Discata Mexicana is a great piece for early band with plenty of flavorful percussion parts to spice it up. Maracas and claves give it the Mexican flair, while clever use of syncopation makes this piece sound as impressive as is it fun to play.
Grade Level: 1…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John D. Newsome
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
2017-18 J.W. Pepper Editor's Choice Selection Dystopia is a dark and brooding musical exploration of a nation severely damaged by a long war. Filled with driving rhythms, blazing dissonances, and rapid-fire tuttis, this dramatic epic places musicians at the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jay Coles
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
March
The Fighting 50th Regiment is a delightfully patriotic march featuring the trumpet section and the upper woodwinds on the melody throughout and has a couple of drum breaks to keep the percussionists on their toes. With a trio section that is reminiscent…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John D. Newsome
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Screaming synthesizers, hand claps, & syncopated bass fill out the accompaniment to this holiday favorite. The band parts alone work great with or without the electronics, but don’t you want your audience to get up and dance in the aisles? DOWNLOAD…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Holiday
This clever Grade I march is perfect for your next holiday program, incorporating the popular Christmas carol 'Good King Wenceslas.' All sections of the band have their moment in the spotlight during the brief 1-1/2 minute duration.
Grade Level: 1…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Goosebumps is a spooky, Halloweenish tune where everyone gets a turn at the melody. Dynamic contrasts and staccato notes add variety and interest throughout. The percussion section gets to play a lot of “surprise” instruments, including cowbell, ratchet,…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Filled with bugle calls and driving percussion, Barry Ward's toe-tapping Highlands March is one that will stick with you.Program NotesFilled with bugle calls and driving percussion, Barry Ward's toe-tapping Highlands March is one that will stick with you.…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Barry Ward
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
(with apologies to Handel)
Complete with record scratching, guttural bass lines, and undeniable hip hop swagger, Kiefer’s arrangement of Handel’s most famous masterwork comes to life in a fresh and exciting way. It is playable with or without the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Handel, Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In a Garden With Koi creates a peaceful image of walking through a Japanese garden and sitting by a pond filled with those large, beautiful and docile goldfish (koi). Take your young band students on a trip to the Far East with this lovely piece by Barry Ward…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Barry Ward
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
"The Bullfighter"
Olé!!! La Pelea del Toro (or "The Bullfighter") captures the spirit of this Spanish tradition complete with the red cape and silly hat of the toreador. Perfect for your young band.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2003 Number of Players: Standard…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John D. Newsome
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications