Here is a great piece for beginning bands on its own, but it has a pedagogical purpose as well. As the title implies, Sean O’Loughlin has built in rhythmic and tempo accelerando into the fabric of the piece.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2023 Publisher: Excelcia…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
In the various branches of the military, one of the first things that a young recruit learns how to do is to march in step. This march is written in the standard three-part form, with no break strain and is perfect for contest or festival adjudication.
Grade…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Matthew R. Putnam
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This traditional march for beginning band is perfect for introducing march style. Introduce the Trio, as well as some common accidentals in this musical little march. Students and audiences alike will want to hear it again and again!
Grade Level: 1 Copyright…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Matthew R. Putnam
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Dark and spooky, this work is excellent for Halloween or any other program. Composer Sean O’Loughlin gives us a dramatic new addition to the young-band repertoire with Dark Corridors.
This free download includes two click track recordings, one with a click…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Take your students on a galactic musical journey with this bold and aggressive piece for young students. They will ask to play this piece over and over again, and it will make them sound amazing!
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2022 Publisher: Excelcia Music…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Passacaglia Variants is inspired by J.S. Bach’s iconic Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor, BWV 582. Composer Sean O’Loughlin brings a wealth of experience to the table. Young musicians will love the fresh take on an older style, and directors will love how much…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Matthew R. Putnam’s marches are always hits, and Piccadilly Parade is no exception! A perfect introduction to the British style march, this one is an excellent choice for contest and festival.
This free download includes two click track recordings, one with a…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Matthew R. Putnam
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Make your band sound big and full with the wonderful Tutti sections in Tokens of Esteem. No wonder Matthew R. Putnam’s younger band music is always so popular.
This free download includes two click track recordings, one with a click over the live recording…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Matthew R. Putnam
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This piece was written to give your students confidence as they navigate uncharted territory in their own lives and studies. Written with the beginning band choirs in mind, Matt gives ample opportunity to explore the color of the band with tutti woodwind and…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Matthew R. Putnam
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Introduce your students to 3/4 time with this clever mash-up of Christmas Carols in Waltz style. Each section has a turn to shine with the melody, perfect for parents to get a good shot of their little ones at their Christmas concert.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing