Harmonie pour débutants

Utopia is a musical reflection of the bustling life of a big city. It opens using fanfare-like chords, to represent the perfection of this wonderful place. Melody is found in many sections of the band...

Gods of Egypt is a piece composed with the flare of music of the Middle East. A strong opening using a traditional Middle Eastern scale and counter melody immediately create the feel for this piece. T...

Lewis T. Hartsough wrote I Hear Thy Welcome Voice in 1872 at a revival meeting in Epworth, Iowa. This lyrical setting for band explores the rich sonority available to the young concert band. The openi...

Another Mission: Secret is a sequel to the popular Mission: Secret. Much like the original, it is a classic spy tune that is written using a 12-bar blues form. It's made up of a catchy bass line w...

Hoist the sails and get ready to take your young band On the Open Sea. A tuneful melody with care given to foster strong ensemble playing. There are a lot of teachable band moments in this piece and t...

Blessed is a beautiful lyrical piece that uses a chorale style accompaniment to allow the focus to be solely on the melody. Written in ABA form, the song's simple stylistic features allow the ensemble...

Rapa Nui lets you dive into the mysteries of the remote Easter Island. Discover from up close the world famous megalithic statues and embark on a challenging race to become the next Bird-Man. This pie...

Wings of Fortitude is a concert march that reflects that definition: courageous, brave, and having tenacity. A powerful trumpet melody is contrasted with a smoother theme in the woodwinds. The trio se...

This popular piano solo has now been adapted for the concert band. It is a character piece depicting the mysterious nature of gypsies on their travels. The mysteriousness of the work makes it an excel...

Feature your percussion section, or even a talented faculty member, in this novelty that uses the woodblock as a soloist.  Great for developing first-year counting skills, working on balance, counterm...

Inspired by NASA's Starliner, this composition offers players interesting, yet easy, melodic material and countermelodies that will let your students work on phrasing and balance while still having fu...

Designed to help beginners improve their ability to play eighth-note rhythms, this concert or contest composition uses limited ranges so that the players can concentrate on the rhythms.  Percussion pa...

Written to honor the courage of the men and women who venture into space, this work helps reinforce young brass players' embouchures and pitch recognition while also developing beginning essential fin...

The grand and energetic opening, contrasting styles, careful attention to articulations, and rich harmonies make this one sound more advanced than it actually is. Consider using Heroic Tribute as the...

Synergetic est une œuvre qui ne manquera pas de divertir le public et de développer les élèves dans les domaines du tempo et de la dynamique. Les rythmes entraînants, les contrastes de battements de m...

Ce morceau est écrit pour mettre en valeur vos débutants en utilisant seulement les six premières notes. Chaque instrument a un rôle important à jouer dans ce morceau. Utilisez-le lors de l'un de vos...

Step into the lively world of "Dance of the Soapy Bubbles," a captivating grade 1.5 composition designed to immerse young concert bands in a whirlwind of articulations, dynamic shifts, and diverse mus...

Sans prétendre à l'authenticité stylistique, cette petite pièce vise à capturer l'esprit contagieux des légendaires mariachis. Le terme mariachi désigne non seulement l'instrumentation (guitares, vihu...