A Shaker March

Here's a charming and unique march-style arrangement of the well-known Shaker melody "The Gift to be Simple." Countermelodies and contrasting question-and-answer sections add plenty of musical interest without over-extending the technique of your beginning band. Add a slice of Americana to your next concert!

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A Song of Courage - William Owens

Combining the folk song "Arirang" with original material, contrasts calm passages with bold statements. Offering a message of courage in the face of hardship, William Owens has written a spectacular and highly achievable work. (2:30)

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A Song of Hanukkah

"Ma'oz Tzur" has been a favorite song for the Season of Lights for generations. This stirring arrangement by Robert Sheldon sparkles with the joy of the holidays. (2:10) Correlates to Book 2, level 2.

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A Song of The Sea - Rex Mitchell

This adventuresome work depicts the essence of the sea, from its calm serenity to its stormy turbulence; in all situations, demonstrating the teeming life always present in the waters. Covering many moods and colors, it is an evocative work.

A Spanish Lullaby

This beautiful traditional lullaby provides an opportunity for the beginning band to experience a very playable and lyrical Spanish folk song with introductory teaching opportunities for triple meter. (2:00)

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A Star-Spangled March - John Stafford Smith and Francis Scott Key / arr. Michael Story

As the title implies, this piece is based on the National Anthem of the United States, with a few snippets of other patriotic themes included. This energy-charged arrangement will have your beginners marching through your concert with pride. (2:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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A Stowaway on Santa's Sleigh

Take a whirlwind world tour on Christmas Eve with this medley that combines a wealth of holiday tunes with various world styles. After you sneak onto Santa's sleigh, you hear the music of each country you pass over, all celebrating the holidays in their unique styles. Locations include Asia, Italy, Arabia, Israel, Russia, England, Latin America, and more (yes, even the good ol' U.S.A.)! Your audience will enjoy trying to "guess where we are now!" A fantastic addition to your winter program!

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A Suite of Baroque Dances - George Frideric Handel / arr. John Kinyon

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A Suite of Holiday Carols

In four movements: "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing;" "The First Noel;" "God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen;" and "Deck the Halls." Each carol has a brief introduction so your audience can sing along! is a delightful holiday addition that will bring the spirit to any young band concert - designed to work with Band ExpressionsTM Book Two or second year concert. (6:15)

A Swingin' Holiday

Three holiday favorites are staged in an enjoyable easy-swing style. Including "We Three Kings," "Silent Night" and "Jolly Old St. Nicholas," the style will steal your show. A tremendous work to introduce the swing style to your young band. (2:22)

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