Nella mitologia greca, Pegaso è un cavallo alato che viene cavalcato in battaglia. Questa emozionante ouverture da concerto cattura la maestosità e la bellezza della creatura mitica. (2:35)
Heavy Metal ha gli elementi giusti per far appassionare i giovani musicisti alla banda! Con il suo ritmo rock trascinante, il suo "hook" accattivante e il suo contagioso ritmo di power chord, i vostri...
Monsters, Unite! di Kelly Dugger è un divertente brano per banda iniziale che sarà sicuramente un successo, non solo nel periodo di Halloween ma tutto l'anno. I mostri di tutto il mondo si stanno sveg...
'Half-Past Two' is a rock piece for young band intended to reinforce and deepen the students' understanding of dotted quarter/eighth note rhythms, providing a vehicle for this concept that is fun and...
The title of this work conjures up images in one's mind of outer space and flying saucers. However, although intended to be a programmatic work, the title is also a pun on the affectionate name often...
Predators of the Deep descrive le paure interiori primordiali di entrare in acque profonde e la consapevolezza che potrebbe esserci qualcosa in agguato sotto la superficie in cerca della sua prossima...
Everyone wants to be a drummer! This exciting composition provides that opportunity to the entire wind section in a call-and-response section utilizing rhythm sticks. The title also refers to the use...
Australian water dragons are fairly large lizards that have been around for 20 million years or so, and they can be seen along the rivers and waterways of Eastern Australia. For some Australian Aborig...
Cataclysm of the Cosmos di Amy Webb rappresenta il potente impatto delle meteore sulla Terra, decimando i dinosauri! Spingete il vostro ensemble direttamente nella spettacolare mischia con martellanti...
Named after a well-loved children's Halloween game, this wonderful selection for young band brings the spooky sounds of haunted houses and Halloween to life. Whether you program it in the fall, winter...
Preparato con strumenti che si trovano in cucina, questo vivace brano vede i membri della sezione percussioni esibirsi su pentole e padelle. Per dare un tocco teatrale, vestite i percussionisti di Kit...
This bright, festive fanfare is the perfect concert opener and can lend its jubilant air to any celebration or observance in which your band plays a part. Hopeful and triumphant, this brief fanfare is...
This fanfare for young band celebrates the spirit of creativity from the inception of an idea to its completion. The opening 'aha!' moment of inspiration is followed by themes of determination, persev...
This bright and tuneful opener makes a bold statement, yet is playable by the youngest of bands. Uses only the first six notes taught, no dotted rhythms and no rolls in the percussion!
Be prepared for approximately 95 seconds of bluesy, wiggly cuteness in which various sections of the band function as both the ants and the 'stomper!' Incorporating brass flutter tongue, two familiar...
Brahms's Academic Festival Overture was composed in the summer of 1880 for the conferment of his own honorary doctorate of philosophy degree by Breslau University. The piece is based on a number of st...
Stonybrook Overture was written for a concert band festival hosted by the 4th and 5th grade band of the Stonybrook School in Kinnelon, NJ. Beginning with a majestic statement, it moves into a legato m...
This overture with optional choir can be used to honor all of your students for their dedicated pursuit of musical excellence as well as to the dedicated educators that guide them. With its patriotic...
In Greek mythology, Pegasus is a winged horse who is ridden into battle. This exciting concert overture captures the majesty and beauty of the mythical creature. (2:35)
Start your next concert with a flash . . . of notes and rhythms. 'Flash!' introduces different styles, accidentals, and harmonies not common in younger band literature.
The Australian folk song 'Catalpa' was inspired by the escape of Irish prisoners from a jail in Freemantle, Western Australia in 1876. It is said that the song became so popular in area pubs that it w...
This arrangement features two traditional Irish folk songs - 'star of the County Down' and 'Brennan on the Moor.'
This lovely setting of the beloved American folk song, 'Barbara Allen,' is presented for developing bands as a series of variations in which all sections of the band have an opportunity to play the me...
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...
The folk songs 'Star of the County Down' and 'Green Bushes' represent two different styles and are featured in many works by well-known composers. This arrangement is accessible by younger players whi...
Kokiriko Bushi is long believed to be the oldest folk song in Japan. Normally, this song is presented in a serene setting, but has a new life as an up-tempo, war-like march. A vast array of authentic...
Conjuring breathtaking images of illuminated lanterns floating through the night sky, Peter Sciaino's Paper Lanterns is a delightful selection that will capture the imagination. Celebrated on the 15th...
Everybody gets to join the fun in this dynamic new rock chart! Blues scale melodies alternate over a driving bass line to a funky rhythmic groove, leading to an exciting call and response, pitting bra...
Movin' On, con il suo contagioso groove gospel-rock, cattura musicalmente lo spirito di incamminarsi con ottimismo verso il prossimo capitolo del viaggio della vita - un'avventura a cui guardare con s...
Movin' On, with its infectious gospel-rock groove, musically captures the spirit of stepping out with optimism into the next chapter in life's journey - an adventure we can look forward to with hope!
This chorus from Handel's Oratorio Judas Maccabaeus was composed in 1746 and was first performed in London in 1747.In 1884, Edmund Louis Budry wrote new words to this chorus to create the well known h...
Though entirely original, the melodies of Two Renaissance Sketches come alive with their modal harmonies and tasteful, dance-like percussion accompaniments which are typical of the period. A stately c...
Here is a work for young players with an energetic feel from beginning to end. A catchy tutti ensemble riff ties each musical section together and the percussion shine as they provide a simple but eff...
Imagine a warm tropical island resort, sailboats in the distance and palm trees swaying along the beach. . . (Do You Want) Salsa With That? is a lighthearted Latin tune that features your 'star' playe...
Feature your budding trombone section and send them 'south of the border' with this Latin-flavored original! Trombone smears, maracas, claves, and snippets of 'El Cucaracha' all come together to creat...
Here is a very clever 'South of the Border' setting of a familiar tune, making this festive holiday favorite even more fun for your beginners to play on their first concert. The Latin beat gives this...
Young band students will get a charge out of the pulsating energy of this original composition which features contemporary harmonies and a fusion of rock, Latin, and jazz styles. (2:00)
An excellent selection for concert, contest or graduation ceremonies, March of the Majestics is a bold and stately processional march, full of dignity and character. The opening fanfare leads to a maj...
Written to introduce young musicians to the mixolydian mode, Robert Sheldon has created this stately march. An excellent choice for concerts, contest or graduations, March Mixolydian is a lyrical and...
Fighting Falcon March was written for the Eureka Middle School 6th Grade Band from Eureka, Illinois. It is a simple yet tuneful and inspiring march that is ideally suited for young musicians learning...
This spirited march would be a perfect choice for a concert opener. Written well within the ranges of first year band students, each section has the opportunity to play the melody or the interesting h...
This piece is designed to create the impression of a marching band passing by during a parade. As the piece begins, the percussion is heard off in the distance, and as the band approaches, more instru...
Written in the traditional march style, this piece is designed to give very young players experience with the marcato style of playing. Technical and range requirements are held to a minimum in this e...
Powder your wig, polish your shoes, and get ready to enter the court of an 18th-century monarch with this bright, majestic concert work! Despite its pomp and grandeur, the rhythms, ranges, and scoring...
This piece seeks to portray the image of a lone wanderer, happily marching across the Italian countryside. The first strain portrays a more daring mood, while the trio and finale portray a happier sty...