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They're spooky and kooky...TV's favourite family were also featured in a hit movie. But the theme stays the same and it's all fun. Clever and easy percussion effects for beginners.

This driving rock favourite is guaranteed to be a big hit with your students!

Made famous by The Beach Boys, even beginning bands can have fun with this rock hit from the '60s. The simple rhythm patterns make this one quick to learn. (1:20)

From 'Wayne's World' and Queen, the rock anthem.

This hard-hitting arrangement of Steppenwolf's biggest hit is certain to be a favourite with your beginner band

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 Song), then finally the entire band gets into the act for the rousing finish. Dur: 3:05 (Includes full performance CD)

One of the most moving melodies ever written is this well-known theme from Holst's “Jupiter”(from The Planets). Paul Murtha has beautifully adapted this for the beginning level through skillful scoring and careful pacing. Dur: 1:50

Explorer Level. Using brash open harmonies and bold tutti rhythms, Paul Lavender has created a powerful-sounding work for beginners to sink their teeth into. Using only quarter and half notes, this is sure to sound great with only a few rehearsals. Dur: 1:40

Your band is going to love getting down with this powerful, blues-drenched rock chart. From the driving beat of the opening bass line through the contrasting call and response (featuring your low brass and woodwinds), Doctor Rock will grab hold of your audience and never let go. Destined to become your band’s favourite and most-requested number!

Tchaikovsky's most frequently performed work is now available in a highly simplified version for young players. An impressive concert finale!

Easy marches that sound authentic and still work with beginners are hard to find. Here is a gem from Eric Osterling that works great even with small bands with incomplete instrumentation. With catchy melodies and repetetive rhythmic patterns, this one is easy to learn. Duration 1'30'

Duration: 8:56. Although a very long piece for this level, you an select just to play some sections if desired.

Beatles classic in a playable version for beginners.

The last decades of the 20th century saw man's first steps in space exploration. Since the first moon landing byNeil Armstrong in 1969, these adventures in outer space have captured the public's imagination and have given birth to scores of science fiction movies, books and TV series that have tackled the subject. Infinity and Beyond .... takes as its inspiration the wonderful film scores of composers such as John Williams and Jerry Goldsmith, who have almost invented a style which could be called 'space music'. Duration: 3:00

This work was inspired by the composer's Irish heritage and the rich history of Ireland. With three main themes, this programmatic work opens with a peaceful sunrise with mist rising from the bog. The second theme describes the great hall of a majestic medieval castle, complete with vibrant colors and pageantry. The exciting “battle” theme follows and ultimately resolves to a return of the earlier themes. A wonderfully effective setting for beginning players! Performance time: 3:10

Here's the ever popular “stone age” TV theme in an arrangement that is easy to learn and fun to play.

Composer Philip Sparke has long been fascinated by history's pioneers. In all fields of human activity, there has been someone with enormous vision who has made the first step into the unkown. Explorers have found new lands, doctors have discovered new medicines and scientists are pushing the bounds of echnology ever further. But there was always one 'pathfinder', someone who was not afraid of the unknown, who dare to go one step further than anyone before him. The march is dedicated to those pioneers who have risked everything for the sake of their vision. Duration: 2:00

Inspired by the character and spirit of the city it's named for, Spirit of New Orleans is an energetic and dynamic march written specifically for beginning players. Solid scoring and easy rhythms guarantee success with this one. Dur: 1:15 (Includes full performance CD)

Using modal harmonies, dynamic percussion sounds and bold melodies, here is a great-sounding piece that your beginning players can really dig into. With nothing faster than a quarter note (except percussion), this will sound terrific with very limited rehearsal time. Dur: 1:30

The Beach Boys classic Surfin' USA comes alive in this terrific arrangement playable by first year musicians. Plenty of fun!

Johnnie Vinson has expertly adapted two movements from this well-known suite by Peter Warlock based on 16th-century dance music. “Basse-Dance” is a stately and moderate tempo dance in 3/4, while “Mattachins” is an energetic sword dance in 2/4. The unique stylings, and at times unusual harmonies, have been preserved in these delightful setting for beginning players. (2:20)

The melancholy waltz 'Bonnie George Campbell' and a sprightly dance with characteristic Scottish rhythms ' Up and Waur Them A' Willie. Duration: 2:55

Here's a favourite from the past with a new twist. Every member of your ensemble can be given the opportunity to improvise for one measure. This tune is a great way to provide independent creative playing possibilities. You won't be able to stop your band from playing 'You Really Got Me.' (1:57)

Here is a fun and easy way to introduce the blues to your beginning players. Includes a low brass (and woodwind) “bass line” feature in the beginning, some easy chromatic lines, and tasty finger snapping. Totally cool! Dur: 2:30