Based on a drum song and Ghanaian dance style called Bo Bo Bo. Beginning with a two bar repeated pattern for congas, the composer adds layers of additional percussion to establish the rhythmic groove. Simple syncopations and interesting melodic...
This infectious, tongue-in-cheek triangle feature for young band features uses 4 triangles, cowbell, and claves. With a distinctive Caribbean flavor, this work will add a unique contrast to any first concert.
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Imagine riding a dragon as it soars through clear skies, the roar of its fire echoing through the air! Using only the first six notes presented in most methods, this work will delight your students as well as kindle their imagination. A dynamic...
From the composer who brought us Snakes!, here is another opportunity for young musicians to become "snake-charmers." Glass bottles lightly tapped with pencils make the sound of a gentle rain. Seagull sounds made with clarinet mouthpieces paint the...
Here is that tender ballad you need to complete your next program. Written in Eb, the ABA Midnight Star is an excellent work for teaching phrasing and slurring. Simple, yet beautiful, this is not the story of the stars, but rather of the thoughts of...
You can be sure that this is one waltz young players won't mind playing! Intentional dissonance, unusual sounds and clever effects combine with the catchy melody that's sure to stand out. Quirky, humorous, and above all, fun!
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Those pesky dust bunnies are back! Terrifying screams, vacuum cleaners and brooms accompany this frightening look at what lurks under the bed. This work continues the tradition started by Revenge of the Dust Bunnies and includes some hilarious...
Savage Dance is a driving, primitive dance of an imaginary ancient people. Picture a festival where people celebrate with a spirited dance. Hand clapping adds excitement and gives an opportunity to reinforce rhythmic precision and subdivision. This...
Cast in standard march form, the title is reflected in the cheerful melodic material. Supported by strong harmonies and infectious in nature, this tuneful march is a good choice for concert programming. Provides great teaching material....
This colorful, programmatic work uses lots of percussion effects to recreate the sounds of a professional race car circuit, only with go carts! Engines start, the starter's pistol fires, cars collide and the crowd cheers when no one is hurt. It was...
Your percussion section will love this programmatic work which portrays the onset of a threatening storm. Written in C minor, the work builds with exciting momentum from beginning to thunderous end. Some chromaticism and simple counterpoint makes...
A little known fact about King Henry VIII is that among his many accomplishments, he was also a successful musician. The theme for this young band selection is from one of the songs he wrote. Lively and brisk, it provides a nice change for concert...
