Concert Band Grade: 1
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Doctor Boo!
Eerie sounds reverberate through dark, dusty hallways as a Grandfather clock, covered with spider webs, suddenly springs to life in the dead of night—tick tock, tick tock . . . Everyone will have a scary good time making this musical visit to an abandoned old mansion haunted by a playful ghost known simply as . . . Doctor Boo! (1:40)SKU: AL44171 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Doctor Rock
Your band is going to love “getting down” with this powerful, blues-drenched rock chart. From the driving beat of the opening bass line through the contrasting call and response (featuring your low brass and woodwinds), Doctor Rock will grab hold of your audience and never let go. Destined to become your band’s favorite and most-requested number!SKU: AL26813 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Dona Nobis Pacem
In the rich chalumeau register, a solo (or soli) clarinet voice quietly introduces the hauntingly beautiful melody. Layering into the texture, other voices add timbre and depth. The phrasing is exquisite, and teaching opportunities for legato playing abound. A modulation from B-flat to E-flat allows even more sonorities as the work moves to its conclusion. Serious music educators should look closely at this piece. (duration 2:40)
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Dorian Dreamscape
This dreamy interlude is a great way to introduce young bands to the Dorian mode. Wonderful melodic lines, along with intriguing harmonic content and texture, really enhance this musical dreamscape in a modal setting. An excellent piece to add contrast and expression to a concert or contest program.SKU: AL22265 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Dragons of the Ancient Court
Travel back in time to revisit the ancient legends of the dragon in this powerful new work for young bands. Filled with driving rhythms and strong, accented lines, this piece is a surefire student and audience favorite. Many cultures around the world share a fascination with their own stories of dragons, and this music brings that fascination to the musical stage. (1:50)>Correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 1, page 24.
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Drummer’s Christmas Carol
Robert W. Smith takes one of the world’s best-known and best-loved melodies and fashions a highly effective new work that features your percussion section in the concert spotlight. As we have all come to expect from this brilliant young composer’s work, the energy level is extremely high, and the writing is most effective. It is one of those special works your players will enjoy rehearsing and your audiences will greet with great enthusiasm. Driving! (2:01)
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Drums-up-Front March
Your percussionists will love being the center of attention in Drums-up-Front March. This great section feature allows for interaction between the drums and the band. Great for teaching rests! Correlated with Yamaha Band Student, Book 1, page 10.SKU: AL20232 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Eagle Song
From a song shared by Squamish First Nation artist and performer Bob Baker, comes a unique work shaped by Robert Buckley that will allow your young players to experience the music of one of North America’s First Peoples. Eagle Song flows from a beautiful pentatonic melody and grows into a work that is both reverent and exciting. Sophisticated sounding, yet easy to learn. Dur: 2:40SKU: HL4005521 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Edifice
“Edifice” was written to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 6th grade school building in Troy, Ohio City Schools. The opening, majestic block chords recall the strength and endurance of the actual structure, while the faster and more tuneful main theme reflects the youthful energy and optimism of the school’s many generations of students. (2:20) “Edifice” correlates to Book 1, Level 3 of Sound Innovations for Concert Band.SKU: AL41912 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Elizabethan Dance
Experience the merry sounds of Olde England in this easy, but authentic sounding work in the Renaissance style. Written in a mixture of mixolydian and major tonalities, this piece is a great tool for exposing students to the sounds and traditions of an essential time in musical history. This is an excellent selection for working on dynamic control and playing with delicacy. (2:00)Correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 1, page 19.
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Ellan Vannin Suite
Tuneful folk songs and cheerful fiddle tunes abound on The Isle of Man (Ellan Vannin), located in the Irish Sea. Three of its finest musical gems are presented in Ellan Vannin Suite: “Sweetwater in the Common,” “The Good Old Way,” and “The Harvest of the Sea.” Charming folk music set in a crafty medley for your beginners. (3:00)SKU: AL38300 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Encore!
Grandiose in nature, this solidly scored original work serves particularly well as a concert closer but equally well as a bold opening number. Teaching opportunities abound for reinforcement of critical articulations. Beginning bands will sound magnificent! (2:00)SKU: AL39504 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Engines of Resistance
Take notice! Seldom, if ever, have we heard a more musically exciting venture for beginning band. Composer Larry Clark, in a highly creative period, has developed this stunning new work. Two opposing themes resist one another. A constant motor element in the winds fights the lyrical melodic material. Each new angular theme is more forceful than the last. Percussion is a separate color opposing the winds. Unique and tightly written, with fantastic program potential!SKU: ALBD9670 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Excelsior!
With its Latin title translated as “onward and upward” this brief yet energetic overture for second-year players captures the spirit of adventure found in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s 1841 poem of the same name. The energetic pulse and powerful melodies will engage the imagination of your young players. Dur: 2:20SKU: HL04004332 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Eye of the Tiger
The sound of the ringside bell announces yet another showing of one of the great Rocky films. Here is the theme music from Rocky III, originally recorded by the group Survivor and recognized worldwide. Here is an arrangement for your youngest ensemble that will not create problems with technique, allowing for pure enjoyment of music made famous in the movies! (1:32) Very EasySKU: ALCB9914 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Falcons in Flight
In traditional march-style, “Falcons in Flight” commemorates 50 years of teaching and learning at the Flint Hill Elementary School. Master composer Jerry Brubaker, joins the forces with this driving dynamic new work for beginning band. A perfect choice for any program since everyone loves a march!SKU: AL24709 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Fallbrook March
Here’s a perfect march for beginners who’ve just learned to play eighth notes and are playing within a limited range. Clarinets remain below the break and play the opening melody along with flutes. A catchy trio section features alto saxes, trumpets and horn. (Grade 1)SKU: AL5647 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Fanfare and Festival
Fanfare and Festival by Robert Sheldon is a bright and tuneful opener that makes a bold statement, yet is playable by the youngest of bands. This pieces uses only the first six notes taught, no dotted rhythms and no rolls in the percussion! (2:05) Correlated to Sound Innovations, Book 1, Level 4.SKU: AL48106 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Fanfare for the Faithful
With an opening fanfare motif based upon melodic fragments of the familiar melody, this setting of the hymn-tune “Adeste Fidelis” puts a fresh spin on this beloved classic. The concepts of phrasing, dynamics, and style are reinforced, creating a solid programming choice as an opening or closing selection for your next holiday program. (1:45)SKU: AL48167 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Fantastic Foster
During his short life (1826–1864), Stephen C. Foster wrote over 200 songs, including some that are still extremely popular today. A few of his songs are so well known that many believe they are American folk songs. In this arrangement, three of his most popular songs are arranged for young band. The entire band shares the melody of “Camptown Races,” which is followed by a tender setting of “My Old Kentucky Home” featuring the woodwinds and bells. Everything comes to a rousing conclusion with Foster’s first big hit, “Oh! Susanna,” that lets the entire band shine.SKU: AL33840 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Fawkes the Phoenix (from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets)
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1Fawkes the Phoenix (from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets)
The most memorable theme from John Williams’ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets film score has now been scored for the youngest learners by a pair of veteran arrangers, Michael Story and Robert W. Smith. A part of the Band Expressions series, this arrangement is prepared for use at the end of the first semester of instruction. It’s rich and lush. Satisfaction guaranteed! (1:53)SKU: ALCBM03002