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

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