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ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT - 33271
This melodic arrangement of a traditional lullaby will add a touch of tranquility to your band’s next performance. Suitable for all beginning students, with delicate harmonies that enhance the beauty of this piece and make it one of our finest selections! Concert Key: Eb   Time Signature: 4/4
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AMERICAN FOLK FESTIVAL - 33269
An entertaining trio of American folk tunes: Oh! Susanna, Camptown Races, and Little Liza Jane are set in a lively arrangement that will be as much fun for your band to play as it will be for your audience to hear. The well balanced harmonies in this score make it a top choice for concerts. Easy to play. Concert Key: Bb   Time Signature: 2/4
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AMERICANA MEDLEY - 33250
The spirit of a country hoe down comes alive in this medley consisting of "She'll be Comin' Round the Mountain", "Turkey in the Straw", and "Blue Tailed Fly". You will find this versatile medley useful for both teaching and performance with elementary and middle school band members.
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ASH GROVE - 33308
This traditional Welsh song is usually performed by chorale groups however, thanks to sensitive and skillful arranging, it also makes a wonderful concert piece for your band. This is an unusual tune that is definitely worth taking a look at. Concert Key: Eb   Time Signature: 3/4
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AURA LEA - 33350
A beautiful Civil War era ballad that is perfect for your first year students. Your audience will know this tune as “Love me Tender”. It’s the type of piece all beginning bands can play easily. Real nice. Concert Key: Eb   Time Signature: 4/4
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BEAUTIFUL DREAMER - 33394
A purely romantic waltz that is delightfully reminiscent of a bygone era.
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BLOW THE MAN DOWN - 33330
This kind and gentle arrangement is sure to be an audience favorite.
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BLOW THE WIND WESTERLY - 33327
A great way to introduce 3/4 time to 1st year band. Easy to play
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BLOW YE WINDS, HEIGH HO - 33328
Bouncy, spirited sea chantey that will make a wonderful addition to any concert performance. Well within the scope of any young band, your students will enjoy learning this one as much as the audience will enjoy hearing it. This is a great tune! Concert Key: Eb   Time Signature: 4/4
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BOOTS AND SADDLES - 33268
A rollicking tribute to the United States Cavalry, featuring The Girl I Left Behind Me and She Wore a Yellow Ribbon. The galloping rhythm of this score captures the excitement and glory of the horse soldiers. A real treat for band and audience alike. Very playable, even by beginning bands. Concert Key: Eb   Time Signature: 2/4
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BOUND FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIA - 33338
Sailing ships, salt spray and the wind at your back - these are the scenes that this lovely tune will bring to mind. Well written and fun to play, this arrangement is a real find. Combine this with “Waltzing Matilda” and “Click Go the Shears” for an Australian themed concert! Concert Key: Bb   Time Signature: 2/4
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COLORADO TRAIL - 33377
A charming folk song about the Gold Miner’s journey to the Pikes’ Pike area to find their fortunes. This piece is great for your beginning band and is a fabulous addition to a folk concert or festival. Concert Key: Bb   Time Signature: 4/4
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CONCERT IN THE PARK - 33383
A real tribute to a gentler, by-gone era when summer Sunday afternoon concerts were the highlight of the week. Wonderfully written combination of While Strolling thru the Park One Day, Bicycle Built for Two, Man on the Flying Trapeze and The Band Played On.
