Take a mysterious ride with this spine-chilling new work for concert band from composer Chris Ferguson. With plenty of opportunities for rhythmic playing and dramatic accents, Mysterious Chase fits nicely in a Halloween concert or on any program throughout…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Chris Ferguson
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Heartfelt and kind, Neverlanding by composer Peter Sciaino is one to inspire us all. Perfect for contest and festival, or spring performance, with ample opportunities to work on expressive playing.
This free download includes two click track recordings, one…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Peter Sciaino
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Your students will think the title is intriguing, but it basically says what it is, a dynamic new composition from composer Laura Estes for the least experienced players. Laura draws on her many years of experience teaching beginners to give them a piece they…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Laura Estes
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Subatomic is written for the youngest of string students. It uses only the first 6 notes of the D scale, with no more difficult rhythm than two repeated eighth notes. Plus, there are no long sustained notes, which can often be challenging for young players.…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Larry Clark
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Laura Estes’ new arrangement of a popular Hanukkah song, S’vivon, (Hebrew for “dreidel”) is perfect for holiday concerts or as a teaching piece.
This free download includes two click track recordings, one with a click over the live recording and one with…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Laura Estes
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Even the youngest students get to play Vivaldi’s beloved Four Seasons in this inventive arrangement. All string sections use tremolo and col legno in addition to fermatas, cesuras, and aleatoric elements that require students to watch the conductor closely.…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Caryn Wiegand Neidhold
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Brooke Pierson’s The Gathering is a creepily inspired Waltz in 3/4 time for young bands. A great choice for Halloween performances, this Waltz has plenty of excellent learning opportunities, especially if you want to work on accidentals!
This free download…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brooke Pierson
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Exciting and intense from start to finish, Threshold doesn’t hold back! Driving and fun, the work also has moments of lyrical expressiveness making it not only fun to play, but a great piece to teach. Using only the first 6 notes of the D-major scale,…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Tyler Arcari
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
There is sometimes a lack of sensitive music at this grade level, which is why Twilight Smiling by Larry Clark is so great. Wonderful opportunities to teach expressive playing and phrasing, this lyrical work will be a hit at any concert throughout the school…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Larry Clark
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
As the title implies, this piece is bold and aggressive and something that very young musicians will enjoy. Larry Clark knows how to write for beginning string players, and always with something fun and engaging to get them excited about the next step on…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Larry Clark
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing