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Absolutely breathtaking describes this expressive piece created especially for young bands by experienced composer James Swearingen. His ability to make a band sound mature beyond their years is a tal...

You'll be amazed to discover that this high-energy composition has been created through the use of only six different notes. Your young musicians will relish the opportunity to perform a work that sou...

Both dramatic and sensitive, this powerful concert opener will allow even your youngest ensembles to shine. Melodies and harmonies evoke thoughts of Copland, even briefly quoting part of the Shaker so...

Start your very first beginning band concert with 'On Parade.' Using just the first six notes learned in band instruction, your students will feel confident performing this solid and melodic march. Af...

'Alien Crossfire' combines contrasting themes to create powerful and exciting musical moments that your students will be eager to perform. The battle is on in this adventurous and exciting fanfare/ope...

Simple and elegant, 'Daydreams' is a rare example of musicality and sensitivity uncommon at this grade level. A beautiful, memorable melody is presented amid a flowing countermelody, moving through a...

Starting with a bold and captivating fanfare, our musical journey settles in with a strong rhythmic foundation that is first introduced in the percussion section. As with any trip, a few surprises occ...

The flutes take center stage in this captivating piece. The delightful theme is perfectly suited to the skill level of young flutists, staying within the one-octave range of the Bb scale. Although flu...

A joyous and authoritative opening statement for the beginning band! Beginning with a flourish of woodwinds and metallic percussion, the brass section follows with a musical fanfare conveying confiden...

Chasing The Future' opens with a soft, yet stirring, ostinato that builds into an anthem of inspiration and hope. Interweaving melodies and countermelodies give this work a mature sound, while individ...

Here's a very approachable work to introduce lyrical style to your beginning band. Based on the traditional Irish tune 'Molly Malone,' the lovely, flowing melody begins in flutes, and is eventually ca...

All aboard the 'The Santa Express!' We embark on a festive trip with an exciting mash-up of two holiday favorites, 'Jingle Bells' and 'Up on the Housetop.' Throughout the piece, and as the train chugs...

Are you searching for a quick, yet highly efficient warm-up routine for your younger players? Then search no more. In less than five minutes, lip slurs, mini-scales, intervals, rhythm patterns and cho...

Are you searching for a quick, yet highly efficient warm-up routine for your younger players? Then search no more. In less than five minutes, lip slurs, mini-scales, intervals, rhythm patterns and cho...

The energetic and exciting appeal of this contemporary march is evident from the opening introduction and continues all the way to the powerful ending. It should be noted that no detail has been spare...

An original and dynamic beginning band composition that makes the ensemble sound as if they have been playing for several years. A calm introduction followed by an intense melody with thunderous rhyth...

Using a mature and infectious rock groove, 'Rock That!' for the beginning band will make your young musicians sound well beyond their years. Featuring the low brass and woodwinds on the initial melody...

Imagine the perfect winter holiday; hot chocolate, christmas trees, and the falling of white snow everywhere. Dennis Eveland's Dance of the Snowmen takes you on a winter journey and features a delight...

A marvelous work from the pen of an innovative and imaginative composer! Above The World will excite and motivate your young students and provide you with excellent teaching materials. Extremely impre...

EXTREME is an aggressive composition for young bands that was written to capture the boundless energy of young musicians. Powerful dissonant harmonies and vigorous pulsating rhythms create a feeling o...

Walkin' the Dog was written at a playful walking tempo and is a perfect change of pace for any young band program or concert. The lively bass line gives the lower instruments a chance to shine while f...

Thuderhead was written to energize and motivate young musicians to soar to the new levels of their musical achievements. Written at a grade 1.5 level, this exceptional composition offers the players i...

Delightful! This unique piece provides a wonderful opportunity for young musicians to experience the classic sounds of Spain. Features plentiful and authentic percussive sounds and the rhythms and har...

As the first musicians come into view the volume continues to grow and we hear many different layers of melody, counter-melody, and rhythm. Soon the band is upon us and we feel like we can almost reac...

Exciting! Animated! Driving rhythms! All these and more! The energetic percussion and unique harmonies make this piece a real winner for your young band's contest or concert performance. This is real...