Beginning Band Series - Grade 1 Concert Band Music.

THOSE TERRIFIC TRUMPETS Audio Clip
– John Edmondson.
Your trumpets (and cornets) will shine on this exciting showcase! Great for building confidence in this important section. [2:05]
Individual sets are no longer available.
Q881032 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Beginning Band Book 2

THOSE WONDERFUL WOODWINDS Audio Clip
– John Edmondson.
All of your woodwinds shine on this flashy feature number. It's easy to prepare and sounds more difficult than it really is! [2:00]
Q881087 - Set with Score - $27.00
Q881088 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Beginning Band Book 3

TWISTED MYRTLE Audio Clip Score Clip
– Anne McGinty.
Every section in the band is featured in this clever, blues-y rock introduction to the chromatic scale. It's also great for developing finger coordination and for building confidence. This is the perfect piece for recruiting young players to your band program! Named for a plant in the composer's back yard, this piece will definitely grow on you! [2:20]
Q881237 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q881238 - Extra Conductor - $5.00

TWO CANADIAN FOLK SONGS Audio Clip
– arr. McGinty.
Contrasting moods and sonorities highlight this delightfully easy medley of An Eskimo Lullaby and Donkey Riding. [2:00]
Individual sets are no longer available.
Q881014 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Beginning Band Book 1

TYRANNOSAURUS ROCKS Audio Clip
– John Edmondson.
This fills the bill for an easy rock piece that gives everyone an interesting part. The enthusiasm of the players will be obvious to the audience! [2:00]
Q881089 - Set with Score - $27.00
Q881090 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Beginning Band Book 3

VALVELOCITY Audio Clip Score Clip
– John Edmondson.
Inspired by the familiar flexibility exercises found in the Arban Method, and the popular Leroy Anderson program pieces, this fun piece will inspire all of the players to work on finger velocity and accuracy and have a fun time doing it. This is sure to be a favorite in your folders! [2:10]
Q881251 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q881252 - Extra Conductor - $5.00

VARIATIONS ON A CHILDREN'S SONG Audio Clip Score Clip
– arr. Edmondson.
Baa, Baa Black Sheep is the basis of this easy but effective theme and variations. After the introduction and statement of the theme, there is a variation in minor and one in canon, with imitative entrances. A great teaching piece! [2:20]
Q881123 - Set with Score - $27.00
Q881124 - Extra Conductor $3.50
Included in Beginning Band Book 4

WALTZ FOR WINDS Audio Clip
– John Edmondson.
This simple, yet classic, waltz melody, harmonized with lush modern chords, gives the very young band a surprisingly mature sound. [2:45]
Q881033 - Set with Score - $22.00
Q881034 - Extra Conductor - $3.50

WELLINGTON OVERTURE Audio Clip Score Clip
– Anne McGinty.
The repeated note motif, open fifths and stately style offer a fitting tribute to the English duke for which it is named. Here is a terrific program choice and training piece for articulation, style and independent counting. [2:23]
Q881203 - Set with Score - $32.00
Q881204 - Extra Conductor - $3.50

WESTMINSTER OVERTURE Audio Clip Score Clip
– Anne McGinty.
Based on the familiar Westminster Chimes sequence that rings on the hour from the clock-tower at Big Ben, this piece provides an excellent opportunity to work on intervals, attacks and releases, and characteristic sound. A hint of Grandfather's Clock in the middle section will delight your students and amuse your audience. Perfect for contest, festival and any concert! [2:12]
Q881239 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q881240 - Extra Conductor - $5.00

WESTWIND OVERTURE Audio Clip Score Clip
– Anne McGinty.
The perfect overture for first year bands - featuring upper and lower neighboring tones in a very easy setting. There is the illusion of a slow section but the tempo doesn't change. [2:00]
Q881015 - Set with Score - $32.00
Q881016 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Beginning Band Book 1

WINDHAVEN CELEBRATION Audio Clip
– John Edmondson.
This very easy overture is perfect programming material and also offers study in articulation skills and easy dynamic contrasts. [2:25]
Individual sets are no longer available.
Q881092 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Beginning Band Book 3

WINDSOR OVERTURE Audio Clip Score Clip
– Anne McGinty.
A regal opening and closing is contrasted by a legato middle section in this very appealing composition for first year players. Outstanding! [2:17]
Q881055 - Set with Score - $30.00
Q881056 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Beginning Band Book 2

WOLSEYS WILDE Audio Clip Score Clip
– arr. McGinty.
Who else but Anne McGinty could arrnage this charming tune by William Byrd for beginning band? Used in Gordon Jacob's well-known suite for advanced band, this tune has all of the grace, style and spirit of the Renaissance era. Teach the variation style and some music history in this delightful arrangement. [2:17]
Q881215 - Set with Score - $35.00
Q881216 - Extra Full Score - $4.00

YORKTOWN MARCH Audio Clip
– John Edmondson.
The basis of this stirring march is an original tune conceived and designed to suggest the popular melodies of the American Revolution. [1:45]
Individual sets are no longer available.
Q881036 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Beginning Band Book 1

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