Harmonie pour débutants

This overture for second year players tells the musical story of Portsmouth Village, once a bustling sea village on North Carolina's Outer Banks, but now a ghost town with past glories only a memory....

Named in honor of the mighty Alaskan grizzly bear, Kodiak! is a musical portrait of this beautiful creature and its surroundings - sometimes fierce, sometimes gentle; but always impressive. Listen for...

Les statues de pierre géantes de l'île de Pâques (connues sous le nom de Moai) ont longtemps été une source de mystère et d'émerveillement. Avec des touches de tambours polynésiens et des mélodies obs...

Using very modest ranges and easy rhythms (no syncopation) Richard has created this tender lyric piece that evokes the beauty of Spring. Perfect for teaching good tone, breath support and phrasing. Du...

Specifically arranged for second year players, here is a great-sounding version of this classic movie theme featuring limited ranges and easy rhythms.

Made famous by the Muppets, but also recorded by a number of contemporary artists (including rock group Cake) this clever tune is sure to raise a smile. Arranged here in a straight 8th Latin style (ra...

Skillfully arranged for second-year players, here is a concise medley of the dramatic music from Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

Featuring dramatic moods, rhythmic intensity, and active percussion parts, Michael has created a powerful arrangement of the main themes from the blockbuster movie for second year players.

In 17th-century London, it was common for stage productions to have short dances performed between acts. This tuneful dance for second year players is written with a sense of whimsy typical of that ti...

Here is a marvelous arrangement of this traditional melody using several variations in tempos and styles. The striking opening uses a fanfare-like style and open 5th harmonies, and is followed by a wo...

Arranged to be playable for first year players (with a little work), this is the popular Beach Boys hit from the movie 'Cocktail. '

Feature your alto sax section with this rock tune. Step-wise eighth note patterns in the sax parts are great technique exercises for your saxophone section.

Written in one tempo, this outstanding piece contrasts timbres and dynamics between the brass, woodwinds, and percussion. The themes are rhythmic and the percussion writing is creative and interesting...

From the composer who brought you Imperium and Ancient Voices comes this striking piece for younger groups that is once again solid and impressive sounding, yet very practical to teach. Michael's use...

Cette oeuvre puissante pour les joueurs débutants est écrite entièrement sur un seul tempo dans le style d'une fanfare étendue. Appropriée pour être utilisée lors de concours ou de festivals, elle per...

Here's the tune to feature your ambitious players - a fabulous section feature.

This new suite is developing band music at its best. Includes: Chester, Cumberland Gap, and Yankee Doodle.