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Pizzicato Boogie is designed to be a first concert piece for beginning strings. As the piece uses no bowings and only open strings, students can perform this work after just a few lessons. The composi...

This composition is an easy string orchestra piece written in the mixolydian mode. An optional easy drum set part can add to the hard-driving rock feel. The lowered leading tone (C natural) of the mix...

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Waltzing With Dragons is a medieval fantasy inspired work for band that harkens back to a more ancient era with its use of modal harmonies. The piece attempts to place the listener in the midst of a m...

Two contrasting songs very important in Jewish culture are combined in this sparkling medley for band: Hatikvah and Artsa Alinu. Hatkivah, which means The Hope, is the national anthem of Israel. In a...

In three movements, this suite for young band will capture the imaginations of your students and transport them to an amazing fantasy land of musical expression. It is designed to be played as a stand...

Experience life on the American prairielands in this uplifting concert band work that combines elements of lyricism with rhythmic excitement. The composer of Pinnacle, Zeal, and Force of Nature has he...

As fun as the title sounds, this Circus March is a great way to build young players' technique while introducing them to a classic march genre. Sound effects and melodic patterns handed from instrumen...

This sparking arrangement of a movement from the Divertimento in Bb Major is a terrific way to introduce your young musicians to the Classical style. The very lighthearted and singable tunes are typic...

Brahms Symphony No. 1 was finally premiered in 1876 after he had worked on it on and off for 14 years. This is an exciting new arrangement for young band that captures all sections of the final moveme...

Flute, Oboe (sub 2nd Flute), Clarinet (sub Alto Sax), Basson (sub Bass Clar or Bari Sax)

Jeremiah Clarke (1674-1707), a British composer, was organist and chorus master for the Chapel Royal. Originally composed for harpsichord, this very playable string arrangment comes from Clarke's coll...

Hopkins has created in this work a sophisticated sound environment reminiscent of a classical style string quartet, yet playable by first year players. Several important techniques are incorporated he...

Written to evoke images of a radiant fall in the high country, this key of G work features interesting melodic lines in all parts, a relaxing tempo, a variety of articulations, and 3/4 time.

A lemon twist is used in beverages to add zest or is sometimes just for decoration. Musically, our Lemon Twist is a zesty melody that has some surprise twists rhythmically, and is spiced up even more...

Composer Bobrowitz in this very entertaining work finds a perfect way to make playing scales fun while painting a musical picture of the step-saving device of the title. Both acro and pizzicato techin...

Perfect for the developing string orchestra, this piece features a lilting melody with an adventurous ‘pirate' feel. Useful for reinforcing low-2 finger patterns in the key of E minor, as well as slur...

Marsquake is an exciting minor piece for beginners that portrays a Marsquake, which is a shaking of the surface or interior of the planet Mars. NASA recently recorded a Marsquake for the first time wi...

Creating sound images of a brilliant rising full moon, the composer has here created a lasting masterpiece for young band. Dark ropes of sound intertwine, rise, and stretch in this unique, very expres...

Henry VIII did more than just revamp the English legal system and do away with many of his wives. He was also a great lover of music. This new suite for young band recreates an evening of music at Hen...

This very unique young band composition paints a musical portrait of a day in the Adirondack Mountains coming alive as the sun burns through a misty morning. The composer here uses a pentatonic scale...