Looking for a nice pops piece with which to end your concert? Look no further! Innovative use of the auxiliary percussion instruments to support the rest of the ensemble. PLAY IT!Program NotesLooking for a nice pops piece with which to end your concert? Look…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Steve Winstead
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A bold and dynamic piece for the beginning band’s first concert from composer Laura Estes. Drawing from her many years of teaching beginners, Laura has crafted a piece that students will love and their parents will not believe how great they sound at their…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Laura Estes
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Written for her mom, composer Laura Estes creates a charming and emotional tribute in Changing Currents. As educators, we can apply so much to this work utilizing its title and material, there is a lot to teach in this one. We know you will love this new work…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Laura Estes
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Wonderful solo piece that demonstrates the pianistic tendencies of the marimba with independent lines occurring simultaneously in each hand. Based on a simple theme presented freely at the beginning with subsequent variations to follow. Many opportunities for…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Steve Winstead
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on a true story from New Zealand, composer Laura Estes presents an ideal piece for historical lesson plans, as well as for contest and festival performance. Students will learn from - and love - Cook Strait Crossing.
This free download includes two…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Laura Estes
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Based on a true story from New Zealand, composer Laura Estes presents an ideal piece for historical lesson plans, as well as for contest and festival performance. Students will learn from - and love - Cook Strait Crossing.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2023…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Laura Estes
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Dancing With Animals is a lighthearted fantasy inspired by creatures from the animal kingdom. In the first movement, the five animals march in, then each one presents its unique dance in turn. Tango with a Cow, or Waltz with an Elephant, you're sure to have…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Steve Winstead
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A very fresh new march from composer Laura Estes that is tuneful, in standard march form, and has just the right amount of twists to make it different. This will be a strong choice for festival performance to highlight your band.
Grade Level: 1.5 Copyright:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Laura Estes
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Composer Laura Estes takes on some challenging subject matter to give us an emotional lyrical work. This is not all slow music, but contains flowing lines throughout and lots of opportunities for beginning students to stretch their musicianship.
Grade Level:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Laura Estes
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Kvetchers (translation: complainers) is a fun and quirky concert march in the style of a musical joke. Wonderfully scored, each section has its own “surprise”, perfect for working independent section playing. Audiences will really enjoy this one!
Grade Level…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Laura Estes
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing