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From Beethoven's Symphony No. 7, this movement is one of the master's most recognizable and performed themes. Recently featured in the Oscar-winning film The King's Speech, here is a skilled and effective adaptation for young bands by Robert Longfield. A great way to showcase the classical period of musical history. Duration: 2:45

Alexander Borodin (1833–1887) was a well-known Russian composer, particularly for his opera, Prince gor. Borodin was in the middle of composing the piece when he suddenly died. Rimsky-Korsakov and another Russian composer, Alexander Glazanov, completed the unfinished score and the opera had its debut in November of 1890, three and a half years after his death. During the overture prelude, a beautiful flowing melody from Act III, entitled Andante, is an emotional addition to the young band literature. Most musical!

The Neon Trees were introduced to listeners by their pop and rock grooves with their lead single Animal. The song was a No. 5 hit on the Billboard Rock Charts. It’s sure to be a hit with your students and audience alike

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With its roots in the march genre and African polyrhythms, the resulting syncopations drives the distinctive sound of this rag. Here's Carl Strommen’s unique take on this distinctive style in this original concert band work!

Victor López has selected and arranged three of the hottest titles from the Justin Bieber discography to be included in this medley: Somebody to Love, Down to Earth, and Baby. The arrangement is to be played in its entirety; however, as an added option, each title may be performed separately. This arrangement is current, exciting, and guaranteed to be a hit with your students and audience

Born This Way, from pop music sensation Lady Gaga, is the first single off her new album of the same name. The groove is infectious and is sure to entertain your students and audience alike

Justin Bieber delivers a stunning version of songwriter Diane Warren's Born to be Somebody. This track was taken from the album Never Say Never – The Remixes.

Considered to be Van Morrison's signature hit, this was first recorded in the '60s but remains popular today. The rhythmic and upbeat feel of this solid arrangement will liven up any concert.

Everybody likes to celebrate! And if we celebrate with others, it’s a Celebration! Performed by Kool & The Gang, this song's popularity continues many years later. With the inspiring words and rhythmic, melodious music, this piece gives a celebration fever!

Medium/Easy

Greek mythology is the source of inspiration for this new piece for young band. A chimera is a fire- breathing monster with a lion’s head, a goat’s body, and a serpent’s tail. Fearsome indeed!! But just as dynamic is this musical tale of valour depicting a warrior knight’s epic quest to defeat the beast. Spirited harmonies and energetic rhythms abound, contrasting perfectly with a moving lyrical section.

Originally published in 1957, with five diverse movements, American composer J. Clifton Williams’ Symphonic Suite includes: “Intrada,” “Chorale,” “March,” “Antique Dance,” and “Jubilee.” A brilliantly conceived study in motivic repetition, development, and permutation, Douglas Wagner has selected the contrasting “Chorale” and “March” movements in this arrangement designed for successful performance by younger players. Drawn from the original edition, the two movements are presented unabridged, with the composer’s unique scoring colourations preserved whenever possible. A cherished new setting for the young band repertoire

Recorded by Coldplay, this enduring hit from 2003 represents some of the best elements of contemporary pop music – a catchy melody, well-constructed counterlines and harmonies, and an infectious groove. This arrangement by James Kazik effectively captures these elements from the original.

Trade Wind Bronze (Easy)

The Native American Cree tribe refer to the aurora borealis (or “northern lights”) as the “dance of the spirits.” Using a variety of unusual sounds and effects, quickly changing textures and surprises, Michael Sweeney has created a musical impression of this phenomenon's stunning beauty and unpredictable nature. An exciting and unique addition to the young band repertoire, this will be enjoyable to rehearse and perform. (Grade 2.5) Duration: c. 5:30

This familiar jolly ditty never fails to entertain. American Grade 2.5

With a driving rock beat and catchy riffs, this recent hit by Taio Cruz is sure to become a much requested tune by your students. Paul's solid arrangement has an authentic feel and will sound great with limited rehearsal time.

Your students will throw their hands up in the air with the driving rhythmic pulse of this Taio Cruz pop hit. The compelling melody adds just the right touch to this tune that keeps topping the pop charts world-wide.

Early in World War I (1916), prior to the USA entering the conflict, Americans joined the French Air Corps. They were originally called the Escadrille Americaine---the name was changed to Escadrille de Lafayette after protest from the Germans that America was not in the war. The Escadrille had a reputation for daring recklessness and a party atmosphere. The corps mascots were two lion cubs, Whiskey and Soda. The insignia was an American Indian head with a flowing war bonnet. The entire squadron merged with the American Air corps (1918) once the USA entered the war.

