Northeastern Music Publications

Has a moderate opening and moves to fast rhythmic patterns. 1st trumpet's highest note is E.

A very exciting new composition with meter changes, but staying with the quarter note being the constant measure for the beat. A good use of synopation, but never too complicated. The 1st trumpet's hi...

Easy arrangement for high school, challenging for middle school Not overly difficult rhythmically 1st trombone's highest note is Eb No ad lib solos

Includes a written solo for 1st tenor sax; easier sax section 1st trumpet's highest note is Eb (4th space) Trombone's highest note is Eb Upper elementary/middle School to junior high school level comp...

Easy blues shuffle Easy for high school, more challenging for middle school 1st trombone's highest note is Eb Easy sax range

Big band ensemble style; big band sound Not complicated Teaches swing style and big band jazz No ad lib solos Upper elementary/middle School to junior high school level composition

Beautiful ballad Easy sax range 1st trumpet's highest note is G, with an optional Bb Trombone's highest note is F, two ledger lines above the staff Shortest rhythmic pattern is 8th note triplets Upper...

In key of Eb. Two 8 measure phrases are repeated by different sections of the band. Diversity of sound gives the piece a rich texture without adding more music. Can be played after 5 or 6 lessons Clar...

In Dorian Mode (Bb key signature) 1st trumpet's highest note is A No accidentals, gives the feeling of a minor key Can be played after 5 or 6 lessons Clarinets Do Not cross the break Highest note for...

In Key of Bb. Easy introduction to 8th notes. Can be played after 5 or 6 lessons Clarinets Do Not cross the break Highest note for trumpets is A or Bb All instruments play the same rhythm at the same...

In Phrygian mode, gives the feeling of a minor key No accidentals Second phrase is a contrasting smooth melody First phrase is a lesson in counting and rests Can be played after 5 or 6 lessons Clarine...

Playable after only 6 lessons in most beginner books. Playable with 1 flute, 2 clarinets, 1 alto sax, and 1 trumpet. Uses all chords of the diatonic scale; No accidentals. 1st trumpet's highest note i...

The second of Two Elegiac Melodies for String Orchestra; Op 34 & Op 33, #2.

Bold and majestic overture. Dotted rhythms, triplets and a few 16th note runs. 1st trumpet's highest note is G.

Three movements: The Parrot of the Pirate Made Language Foule, A Maid So Faire, and Sea Change. 1st trumpet's highest note is G.

Challenging Grade 3; beautifully lyric melodies in a slow tempo. Written in 5/4 time. Inspired by the writings of Abraham Lincoln; included in the forward. 1st trumpet's highest note is G.

An expressive composition with varying moods and tempi. 3rd clarinets do not cross the break. 1st trumpet's highest note is G.

Beautiful but not complicated composition to play. Great exercise in musicality.

All clarinets cross the break. 1st trumpet's highest note is G.

Rapid fire composition that makes use of triplets, 8th notes and tremolos. All clarinets cross the break. 1st trumpet's highest note is G.

Feature for brass quintet. Grade 3 band/Grade 5 brass quintet. Originally composed for Boston Brass and middle school band. Clarinet in 2 parts and both play above the break. 1st trumpet's highest not...

1st trumpet's highest note is G. 1st & 2nd clarinets cross the break, 3rd clarinets do not. A few minor meter changes. Some key changes, but not drastic. Not an overly complex work.

Energetic composition, but not too fast. Good introduction to quarter note triplets. 1st & 2nd clarinets cross the break, 3rd clarinets do not. 1st trumpet's highest note is G.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylania is known as the 'steel city,' but almost eight decades bofore Pittsburgh was a major center for glass production. The location of three rivers provided an abundant source of sa...

This work begins with a majestic statement symbolizing the pride that music students feel whenn they perform as one. The celebratory section symbolizes the many wonderful times that are experienced as...