Lighter Selections for Concert Band

Fire up everyone's imagination with this creative and unique selection.  The special effects are easy and effective and will have audiences visualizing spaceships and strange wonderful creatures when

Aliens are attacking! From the attic? Yep, there are invaders from outer space hiding in the attic, and it's time to run for your lives! Beginning students will absolutely love this creative work with all

Cartoon chaos abounds in this show-stopper! Inspired by the music of Carl Stalling, the master of cartoon music, this work acts as the score to a "lost" episode. A lone hunter chases his longtime adversary

When the lights go out, are things hiding under your bed? In the closet? Maybe not – these big scary hairy things are much too big and scary for that! But look out as you walk through the forest,

Sail the high seas in this exciting work for beginning band! Written to sound much more mature than a beginning work, this exciting adventure in 3/4 time only uses seven different rhythms and a six-note

A great technical showcase that is fun and entertaining. Whimsical melodies, whirling eighth note lines, crisp and punchy hits and campy yet well scored percussion effects combine to create this fresh work

This unique works slithers around with twirling chromatic lines that are sure to keep players on their toes! Imagine the hiss of a cobra in a trance as it dances around the room in this clever and

Written in a style reminiscent of Edvard Grieg's March of the Dwarves, this masterful work utilizes playful themes, creative harmonies, chromatic scales, and very colorful orchestrations

The low brass and low woodwinds are brought right to the fore in this driving and high-energy original work. Young brass players will have the opportunity to expand their lower range, and lots of great

An outstanding trombone section feature for beginning students - the rest of the ensemble enjoys interesting and engaging parts, and the open fourth harmonies as well as the gong add of a hint of Far

Fun and spooky with creepy colors - this piece is an effective way to reinforce tempo changes, articulations, dynamics, harmonic minor scale, and counting. A fun and engaging addition to your Halloween,

A light and fun piece that gives players a chance to step outside the box with some unconventional instruments... kazoos! Multiple meter changes add to the excitement and excellent unison rhythm scoring

Let all of the sections take center stage - especially the low brass - with this fun tune for beginning band. Players and concertgoers will be tapping their toes to the simple rock groove as well as the

A musical game of hide and seek is depicted in this fun and engaging work. Set in 3/4 time, this piece offers many surprises with sudden dynamic shifts, and playful percussion contributes to the sense of

Looking for a new twist on an old favorite? Look no further. This clever theme-and-variations arrangement breathes new life into the classic children's song Mary Had a Little Lamb by taking it

Shambling creatures made of metal come to life in this eerie offering for beginning band. The first six notes taught (plus one extra accidental!) are utilized in a unique fashion to create a work that

Midnight mischief is on full display in this dark and fun work that paints a portrait of pets gone mad in the moonlight, seized by the need to run and cause havoc under the cover of darkness. Minor

Warning! This description will self-destruct in thirty seconds! The excitement of spy and detective movies is translated to your young band's performance! Beginning with a brief slow section to set a film

"Organized chaos" comes to mind when describing this topsy-turvy original work. Chromaticism, glissandos, grace notes, and even a big, raucous percussion break all combine to create this experience that

Yep, you read that right. This fun, light and engaging piece for beginning band will be the one every musician is still talking about in high school and beyond. Simple and highly engaging yet full of many

Who would have thought that sea shanties would have caused a huge social media craze? These four classic yet timely shanties are scored in full four-part flex with percussion and viola world parts. They are

Spiders can bring fear to the hearts of many people of all ages, and with the creepy-crawly rhythms, hair-raising dissonances, and staccato movement is this piece, you can bring it to your audiences!

Ever wonder what a standard galop would sound like with the chaos that ensues when a dog sees a squirrel? Well, wonder no more! Expertly scored for young bands, this will be the piece everyone will be

Leap into action with this fun and imaginative work for beginning bands. Serving as an introduction to leaps for your developing ensembles, this piece paints an amusing portrait of young frogs frolicking