Ludwig Music Publishing Company

Le forze della natura che entrano in gioco sugli oceani della Terra incutono timore e paura. Eppure, rimangono stranamente benevole. Così è per quest'opera potente: sembra difficile, ma non lo è. È to...

An ideal early-in-the-year selection that features idiomatic writing, conservative ranges, very few eighth notes, and no divided sections. There are plenty of teaching points, from music history and s...

Andare in slitta attraverso campi e strade innevate sembra essere radicato nella nostra coscienza. Anche se non l'abbiamo mai provato, sembra reale come ogni altra cosa! Lo schiocco del freddo, lo sch...

With unequalled cleverness, Jeremy Martin takes us deep into the world of the secret agent/private detective. Whether you opt to play this for the myriad teaching points or just because it sounds ente...

Questa canzone popolare del periodo della guerra civile americana riceve il classico trattamento di Andrew Balent. Ciò significa che è immediatamente riproducibile, che ha un suono eccellente e che ha...

Un'eccellente introduzione agli stili di danza con un tocco di cromatismo per ravvivare un po' le cose, questo David Martin terrà i vostri studenti con il fiato sospeso. I suoni afosi del tango arriva...

Un'esecuzione sostenuta e bella è forse l'abilità più difficile da insegnare ai giovani musicisti. Per questo motivo, un corale di livello 1 è un bene prezioso. Gamme conservative, nessuna difficoltà...

Clever and melodic, this fanfare based on Good King Wenceslas makes a wonderful opening statement for holiday concerts. The lively rhythmic impulse adds to the jovial mood and is sure to lift spirits...

Le melodie intonate e memorabili di questa marcia sono proprio quelle che faranno venire al pubblico la voglia di fischiettare. Eseguito a tempo costante, il brano procede imperterrito fino al suo ent...

This treatment of an African American spiritual, "The Gospel Train," also known as "Get On Board," is a treat for young players. It has a melody they may well know that lies well for their instruments...

Raramente i giovani studenti hanno la possibilità di eseguire la musica dei maestri compositori. L'Inno alla libertà dalla prima sinfonia di Brahms è un'eccezione. Di sublime bellezza, il tema è stato...

An exciting new work from the pen of Aric Branchfield, Into the Deep is an exercise in syncopation. There is a middle passage that sounds slower because of the note values, but the work remains at a c...

American Strong is catchy tune in a spirited march with a unique and unusual form: there's not much more to ask for. Composer David Bobrowitz has provided the "more,"---every section makes a significa...

Clarence E. Barber's arrangement of the classic carol Greensleeves is manageable for all players. Everyone gets a shot at the melody and there are many different percussion colors to set the arrangeme...

A humorous and most assuredly tongue-in-cheek work by Clarence E. Barber, Alien Autopsy offers cross-cued solo opportunities for bassoon, flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, and tuba. A wide array of per...

This piece has everything the grade 1 conductor is looking for: safe and solid scoring, limited and comfortable ranges, enough percussion to keep the section busy and out of trouble, and exciting them...

Inspired by Romani proverbs, Dance When There Are Songs is a wonderful work for young bands by David M. Martin evoking the flavor of the nomadic peoples of Europe. It affords several cross-cultural pe...

Heroic themes for everyone in Jeremy S. Martin's The Conquerors---scored safely for ultimate success highlight this outstanding work for grade 1 band. There is opportunity for teaching chromatic finge...

Some vocalizations and the use of a flexatone highlight this beginning band tour de force. Only the standard first six notes are used and even percussion plays no notes shorter than eighth notes. The...

Colorful percussion and unusual instrumental effects will bring a true sense of amazement to your audience as the narrator tells the story of an alien invasion and its aftermath. Alien Invasion from t...

Stark lines and open harmonies give The Ice Zone by Aric Branchfield a mature sound without difficulty. Clarinet stays below the break, trumpet below B, and all instruments lie within a carefully thou...

If you're commissioned to write a work for the Lorain County (OH) 4H Band, of course you're going to use tractor parts as part of the sound picture. Surely one of your students will have access to jus...

Using only the first six notes taught to beginners, Across This Land by Kevin Hilbun is suitable for performance midway through the first year of instruction. It is surprisingly sophisticated, with su...

Imagine yourself on a camel ride through the desert. Your ride, the "ship of the desert," has an awkward, rolling gait, and as you sway back and forth you gaze upon the mysteries and wonders of the ar...

Tone, intonation, phrasing, and legato style are the foundational aspects of band musicianship. Coraggio by Quincy Hilliard is a lovely ballad that allows your students to concentrate on these skills...