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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Mamma Mia
ABBA for your beginners? You bet. Here’s likely their most popular hit from the blockbuster movie of the same name brilliantly scored at the beginning level. All the excitement retained and still arranged to make it attainable by your beginners. (1:55)SKU: AL30757 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Manhattan Beach
Although John Philip Sousa is stereotyped as a march writer, he composed music in many forms. But, of course, it’s his marches that have brought his name to millions of performers and listeners the world over. Of the hundreds of marches he wrote, many are still among the most performed of the medium. Michael Story has chosen this classic Sousa work and removed the technical difficulties so it can be enjoyed by even the youngest ensemble or band. Relish this music of the “March King”! (1:23)
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
March Bits & Pieces
Such an important part of our band-history, here’s a wonderful opportunity to introduce your students and remind your audiences of nine classic marches. All staged at a constant, yet comfortable tempo, each section of the band has a chance at one familiar march-melody or another ensuring endurance is not a factor. Bold and exciting, this one will have them cheering in the aisles.SKU: AL30752 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
March Del Mar
This is a wonderful vehicle for the first introduction of 6/8 time to your ensemble. Using only a few basic 6/8 rhythms, the composer has created a tuneful, well-constructed march that your kids will end up singing as they leave the rehearsal!SKU: AL16511 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
March for a Norwegian Penguin
A happy march, this original setting was inspired by the gift of a King Penguin to Scotland’s Edinburgh Zoo in 1913. Even though there really isn’t an actual Norwegian penguin, this particular penguin-mascot has even been honored with knighthood. The story is just as intriguing as the music itself. (2:00)SKU: AL42139 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
March from First Suite for Military Band
Gustav Holst’s First Suite in E-flat for Military Band, one of the first pieces written exclusively for military bands, was composed in 1909. This arrangement is based on the second theme of the March, a very lyrical melody reminiscent of British folk music. This setting brings this cherished work to the stands of your beginners. A welcomed addition to the beginning band repertoire!“The limited ranges and technical demands make this a good way to introduce students to this important work at an early age.”
– The InstrumentalistSKU: AL35338 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
March Jubilante
Composed in the style of Percy Grainger, March Jubilanté is light and lively yet embraces a charismatic lilt. It is much easier than it sounds since all the melodies are simple to play. Elena Roussanova Lucas’ spirited march is a wonderful opener or closer!SKU: AL26695 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
March Madness
Whether or not one is caught up in the “madness” of the annual college basketball tourney, your students will find this bombastic march a winner for all sports and all seasons, and one easily played with a minimum of rehearsal. Kick off your next sporting event with a big-time sound.
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
March of Bacchus
This march adaptation brings the wonderful ballet music of Léo Delibes to your classroom, concerts, and festival performances. Originally presented as the opening of Act III from his Sylvia, ou La nymphe de Diane, it is both delicate and deliberate.SKU: AL32469 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
March of the Magical Toys
“‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Santa had dropped through the chimney with care, hoping the children would be up the stairs. He placed all the toys round the tree with delight, and wiggled his nose at the stroke of midnight. The toys came alive and marched round and round, singing and dancing to holiday sounds.” So begins Robert W. Smith’s program notes. Need more be said? Here is that “Smith creativity” at its finest! (2:31)SKU: ALBD9774 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
March of the Majestics
An excellent selection for concert, contest or graduation ceremonies, March of the Majestics is a bold and stately processional march, full of dignity and character. The opening fanfare leads to a majestic melody that first appears in the upper voices, and later played by the lower brass and woodwinds. The return of the original fanfare ends the piece with a regal flourish.SKU: AL22266 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
March of the Robot Brigade
Here they come marching two by two—it’s a robot brigade! This dramatic piece for beginning band uses only the first six notes students learn. It is full of meaningful teachable moments that include call-and-response, minor mode, dynamics, and much more. The low brass and low winds play a prominent role throughout and everyone in the band will stay engaged. Students will surely practice this one! (2:25)SKU: AL44972 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
March Saranac
Second year bands will really shine playing this upbeat exciting march named after Saranac Lake in upstate New York’s Adirondack Mountains. Both the harmonic and natural forms of C minor are presented along with an E-flat major trio section. Dotted eighth and sixteenth rhythms are effectively combined with simple syncopations to create a march that will be the hit of your next concert. Correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 2, page 23.SKU: AL24633 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Marching Tune
Australia-born Percy Aldridge Grainger lived in London from 1901–1914, where he developed an interest in folk music. It was during this period that he crafted the original setting of this Lincolnshire folk song for chorus with brass ensemble or piano accompaniment. This beginning band arrangement reinforces ensemble phrasing and breathing technique while demonstrating the lovely melody. Heartwarming! (2:30)SKU: AL39501
