Beginning Band Series
Grade 1 Concert Band Music
SERENADE AND DANCE 
– John Edmondson.
This original work features a beautiful slow theme contrasted with
a sprightly dance in a very easy setting. [2:40]
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SERPENTS 
– Anne McGinty.
Creatures that slither through the rain forest — serpents that
slink along and without warning can sting, hiss and bite — all
represented musically in this creative wetlands adventure. Finger
coordination, accents, interval training, dramatic percussion effects,
and a surprise ending will capture the imagination of your students
and your audience! [2:35]
Q881169 - Set with Score - $32.00
Q881170 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Beginning Band Book 5
SHOSHALOZA
– Arr. Anne McGinty
A traditional folk song of South Africa and Zimbabwe, this song represents pride and strength and is presented in varying styles. Authentic African percussion instruments such as djembe, congas and bongos or talking drums can be used, if available. A wonderful addition to the multicultural repertoire at the beginning band level from the arranger of African Folk Trilogy.
Q881299 - Set with Score - $45.00
Q881300 - Extra Full Score - $6.00
SOMERSET OVERTURE
– Anne McGinty.
This overture for first year bands, based on a sequential scale
motif, offers varied colors and memorable melodies in a very easy
setting. [2:10]
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Included in Beginning Band Book 1
STAR FLIGHT
– Jared Spears.
Incredible! A grade 1 descriptive work that boldly goes where no
band has gone before! Young groups will thrill to this very easy
work by this creative composer. [2:08]
Q881105 - Set with Score - $27.00
Q881106 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
STARS
– Anne McGinty.
Imagine a musical staff across the night sky, with Cassiopeia, Orion's Belt,
Polaris, the Little Dipper and the Big Dipper as notes on that staff, and you
have the most sparkling musical offering of the season for beginning bands. The
percussion section features only metallic instruments, including an opportunity
for them to improvise twinkling star sounds. Brilliant! [2:20]
Q881247 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q881248 - Extra Conductor - $5.00
STERLING POINT OVERTURE
– John Edmondson.
This composer has outdone even himself with this contemporary overture for very
young players! You'll hear simple step-wise polychords, dramatic melodic elements
and rhythmic excitement rarely found at this grade level. This is destined to
be included on contest-festival lists around the world. [2:42]
Q881249 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q881250 - Extra Conductor - $5.00
STONY CREEK MARCH
– Anne McGinty.
This march features a great tune that includes two "giant steps" which
will captivate your young performers and their audience! [2:12]
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Included in Beginning Band Book 3
STRATFORD FAIR
– John Edmondson.
This modal piece will remind you of merry old England. Using only
the key signature of Bb major, it shifts through three related
key centers and a variety of colors in an easy setting that will
bring out the best in your band. [2:16]
Q881185 - Set with Score - $32.00
Q881186 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
SUPERSTITION OVERTURE
– Anne McGinty.
A superstition, linked to a belief in magic, is the basis for this
creative overture written in arch (A-B-C-B-A) form. Featuring unexpected
harmonies, dynamic changes and dramatic percussion effects, you
will have a magical concert playing this piece! [2:02]
Q881187 - Set with Score - $32.00
Q881188 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
TATUM SQUARE FESTIVAL
– John Edmondson.
A variety of instrumental colors and textures are a feature of
this very playable overture. Here is solid contest-festival fare
that guarantees success! [2:15]
Q881073 - Set with Score - $25.00
Q881074 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Beginning Band Book 3
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME
– arr. Edmondson.
It's the middle of the seventh inning and time to invite your audience
to sing along with this popular tune. Incredibly easy to teach
and fun to play, you will hit a home run with this one! [2:00]
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Q881214 - Extra Full Score - $4.00
THIS OLD BAND
– arr. McGinty.
This Old Man, Frere Jacques, Skip To My Lou, Shoo Fly Don't Bother
Me and Yankee Doodle — all in a clever medley sure to surprise
and delight your audience! [2:10]
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THOSE CLEVER CLARINETS
– John Edmondson.
A section feature that develops technique, characteristic tone
and tonguing, in addition to developing attitude and overall confidence
in a concertant-style setting. A fanciful title, a serious piece!
[2:05]
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Q881172 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
THOSE DYNAMIC DRUMMERS
– John Edmondson.
This easy jazz rock style original features (what else?) the drummers
or a set drummer, if you have one. The winds learn to hear easy
four-part jazz harmonies and the syncopation of two isolated eighth
notes. This one is hot, hot, hot! [2:00]
Q881155 - Set with Score - $30.00
Q881156 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Beginning Band Book 5
THOSE FABULOUS FLUTES
– Anne McGinty.
Here is a terrific way to feature your fabulous flute section —
a very easy blues rock setting! Audiences will love it, and the
flute section will too! [1:52]
Q881053 - Set with Score - $24.00
Q881054 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Beginning Band Book 1
THOSE INTREPID TRUMPETS
– John Edmondson.
Your trumpets and cornets will work very hard on this because it's
fun to play! Appealing tunes, easy articulations and lots of rests
make this a snap! [2:00]
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THOSE SOPHISTICATED SAXES
– John Edmondson.
An incredibly easy yet effective feature for alto saxes (section
or solo) that will help teach the legato, lyric style. [2:30]
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THOSE TERRIFIC TRUMPETS
– John Edmondson.
Your trumpets (and cornets) will shine on this exciting showcase!
Great for building confidence in this important section. [2:05]
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THOSE WONDERFUL WOODWINDS
– 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
THUNDER HILL OVERTURE
– Anne McGinty
Thundering sound effects, a dramatic melody, and great parts for every member of the band make this piece a must-have, must-play addition to your library. Excellent for interval training, articulation, style and dynamic contrasts, this piece is creatively scored to have your beginning band sound absolutely fantastic!
Q881287 - Set with Score - $45.00
Q881288 - Extra Full Score - $6.00
TWISTED MYRTLE
– 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
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TWO CANADIAN FOLK SONGS
– arr. McGinty.
Contrasting moods and sonorities highlight this delightfully easy
medley of An Eskimo Lullaby and Donkey Riding. [2:00]
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TYRANNOSAURUS ROCKS
– 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
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Included in Beginning Band Book 3
VALVELOCITY
– 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]
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VARIATIONS ON A CHILDREN'S SONG
– 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
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Included in Beginning Band Book 4
WALTZ FOR WINDS
– John Edmondson.
This simple, yet classic, waltz melody, harmonized with lush modern
chords, gives the very young band a surprisingly mature sound.
[2:45]
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WELLINGTON OVERTURE
– 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
– 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
– 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
– John Edmondson.
This very easy overture is perfect programming material and also
offers study in articulation skills and easy dynamic contrasts.
[2:25]
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Included in Beginning Band Book 3
WINDSOR OVERTURE
– 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
– 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
– 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]
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Q881036 - Extra Conductor - $3.50
Included in Beginning Band Book 1
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