UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Evaluation Information
1C MS, 1C MS - Non-Varsity, 2C MS - Non-Varsity, 3C MS - Non-Varsity, 1B JH - Non-Varsity, 2B JH - Non-Varsity, 3B JH - Non-Varsity, 1A HS - Non-Varsity, 2A HS - Non-Varsity
Grade Level: 0.5 Copyright:…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Publisher:
RBC Publications
Complete with a positive and uplifting theme, this new work for beginning band is great for all types of performance. Using only the first 6 notes of the Bb scale, Sean has created a piece that is perfect for teaching complete note lengths and sustained tones…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Take a musical stroll with your young string performers with this new, very easy piece from David Hinds. An excellent choice for a first concert as well as being a great piece to use for teaching form.
Grade Level: 0.5 Copyright: 2023 Publisher: Kendor Music…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing
Subatomic is written for the youngest of string students. It uses only the first 6 notes of the D scale, with no more difficult rhythm than two repeated eighth notes. Plus, there are no long sustained notes, which can often be challenging for young players.…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Larry Clark
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Evaluation Information
1C MS, 1C MS - Non Varsity, 2C MS - Non Varsity, 3C MS - Non Varsity, 1B JH - Non Varsity, 2B JH - Non Varsity, 3B JH - Non Varsity, 1A HS - Non Varsity, 2A HS - Non Varsity
Grade Level: 0.5 Copyright:…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Publisher:
RBC Publications
Composer Jorge L. Vargas successfully ventures into writing a solid piece for very beginning students. You will hear creative interplay between the woodwinds, brass and percussion. Bold and effective writing!
Grade Level: 0.5 Copyright: 2023 Publisher:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jorge L. Vargas
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Fiery and intense! This new work for beginning band will have your students asking to play it again and again! Sunset in the East is a great piece to stretch your percussion section and help strengthen independent play.
Grade Level: 0.5 Copyright: 2020…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jon Bubbett
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
All of the traits you have come to expect from composer Sean O’Loughlin’s music are evident in this piece for the youngest of students, such as strong rhythms, full harmonics and memorable thematic material. How is it possible this piece only has six notes?…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
The Debut Concert for Strings is a collection of eight short pieces composed specifically for your beginner string ensemble. With works graded from easy first finger and pizzicato work through to harder faster-paced pieces, The Debut Concert for Strings…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Anne Svendsen
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Even the youngest students get to play Vivaldi’s beloved Four Seasons in this inventive arrangement. All string sections use tremolo and col legno in addition to fermatas, cesuras, and aleatoric elements that require students to watch the conductor closely.…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Caryn Wiegand Neidhold
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing