Commissioned by the Georgia Music Educators Association District 8 Honor Band, this lyrical work uses flowing melodic lines and creative scoring to create an effective setting for young bands. Sam skillfully alternates sections of light and delicate writing with full broad-sounding chorale passages in a work that definitely sounds more impressive and complex than its easy level would indicate. Dur: 3:25 (Includes Full Performance CD)
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Written in a style similar to Michael's popular Celtic Air and Dance, here is another terrific setting of Celtic tunes arranged for very young bands. This arrangement opens with a beautiful and flowing version of the familiar air Danny Boy. The setting concludes with the lively Star of the County Down featuring the percussion section and a dance-like melody. Dur: 2:50
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MusicWorks – Grade 2
This energetic work makes an impressive statement for young bands. Written in a single tempo throughout, you'll be amazed at the amount of excitement that can be generated with limited technical demands. Richard uses active percussion figures (augmented with optional additional mallet parts) along with powerful brass statements and layers of woodwind lines to create a wonderful overall effect. (3:10)
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Featuring a relentless rhythmic drive and powerful-sounding themes, here is an effective and exciting piece for second-year players. Utilizing a single tempo and no syncopation, this is a great tool for teaching rhythmic security and ensemble balance. Dur: 2:10
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Already a classic in the grade 1 repertoire, Anne McGinty's composition sounds sophisticated without being hard. It features effective use of polychords, modal harmonies and a driving percussion part. Written with just a single tempo, this is sure to make your beginners sound great! Dur: 2:05
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This tender and mournful traditional folk song remains a favorite with ensembles of all levels. Even in the easy flex format scored for four parts, this arrangement provides ample variety in textures, and musicality with effective emotional pacing.
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Probably the best-known of all the Marvel movie themes, Alan Silvestri's music features dark sonorities and driving rhythms. Arranged here in an easy flex format.
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Pixar Studios strikes gold again with their imaginative and original animated film Coco. With a story of Mexican folklore and with characteristic music, here is a wonderful setting of the main song. The opening is in a ballad style, and then shifts to a faster tempo with a mariachi flavor.
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This signature hit by the Backstreet Boys was recorded in 1999 and hailed by many as the pop ballad of that year. With a catchy melody passed from section to section and a relaxed rock tempo, this arrangement works perfectly for younger players.
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Recorded by Rick Astley in 1987, this familiar rock hit has remained popular due in part to its prank value! Whether you choose to “Rick-Roll” your audience or just play it for fun, this is guaranteed to bring a smile.
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Here's a new twist on this Christmas novelty classic. In the middle of this well-known waltz, there is a surprise feature for kazoos! Easy to learn, this one will certainly be the talk of your concert.
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The unmistakable and familiar theme from the TV series and feature films.
Hal Leonard's innovative Flex-Band series is designed to provide exciting music for bands with incomplete or unbalanced instrumentation. Written using just five parts (plus percussion), these arrangements will work with virtually ANY combination of brass, woodwinds, or even strings. Dur: 1:50
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Add a little fun to your holiday festivities with this classic novelty song from the '50s. This easy arrangement is guaranteed to sound great with your band and put a smile on everybody's face.
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From Disney's spectacular animated movie Frozen, here is a medley of catchy songs skillfully arranged for flexible instrumentation. Includes: Do You Want to Build a Snowman?, For the First Time in Forever, and Let It Go.
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From the 1981 Steven Spielberg classic film Raiders of the Lost Ark, this familiar music by John Williams remains one of the absolute best adventure themes of all time. Here is a great sounding version with flexible scoring perfect for bands with incomplete instrumentation.
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Experience the sounds of the rainforest. This fun and creative work for beginning band opens and closes with an aleatoric section that features rainsticks, finger snaps and random notes. The gentle melody uses only the first 6 notes of the Bb scale and it teaches legato playing and dotted quarter note rhythms. An excellent choice for your band's first concert.
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Drawing on two early American hymn tunes, here is a beautifully paced lyric piece with moments of calm reflection as well as emotional high points. The opening uses the lesser known Vermont composed by William Billings, and this is followed by a poignant adpatation of the familiar hymn Nearer, My God, To Thee. Dur: 3:45
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Written with a festive flair and tuneful melody, here is a marvelous holiday piece for beginning players. Featuring modest ranges and easy rhythms, this is quick to learn and fun to play. 8th notes are used in the melody, but no syncopation.
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The signature hit from the iconic boy band *NSYNC is available here in this fun and highly accessible arrangement for young bands. Percussion and low brass create the infectious dance groove while the winds capture the unforgettable melody. The musicians will love this just as much as the parents.
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Here is the perfect first march for your beginning band! Using solid scoring techniques, Forward March! features strong melodic writing with easy counterlines, a short percussion break, a “trio” melody for clarinets, and a strong full band finish.
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Paul Jennings as created an outstanding setting for this familiar canon for beginning groups. Starting softly with the woodwinds, the piece builds gradually throughout giving every section a chance to play this marvelous melody.
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An outstanding arrangement of one of the most recognizable movie themes ever that captures the spooky, quirky, and ethereal sounds of the original while being scored for flexible instrumentation. Your young musicians will have so much fun practicing they won't even realize they are learning various articulations, dynamics, and chromatics.
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Involve your whole school with this easy holiday medley for band and choir. An excellent concert finale! The band arrangement is designed to be performed with or without the choir. Includes: Deck The Hall, Jingle Bells, O Christmas Tree and We Wish You A Merry Christmas. (SATB: 08743047 $2.50 • 3-Part Mixed: 08743048 $2.50 • 2-Part: 08743049 $2.50 • String Pak: 04490211 $40.00 • ShowTrax CD: 08743050 $30)
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Here's the smash hit from the group Coldplay in mesmerizing and solid treatment by Tim Waters. The moderate rock tempo and repetitive rhythmic figures make this easily attainable by younger players. Dur: 3:15
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