Concert Band Grade: 0.5
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Regency Fanfare
A bold musical statement for your first year students, Regency Fanfare is scored solidly for the youngest ensemble. Each section works through the melodic material to make certain they are prepared to present the final dramatic statement. (1:51)SKU: AL30740 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Renaissance Fair
Take your students on a musical visit to a Renaissance Fair with this delightful piece, reminiscent of the Elizabethan age. Playable by beginners during the first few weeks of their development and arranged by Robert Sheldon, this will conjure visions of medieval costumed performers, and perhaps even a jousting match! (2:00)SKU: AL45969 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Ritual Dance
Tribal and ethnic, this original composition will feature your percussion section on a variety of instruments along with the clarinets on the melody. Characterized by vivid dynamic contrasts and strong counter-melodic textures, it’s a traditionally scored multicultural adventure for your very first performance. (1:27)SKU: ALBDM04039 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Rock This Band!
Your beginning band can “rock out” on their very first concert with this sure-fire crowd pleaser. A catchy bass line and handclaps start the piece, then the melody joins in, followed by a countermelody—and this all happens using only the first six notes the students have learned! (2:00) (Correlates with Sound Innovations, Book 1, Level 2).SKU: AL47255 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Roman Juggernaut
Composed in a “pass in review” format, Roman Juggernaut describes through music these massive legions of military might. Featuring thundering percussion and blaring fanfares, one can easily imagine the spectacular pageantry of thousands of soldiers on parade.SKU: HL04003938 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Seafarer’s Hymn
Your students will love how mature they can sound on this seafaring journey! Seafarer’s Hymn gives the developing band a chance to shine while getting a great introduction to lyrical playing. Featuring brass and woodwind choirs, this piece gives everyone a chance to play the melody and also contains enough parts to keep the percussion section involved! (2:00)SKU: AL29455 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Shenandoah
Rich and flowing, this cherished folk song has now been scored by two respected composers as a component of theBand Expressions series. Designed for performance in conjunction with Band Expressions Book One, this is a very lyric work that will enhance the musical aspect of your beginners’ performance (2:30)SKU: ALBDM04003 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Simple Gifts
This grand traditional American folk song is suitable for every beginning band. The concrete scoring of the melody in a straightforward manner allows the flowing melody of sheer spender to dominate. Although it is set in 4/4 time, this arrangement, once mastered, would serve as a splendid introduction to cut-time. (2:00)SKU: ALBDM00028 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Slip and Slide
This delightful original melody is interrupted by comical trombone glissandos throughout . . . each carefully marked with slide positions for ease of teaching. A pleasant and unique opportunity to feature your beginning trombonists. “Listen to the sounds I can make with my new trombone!” This is a great selection to recruit more beginning trombonists. (1:30)SKU: ALBDM00021 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Squonk Blues (Mythical Forest Creature)
This quirky, spirited piece is in the style of a blues waltz and based on the mythical legend of the squonk, a forest creature that dissolves into a pool of tears when it is cornered. However, on dark moonless nights when no one is about, they gather together to sing and dance the Squonk Blues! A unique change of pace, this composition uses the first six notes of the B-flat scale.SKU: HL04004733 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Strike Force
Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11)Using modal harmonies, dynamic percussion sounds and bold melodies, here is a great-sounding piece that your beginning players can really dig into. With nothing faster than a quarter note (except percussion), this will sound terrific with very limited rehearsal time. Dur: 1:30
SKU: HL00860558 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Swansea Town
The charming folk song chosen by Gustav Holst is found early in his revered Second Suite. Scored for first year players, this is a sea shanty originally from southern England. Historic and musical, this adaptation will be enjoyed by all! (1:30)SKU: AL45762 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
The Beast
Designed to musically depict a large, four-hoofed animal as it wanders about, this original work will capture the imagination of your first-year students. Scored to be accessible for students in the second half of their first year of instruction, this Michael Story creation will make them sound like pros. Genius! (1:45)SKU: AL38293 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
The Cold Canyon
Little Petra, also known as The Cold Canyon, is believed to have been established in the 1st Century C.E. Invite your students and audience on a magical and musical tour of this miraculous place. Repetitive phrases foster preparation, while subtle dynamic shifts offer exquisite texture changes for your first year students. Inspiring!SKU: AL46614