Beginning Band Series
Grade 1 Concert Band Music
LET'S TAKE A BREAK 
– John Edmondson.
Every section of the band has a soli spotlight in this creative
original that will bring down the house! [2:10]
Q881025 - Set with Score - $22.00
Q881026 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Beginning Band Book 1
LIBERTY MARCH 
– John Edmondson.
This stirring original march features appealing melodies and the
complete march form. Great for contest or concert performance!
[2:12]
Q881131 - Set with Score - $32.00
Q881132 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Beginning Band Book 4
LITTLE RONDO FOR BAND
– John Edmondson.
Clever compositional techniques and the complete ABACABA rondo
form highlight this new work by one of the leading writers for
this level. [2:30]
Individual sets are no longer available.
Q881134 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Beginning Band Book 5
THE LOST CITY
– John Edmondson.
Painting a vivid picture of the ruins of an ancient city, the composer
uses the Phrygian mode, creative percussion effects and traditional
harmonies in the nontraditional ways to convey this musical impression.
[2:24]
Q881199 - Set with Score - $32.00
Q881200 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
MADRIGAL FOR BAND
– arr. McGinty.
This 3-part madrigal by John Wilbye (1574-1638), "As Fair
As Morn", features Renaissance contrapuntal writing and adapts
well for very young bands. Musically interesting and historically
important. [2:30]
Q881135 - Set with Score - $32.00
Q881136 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Beginning Band Book 4
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
MAGNA CARTA MARCH
– arr. Edmondson.
A two-four treatment of America (or God Save The Queen) is the
basis of this easy march arrangement. There are no dotted rhythms
or range problems, and audiences are sure to be impressed! [1:45]
Q881067 - Set with Score - $25.00
Q881068 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Beginning Band Book 3
MANCHESTER MARCH
– John Edmondson.
This well constructed and tuneful march is not only appealing,
it also offers the opportunity to teach form and style at an early
stage of development. [1:40]
Individual sets are no longer available.
Q881010 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Beginning Band Book 1
MARCH FOR A FESTIVAL
– John Edmondson.
Here is the ideal first march! It uses parallel, step-wise triads
in a contemporary style, sounds great and it's easy! [2:10]
Q881119 - Set with Score - $30.00
Q881120 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Beginning Band Book 4
MARCH OF FREEDOM
– John Edmondson.
This easy American style march offers the opportunity to teach
this important style, plus some simple chromaticism, while providing
a great program or festival choice. [2:00]
Q881201 - Set with Score - $32.00
Q881202 - Extra Conductor - $5.00
MARCH OF THE MINUTEMEN
– John Edmondson.
Here is a great opportunity to teach the march heritage of the
band and some American history at the same time! [2:13]
Q881097 - Set with Score - $32.00
Q881098 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
MARCH OF THE SENTINELS
– John Edmondson.
Everyone has a featured spot in this tuneful march, and it is a
great introduction to the form! [2:10]
Q881079 - Set with Score - $27.00
Q881080 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Beginning Band Book 3
MARIACHI SERENADE
– John Edmondson.
What a great idea for introducing slurs - a beautiful melody, in
slurred step-wise thirds, with an easy slurred countermelody! Here
is another opportunity to teach the cultural diversity found in
music. [2:35]
Q881149 - Set with Score - $30.00
Q881150 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Beginning Band Book 5
MAYAN DAWN
–John Edmondson
In the style of his popular Anasazi and Aztec Sunrise, this mood piece begins quietly with a flute solo or tutti section feature, builds throughout and ends quietly like it began. Interesting harmonies, evocative percussion and dynamic contrast make this a great program selection and the perfect teaching piece as well!
Q881295 - Set with Score - $45.00
Q881296 - Extra Full Score - $6.00
A MEDIEVAL QUEST
– Anne McGinty
Knights and fair maidens, castles and keeps, this piece will take your beginning band on a journey back to the days of yore. One tune, one tempo and three different meters and three different musical styles – the perfect piece to showcase your band for concert or contest!
Q881297 - Set with Score - $45.00
Q881298 - Extra Full Score - $6.00
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
THE MOHAWK TRAIL
– Anne McGinty.
This unique contemporary work portrays the history of the Mohawk
Trail in Massachusetts, from an Indian path to a modern scenic
route, using a masterful embroidery of melody, color and texture!
[2:54]
Q881099 - Set with Score - $27.00
Q881100 - Extra Conductor -$3.50
Included in Beginning Band Book 4
MONTEZUMA'S CASTLE
– John Edmondson.
For those who enjoyed this writer's original composition, Anasazi,
this descriptive piece, named for the cliff dwelling in Central
Arizona, will have special appeal. [2:45]
Q881049 - Set with Score - $24.00
Q881050 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Beginning Band Book 2
MORNINGSTAR OVERTURE
– Anne McGinty.
A regal opening fanfare based on repeated notes is contrasted with
a second motif using slurs in this piece. Simple meter changes,
dynamic contrasts and changing tonal centers will strengthen musical
skills. [2:11]
Q881163 - Set with Score - $32.00
Q881164 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
MOUNT ROYAL MARCH
– John Edmondson.
Named for the 769 foot peak, Mont Royal in Montreal, Quebec,
this dramatic march is perfect for teaching chromatics in an easy
setting, the flam in the snare drum, plus an easy introduction
to staccato notes in a simple accompaniment pattern in the clarinets,
alto saxes, optional low winds and percussion. Here is the perfect "first"
march for your young band and a fine choice for concert or festival
performance. [1:36]
Q881235 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q881236 - Extra Conductor - $5.00
MOUNT RUSHMORE MARCH
– John Edmondson.
Named for the National Memorial in Keystone, South Dakota, this
very easy march offers a great opportunity to teach simple dynamics,
phrasing and the infrequently used key of F Major. Perfect for
concert or contest! [2:00]
Q881151 - Set with Score - $32.00
Q881152 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Beginning Band Book 5
MOUNT VERNON MARCH
– John Edmondson.
This original march with quotes from "Chester" and Yankee Doodle" in
the second strain, introduces the march's traditional key change
at the trio, with lots of reminder accidentals along the way. Here
is a spirited opener for any concert or festival! [2:18]
Q881181 - Set with Score - $32.00
Q881182 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
MULTIPLE CHOICE
– arr. McGinty.
Question: What four familiar songs can be played in any combination
of two, three or four at the same time? The answer is found in
this unique medley that helps teach independence of parts, lyrical
lines and balance. [2:33]
Q881183 - Set with Score - $32.00
Q881184 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
MYSTERY OF THE MAYA
– John Edmondson.
Discover the ancient Maya civilization in this intriguing original
work by the composer of Anasazi and Aztec Sunrise. Mysterioso and
haunting, this piece gives your young clarinet players a chance
to set the mood in the first section and the exciting rhythms of
the fast section will enchant audiences, adjudicators and your
students! [3:00]
Q881209 - Set with Score - $35.00
Q881210 - Extra Full Score - $4.00
MYSTIC LEGEND
– Anne McGinty.
An ancient mystery is depicted musically in this exciting descriptive
work that features dramatic dynamic effects in both the winds and
the percussion. [2:15]
Q881081 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q881082 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Beginning Band Book 3
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