Inspired by the majestic area surrounding the legendary rock at the strait of Gibraltar, Victor Lopez has created this dynamic overture for beginners. Fabled in Greek lore to be one of the two pillars of Hercules, this bold work is sure to be a stunning addition to beginner band repertoire.

Perfect as a concert opener, this energetic piece uses a pulsating rhythmic pattern to build intensity, along with strong melodic fragments passed around the entire band. A brief contrasting middle theme in minor sets up the dramatically faster and exciting final strain. Duration: 2:35

Christmas Comes Anew, also known as Noel Nouvelet and Sing We Now of Christmas, is a popular French carol written in the early 1500s. Michael Story’s fantasia setting will be sure to bring a holiday smile to the faces of all

This hit recorded by Katy Perry is arranged here in a very effective setting for young bands by Michael Brown. Saxes state the melody in the beginning, then other sections are added in as the piece builds intensity throughout to the familiar anthem-like chorus played by the entire ensemble. Sure to be an audience pleaser.

If victory can be heard, then you’ve already won. The French horns ignite a fiery drum battle - all is lost. The brass take up the fight in a heart-pounding tour-de-force and triumph. For Honor, For Country nspires the courage and determination of what makes a country great.

Halloween is always one the highlights of the Autumn. Why not add a little drama and excitment to your fall concert with some classic scary themes? Featuring Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, Funeral March of the Marionette, Theme from Jaws, Addams Family Theme, Night on Bald Mountain and Thriller, this may very well become the hit of the concert!

Don't be left behind as the Glee phenomenon continues to bolster excitement and interest in school music programs all across the country! Here is an entertaining and energetic medley of famliar hits in a very playable arrangement for young bands. Includes: Don't Stop Believin', Lean on Me, Sweet Caroline, and My Life Would Suck Without You

Grasp the Dream is a celebratory piece that can serve as an exciting concert opener.

A unique and vibrant setting of the well-known melody. The first known reference to Greensleeves goes back to 1580. Since that date the melody has had myriad uses. Paul Cook provides a version that s almost hypnotic in effect. Gorgeous!

From the first installation, Selections from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1, Michael Story’s arrangement contains seven of the most memorable tunes, including Hedwig’s Theme, Obliviate, Dobby, Lovegood, Ministry of Magic, Farewell to Dobby and The Elder Wand. Energising Alexandre Desplat’s endearing film score, this young band medley will bring all the excitement right to your rehearsal and performance.

From the group Train, this popular hit has stayed on the charts for more than a year and is on track to becoming a pop classic. This great-sounding arrangement includes plenty of variety in scoring and textures while being easy to learn and fun to perform.

Medium/Easy

This arrangement of Hold My Hand, the beautiful ballad single featuring Michael Jackson and Akon, was released in late 2010. This feel-good melody, scored by Michael Story at the young band difficulty level, will warm the hearts of all

I Told You So was performed as a duet between American Idol winner Carrie Underwood and country legend Randy Travis during the 8th season of the popular programme.

Trade Wind Bronze (Easy)

Add a little fun to your holiday festivities with this classic novelty song from the '50s. This easy arrangement is guaranteed to sound great with your band and put a smile on everybody's face

Composer/conductor A.R. Rahman collaborated with Dido, an English singer-songwriter, to create this enchanting music. This Oscar-nominated lovely melody from the soundtrack of the movie 127 Hours provides a seamless introduction to multi-meter. If you are looking for a stunning change of pace at your next concert, If I Rise will be a selection with a particularly charismatic melody that will appeal to your students and audience.

The Irish Suite, by the dean of American light music, Leroy Anderson (1908–1975), is one of the most enduring and endearing works in the repertoire. Drawn from familiar Irish folk tunes, its six movements present a rich musical palette brimming with colour and fresh invention. This medley of highlights from the suite draws from thematic material found in each of the movements. Engaging and pure fun!

From the dramatic finale to the third film in the popular Twilight Saga movie series, here is Howard Shore's distinctive and memorable main theme. Robert Longfield's arrangement is carefully scored so that all sections (even low brass) get a chance to play the haunting theme.

The performance of music is a significant part of the celebration of the holiday season with solemn and heartfelt songs and compositions. There are spirited works as well which exclaim the joy of the season. Three of these musical favourites, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, I Saw Three Ships, and Deck the Hall, are presented in a joyful medley of Christmas musical cheer

Released in July 2010 as the lead single on his Doo-Wops & Hooligans album, Just the Way You Are earned American recording artist Bruno Mars a Grammy nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. A lush introduction followed by the uber-hot melody and driving chorus will have your young band practising day and night! You just can’t go wrong with this really motivating current pop chart and its endearing and easily recognisble melody!

Includes: We Three Kings of Orient Are and Ukranian Bell Carol. Duration: 2:43

Kissin’ U is the lead single by American recording artist Miranda Cosgrove from her debut studio album, Sparks Fly. Its carefree melody and smooth pop groove are sure to be a hit with your concert ensemble!

It is one of Canada’s most popular folk songs and a favourite with Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, and campers of all ages.

With tempo markings like Allegro con passione and Prestissimo con fuego, this work includes all the passion and fire needed to grab the audience at your next concert.

Isaac Manuel Francisco Albéniz y Pascual was a Spanish pianist and composer, best known for his piano works that are based on Spanish folk music. Now this favourite has been scored for the developing band with high energy and a multicultural flair!

Lion of Knidos, written by Victor López for the Young Band Series, is an original composition that portrays the images and excitement of the discovery of the Lion and its global history. The composition was inspired by the composer’s visit to the British Museum and his admiration for the amazing colossal marble lion.

One of the most familiar and popular marches ever written is Franz Schubert's Military March No. 1. Schubert (1797--1828) was one of the most prolific composers of all time, having written symphonies, chamber music, piano works, and over 600 songs, yet he only lived to the age of 32. The march was originally written for piano four-hands, however, this arrangement for young band sounds as if it was first written for military band. Woodwinds, brass, and percussion all shine with fun and interesting parts that work well together. This arrangement is perfect for an opener or closer to any concert.

This timeless Disney movie starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke remains as popular today as ever. With memorable tunes like Chim Chim Cher-ee, A Spoonful of Sugar, Feed the Birds and Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, here is a medley that parents as well as students will enjoy and appreciate.

Metrix is a multi-meter, jazz inspired composition. The infectious rhythms and tuneful melodies are highlighted by the driving percussion riffs that propel the music through a variety of styles, moods, and textures. The title is a play on words combining the word matrix that refers to a mathematical array of numbers, and metric that relates to the variety of meters used in the piece.

Misery was the first single off American rock band Maroon 5’s third studio album, Hands All Over. This infectious groove is sure to entertain both your students and audience!

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Inspired by the musical tradition of early American folk songs, Johnnie Vinson has composed this appealing suite of three contrasting dance styles. The movements include “Tar Heel Two-Step,” “Woodland Waltz,” and “Blue Ridge Reel.” Sure to be an entertaining and rewarding work for young bands. (Grade 2.5) Duration: 5:15

From the Puccini opera Gianni Schicchi, this is one of the most beautiful and recognizable melodies in all of classical music. Providing a marvelous opportunity for lyric style playing, Johnnie Vinson's authentic-sounding adaptation for young players will be enjoyed at concerts and festivals alike. Duration: 2:00

Recorded by Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band on their 1978 album Stranger in Town, this classic rock hit is probably best known for its inclusion in the Tom Cruise movie Risky Business. Over the years it has become a part of pop culture, and a tune audiences of all ages are sure to enjoy.

Featuring a driving rhythmic style and distinctive melodic lines, this megahit from pop icon Lady Gaga works great for young bands. Sean O'Loughlin skillfully retains the sound of the original in this well-scored and effective arrangement.

Medium/Easy

From de Falla’s ballet El Amor Brujo the very familiar Ritual Fire Dance is scored especially for your young band from the pen of Michael Story. Beginning with the haunting sound of low trilling clarinets, the melody is initially stated by the alto voices. The dance in the opera takes place before a campfire and increases in energy and speed to a frenzied climax. A big sounding setting for your developing band!

It features wonderful melodic lines and colourful harmonies with a healthy portion of ebullient rhythms added to the recipe. All of this energy is contrasted by a lyrical section sure to inspire higher levels of expressive playing from your young musicians

Peter Tchaikovsky composed the ballet The Nutcracker in 1891 and 1892. Based on Alexandre Dumas' adaptation of E. T. A. Hoffmann's story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. Bring Tchaikovsky into your developing band's repertoire. A grand selection!

