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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"Fury of the Storm" is a great piece to challenge and introduce beginning band musicians to music with multiple elements occurring simultaneously. ...
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A very dynamic sound for your youngest students. "G-Force Five!" is a vigorous work characterized with solid scoring to build performance confidenc...
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An edgy and exciting piece for very young band to perform on one of their first concerts. The melodic material in the outer sections portrays an ag...
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This energetic composition is the perfect opener or closer employing soaring melodies, rich harmonies, and driving rhythms. All instruments get an ...
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This version of Great Beginnings by Michael Kamuf is part of our Belwin FLEX offerings and is designed with maximum flexibility for use by any mix ...
View full details"Greensleeves" arranged by Victor López is an easy-to-play holiday jazz waltz with everything written out including a brief alto sax solo. The temp...
View full detailsThere’s no one better to present Guantanamera to your beginners. Victor López sets the steady Latin-rock groove in your percussion section as the f...
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This holiday mash-up only uses the first six notes of the scale and is VERY easy--perfect for the first concert. With no articulations, dynamics, d...
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This version of Holiday Rock arranged by Chris Bernotas is part of our Alfred FLEX offerings and is designed with maximum flexibility for use by an...
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Since the dawn of time, there have been invading armies that changed the course of many civilizations. Careful attention to uniformity of articulat...
View full detailsThis one has a funky rock groove with a hip chord progression yet is very easy to play. The chart has plenty of unison harmony, no solos, easy rang...
View full detailsYes, this is "Jingle Bells"! Check out this very clever swing arrangement that is sure to please. This chart is easy to rehearse with a catchy hook...
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An easy Grade 1/2 designed to be playable after only 7 or 8 lessons. Teaching aspects are always a part of the Northeastern Music design. This gi...
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Cooked up with instruments found in the kitchen, this lively tune features members of the percussion section performing on pots and pans. To lend a...
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"Knights and Castles" is a fun piece for very young band using only the first six notes introduced in most method books. Melody is found throughout...
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This piece is sure to get your students and audiences in the holiday mood. The familiar melody, straightforward rhythms, and optional percussion cr...
View full detailsReminiscent of ancient traditions, this composition highlights the Maya Empire, which holds the record for the longest running empire: almost 3,500...
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Using only the notes of the D Major scale, this brilliantly simple four-movement "Symphony" is perfect for beginning string players who are just st...
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Complete your first holiday concert with an energetic setting of "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas" in three brief variations that use only six notes and n...
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Imagine a holiday tune created with no key signature and using only the first few notes learned that's suitable to perform after only a few months ...
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On the charts for 300 years, this classic French carol, written by Bernard de La Monnoye, was first published in 1720. Designed for students halfwa...
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Watch your ensemble spring to life in this fun and engaging arrangement of the traditional tune "Pop Goes the Weasel," called "Pop Goes the Band." ...
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Take your students on a musical visit to a Renaissance Fair with this delightful piece, reminiscent of the Elizabethan age. Playable by beginners d...
View full detailsTribal and ethnic, this original composition will feature your percussion section on a variety of instruments along with the clarinets on the melod...
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