditional Taiko drums on floor toms.SKU: ALBDM01046 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
The Andromeda Connection
Inspired by the Andromeda constellation in the northern sky, Roland Barrett has crafted this original work for your beginners. Beginning by engaging the percussion section to set the musical stage, the composition develops with a dramatic melody that grows to a bold conclusion. This is a terrific choice to reinforce counting and is “right in the pocket” for your beginning band.SKU: AL38307 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
The Billboard March
The march was written for and dedicated to the music trade publication of the same name. This arrangement retains all of the integral parts but with the technical difficulties removed. The built-in recognition factor is an added plus. A great opener or encore. (:51)SKU: ALBD01034 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
The Birthplace of Kings
Inspired by a visit to Bath, England, this work envisions the coronation of the first King of England. Modal harmonies and period-sounding percussion bring this majestic piece to life. Regal in nature, this original straightforward composition will inspire your beginners’ imaginations. (2:30)SKU: AL43079 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
The Collegiate
Young bands will experience all the dynamics and drama of the traditional march style in “The Collegiate.” This piece is an excellent vehicle for exploring new rhythms and articulations in the context of a solid score and a comfortable key. (2:40)SKU: AL41929 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
The Dragon’s Lair
The sequel to Castles and Dragons, The Dragon’s Lair tells the tale of the knights’ search for the dragon’s whereabouts, using a sturdy tune and countermelody in C minor to describe their confidence and swagger. Once the dragon is spotted, the music becomes faster and more accented as the knights engage the dragon in a fierce battle. Once the dragon is vanquished, the main theme returns as the knights celebrate their victory. The piece contains plenty of percussion parts to keep your players busy, and uses a friendly key structure to facilitate student progress on accents and playing complete phrases. (2:45)SKU: AL29454 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
The Enchanted Wizard
Beginning with a beautiful “Andante section”, this fantastic Grade 1 piece soon changes pace and segues into a brisk “Allegro.” With generous doublings and some surprising harmonies, The Enchanted Wizard will make a great contest selection. Correlated with Yamaha Band Student, Book 1, page 14.SKU: AL20234 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
The Forbidden City
Inspired by the ornate palace in Beijing, China, this arrangement is focused around the Chinese folk song “Jasmine Flower.” The music is presented from the perspective of a person traveling towards the palace, with the grandeur, beauty, and spectacle gradually increasing with each step taken. The arrangement uses a variety of percussion instruments to reinforce the enchanting effects that build throughout. (2:15)SKU: AL39544 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
The Great Gate of Kiev
This famous work, the finale from Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, has gone from the keyboard medium to an orchestral version arranged by Ravel, and now to a very easy concert band arrangement by Mike Story. The power and drama is all here in an easy-play form. This is a great program closer!SKU: ALBD01018 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
The High School Cadets
John Philip Sousa’s classic march has been scaled to the beginning level. The traditional dynamics are clearly displayed. This is a sure-fire winner. Although manageable by beginners, more advanced ensembles may choose to perform this march with reduced preparation time. Programmed on any concert, used as a warm-up for a competitive performance or simply as an encore, this arrangement will fill the bill.SKU: ALBDM00031 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
The Lost Kingdom
Explore the mysteries of The Lost Kingdom with your beginning band. Using only six notes, the tonality of C natural minor is clearly established in the beginning. Repeated pitch eighth note patterns form a driving rhythmic accompaniment to the broad melodic lines presented in the trumpets. Effective percussion solos using tambourine, snare drum, and bass drum add to the drama of this powerful original composition. Correlated to Accent on Achievement, Book 1, page 15.SKU: AL22244 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down
This well-known melody was written as the theme song for the “Looney Tunes Cartoon” series in the third decade of the 20th century and has been a favorite of young people ever since. In this arrangement, made especially for those young people, the merry-go-round does really “break down.”SKU: AL32474
