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Performer Level. Full band arrangments correlated with the Essential Elements 2000 Band Method. These are an excellent resource for beginning band material whether using this Method or not. Grade 1-2. Here is one of the most enduring hymns ever written. In the skilled hands of Paul Lavender, this is a great sounding piece for beginning groups. Scored with easy ranges and tutti rhythms.

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

Performer Level. Full band arrangments correlated with the Essential Elements 2000 Band Method. These are an excellent resource for beginning band material whether using this Method or not. Grade 1-2. Made famous by Harry Belafonte, bring a little bit of Jamaica to your next concert with this effectively written arrangement. The brass and woodwinds use only quarter and half notes, while the percussion writing helps bring the arrangement to life. Just add palm trees and white sand!

Performer Level. Full band arrangments correlated with the Essential Elements 2000 Band Method. These are an excellent resource for beginning band material whether using this Method or not. Grade 1-2. From Charlie Brown and the gang, everybody's favourite cartoon theme is available here in a very easy arrangement for concert band. Even with no syncopation, this is amazingly true to the original. Fun for all! (2:00)

Performer Level. Full band arrangments correlated with the Essential Elements 2000 Band Method. These are an excellent resource for beginning band material whether using this Method or not. Grade 1-2. Here's an easy march that everyone will recognize and enjoy playing. Skillfully arranged for beginning groups, Paul's arrangement features easy rhythms and interesting percussion parts. (Includes CD.)

Performer Level. Full band arrangments correlated with the Essential Elements 2000 Band Method. These are an excellent resource for beginning band material whether using this Method or not. Grade 1-2. SSSSSSS....watch out for this dangerous varmint as the sound of its rattle travels throughout your band unseen! This clever novelty number for beginning bands will delight your players and keep the audience guessing.

Performer Level. Full band arrangments correlated with the Essential Elements 2000 Band Method. These are an excellent resource for beginning band material whether using this Method or not. Grade 1-2. Here is a sensitive yet very playable version of this beautiful folk melody. From a soft beginning with woodwinds followed by the low brass playing the melody, this arrangement builds to a dramatic statement by the full band. Even at this easy level, Mike uses a creative harmonic scheme and scoring effects to ensure an effective performance. (2:15)

Performer Level. Full band arrangments correlated with the Essential Elements 2000 Band Method. These are an excellent resource for beginning band material whether using this Method or not. Grade 1-2. Here is a marvelous yet easy arrangement of this familiar spiritual in a gospel-rock style. The flutes and percussion start things off, then the entire band joins in the fun. Woodwinds and brass trade phrases and there is even a short canonic section bringing everything to a grand finish. (1:55)