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£127.30God Natt Suite - Hilde Høyvik Dahl
Good Night Suite is written for beginning band and suitable for the youngest musicians. The level of difficulty is at lowest grade and the rhythms are equal in all wind parts. The register on each instrument is also customized to each part. Some easy solos appears in some sections and in Mvt. 4 there are different rhythm in the melody and bass parts. The level of difficulty is the same for all five movements. The movements may of course be played as single pieces. When all movements are mastered it's possible to play the suite as a kind of fairytale with simple dramaturgy or choreography. Maybe the whole band can be dressed in their pajamas?
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.99Give Me Five - Peter Sciaino
We all know that band is a group effort! Show your partner how much you appreciate their hard work with this great work for the beginning band. Using only the first 6 notes of the Bb scale, this piece is perfect for introducing the quarter note rest in a musically satisfying way.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.50Bells! - Robert W. Smith
A brilliant concert/festival opener for the beginning band, "Bells!" is a bold statement that uses only the first octave of range introduced in most band method books. Composer Robert W. Smith has expanded the keyboard percussion parts to feature your entire percussion section in a most effective way. The flowing melodic lines that contrast the dramatic fanfare figures enhance the educational content making this a very rewarding experience for all. Exceptional music with exceptional teaching opportunities!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£65.99Be Still, My Soul
Robert W. Smith's setting of the African-American spiritual "Be Still, My Soul" is an excellent opportunity to teach lyrical performance techniques and expression to your beginning band. Using only the first six notes introduced in most band methods, this beautiful arrangement is musically rewarding and educationally sound. The spiritual's melody is based on "Finlandia" by Sibelius allowing multiple cross-cultural teaching opportunities. Highly recommended!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£45.99Stars and Angels - Matt Conaway
This beautiful setting for the very young band will provide an unexpected display of sensitivity during the first holiday concert. Matt Conaway seamlessly weaves the holiday carol "Angels We Have Heard On High" with the familiar children's song "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" to create a unique, delicate lullaby. Though only requiring the first six notes taught in most beginning band methods, this setting provides great opportunities to teach musicianship and phrasing to more experienced groups. A welcome change of pace for your next winter concert!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£50.50Calypso Bells - T. Phillips
In this fresh twist on the old classic "Jingle Bells," your beginning band students are sure to have fun as the Latin rhythms and percussion instruments combine with the traditional melody. Todd Phillips seamlessly weaves familiar Latin themes with "Jingle Bells" to create a unique holiday arrangement. This arrangement will work well with students who have had two semesters of band. This setting provides an excellent opportunity for students to learn to play Latin rhythms while the percussion section learns to play the traditional Latin percussion instruments. A welcome change of pace for your next winter concert; "Calypso Bells" is the perfect opportunity to combine the warmth of the Latin sound with the coolness of "Jingle Bells."
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£56.99Rockstar - Rob Romeyn
Your beginning band will really shine with this fun and engaging tune! "Rockstar" has it all: a fun drum groove, catchy melody, and a harmonic accompaniment that provides the drive to keep it all together - all this while using only the first six notes learned in band instruction. You'll want to save this one for the end of rehearsal, as students will want to play it over and over. Perfect for school assemblies and pep rallies. Rock on!!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£65.99A New Dawn - Lisa Galvin
Lyrical music is important for even the very youngest of musicians, and Lisa Galvin's "A New Dawn" offers a wonderful opportunity to develop the skills of smooth and lyrical playing. Using just the first six notes learned in band instruction, your beginner musicians will be allowed the opportunity to focus on tone production and beauty of sound. This fresh approach to a beginning band ballad will be the perfect contrasting piece for your concert presentation. Skillful scoring and beautiful melodies make this a great choice. Very highly recommended!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.99Concerto for Triangle - Mike Hannickel
This easy-to-prepare beginning band comedy piece will have the audience rolling in the aisles. Feature that popular principal, custodian, secretary or any other staff or community member who has a little bit of comedian in them as the "Triangle soloist." One interruption after another prevents the "soloist" from actually playing the Triangle until the very end of the piece where, with a band member's assistance, the soloist finally gets to play the Triangle one single time. Everyone will love it! Side-splitting!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£45.95
Dragon Slayer - Rob Grice
Using only six notes and note values no smaller than a quarter note, Rob Grice has managed to compose a piece that every beginning band student will want to play. Brake drum and gong contribute to the overall effect as your band embarks on its adventurous journey to a world where dragons roam free and no one is safe. Mild dissonance is approached very well if you're looking to fire up your youngest players, this is your answer!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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