Trilogy - John Williams / arr. Donald Hunsberger

John Williams has rightfully earned a place in the hearts of all film lovers with his numerous brilliant scores to some of the best movies of the last half century. Capable of writing music ranging from tender, intimate moods to galactic battles, Williams carefully constructs each score as a separate, freestanding entity, not just background snippets. The selections in this exciting collection include "The Imperial March (Darth Vader Theme)," "Princess Leia's Theme," "The Battle in the Forest," "Yoda's Theme," and " (Main Theme)."

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From its first performances in 1935 to its return to the Broadway stage in 2012, the American folk opera has endured as a national musical treasure, acclaimed by critics and enjoyed by audiences worldwide. This medley for concert band (with optional choir) includes four popular classics from the score, arranged in the order they appear in the opera: "Summertime," "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'," "Bess, You Is My Woman," and "Oh Lawd, I'm On My Way." With or without the optional choir parts, this arrangement is a winner! (5:00)

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: Episode III - John Williams / arr. Michael Story

This vivid collection of themes from the blockbuster John Williams film score include: "Battle of the Heroes," "A New Hope" and "Star Wars (Main Title)." All the excitement is jam-packed into one young band medley. (4:23)

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: Episode III Themes from - John Williams / arr. Mark Williams

Playable by even the youngest Star Wars fans, this suite of three brief movements includes "Prologue and Opening Scene," "Anakin's Betrayal," and "Anakin vs. Obi-Wan." is a vivid treatment allowing your beginners to join in the excitement of this blockbuster film music. May the force be with you! (3:41)

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Baby - Ryan Meeboer

This ballad uses a light shuffle feel that features a band's alto sax or trumpet player. Written using the standard AABA form, the chart also highlights the flute, oboe, and trumpets in the introduction, bridge, and coda sections.

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Baby Boy

Made famous by Beyonc, this R&B hit will help to bring your beginning band into the 21st Century. This title is a great selection to foster recruiting, but there's not a difficult rhythm or fingering in the whole chart. With the rock beat, you can reinforce solid counting. This one's a winner! (1:58)

Baby!

Victor Lpez has selected and arranged three of the hottest titles from the Justin Bieber discography to be included in this medley: "Somebody to Love," "Down to Earth," and "Baby." The arrangement is to be played in its entirety; however, as an added option, each title may be performed separately. This arrangement is current, exciting, and guaranteed to be a hit with your students and audience.

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Bach March and Musette - Johann Sebastian Bach / arr. Mark Williams

These two pieces from the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach have been a favorite of keyboard players for centuries. This skillful arrangement finally brings these great classics well within the reach of the developing young band. Correlated with , page 23, this two-movement work can serve as a vehicle for introducing your band to an important period of music history. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Back Home Again in Indiana - James F. Hanley / arr. Jeremy S. Martin

by James F. Hanley has become a jazz standard over the years and is the perfect vehicle for your band's vocal soloist. It may be played without the vocalist if you wish, with no cuts or substitutions necessary. (3:00)

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Back to School Blues - Carl Strommen

Your students may feel the blues when they're coming back to school. But don't worry--there are no swing rhythms, just a few blue notes in this work. It's a tremendous opportunity to teach others about the blues style. - Summer's over! (1:39)