Imagine, if you will, if Bach decided to infuse popular Christmas carols into the fabric of his famous Brandenburg Concerto No. 3. That is the idea behind this arrangement, to seamlessly meld together the popular carols by arranging them in the style of this…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach, Larry Clark
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Trains are a part of Christmas, whether on a “trip” to the North Pole or around the Christmas tree. With train effects and a happy melody interspersed with familiar carols this will be a favorite of players and audience alike.
Grade Level: 1.5 Copyright: 2022…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Publisher:
Wingert-Jones Publications
Clear Resolve is a heroic piece that encourages students to stand up for their beliefs. Composer John M. Pasternak uses his experience as a music educator to craft a piece that is both exciting, and meaningful to young musicians.
Grade Level: 1.5 Copyright:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John M. Pasternak
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Perfect for spring concerts, this piece demonstrates both pizzicato and arco playing, and offers a chance to achieve dynamic contrast between the P and MF sections. Educationally sound, fun to play, fun to listen to, it’s just a perfect way to celebrate the…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing
Sean O’Loughlin’s new driving, dramatic work for developing band is an excellent choice for contest and festival as well as spring concerts. Your students will love Coriolis Effect!
This free download includes two click track recordings, one with a click…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
A sense of ceremony, strength and continuity was the underlying notion behind the structure and development of this work.Program NotesA sense of ceremony, strength and continuity was the underlying notion behind the structure and development of this work.…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Set as a Jazz waltz this fresh look at the traditional Coventry Carol will be a welcome addition to your holiday performance. Moving seamlessly between major and minor this arrangement captures the beauty and spirit of the original carol.
Grade Level: 1.5…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Anthony Susi
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Inspired by a musical mobile hanging in a nursery, Cradle Song captures elements of "Beautiful Dreamer" by Stephen C. Foster. Opening opportunities for the ensemble to explore inter-weaving lyrical lines and musical phrasing, Cradle Song is a gentle lullaby…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Claire Petherick
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Based on a twelve bar blues and built on syncopated melodic ideas that build in intensity when layered on top of each other, Crank It Up is a riff-based swing chart to get the toes tapping!
Grade Level: 1.5 Copyright: 2013 Publisher: Brolga Music Category:…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Patrick Broadbent
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Dachshund Trot takes us on the journey of a curious dachshund, discovering and sniffing out the world at her own pace. It is a wonderful way to introduce your youngest players to mixed meter in a easy, laid back way. The walking “trot” tempo allows beginners…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Karen K. Robertson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications