Beginning Band

Away to the Southern land of ice and snow! This one is even easier to put together for the concert than it looks. The repeated nature of each section's easy part of the theme means your Beginning Band...

A bold and powerful work for young bands! The aggressive theme sets the stage for this forceful original piece. In the spirit of The Planets by Holst, Titan-Moon of Saturn celebrates the multi-nationa...

Dieses Werk hat den energischen Charakter eines Eröffnungswerkes. Der amerikanische Komponist James Curnow liess sich von der Landschaft in der Umgebung seines Wohnhauses im US-Staat Kentucky inspirie...

The well-known folksong Meadowlands is the basis for this spectacular Russian fantasy. The cantabile opening is particularly nice for the woodwinds, and all the parts are quite playable for bands at t...

A powerful modal opening brings your concert to life with this new and different opener for young band. Make a statement that will be remembered. Carefully scored to help your young band sound good, t...

This famous melody of St. Anthony Chorale has been attributed to Haydn, but there is doubt as to whether or not he was the composer or simply quoted an older theme taken from an unknown source. Whatev...

This is an opportunity for you to introduce some great classic melodies to your beginning band. The Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods are represented in creative and accessible ways so that your...

The perfect arrangement for your Beginning Band's first patriotic performance! There are lots of opportunities for young players to solidify basic skills here. A few easy accidentals, articulations, d...

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...

A traditional American gospel song, "This Train" was fairly popular during the 1920s. It became a gospel hit in the 1930s when recorded by singer-guitarist Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Also known as This Tr...

Con todo el fuego y la emoción que los jóvenes adoran, pero sin exigencias técnicas que se interpongan en el camino, este podría ser el éxito de su año escolar. Aunque no "se toca sola", requerirá un...

Enjoy this powerful minor-key march with your young band. It's a great opportunity for the beginning group to experience playing a concert-style march with big, bold themes. Scored so that even a rela...

A bold and powerful work for young bands! The aggressive theme sets the stage for this forceful original piece. In the spirit of The Planets by Holst, Titan-Moon of Saturn celebrates the multi-nationa...

The ants come marching in! With Trombone glissandos and numerous Percussion effects, Paul Curnow's Ant Farm is full of surprises. Your beginning band will love performing this furious invasion of the...

Kids love to rock and roll! Hit 'em where they live with Carmine Pastore's lively new young band powerhouse, Rockadelic! This will be a great contrast to that overture or march you've programmed for y...

This easy-to-prepare beginning band comedy piece will have the audience rolling in the aisles. Feature that popular principal, custodian, secretary or any other staff or community member who has a lit...

Your young band will really be in their own element when they are rocking to the jellybean song! Every section gets to join in on the melody somewhere and the rhythmic reinforcement found within is a...

In the beautiful mountains of the Peak District nestles thesmall, quaint village of Taddington. From the openingfanfare to the lyrical middle section James Curnow'sTaddington Square portrays the beaut...

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...

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...

Kids love to rock and roll! Hit 'em where they live with Carmine Pastore's lively new young band powerhouse, Rockadelic! This will be a great contrast to that overture or march you've programmed for y...

A remarkably fresh take on a great old Christmas carol! James Curnow has faceted a gem of an arrangement for that extremely important Grade 11/2 level. Rich with musicality, On Christmas Day encourage...

A new and different approach to the young band overture! This engaging grade 1 1/2 composition is a wonderful contrast to whatever you program for your concert or festival appearance. Quality music at...