SKU: AP.39502S

UPC: 038081558304. English.

To be performed with or without a narrator, this work contains musical fragments from three civil war songs, including the Battle Cry of Freedom, Dixie, and Battle Hymn of the Republic. Scored for beginners, the use of the narration will certainly enhance this patriotic setting. (3:00).

SKU: AP.49161S

UPC: 038081563602. English.

This version of Great Beginnings by Michael Kamuf is part of our Belwin FLEX offerings and is designed with maximum flexibility for use by any mix of instruments---wind, strings, and percussion, including like- or mixed-ensembles with as few as 4 players. The suggested instrumentation and a customizable Teacher Map will help you plan out how to best assign parts to suit your ensemble's needs. The 4-part instrumentation will support balanced instrumentation of the lower voices. It also comes with supplemental parts for maximum flexibility. With the purchase of this piece, permission is granted to photocopy the parts as needed for your ensemble. A percussion accompaniment track is also available as a free download. String parts have been carefully edited with extra fingerings and appropriate bowings to support students in mixed ensembles playing in less familiar keys.

This energetic composition is the perfect opener or closer employing soaring melodies, rich harmonies, and driving rhythms. All instruments get an opportunity to play melodic material, and this piece is a great vehicle to introduce slurs and accents to your beginners. (2:00)

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SKU: AP.49161

UPC: 038081563596. English.

This version of Great Beginnings by Michael Kamuf is part of our Belwin FLEX offerings and is designed with maximum flexibility for use by any mix of instruments---wind, strings, and percussion, including like- or mixed-ensembles with as few as 4 players. The suggested instrumentation and a customizable Teacher Map will help you plan out how to best assign parts to suit your ensemble's needs. The 4-part instrumentation will support balanced instrumentation of the lower voices. It also comes with supplemental parts for maximum flexibility. With the purchase of this piece, permission is granted to photocopy the parts as needed for your ensemble. A percussion accompaniment track is also available as a free download. String parts have been carefully edited with extra fingerings and appropriate bowings to support students in mixed ensembles playing in less familiar keys.

This energetic composition is the perfect opener or closer employing soaring melodies, rich harmonies, and driving rhythms. All instruments get an opportunity to play melodic material, and this piece is a great vehicle to introduce slurs and accents to your beginners. (2:00)

Percussion Accompaniment Track Downloads:
with click
without click.

This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: CL.RWS-2325-01

Explore the musical galaxy with this intergalactic new work by French composer Alexandre Carlin. Paint a musical picture of the components of space travel including countdown, lift off, and even a space walk. Across The Universe is a perfect introductory example of program music for beginners; combining solemnity and lyricism with limited ranges for an exciting first performance on stage.

SKU: BT.GOB-000227-140

You will achieve an impressive effect with this rousing march for beginners.
Ben Christon is the composer of this harmonious piece, which includes an important part for percussion in the middle section.

U bereikt een indrukwekkend resultaat met deze spetterende mars voor beginners.
Ben Christon is de componist van dit harmonische stuk, dat een belangrijk aandeel voor het percussie in het middelste gedeelte bevat.

SKU: FJ.B1625S

English.

Strong and intense melodies combine with modal harmonies and driving rhythms to create a piece for beginners that is accessible yet powerful. A variety of percussion timbres contrast with various styles in the winds to make this piece a great teaching tool to develop more musical playing skills. A superb choice for beginning bands.

About FJH Starter Series

Introduction to Beginning Band - Ideal for the first several months of instruction. These pieces are a comfortable length for students (about a half page of music) and are playable with as few as five instruments. All instruments are limited to a 6-note diatonic range. Several supplemental exercises are included to help teach different elements of each piece. Grade .5

SKU: AP.38305

UPC: 038081436395. English.

As the title implies, this piece is based on the National Anthem of the United States, with a few snippets of other patriotic themes included. This energy-charged arrangement will have your beginners marching through your concert with pride. (2:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: CL.011-1895-00

This excellent selection is recommended as a ``swinging’’ finale for your Spring concert. It’s exciting and lively yet simple enough for beginners as they perform with more ``advanced’’ players.

About C.L. Barnhouse Command Series

The Barnhouse Command Series includes works at grade levels 2, 2.5, and 3. This series is designed for middle school and junior high school bands, as well as high school bands of smaller instrumentation or limited experience. Command Series publications have a slightly larger instrumentation than the Rising Band Series, and are typically of larger scope, duration, and musical content.