It is not often that we get to play a really dramatic piece with a young band. The Dark Castle creates a solemn and regal atmosphere with its slow puls and stately percussion.
It is important for young bands to play in minor keys. Elvish Dance is not only a minor key piece suitable for young bands, it also has a hint of dorian and lydian modes to give it that real elvish fe...
'Miss Crow's Fabulous Orchestra' is taken from Hogne Moe's popular musical of the same name. Miss Crow is going to put on a show, and she does it by starting her own orchestra - and everybody can tak...
This melody comes from Hogne Moe's book, 'Jonas Almost Schoolboy', which many schools in Norway have performed as a musical. The song has a toe-tapping groove, and a melody which encourages everyone t...
The song about Tom Dooley has been a part of American folk tradition since the 1860's, but became famous worldwide in 1958 when the Kingston Trio made a popular version that became wildly successful....
The melody known as 'A Ya Zain' (also 'Aya Zein' or 'Ayazein,') is most often credited as an Egyptian folk song. The tune is easily recognizable as having Arabic origins by its use of the double harmo...
Tordenskjold was a brave captain (1690-1720) protecting Norway against Karl XII who was trying to occupy Norway. This piece is written for a small instrumentation. The Ready, Steady, Go series trains...
All Debut pieces are arranged with consideration for the challenges that meet every ensemble of beginning musicians. The arrangements are constructed to function well for a variety of skill levels and...
With its traditional gospel harmonies and driving percussion parts, Gospel Train gives young musicians a chance to develop their ensemble performance by playing and counting rests in a rhythmic contex...
Eric Coates wrote this march for the Dam Busters movie in 1955. Since then, it has been performed by bands all over the world. This arrangement for beginners makes this beautiful melodic theme availab...