Concert Band Grade: 0.5
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Continental Divide
The bold opening statement and tuneful themes make Continental Divide the perfect concert opener for any young band concert. Although very accessible, it still includes varying styles and allows every section in the band an opportunity to play the melody. Using only seven notes, this impressive piece can easily be played during the first few months of instruction.Correlates to Sound Innovations for Concert Band, Book 1, Level 2.
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Cool Blues
Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24)Here is a fun and easy way to introduce the blues to your beginning players. Includes a low brass (and woodwind) “bass line” feature in the beginning, some easy chromatic lines, and tasty finger snapping. Totally cool! Dur: 2:30
SKU: HL00860962 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Dance Celebration
Inspired by his daughters’ first dance recital, Mr. Smith has created this beginning band composition. It is a pleasure to offer great original performance literature for beginning strings in their first year of instruction. A most charismatic work that will evoke a musical celebration.SKU: ALBDM00005 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Danza Africana
The traditional dance in Africa often expresses the life of the community. Danza Africana is an original composition by Victor López, building on the musical concepts of these dances. It is easy to learn, exciting, playable, and will definitely keep the percussionists on the alert. A wonderful opportunity to integrate multicultural learning in your band room! (2:00)SKU: AL32452 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Dawn Over King’s Valley
This energetic original work for your very first concert employs contrasting themes while serving as the perfect vehicle to introduce staccato and accented articulations. All instruments get an opportunity to play one of the themes. Destined to be a favorite of students and audiences alike! (1:45)SKU: AL45764 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Dervish
It twirls – it whirls – it’s just right for your very first concert! Dervish, dedicated to the composer’s young daughters, is all the energy and lively spirit captured in this original work. If you can’t tame the energy of your upbeat band, you can easily channel it into this dynamic new work. (1:34)SKU: AL29549 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Dimensions
A grand opening is followed by a brass statement of the theme. Then the woodwinds take over, building to an exciting finish. This could easily be the first fanfare for your beginning band. Glorious and exciting, this will draw acclaim from all listeners. (1:52)SKU: ALBDM03018 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Ding Dong Merrily on High
Based on a traditional French dance melody, this popular holiday favorite has been scored for performance after only a few months of instruction. Arranged to accompany Band Expressions™ Book One, it is attainable for students in the middle of any first-year method. Perfect for your first holiday program again and again.SKU: AL26688 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Distant Journey
Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11)Using brash open harmonies and bold tutti rhythms, Paul has created a powerful-sounding work for beginners to sink their teeth into. Using only quarter and half notes, this is sure to sound great with only a few rehearsals. Dur: 1:40
SKU: HL00860556 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Dragon Bridge
An extremely energetic and impressive work composed for first year ensembles that will captivate students and audiences alike. Scored against an intensive percussive background, the work consistently presents melodic and rhythmic driving forces that will make the group sound polished. (2:00)SKU: AL48175 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Entry of the Noblemen
Proudly the valiant royal knights return to the kingdom. This original work begins and ends with a grand march encompassing an expressive chorale section. The contrasts permit varied teaching opportunities, including breath support, diverse dynamics, and opposing styles and articulations. An impressive choice for your first presentation.SKU: ALBDM01027 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Escapade
Michael Oare’s Escapade is a mischievous and fun-filled romp for beginning players. Using creative effects including trombone glisses, slide whistles, mouthpiece screeches, and dissonant “crunches,” your players will have blast with this, and the audience will too!SKU: HL04004149 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Fanfare and March
Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11)An important ingredient in your beginning band’s first concert is a suitable march. What better choice than this gem from Michael Sweeney that guarantees success right from the start. A powerful-sounding fanfare leads to a march theme built on only quarter and half notes. Also included is a short feature for the percussion section. A winner! Dur: 1:50
SKU: HL00860548 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Farewell at Dawn
As its title suggests, “Farewell at Dawn” is a musical expression of bidding farewell to the night and beginning a new day. The piece opens softly with a gentle motive that evolves through simple, yet expressive material. A short quasi-canon provides a transition for a climax that resolves peacefully using the original musical motive. This is a piece with a mature, lyrical sound that can be performed by the youngest of bands. (1:45)SKU: AL44177
