Developing Band Series

Grade 1 - 1 1/2 Concert Band Music

  • Playable with 1 flute, 2 clarinets, 1 alto sax, 2 cornets/trumpets, 1 bass line instrument and percussion, up to full band.
  • 2nd clarinet stays below the break.
  • Optional F Horn and Tenor Saxophone parts in their best written range.
  • Bell part for teaching melodic percussion.
  • 64 individual parts included in each set.

NEW MUSIC for 2006

PINNACLE OVERTURE Audio Clip Score Clip
– Anne McGinty.
A highly rhythmic theme contrasted with a lyrical second theme, this piece is a solid choice for contest or concert. Pinnacle, meaning both lofty peak or spire and the highest point of development and achievement, will take your band to new heights! [ca. 2:24]
Q882261 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q882262 - Extra Conductor - $5.00

HERITAGE DAYS (Concert March) Audio Clip Score Clip
– John Edmondson.
Commissioned to commemorate an annual event in historic Rogersville, Tennessee, this is Edmondson at his best. The simple, yet stirring, march melody builds from beginning to end, and it will showcase your band in any performance situation. Don't miss it! [ca. 1:36]
Q882255 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q882256 - Extra Conductor - $5.00

A SHAKER TRILOGY Audio Clip Score Clip
– arr. Anne McGinty.
A new and fresh McGinty treatment of "Simple Gifts," originally known as "Shaker Allegro", is included in this delightful medley of Shaker songs dating back to the early 1800s. This trilogy also features "The Happy Journey" and "I Will Bow And Be Simple." Educational, multicultural and very musical! [ca. 2:30]
Q882263 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q882264 - Extra Conductor - $5.00

JAZZ INTERLUDE Audio Clip Score Clip
– John Edmondson.
No one writes easy jazz tunes better than this composer/arranger, and this is one of his all-time best! Everyone gets a chance to play both of the tunes that fit together so well in this clever easy swing chart. Spice up your next concert with this intriguing change of pace! [ca. 2:30]
Q882257 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q882258 - Extra Conductor - $5.00

A CHRISTMAS PLAINSONG: EMMANUEL Audio Clip Score Clip
– arr. Anne McGinty.
Dating back to the 15th century, we know this song as O Come, O Come Emmanuel. Incorporating the free form of the original version while adding colorful counter themes, this piece offers your band an excellent opportunity to work on style, legato tonguing, breath support and balance early in the school year. A lovely musical contrast for your holiday concert! [ca. 3:43]
Q882253 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q882254 - Extra Conductor - $5.00

LA DANZA Audio Clip Score Clip
– John Edmondson.
Your percussion will have a great time learning all the Latin percussion instruments on this exciting original work. Everyone gets to learn simple syncopations and has a shot at the lilting melody and its countermelody. Here is a multi-cultural gem that will please everyone! [ca. 2:01]
Q882259 - Set with Score - $40.00
Q882260 - Extra Conductor - $5.00

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