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Alluring harmonies give this great new treatment of The First Noel a special character all its own. Your band members will light up as they go to work on it. Creative orchestration and rhythmic treatments mean there's always something of interest going on. On A Cold Winter's Night will be the perfect contrast piece for your concert. Unique!

A remarkably fresh take on a great old Christmas carol! James Curnow has faceted a gem of an arrangement for that extremely important Grade 1 1/2 level. Rich with musicality, On Christmas Day encourages your young musicians to take musical expression to a new and higher level. This will be the big hit at your developing bands winter concert.

This energetic overture with delightful natural contrasts is sure to find its way into your repertoire. Opening with a wonderful F Horn melody (cued in Alto Saxophone), the classic overture-style piece sparkles with interesting twists and turns. There are many style, dynamic and articulation contrasts in the piece so there are plenty of things to teach and learn. Ormond Beach Overture is right on track for the Grade 2.5 band. They'll love it. This one takes the checkered flag!

Any list of Mozart's greatest works should include this overture. Loved by millions, Mozart's Magic Flute is remarkable for so many resons and worthy of study by ever musician! Why should we deny young band students the joy of playing Mozart just because they don't happen to use a bow on their instruments? Mozart bleongs to EVERYONE! Skillfully brought to the concert band stage by an arranger who works with young bands daily, this somwwhat shortened version of the enigmatic Overture is accessible to young bands, but retains a great deal of authenticity. There is added versatility built into this arrangement. TA nice performance is possible by using a complete WOodwind section and a Timpanist only. Inspiring!

The English King, Henry VIII (1491-1547), is mainly remembered for disposing of his wives on a regular basis and breaking with the Catholic Church when the Pope Clement VII refused to grant him a divorce so he could marry Anne Boleyn. He was, however, a gifted athlete, dancer and composer, writing many songs, poems and consort pieces (though not Greensleeves, as is often believed). Pastime with Good Company is undoubtedly the best-known of these, written in the first years of the 16th century while he was still a handsome prince, newly married to Catherine of Aragon and the envy of Europe. The lyrics tell the joys of hunting, dancing and singing and would have been sung as part of the court entertainment.

Kids want to have fun, learn to play their instrument and be the STAR! Not surprisingly, beginning band parents want those very same things for their kids. Now all your students can be stars! They will learn to play Popcorn Prelude quickly and easily. Then just add a bit of simple Stand up, Sit down staging and voil, it's popcorn! Every young band must have this one!