Harmonie pour débutants

Recently, at the Texas Music Educators Association convention, I had an interesting conversation with a director. She said that she wished there was more beginning band repertoire that taught 6/8, and...

Groovy-8 is a throwback to the 'mod' style of the 1960s/1970s. This groovy tune focuses on developing 8th note articulation and counting with young musicians, while also providing a fun showcase for b...

About Spring I love the seasons. I love the way they mark our lives and provide different context and emotions throughout the year. Spring, to me, is a season of new beginnings and rebirth. Today is M...

Shadow Fire is intended to conjure images of knights, wizards, dragons, and castles. The work derives a great deal of its style from cinematic traditions in movies and video games. One could imagine a...

Tadpoles is a prologue to the composer's work Frogs. In this piece, the audience hears the young creatures beginning to leap, growing more confident with each jump, until they reach a joyous hoping co...

A fun and energetic work for the beginning band that your students will love! The infectious groove, hand clapping, and driving drum break keep this spirited piece driving all the way to the end. Usin...

A fun and energetic work for the beginning band that your students will love! The infectious groove, hand clapping, and driving drum break keep this spirited piece driving all the way to the end. Usin...

A fun and energetic work for the beginning band that your students will love! The infectious groove, hand clapping, and driving drum break keep this spirited piece driving all the way to the end. Usin...

A lyrical work written for the beginning band, 'Gentle Winds Of Spring' introduces and reinforces expressive performance in a safe and comfortable ensemble setting. Using only the first six notes intr...

A lyrical work written for the beginning band, 'Gentle Winds Of Spring' introduces and reinforces expressive performance in a safe and comfortable ensemble setting. Using only the first six notes intr...

A lyrical work written for the beginning band, 'Gentle Winds Of Spring' introduces and reinforces expressive performance in a safe and comfortable ensemble setting. Using only the first six notes intr...

The search is over for the ideal daily warm-up routine for your beginning band. Master music educators Susan L. Smith and Robert W. Smith have constructed a complete warm-up for your novice musicians....

The search is over for the ideal daily warm-up routine for your beginning band. Master music educators Susan L. Smith and Robert W. Smith have constructed a complete warm-up for your novice musicians....

The search is over for the ideal daily warm-up routine for your beginning band. Master music educators Susan L. Smith and Robert W. Smith have constructed a complete warm-up for your novice musicians....

This is the ultimate tool for teaching balance within your sections. It will become a fast favorite as the students constantly pass pieces of the melody around like a baton in their musical relay race...

This is the ultimate tool for teaching balance within your sections. It will become a fast favorite as the students constantly pass pieces of the melody around like a baton in their musical relay race...

This is the ultimate tool for teaching balance within your sections. It will become a fast favorite as the students constantly pass pieces of the melody around like a baton in their musical relay race...

Our adventurers trek through the darkest of woods. In the distance they see a light through the trees. As they get closer, they can see creatures of the forest performing a mystical dance. Beginners w...