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.
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Featuring the clarinets in their low register, along with Michael Sweeney's unique harmonic approach and a tasty percussion accompaniment, here is a splendid yet easy setting of this traditional Scottish melody. Sure to become a holiday gem for...
Michael's very easy arrangement of this patriotic favorite starts with a solemn statement by the woodwinds and low voices, then builds to a solid march-like treatment with a stirring finish. Easy to learn, but rewarding to perform. Dur:...
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:...
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....
Using a catchy “New Orleans” style street beat as the underlying pulse, this clever arrangement will give your band a jazzy sound without being difficult to learn. Plus, every section gets a chance to play the melody.
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Add a Latin touch to your holiday concert with this easy arrangement of Jose Feliciano's famous Christmas song.
DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardPublication Date: 09/1994Credits: arr. Paul LavenderLength: 12.00 in.Width: 9.00 in.Series: Essential...
With its modal harmonies and hauntingly beautiful melody, this holiday favorite will sound terrific with your beginning players thanks to Michael Sweeney's skilled arrangement. Dur: 2:15
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The perfect “first march” for your beginning players! Featuring a percussion introduction followed by a catchy melody that starts softly, then builds all the way to the end, this attractive march is short and easy enough to be taught...
Using only quarter notes in the melody, Michael has created a “bluesy” sounding original that will be a fun change of pace with your beginning groups.
DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardPublication Date: 07/1994Credits: Michael SweeneyMedium:...
Young players are always drawn to the exciting sounds and styles of Latin music. This dramatic new composition from John Higgins is very easy yet features great melodies, dynamic effects, and driving percussion writing.
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From Charlie Brown and the gang, everybody's favorite 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)
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