Beginning Band Series - Grade 1 Concert Band Music
- Playable with only 1 flute, 2 clarinets, 1 alto sax, 2 trumpets
and percussion, up to full instrumentation.
- Both clarinet parts stay below the break.
- Full, complete sound, even without bass clef instruments. The
bass clef part in octaves is optional.
- Optional F Horn and Tenor Sax parts are written in their best
ranges.
- Bell part for teaching melodic percussion
NEW MUSIC for 2006
METRON OVERTURE  
– Anne McGinty.
What a great way to introduce simple mixed meters to your young
instrumentalists! Metron, the Greek word for meter, will help develop
the listening skills and the conductor-watching skills all young
musicians need. You can count on this piece to be the highlight
of your next concert! [ca. 1:53]
Q881261 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q881262 - Extra Conductor - $5.00
POLARIS MARCH
– John Edmondson.
Named for the North Star, this very easy march introduces two march
styles; the stately on-the-beat, and the contrasting off-beat styles.
A great way to introduce these two concepts, and your band members
and your audience will be whistling the memorable Trio melody!
[ca. 2:20]
Q881263 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q881264 - Extra Conductor - $5.00
THE MAGIC FOREST
– Anne McGinty.
A magic forest with magical sounds! From acorn to mighty oak, quivering
aspen, regal silver birch, bonsai, weeping willow and the giant
redwood trees all inhabit this enchanting place. The creativity
and imagination of your beginning band students will soar to great
heights! [ca. 2:42]
Q881259 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q881260 - Extra Conductor - $5.00
FANFARE AND FURIOSO
– John Edmondson.
This short work in two contrasting styles is the ideal learning
piece for tone control, dynamics, articulation, counting, finger
dexterity and lip flexibility. Festival and contest adjudicators
will be impressed with the musical maturity of your band, and listeners
will be blown away! [ca. 2:42]
Q881255 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q881256 - Extra Conductor - $5.00
GLORY: AN INDONESIAN FOLK SONG
– arr. Anne McGinty.
A musical tribute to the hopes and passions of the people of Indonesia
as they rebuild their homes, their communities and their lives
after the devastating tsunami, this wonderful arrangement of an
authentic Indonesian folk song will help in learning legato style
and glorify your next concert. [ca. 3:14]
Q881257 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q881258 - Extra Conductor - $5.00
APRIL SHOWERS
– arr. John Edmondson.
Everyone knows this popular standard from the 1920s, and it works
perfectly for this very easy level. Surprise your audience with
this change-of-pace selection and amaze them with your sophistication.
This terrific learning piece will really impress them! [ca. 2:27]
Q881253 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q881254 - Extra Conductor - $5.00
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