Orchestra giovanile di fiati

First Concert - a demonstration performance by Bruce Pearson, was written to be playable after only 6 to 8 weeks of instruction. By programming this 15 minute demonstration concert for the student bod...

Costa Del Sol is a composition that uses elements from Latin American music to describe a sunny, Mexican coastline. With exciting and fun percussion parts, this piece reinforces the concepts of 9th no...

Blues Down Under, written by Australian composer Barrie Gott, is a Blues/Rock composition which offers students the option of playing a written-out 'ad lib' solo or creating their own improvised solo...

This might be the very best piece for teaching young bands about 6/8, augmentation, fragmentation, and canon. Based on the most famous sea chantey, 'Blow the Man Down.' Good tunes for all! A champion...

Based on the 19th century Japanese folk song, 'Takai-Yama.' Lots of melodic and rhythmic vitality for young band. Excellent for multicultural programming.

This very appealing piece describes an early twentieth century Fourth of July. The band is heard faintly in the distance, coming closer; the band is right next to you; the band is passing, then fading...

What a way to open your young band's first concert! This little march has everything! A straight-ahead first strain, a nice little flute-clarinet feature in the second strain, a noble 'big tune' trio,...

Noble in spirit with a nice mix of tonalities and harmonies for beginning bands. The great melodies and countermelodies for give everyone the opportunity make music. A wonderful first concert selectio...

A driving animated piece that describes the random intensity and violence of a storm. The middle section, the 'eye' of the storm, is a peaceful contrast. A very exciting piece, and a favorite of young...

The Native American motif is recognizable from the very first six notes of the melody. Exemplary music for young band where just about everyone gets to play the theme. Don't be surprised to hear the m...

A bright tune in F Major contrasts nicely with folk-like melodies in Aeolian and Dorian modes to describe a long-ago England. Very attractive and worthy music for young bands!

A slow, resplendent statement of the folksong is followed by a boisterous 'hit the trail' section. Another outstanding setting for young band. Sure to please!

A unique composition for young bands that encourages players to focus on making beautiful music together by providing a lovely melody, uncomplicated rhythms and smooth harmonies. A simple, moving trib...

A lyrical selection young players will enjoy. Modest ranges, flowing lines, modern harmonies and a strong melody for all. A perfect piece for the young band.

This is a perfect study for expressive playing with young bands. A chance for all instruments to show their warmth and beauty. Based on 'Gwenith Gwyn,' a bittersweet eighteenth century Welsh folksong....

The beginning tempo marking says it all for this exciting piece: 'With energy and determination.' The strength of Zephyrus and the rhythm of his 'Z' (Morse Code rhythm: long-long-short-short) are the...

Pirate's Cove is a dramatic short overture that captures the excitement, daring and mystery of the age of the buccaneers. Scored to give the less experienced band a secure, full sound, Pirate's Cove h...

From his guest conducting travels in Brazil, Andy has constructed a suite of three contrasting traditional Brazilian children's songs: Marcha, Soldaro! (March, Soldier), Capelina de Melao (Little Chap...

The Cahokia were the prehistoric Indian civilization who built the impressive mounds in Illinois. The music represents the images of war, peace, celebration and mystery which the composer encountered...

Star Voyage is a dramatic overture for young band, a voyage to the vast expanses of interstellar space. This is excellent material for your next concert or festival, which also provides great training...