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DIXIE/BONNIE BLUE FLAG MEDLEY - 33362
A rousing tribute to the old south that will certainly please your audience. This lively medley of two of the best known Civil War era tunes is great for 2nd and 3rd year students. Wonderfully written and fun to play. Concert Key: Bb   Time Signature: 4/4
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DOWN IN THE VALLEY - 33290
A wonderful arrangement of a popular song that should be in every young band’s repertoire. This one is very easy to play for all bands. Artfully blended melody and harmony lines will make your musicians sound their very best. Great for beginners. Concert Key: Eb   Time Signature: 3/4
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DOWN ON THE FARM MEDLEY - 33431
Absolutely adorable! This may be the cutest medley your beginning band will ever play. A delightful combination of The Happy Farmer, Farmer in the Dell, Go tell Aunt Rhody, and Bingo will put a smile on everyone’s face. Perfect for fall festivals or spring concerts. Another number that is great for beginners. Concert Key: Eb  Time Signature: 4/4
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THE ENTERTAINER - 33322
Showcase the talents of your band with this marvelous adaptation of Scott Joplin’s classic. A great way to pay tribute to the era of Ragtime, and a bright addition to any concert. This piece is a little more challenging than some of our other selections. It requires a higher range for the 1st clarinet. Nevertheless, it is a wonderful band arrangement of this popular song. Concert Key: Bb   Time Signature: 4/4
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ERIE CANAL - 33359
A real taste of Americana done up for your beginner band. Easy to play, a wonderful teaching piece that your kids will really enjoy playing. Great concert piece too. Concert Key: Eb   Time Signature: 4/4
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FRONTIER SUITE - 33433
A tribute to the pioneer spirit written exclusively for your beginning band. A clever mix of Home on the Range, Red River Valley and My Darling Clementine makes for fun playing and listening. Concert Key: Eb   Time Signature: 4/4
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GIVE MY REGARDS TO BROADWAY - 33292
This true American classic by George M. Cohan makes a choice selection for your developing band. Although presented in a simplified form, this number still has all of the energy and excitement that Cohan put into his original work. This one will really bring your audience to their feet! Concert Key: Eb   Time Signature: 4/4
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GRANDFATHER'S CLOCK - 33263
A “timely” favorite that everyone will enjoy. The rhythmic clock tick of the percussion section provides a solid base for this arrangement. Easy to play for all bands. Very practical for teaching or performance.Concert Key: Eb Time Signature: 4/4
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GREAT BEGINNINGS - 33258
A pleasing medley combining Frere Jacques, Alouette, and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star written specifically for first year students. A very popular selection and a perfect choice for all elementary school bands. Concert Key: Bb   Time Signature: 4/4
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THE GREENLAND FISHERY - 33483
The brave men who went to sea in search of whales used songs such as this to set a work pace and to lift their spirits during their perilous journeys. Interesting choice for 1st to 3rd year music students.
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HAUL AWAY JOE - 33387
Here is a traditional sea chanty presented in instrumental form for your band. This tune is well recognized and makes an upbeat song to add to your future performances. Interesting. Concert Key: Bb   Time Signature: 6/8
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HOME ON THE RANGE - 33358
A heartfelt treatment of the traditional cowboy song done just for your beginner band. Everyone knows it, your kids can play it and it makes a great teaching tool. Concert Key: Eb   Time Signature: 3/4
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LAST ROSE OF SUMMER - 33393
Sweeten your next concert or festival with this beautiful Irish ballad. This makes an excellent instructional piece for teaching 3/4 time to elementary band students. It's really a beautiful piece.
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LEAVING OF LIVERPOOL - 33389
An lively, toe tapping song that brings visions of tall ships and brave sailors. Not as well known as some other sea chanties but a wonderfully enchanting tune for any concert, any season. Good for second and third year students. Definitely worth trying. Concert Key: Bb   Time Signature: 2/4
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LITTLE BROWN JUG - 33434
A real gem! A creative arrangement featuring a wonderful transition from straight to syncopated rhythms. A great way for your kids to learn the comparison between double 8th notes and 8th-quarter-8th note combinations. Terrific teaching tool and great tune. Concert Key: Bb   Time Signature: 4/4
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LORENA - 33395
This elegantly detailed version of one of the most widely known ballads of the Civil War is a real must have for your young musicians. An arrangement that is as useful as it is lovely.
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MY OLD KENTUCKY HOME - 33373
One of Stephen Foster’s best tunes is brilliantly arranged for your young band. Perfect for “Derby Week” celebrations in Kentucky and a delightful selection for any band, anywhere. Great piece that every one will recognize. Concert Key: Eb   Time Signature: 4/4
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OLD FOLKS AT HOME - 33260
Light, airy scoring gives new life to this old favorite. Also known as “Way Down Upon the Swanee River”, it’s a real basic that is perfect for teaching or performance and one of our more popular selections! Easy to play. Concert Key: Bb   Time Signature: 4/4
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ON TOP OF OLD SMOKY - 33360
Nice blending of melody and harmony will make your first year students sound great. This song is easily recognized and loved by everyone. Kids can play it easily. Concert Key: Bb   Time Signature: 3/4
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RAILROAD MEDLEY - 33375
This medley is about as traditional as they come. Two entertaining railroad songs, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad” and Paddy on the Railway” are masterfully combined for beginning bands. This piece is great fun and will nicely round out any performance. Give it try! Concert Key: Eb   Time Signature: 6/8
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RAKES OF MALLOW - 33273
This recognizable military tune, often played by fife and drum corps, takes on a rich sound in this well orchestrated arrangement. Your audience will be whistling this catchy melody long after the concert is over. A really unique performance piece. Concert Key: Bb   Time Signature: 2/4
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RED RIVER VALLEY - 33357
Written specifically for your first year students, this arrangement of the popular folk song belongs in every beginning band’s portfolio. Great instructional piece as well as an excellent concert selection. Concert Key: Eb   Time Signature: 4/4
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RIO GRANDE - 33324
Another cheerful offering in our series of sea chanties. Although not as widely known as some, it remains a mainstay in the collection of historical sea tunes we make available. