Have you ever wondered what happens late at night when the clock strikes 12? You just might get the answer from this humorous musical work by Rob Grice! It’s dark and scary, and it’s very fun to play! Perfect for the first concert of the...

The holiday concert will open or close with brilliance as your band performs Robert W. Smith's A Christmas Proclamation. Although the arrangement uses ranges limited to a single octave, developing bands of all levels will find this musical statement...

Absolutely stunning and gorgeous best describes this marvelous ballad created from the pen of noted composer James Swearingen. His ability to make a band sound mature beyond their years is a talent that we've all come to appreciate many times over....

If you’re looking for that perfect opener to introduce your ensemble, look no more. This piece starts with a stirring fanfare and dramatically leads to a stately theme that is highly reminiscent of a ceremonial procession. Suitable for any concert...

This simple, yet elegant melody was inspired by a sunrise over the water in Robert W. Smith's home state of Florida. We are pleased to add At Daybreak to our library of quality beginning band literature that focuses on lyrical and expressive...

Robert W. Smith's setting of the African-American spiritual "Be Still, My Soul" is an excellent opportunity to teach lyrical performance techniques and expression to your beginning band. Using only the first six notes introduced in most band...

A brilliant concert/festival opener for the beginning band, "Bells!" is a bold statement that uses only the first octave of range introduced in most band method books. Composer Robert W. Smith has expanded the keyboard percussion parts to feature...

Crown of Glory is a concert march in a traditional British style. Even though ranges are limited to a single octave, this new work by Robert W. Smith will make your band sound mature beyond their years. Written for concert and festival performance,...

Energetic and exciting are only two of the words that describe Defeating the Giant, Rob Grice's latest addition to the beginning band repertoire. Your students will love to rehearse and perform this piece as they bring their vivid imaginations to...

Featuring the percussion section throughout, Drummin' Surf-ari conjures images of the sand, sun and surf in a time when surf rock music ruled the waves. Written in a classic 1960s surf rock style, this will be “the” hit of your next concert!By: Ed...

Inspired by a rollercoaster ride as enjoyed by composer Robert W. Smith and his children, "Dueling Dragons" features two distinct groups of instruments. The brass and select percussion represent "Fire" with the woodwinds and metallic percussion...

The march is historically the cornerstone of the concert band repertoire. The introduction of the march style is a key ingredient in teaching music through the concert band. Noted composer Rob Grice give us "Excitation March" written specifically...

As the title implies, this concert/festival work for the beginning band uses only the first six notes introduced in most band methods. The composer has created an intriguing work using dynamic contrasts and flowing melodic lines. Unique and...

Incorporating two traditional favorites, "Hark The Herald, Angels Sing" and "O Come, All Ye Faithful," this new holiday medley makes real Christmas music accessible to the young player. Creative scoring brings out the best of these favorites without...

Take out the sunglasses, ice up the cooler and head to the Sunshine State with Larry Neeck's infectious new work for beginning band. Using only the first six notes, Key Lime Pie is just plain fun for all! Your students are going to love this! By:...