Grade: 1
Key: Eb
Meter: 4/4
Duration 2:10
An arrangement of the 1941 song also called Carol of the Drum for young concert band.
Price: $12.99
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This Little Light of Mine
This Little Light of Mine is a setting of a traditional gospel song which has become associated with the Civil Rights Movement. with limited range and repetitive rhythms appropriate for younger bands. Includes syncopation (esp. eighth-quarter-eighth) and a few accidentals (B, Cb, Db concert). Download also includes melody parts for all instruments for class instruction and optional piano accompaniment.
Grade: 1
Key: Eb
Range: Ab – G
Time Signature: 4/4
Duration 1:00
Bang!
Grade 1
A fun arrangement of the 2020 hit by AJR for young pep band! Ranges and rhythms are limited to make this piece accessible for first and second year players. The clarinets, saxophones, horns, and low winds have a simple accompaniment and flute, trumpet, and bells carry the melody.
Price: $12.99
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We Shall Overcome
We Shall Overcome is a setting of the traditional protest anthem, which has become associated with the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. Optional piano accompaniment included.
Grade: 1
Key: Bb
Range: Bb – C Concert (9th)
Duration 1:30
Tonight Tonight
Grade 1
A fun arrangement of the 2011 hit by Hot Chelle Rae for young pep band! Ranges and rhythms are limited to make this piece accessible for first and second year players. The bass line and background voices have a simple ostinato pattern and flute, clarinet, trumpet and bells have the melody. Optional solo at the beginning for trumpet. Great for playing in the stands!
Price: $12.99
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Low Rider
Grade 1
A fun arrangement of the 1975 hit by War for the youngest pep bands! Ranges and rhythms are limited to make this piece accessible for first and second year players. The unified bass line is a simple ostinato pattern and all other wind parts have the melody. Includes D# and Eb concert in the melody part, providing an opportunity to teach enharmonics.
Price: $12.99
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Handclap
Grade 1
An arrangement of the 2018 hit from Fritz and the Tantrums for the youngest pep bands! Ranges and rhythms are limited to make this piece accessible for first and second year players.
Price: $12.99
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24K Magic
Preview Score
Grade 1
An arrangement of the 2016 Bruno Mars hit for the youngest pep bands! Ranges and rhythms are limited to make this piece accessible for first and second year players. Flute and trumpet have the melody, clarinets and saxes have the background, and all the low instruments have the bass line.
Price: $12.99
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Don’t Worry, Be Happy
Preview Score
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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Price: $49.99
Ukrainian Bell Carol
Preview Score
Based on the traditional Ukrainian chant called “Shchedryk“, also called “Carol of the Bells.” Begins with a bells feature requiring two players.
Grade: 1
Key: G minor
Range: Flute/Oboe to G5 – D6, Clarinets C4 – A4 (G# in clarinet 1), Bass Clarinet A3 – F4, Alto Saxophone E4 – B5, Tenor Saxophone C5 – E5, Baritone Saxophone E4 – C5, Trumpets C4 – C5, Horn D4 – A4, Trombone/Baritone/Bassoon D3 – G3, Tuba C2 – G2
Rhythms: No syncopation. Dotted half, half, quarter, and paired eighths.
Meter: 3/4
Duration 1:20