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Treat your students to an upbeat, fun arrangement that evokes the spirit of South African traditional dance music. Great percussion parts, a catchy melody, traditional call-and-response sections and even some blue notes will make this piece a favourite!

This delightful, easy-to-play selection can feature your lead alto sax player or your entire alto saxophone section. Alto Sax Marmalade is fun to play and will be the hit of your first concert. A great way to keep your alto saxophone players practicing!

This spirited arrangement is designed to get the pews (and bleachers) really rockin'! Starting quietly in 3/4 time, the tune is harmonized in a soft jazz style, then shifts to a hard-driving 9/8 gospel feel for a finish that is sure to bring down the house. An optional drumset may be added for even more rhythmic energy.

from The Danserye. The Battle Pavan is strong in its harmonic and melodic simplicity and transcribes particularly well for the beginning wind band. Duration: 2:30

The infectious opening theme is passed between woodwinds and brass leading to a lyrical middle section which is orchestrated to make your band sound mature and full.

The Escape of the Shadow Men musically creates a scene from the composer's novel In the Land of the Lochrians. This exciting and dramatic work represents many thrilling moments in a race to confrontation

As the title implies, here is an exciting and powerful composition for very young players. Written in minor and using a single tempo throughout, this piece provides nice feature spots for your horns/saxes, as well as trumpets. The clarinet parts are all written below the break and these players will enjoy the menacing-sounding trills.

Named after a well-loved children's Halloween game, this wonderful selection for young band brings the spooky sounds of haunted houses and Halloween to life. Whatever time of year you play this piece, it will give your low brass and woodwinds some prominent melodic material, makes clever use of novel percussion, and even includes a flute section scream!

Percussion feature. 'Glock Around the Clock' really gives your Percussion section something to work on! It describes the busy day in the life your Glockenspiel player, who never has quite enough time for everything. The day begins with the ticking clock (temple blocks) then the alarm goes (triangle), to be wound up again (guiro). A sort of Perpetuum Mobile is started by the Glock - always in a hurry ... never enough time ... caught in the traffic (klaxon)... even the cuckoo clock somehow becomes discordent. A lot of hustle and bustle - with just a hing of Bill Haley and His Comets! Duration 4:00 Very Easy

One of the most enduring TV theme songs ever written is this catchy march from the hit series Hogan’s Heroes. This easy version starts with the trademark drum introduction, then follows the familiar flute melody and finally the full band.

Here are the main themes from this blockbuster animated movie in a skillfully arranged version even beginning groups can enjoy.

As a musical expression, this piece was written to capture the fury and power of a raging inferno. It builds in intensity with a thematic climax that brings all 5 motifs together. The ending features a subito p in all instruments followed by a forceful crescendo providing an exciting close to this powerful band composition.

Your students will have fun with this one as they stomp and play their way through the main themes of this exciting movie soundtrack. This very easy arrangement goes from calm and peaceful to intense and dramatic

Here's the famous symphonic theme from Dvorák's Symphony No. 9 (known with added lyrics as Goin' Home) artfully arranged for young bands. ColoUrful percussion writing and melodic opportunities for the low brass make this a first-class choice for expanding your students' knowledge of the classical repertoire. Highly recommended

Whilst making no claims to be stylistically authentic, this little piece aims to capture the infectious spirit of mariachi, a word whose origins are lost in the mists of time, but which describes not only the performers (on guitars, vihuelas, violins, trumpets and harp) but also the music itself. Their music speaks of love, passion, politics, life in the country and revolutionary heroes but is unerringly uplifting in style and immediately recognisable as the spirit of Mexico. Duration 1:30

A variety of textures and coloUrs accent this thrilling piece featuring a catchy theme, Spanish-style harmonies and expanded percussion section. With a good contrast of textural settings, this piece will provide a lot of interest and enjoyment for the band and audience!

Here is an exciting composition celebrating the joy and promise of new life. All sections of the band will enjoy the opportunity to present the melodic and harmonic material throughout. This piece is full of energy from beginning to end!

