Finding a Way - Chris M. Bernotas

Beginning with an unresolved emotion and motive, "Finding a Way" travels through many emotions looking for a way to find resolution and comfort, conveying an uplifting and hopeful spirit that ultimately finds peace. When healing has had a chance to occur, sadness and sorrow can become replaced with delight and excitement of our memories. The piece concludes with a restatement of the opening, questioning motive, but this time with the question answered. (4:15)

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Finlandia - Jean Sibelius / arr. Jack Bullock

Sibelius' hymn from his popular original composition, "Finlandia," is often incorrectly referred to as a Finish folk song. This cherished musical material is ideal to teach tonal color, intonation and phrasing to young instrumental groups. Uniquely the phrases rest on the first beat of the measure and also reinforce rhythmic stability. A welcomed addition! (1:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Fire Caves of Golgathon - Ralph Ford

Using only the first six notes of the B-flat Major scale, Ralph Ford has crafted a dynamic new chart for your beginners' first concert. With significant doubling throughout, by careful attention to the basic articulations and dynamics, is certain to make your group sound huge. (2:30)

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Fireburst Fanfare - Roland Barrett

Start your concert with a short burst of energy that will immediately command your audience's attention. This ideal opener will not tax your young musicians, leaving them more than ready to tackle the rest of the program. Though written for young bands, the brass fanfares sound bold and full while the woodwind flourishes add dazzling color, making this concert opener really sparkle. Sure to make a bold introduction!

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First Band Clinic - Robert W. Smith

This new warm-up program is designed for student transposition to any appropriate key. This single band part for inclusion in the students' folders will exceed your daily warm-up and teaching objectives while meeting the National Standards. There are four segments in each "clinic": tone, technique, theory and composition, and a chorale. Progressive, in-depth and highly organized, this is the first of four comprehensive warm up programs used by Robert W. Smith from the podium at every honor band he guest conducts. The recording included is only the fourth segment; the chorale. (chorale only: 1:13)

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First Concert March - Sandy Feldstein and John O'Reilly

As the title implies, this march is perfect for your first concert. Using only 6 notes (concert B-flat and G), this original piece will make the youngest band sound like professionals. Easy to put together and fun to play---open or close your first concert with this one. (Grade 1---Correlates with Book 1, Unit 6)

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First Fanfare - Brian Bankston

Step into the spotlight with , an exhilarating young band composition that heralds the dawn of new beginnings. Embrace the excitement and anticipation as bold brass melodies and triumphant percussion rhythms announce the arrival of a thrilling musical journey. Appropriate for ceremonies or as a concert opener, this dynamic piece invites listeners to embark on an unforgettable musical adventure filled with energy and enthusiasm. (1:37)

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First Rockin' Christmas

A light rock style sets the stage for this clever presentation of Jingle Bells and Up on the Housetop. Everyone gets a chance to play the melody, and simple but authentic percussion breaks keep things rockin along!

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First Suite in E flat - Gustav Holst / arr. Frederick Fennell

A companion edition to Fennell's landmark edition of Lincolnshire Posy, this work is a must for every serious band library. The score and parts are based on original sources and contain Dr. Fennell's performance practices which were based on though research and his many years of conducting this monument of wind literature. Movements: I. Chaconne, II. Intermezzo, III. March.

First Sun - Michael Kamuf

"First Sun" by Michael Kamuf is an exciting composition and a perfect concert opener for developing or more advanced bands. All wind instruments get a chance to play one of the themes, and a driving percussion presence sets the stage for an energetic and powerful musical statement. Your students will love practicing and performing this spirited original work! (2:15)

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