Don’t Worry, Be Happy
Grade 1
Bobby McFerrin's 1988 hit arranged for small or young marching/pep band. Limited range and simple rhythms. Fun!
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Dynamite
Grade ½
Super easy arrangement of Dynamite by Taio Cruz! Your beginners can sit in with the big kids and play at the pep rally! Parts are formatted to fit in flip folders.
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Price: $12.99
Emergence
Emergence is uses only the first five notes of the Bb Concert scale, and the meter alternates between 4/4 and 6/8 throughout. After a few rehearsals, young students will begin to feel the pattern. The piece is intended to evoke imagery of growth, such as the budding flowers or the emerging musicianship demonstrated in their spring performances.
Grade: ½
Key: Bb
Range: Bb – F
Rhythms:
Duration 1:30
Fanfare and Pastorale
A brief opening fanfare is followed by a flowing, expressive section based on the melody for the fanfare.
Grade: ½
Key: Bb
Range: Bb - G
Rhythms: No dotted rhythms, no syncopation
Duration 2:00
Finale (from “The Firebird Suite”)
An adaptation of one of Stravinsky's most famous pieces for the youngest bands. Chromatics and range are as limited as possible. Options for less advanced and more advanced performers.
Grade: ½ - 1
Key: Bb
Rhythms: No syncopation. Quarter, dotted half, half, and whole notes. No eighths. Rolls in snare, bass, bells and timpani parts.
Meter: 6/4, 7/4, 7/2, 6/4
Duration 2:00