The south-western US state of Arizona has more than its fair share of stunning landscapes, natural phenomena and National Monuments. Best known is the Grand Canyon, but there are also numerous deserts, a petrified forest, extinct volcanoes and the huge Sunset Crater. Not surprisingly, it has featured as the backdrop to many Western movies. The Painted Desert is a narrow, crescent-shaped arc about 160 miles long which begins near the Grand Canyon and varies in width from 10 to 35 miles. It is largely void of vegetation and years of erosion by wind and rain have exposed sedimentary layers of rock up to 250 million years old. Chemical differences in the various layers result in an effect not unlike a multicoloured layer cake with contrasting hues of red, orange and pink, blue, grey and lavender creating a silent and barren landscape which looks like it has been hand-painted. As with much of the planet’s stunning landscapes all the observer can do is stand and stare. Duration: 3:47

Even beginning groups can enjoy the excitement of this blockbuster movie with this mini-medley of familiar themes from  the powerful soundtrack. Performance time: 2:40

(Three Miniatures)

Jeremiah Clarke (c. 1674-1707) belongs to the generation of English composers following that of Henry Purcell. Not much is known about his early life, but by 1685 he was a chorister of the Chapel Royal, a group of liturgical musicians attached to the court. He held the post of organist at Winchester College from 1692 but later returned to London as Master of the Choristers at St Paul’s Cathedral. The Prince of Denmark’s March is perhaps his best-known work and was originally written for harpsichord, although Clarke later included it in a collection of pieces for wind instruments. Duration 3:00

Take your band back in time with this well-crafted arrangement by Mark Williams of an exquisite set of dances by Renaissance composer Tielman Susato. The three dances, 'La Mourisque,' 'Saltarelle' and 'Ronde,' serve as an excellent introduction to Renaissance style.

Eric Osterling carefully takes Bach's famous Minuet in G and transforms it into a Rockin' Bach - a rock tune in 4/4. Rockin' Bach is carefully written so that every section gets a chance to play the melody.

This original fanfare from Mark Williams is a great way to open your next concert. The thrilling opening fanfare sets the entire mood for this piece, which is non-stop action!

From the landmark musical West Side Story, here is a very easy arrangement of two of the most famous melodies from this show. Timeless music that will appeal to all!

Originally recorded by Sam and Dave back in the '60s, this R&B classic was revived in a big way by the Blues Brothers. Paul's outstanding easy version is playable even by very young players. The trademark riffs are still there, but in a solid setting that's easy to lear

Here is an arrangement of the American national anthem specifically designed for beginning players. The clarinets take the melody in the beginning, joined later by the entire band. Effective yet easy to learn.

This lively concert overture features wonderful melodic lines with colourful harmonies and orchestration. The rhythmic opening yields to a lyrical contrasting section sure to evoke higher levels of expressive playing from the ensemble.

Who does not know the famous Te Deum Prelude by Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1634-1704). This French composer studied both painting and composition in Italy. Returning to France, he took up the post of music master to the dauphin. He collaborated with Molièr

Legends of the Spanish countryside come to life in this driving original by Mark Williams. A fiery tempo combined with syncopated rhythms make this a sure-fire crowd pleaser. Beginning quietly with only tambourine and triangle, instruments are added gradually, eventually building to a powerful and satisfying conclusion. A must-have addition to your young band library.

Filled with rock energy and rhythmic drive, here is an easy arrangement of this hit song from Disney's High School Musical. Your percussion section will have fun with this one! Dur: 2:00

London is famous for its history and pageantry. No part of the city epitomises this better than the area known as Westminster. It is home to The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Westminster Bridge and numerous other historical sites. It also hosts many annual parliamentary ceremonies that characterise London life. Westminster Prelude aims to capture the mood of life in this famous part of London, both the majesty of its history and the pomp of its ceremonies. Duration 2:30