6-Note Sleigh Ride - James Pierpont

Here's an expertly crafted arrangement of the classic holiday song, Jingle Bells. Using only the first six notes of the B-flat scale and no eighth notes, this piece can be performed confidently by the most inexperienced beginning-level concert bands. All instruments have an opportunity to play the melody. A perfect go-to!

Ahoy!

Choose whether you want to be sailors or pirates in this nautical adventure for young concert band! Your students or your audience can vote whether the sailor ending or the pirate ending is performed in this unique open-ended piece. Your students will have the educational benefit of learning both endings!

American Hero

American Hero is a patriotic march written in concert B-flat major. With straightforward rhythms using eighth, quarter, and half notes, it is well suited for beginner-level students.

At Dusk

At Dusk is an exciting and dramatic piece that will showcase your band's ability to play with balance, blend, and rhythmic precision. At Dusk is a great vehicle for sharpening your band's attention to playing with nuance and expression and will be equally effective for music festivals and concerts alike.

Bounding Joy

Bounding Joy captures the excitement, energy, and joy of awkward first steps, inspired by home videos from the composer's childhood. Written in an energetic 7/8 meter, the piece constantly shifts through changing keys and styles, reflecting curiosity and momentum. An active percussion section drives the motion throughout, adding sparkle and playful intensity to the music.

Bright River

Inspired by the sight of sunlight sparkling on moving water, the joyous, expansive melody is woven through the ensemble, allowing developing players to shine. Easy eighth-note patterns rise and fall under a flowing theme that is passed to every section of the ensemble. Based on the E-flat Major scale, this uplifting work will be a pleasant addition to any concert, teaching phrasing, contrasting articulations, and musical independence.

Changing Gears

Changing Gears is a high-energy, crowd-pleasing concert band work that explores shifting time signatures and contrasting rhythmic feels. Lively 3/4 hemiola-based phrasing gives way to a punchy, syncopated 4/4 groove before the music quickly shifts back, or "changes gears," driving toward a thrilling conclusion. Packed with momentum and bold contrasts, the piece is an exciting showcase for ensemble precision, groove, and energy.

Dancing Snowflakes - Amy Beach

Danza De Espaa

This flexible arrangement of Danza de Espaa, from Carol Brittin Chambers, can be played with as few as five wind or string players. It is a Spanish style piece in a lilting 3/4 time that will get your developing band off to a great start at your next concert. This Carol Brittin Chambers piece has flowing melodic lines and lots of interplay between the percussion and winds. Carol also explores different colors and textures in the winds to make the piece a more interesting addition to the repertoire for developing band.

Declaration March

Declaration March presents a robust tribute to the adoption and signing of the Amercian Declaration of Independence. Dynamic contrasts and broad, maestoso themes paint a musical picture of this historic moment.