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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Kings from the East
For your next holiday concert, combine the mystery of the East with one of the world’s most beloved Christmas carols in this creative depiction of the Three Kings’ famous journey. Exotic scales and rich harmonies meet to create a powerful performance experience. This unique arrangement is correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 1, page 21.
SKU: AL18780 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Knight’s Kingdom
Knight’s Kingdom is sure to be your young band’s favorite this year. The F natural minor opening utilizes bold open harmonies combined with interesting sixteenth note rhythmic patterns. The percussion section includes an optional timpani part that ads a level of maturity to the overall ensemble. Correlates to Accent on Achievement, Book 2, page 24.SKU: AL23279 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Largo (from the New World Symphony)
Antonín Dvorák’s “Largo” from his 9th Symphony From the New World is a favorite for audiences here and abroad for its simplistic, yet moving melody. Paul Cook’s stirring arrangement brings Dvorák’s cherished theme to your beginners. The percussion parts can be performed as written or eliminated for a more traditional setting. Aside from adding some musical history, this arrangement supports instruction of balanced dynamics, proper breath support, and tone quality.SKU: AL35354 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Las Mañanitas
Multicultural instruction in music and the arts is an excellent way to provide students with a global perspective to enhance student development and learning. This traditional Mexican folk song in 3/4 is an excellent piece to program at your next “Music Around the World” concert. (1:30)SKU: AL43076 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Legend of the Alhambra
This easy, yet powerful work is a great choice for your spring concert. Featuring fun syncopations and modal harmonies, Legend of the Alhambra will have your students begging to play it over and over again! Correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 1, page 32.SKU: AL20522 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Legend of the Irish Giant
Irish folklore brings us many versions of the legend of the Irish Giant called Finn McCool. This work, with its bold bass lines, fiery ostinatos, and modal themes, brings this great legend to life in music, painting the picture of the epic battle between Finn and Benandonner. This dynamic but accessible piece drives from start to finish and will surely capture the imagination of young bands and their audiences alike. (2:05)SKU: AL39617 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Let Heaven and Nature Sing!
An opening fanfare or a superior holiday concert closer. Based on the traditional carol “Joy to the World,” this arrangement features bold brass statements shifting to delicate melodic woodwind quotes allowing the beginning band a very mature and solid sound. This most effective setting will be greeted by audiences with great enthusiasm. (1:45)SKU: ALBDM00042 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Let It Rock
From the hip-hop rock kid from his In the City CD, here’s Kevin Rudolf’s driving tune, “Let It Rock,” that topped the charts for weeks. Built on the eighth-note pulse, the aggressive melody is introduced. You students will love performing what they’re hearing on the radio. Cutting-edge pop for your beginners! (1:45)SKU: AL30762 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Li’l Liza Jane
This traditional upbeat melody has been scored to offer the opportunity to feature solo or soli sections for every member of your beginning band. What a tremendous way to feature your graduating students with a little time in the spotlight on their year-end program! (2:00)SKU: AL39545 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Linden Lea
The first published composition of Vaughan Williams in 1902 was a setting for voice and piano of a poem by William Barnes. The lyrical folk song quality of the tune makes it an irresistible choice for this arrangement for the beginning concert band idiom. Set in three-four time, the lush arrangement reinforces musicality and the triple meter concept. This setting will certainly make your beginners sound lush and polished. Stunning! (2:15)SKU: AL39503 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Lion’s Pride (from the World of Warcraft Original Game Soundtrack)
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1Lion’s Pride (from the World of Warcraft Original Game Soundtrack)
Based on the World of Warcraft: Taverns of Azeroth original game soundtrack composed by Jason Hayes, Victor López has crafted an arrangement of “Lion’s Pride” that is incredibly playable and just perfect for your beginning band. Bring the excitement of the “gaming” music right into your beginning band room. Very exciting! (1:40)SKU: AL35353 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Little Drummer Dudes!
Amaze the crowd at your next holiday concert with this rockin’ percussion feature, “Little Drummer Dudes!” by Brian Beck. Although this piece uses a limited range of notes, it challenges the young musician with accidentals, challenging rhythms, syncopation, and various style markings, allowing those few notes to explode with excitement. (1:30)SKU: AL41934 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Little Red in the Hood
In the style of an overwrought melodrama, here is a descriptive “soundtrack” for the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood. From an innocent walk in the woods, to a frightening encounter, and finally the heroic rescue, your audience will have no trouble following the story with this entertaining musical adventure. (Or you could have dramatically inclined faculty or students act it out!) Dur: 3:10SKU: HL04002997 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Liturgical Fanfare
The entire work is based upon the opening rhythmic figure of two quarter notes, two eighths, and a quarter note. Liturgical Fanfare is a bit more aggressive in interpretation than most works composed for this level and is an exceptional choice for a concert opener or final work. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the full spectrum of dynamic contrasts. Powerful! (2:21)SKU: ALBD9565 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Lost Tomb of the Incas
Inspired by the 1911 discovery of a well preserved Inca ruin in Peru, Michael Story has scored this intriguing work for beginners. Lost Tomb of the Incas opens with a driving fanfare followed by an initial flute statement of the characteristic melody. The theme develops and builds to a dynamic conclusion. Certain to capture the imaginations of students and audiences alike!SKU: AL26699 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Macarena
Based on “La Virgen de la Macarena” by Bernardino Monterde, this paso doble has all the flair of a spicy Spanish march complete with castanets and maracas. A tremendous opportunity to reinforce contrasting articulations and style with a few accidentals along the way. Olé! (2:00)SKU: AL42144 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Magical Hats and Happenings
“Magical Hats and Happenings” is a programmatic work that depicts a far-away mystical land where broomsticks abound and potions are brewed. Peek around any corner and you will find a wide variety of magical mayhem. A journey has begun and all sections of the band are invited. Through chromatic figures, trombone glissandos, and tasteful percussion writing, a magical world is created. Put on your magical hats and let the fantastic adventure begin!“Young players will find its novelty exciting as they get to play dynamically, with different articulations, rests, counting challenges and with some independence of lines.
-The Instrumentalist
SKU: AL36687 -
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)
SKU: ALBD9953 -
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
