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£42.50Chorale and Canon - Anne McGinty
The opening Chorale section of this very appealling beginning band piece introduces the theme that is then used in the Canon that follows. Skillfully designed to pass the melody to every section, this is a very rewarding piece for beginning groups. First published in 1984.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£50.50Dance Celebration - Robert W. Smith
Inspired by his daughters' first dance recital, Mr. Smith has created this beginning band composition. It is a pleasure to offer great original performance literature for beginning strings in their first year of instruction. A most charismatic work that will evoke a musical celebration. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£53.50
Expedition - Timothy Johnson
A powerful new work for beginning band! The words "exciting" and "accessible" don't always go together in the band literature field, but Timothy Johnson's new composition honoring Zebulon Pike's historic exploration brings these words together with masterful style. Your young band students will love playing this forceful and mysterious music. Don't forget the cross-curricular possibilities offered by this piece!Interesting Percussion parts support carefully controlled range and rhythm demands in the Woodwinds and Brasses making EXPEDITION! attainable by every young band.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£45.95In the Bleak Midwinter - Gustav Holst / arr. Robert W. Smith, Susan L. Smith
This timeless melody by Gustav Holst is a perfect musical setting for exceptional teaching. The "Melody Mine" gives each member of the band the opportunity to play the melodic line while the teacher focuses on phrasing, shaping and other core musical concepts. The full band arrangement provides a lush chorale setting of the Holst hymn. The director also has the option to craft their own arrangement to feature soloist(s), instrumental choirs and full band. Master teacher Susan L. Smith has crafted a powerful teaching resource for use in any beginning band program.Original Item#: RWS-1603-00
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£49.50The Sword of Kings - Robert W. Smith
Listen carefully to this regal sounding composition by Robert W. Smith. You may find it difficult to believe that it contains only the first six notes introduced in most major band methods. "The Sword of Kings" is inspired by the legend of Excalibur. It was composed as a concert or festival work for the beginning band. Whether at the end of the first semester or the first year of study, your band will sound surprisingly sophisticated while appealing to both performer and audience alike. Active percussion combined with engaging wind parts make this an excellent choice.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.50The Blues! - James Swearingen
Don't be surprised when your beginning band students repeatedly request over and over, "Can we play 'The Blues'?" Based on a standard 12-bar blues progression, James Swearingen's "The Blues" gives students their first experience in America's very own musical art form....Jazz! It's hip, cool and features each section of the band playing musical ideas based on only their first six notes and even the percussionists are given an opportunity to be in the musical spotlight. Guaranteed to be their absolute favorite piece in the band folder. Stand back and watch the fun unfold!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£50.50Abide with me
Simple, elegant and timeless, "Abide With Me" was written by Henry Francis Lyte in 1847. The hymn was set to music by William H. Monk and debuted at Mr. Lyte's memorial service. Robert W. Smith's setting is written for the very beginning band using only the first six notes introduced in most band methods. Each instrumental family has the opportunity to perform melodically while the setting allows students to experience lyrical phrasing in the early stages of their development. An exceptional arrangement for any band program.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.50
Six Note Symphony - Galvin
Your youngest musicians can sound like professionals on their first concert with "Six Note Symphony!" While using only the first six notes learned in band instruction, there's excitement and adventure in each section of the young band. Extensive doubling provides security across the ensemble, and students will enjoy demonstrating their speedy progress on this upbeat and engaging work! Great music for beginning band!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£65.99
Galaxy's Edge - Hammonds
Hopeful, brave, and determined - those words describes most beginning band musicians. Your first-year players will be ready to blast across the skies with "Galaxy's Edge", a bold and adventurous work from composer Mike Hammonds. With melodies and scoring reminiscent of epic film soundtracks, young musicians will find the heroic melodic material to be inspiring as it passes through each section of the band. Give your young band a chance to ride the rocket of success with "Galaxy's Edge!"
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£59.95Unbroken - Peter Terry
The spirit of young students who have learned the thrill of playing in a band is exciting to watch. Their enthusiasm cannot be broken, and this piece is a tribute to that unbridled excitement they feel when performing. Composer Peter Terry gives us a contest worthy piece that will make any beginning band sound its best. It is a bold and dynamic work that students will love to play again and again, a perfect way to highlight the strengths of your band at contest or festival.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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