The roots of this theme go as far back as the early 19th century, but its most familiar use is in the film score for Empire of the Sun. This lullab...
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Angeline the Baker arranged by Jim Palmer is a well-known American fiddle tune that is perfect for your beginning string orchestra. Students will e...
View full detailsThis dynamic original work will serve equally well as an opener or closer for your beginning ensemble. Solidly scored with energy and enthusiasm, t...
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Baska j' Malo Selo is a Croatian folk melody that uses simple rhythms and a range suitable for beginning players. The melody flows throughout the e...
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Gigantic robotic beings are fighting the millennia for peace and against tyranny in Patrick Roszell's "Battle of the Primes." This piece is accessi...
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Four notes and a few simple rhythms. Follow that with three notes and some cool harmony. Add a pinch of fun for percussionists. That's all it'll ta...
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This piece is lighthearted and bouncy and could resemble the feelings and senses a child might have when exploring a candy shop; different colors, ...
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Think cowboys, horses, and the Wild West. There's a ton of musical fun here for percussion along with contrasting themes and melancholy solos for f...
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The centurions were the most famous officers in the Roman army. They lead by example and displayed great courage on the battlefield. Presenting a v...
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"Ceremonious" is a processional piece that focuses mainly on the first seven notes learned in most method books. It is a great way to teach young p...
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The dragon dance is often part of a parade during Chinese New Year and other special events. It is performed by a team of skilled dancers using pol...
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Inspired by demonstrated courage, this original work is intended as a confidence-building piece for a young ensemble’s first Spring concert. It ser...
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Commemoration is a simple piece that can be used to teach students different articulations, dynamics, rhythmic styles, and balance. Following the f...
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Creep it Real, by Chris M. Bernotas, is the perfect selection for your fall or Halloween concert! This creeptastic piece uses only the first few no...
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The traditional dance in Africa often expresses the life of the community. Danza Africana is an original composition by Victor López, building on t...
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This energetic original work for your very first concert employs contrasting themes while serving as the perfect vehicle to introduce staccato and ...
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An extremely energetic and impressive work composed for first year ensembles that will captivate students and audiences alike. Scored against an in...
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The Dragon Dance is a popular event in traditional Chinese culture, especially during Chinese New Year celebrations. Originating during the Han Dyn...
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Our special beginning band series. Playable after only a few weeks and with limited instrumentation: 1 flute, 2 clarinets, 1 alto sax, 1 trumpet. ...
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Entrance of the Shogun, by veteran composer Douglas E. Wagner, is a stunning work that uses only the first few notes of the B-flat concert scale. W...
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Here is an easy to play funky-rock chart. The solo section is written for all winds for flexibility, 1st trumpet range is to written E top space an...
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This energetic piece is a simulation of a horse race. All the emotions and thrill of a race can be felt in this work. This piece for very young ban...
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A flash point is described as a point at which someone or something bursts suddenly into action or being. Introducing accented, staccato, and legat...
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"Free Download" by Victor López is an easy-to-play Latin bossa with everything written out for the rhythm section and no individual solos. The temp...
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