Originally recorded by Eartha Kitt in the '50s, this tongue-in-cheek Christmas favourite has also been recorded by a wide variety of artists including Madonna, Faith Evans and Taylor Swift. Michael Brown's clever arrangement for young bands is the perfect lighter touch for the Christmas concerts.

Medium/Easy

Semper Paratus, which is Latin for Always Ready, is the official march of the United States Coast guard.

No.9 Grade: Easy/Medium

Sneak Attack. You can sense right from the start that someone is sneaking around to give that unexpected surprise to a friend or foe! The percussion provide a simple but effective groove, and a jazzy middle section helps to mix things up and offers nice variety. Written in a single tempo throughout, here is an entertaining piece that will be a blast to perform, and yet musically rewarding to teach. Duration: 2:45

Song of the Wind tells the story of Quetzalcoatl, the Aztec God of the Wind, and his quest to bring music into the world. Dramatic contrasts, bold melodies, and the sounds of Aztec percussion are featured in this colourful portrayal of the Native American legend.

Trade Wind Bronze (Easy)

Structures is inspired by the legendary “Standing Stone” structures located near the village of Callanish on the Western Isles of Scotland. Roland Barrett captures the majesty of these monolithic structures with this stirring contemporary new addition to the developing band repertoire. Bravo!

Michael Story has crafted a musical depiction of the classic Edgar Allen Poe short story. Your percussion section provides the image of the beating of his hideous heart! A captivating short story put to music that will engage your young band and provide vivid connections to the familiar, frequently read story. Choose this musical and enchanting work for concert or contest

A term used in physics, “terminal velocity” describes the point at which a falling object ceases to accelerate but continues to fall at a constant velocity. Inspired by the exhilaration of sky diving, this is an exciting and dynamic work for young bands, and fittingly composed all in one constant tempo. Duration: 2:20

Through a Child’s Eyes is a composition with reflection on the innocence of a child, the discovery of the world around them and the peacefulness of a sleeping baby. After the somewhat bold introduction, the first theme brings a simple sense of comfort. The trumpets then stand proudly with a feeling of strength and confidence. After a climax we are led to a slightly contemplative section. The ending is filled with a recapitulation of the main theme accompanied with the music box. Rest and comfort come through with the sounding of the final chord.

Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass made their fame in the mid-'60s, and this was one of the biggest hits. With its lively feel and familiar melody, this is one your students are sure to enjoy.

35 years after its premiere (and featured recently on Glee), cult movie classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show remains the longest-running theatrical release in film history. Here is the familiar high-energy dance hit “Time Warp” in a very playable yet great-sounding arrangement for young bands.

This arrangement of The Time Warp, the memorable dance number from The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and more recently, by the Glee cast, is set at a bright rock tempo. Let your developing band re-visit this cult-rock classic.

Trittico was composed by Vaclav Nelhybel in 1963 and is considered one of the most important band works of the 20th century. Michael Story's arrangement of the first (of three) movements is completely accessible to younger players. Energetic and forward-moving, this contemporary classic is certain to become a staple in the young and developing band literature.

Two Famous Carols is a duo of cherished holiday carols in wildly diverse styles. What Child Is This?, composed in 1865 by 29-year-old William Chatterton Dix, begins with the beautiful sound of a solo horn, while We Three Kings, composed by reverend John Henry Hopkins, Jr. in the mid-1850s, is presented in the style of a jazz-waltz.

This exciting arrangement of Uprising is the big hit by the group Muse. Featuring strong rhythms and haunting melodies, this piece builds effectively into a modulation that repeats the powerful chorus, leading to a stirring conclusion. Rhythmic handclaps and shouts also add to the dramatic feel of the arrangement.

Written in the style of the noted English composers of the early 20th century, this piece could be a good ntroduction to the more involved works of Holst, Vaughan Williams, Jacob or Grainger

You hear it every year and everybody loves this holiday hit by Paul McCartney. Duration: 2:09

Trade Wind Bronze (Easy). Yuletide Rag is a seasonal composition designed to get the feet tapping. Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly is the feature carol, arranged in Scott Joplin style. It is accessible and attractive music that wind bands of all sizes would find useful during the Christmas period.