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During his short life (1826 - 1864), Stephen C. Foster wrote over 200 songs, including some that are still extremely popular today. A few of his songs are so well known that many believe they are Amer...

A festive melody, combined with 'Jingle Bells' and 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman,' will create images of a snowy sleigh ride for your beginners' very first holiday concert. A crisp, trotting rhythmic p...

Here's a great overture for the first year concert that's easy to play, yet impressive in its grandeur. The interplay between woodwinds and brass are effectively contrasted by the strong tutti section...

Here's a great overture for the first year concert that's easy to play, yet impressive in its grandeur. The interplay between woodwinds and brass are effectively contrasted by the strong tutti section...

Here's a sure-favorite concert march for the young band, expertly written by the ever-reliable John Kinyon. All of the traditional march elements are effectively presented and the trio section feature...

A marcato opening announces this dramatic Russian theme. An active percussion part, tempo changes, and syncopated rhythms make this easy work an interesting challenge for young beginners. Each section...

A marcato opening announces this dramatic Russian theme. An active percussion part, tempo changes, and syncopated rhythms make this easy work an interesting challenge for young beginners. Each section...

A marcato opening announces this dramatic Russian theme. An active percussion part, tempo changes, and syncopated rhythms make this easy work an interesting challenge for young beginners. Each section...

A marcato opening announces this dramatic Russian theme. An active percussion part, tempo changes, and syncopated rhythms make this easy work an interesting challenge for young beginners. Each section...

Introduce your beginners to some of the all-time classical hits! This delightful medley clearly demonstrates to students the difference between staccato and legato through playing the popular Beethove...

Introduce your beginners to some of the all-time classical hits! This delightful medley clearly demonstrates to students the difference between staccato and legato through playing the popular Beethove...

This straight-ahead spiritual/rock-style piece provides an opportunity for your students to rehearse playing with a light, steady pulse. They'll also enjoy the interesting interplay between sections....

Gaining popularity during the American Civil War to the present day, the melody was written around 1856 by William Steffe. Julia Ward Howe wrote the current words to the song as 'The Battle Hymn of th...

Areopogus [ar-ee-op-uh-guhs], 'the hill of Ares (Mars),' was a rocky hill located northwest of the Acropolis in ancient Athens, Greece. This original Ralph Ford work, created with eerie modal melodic...

Gustav Holst's First Suite in E-flat for Military Band, one of the first pieces written exclusively for military bands, was composed in 1909. This arrangement is based on the second theme of the march...

Based on the Latin text 'Veni, Veni, Emmanuel,' the lyrics for the popular carol 'O Come, O Come Emmanuel' were written by John M. Neale in the mid 1800s. A wonderful setting to reinforce phrasing and...

Hurakan is the name of the Mayan god of wind, fire, and storm. Meaning 'one legged,' the word is most likely the origin of the word 'hurricane.' Michael Story's original overture is filled with cyclon...

Music and dance were an integral part of Shaker worship services. Michael Story has crafted this two-movement mini-suite paying homage to these historical charismatic tunes, including 'simple Gifts' a...

A Plaza de Toros is an arena where bullfights occur. As the bullfighters enter the stadium, they are usually accompanied by Spanish marches called 'paso dobles,' literally meaning 'double step.' This...

Based on a traditional African folk song from the Republic of Zambia, Bonse Aba is a joyful and happy folk tune. Loosely translated from Bemba language, 'Bonse Aba' equates to 'all who sing.' Compelli...

Based on the World of Warcraft: Taverns of Azeroth original game soundtrack composed by Jason Hayes, Victor Lopez has crafted an arrangement of 'Lion's Pride' that is incredibly playable and just perf...

Antonin Dvorak's 'Largo' from his 9th Symphony From the New World is a favorite for audiences here and abroad for its simplistic, yet moving melody. Paul Cook's stirring arrangement brings Dvorak's ch...

Sure to tickle, 'Funny Bones' features your trombone section strutting their stuff with the full band supporting their antics in a rock-groove fashion. A gliss here or there is sure to please. This on...

Maritime March is a 'jaunty' British-style march opening up in the key of C natural minor (Aeolian mode). Sixteenth notes combined with simple syncopations highlight the second strain in a question-an...

The first modal episode begins with a chant-like melody in G Aeolian mode (natural minor) that is reminiscent of early medieval music. The full brass section answers with simple block chords that acce...