A very easy tune in a pop style. Fun to play, very easy to learn. Can be prepared in one rehearsal! Makes a good fight song too. Add some cheers in the B section.
May also be performed as a partner piece with I. Y. K. Y. K. !
Grade: ½
Key: B♭
Range: A – F
Rhythms: Syncopated (♪♩ ♪) in wind parts, offbeats in bass drum
Duration 0:50
Preview Score
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. Hear recording of a live performance here.
Grade: ½
Key: Bb
Range: Bb – F
Rhythms:
Duration 1:30
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
A three-part canon by Mozart – adapted for young bands. One-page score. Free!!
Grade: ½
Key: Bb
Range: A – G
Rhythms: No dotted rhythms
A Ceremonial March is a stately march, appropriate appropriate for concert, festival, or commencement ceremonies. It is playable by the youngest of bands, and can be used to teach march style.
Grade: ½
Key: Bb
Range: Bb – G
Rhythms: No dotted rhythms, no syncopation
Duration 1:30