Tchaikovsky's most frequently performed work is now available in a highly simplified version for young players. An impressive concert finale! DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardLength: 12.00 in.Width: 9.00 in.Series: MusicWorks Grade 1UPC:...

Beginning groups will love this unique programmatic suite of four short movements, each of which portrays a well known prehistoric creature (or two!). Clever and very easy, it includes: Stegosaurus, Brontosaurus, Pteradactyls and The Battle...

For that first holiday concert, here is a wonderful and very easy setting of O Come Emmanuel in an expressive style. DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardLength: 12.00 in.Width: 9.00 in.Series: MusicWorks Grade 1UPC: 073999631388Band Grade: 1Audio Sample

MusicWorks – Grade 1Rarely does any single publication have such an effect on band literature as this unique and striking composition from 1994. Individually, the parts are relatively simple. Yet the combined effect is sophisticated and...

Bring a little opera into the band room with this skillful adaptation of Verdi's famous Anvil Chorus from Il Trovatore. The woodwinds carry the melody in the opening section with a few 16th note scale-wise patterns, then the brass and percussion...

This miniature suite of Appalachian favorites includes Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair, Sourwood Mountain and Simple Gifts. Even at this easy level, Paul Murtha has skillfully combined a mixture of musical styles in an arrangement that is...

Already a classic in the grade 1 repertoire, Anne McGinty's composition sounds sophisticated without being hard. It features effective use of polychords, modal harmonies and a driving percussion part. Written with just a single tempo, this is sure...

The ancient city of Aztalan existed around a thousand years ago in southern Wisconsin but disappeared mysteriously by around A.D. 1300. Through careful use of tone clusters haunting melodies and creative percussion effects this very easy work for...

The ancient city of Aztalan existed around a thousand years ago in southern Wisconsin but disappeared mysteriously by around A.D. 1300. Through careful use of tone clusters haunting melodies and creative percussion effects this very easy work for...

Paul Jennings as created an outstanding setting for this familiar canon for beginning groups. Starting softly with the woodwinds, the piece builds gradually throughout giving every section a chance to play this marvelous melody. DetailsPublisher:...

MusicWorks – Grade 1The magic of Cuban “carnaval” music is the basis for this lively and very infectious easy work. Listen as the parade slowly approaches and the trumpets lead the ensemble with the main theme. Following this are...

Bold themes and contrasting musical styles characterize this well-constructed overture for beginning players. Michael is known for providing interesting parts for all players, and this work features clarinets on the main theme, trumpets using mutes,...

Drawing on the rich and varied tradition of Celtic folk songs, this piece opens with the touching and melodious “The Parting Glass.” The flutes and percussion take center stage on the dance-like “Tha Mi Sgith (A Fairy's Love...

Written in a style similar to Michael's popular Celtic Air and Dance here is another terrific setting of Celtic tunes arranged for very young bands. This arrangement opens with a beautiful and flowing version of the familiar air Danny Boy. The...

Written in a style similar to Michael's popular Celtic Air and Dance, here is another terrific setting of Celtic tunes arranged for very young bands. This arrangement opens with a beautiful and flowing version of the familiar air Danny Boy. The...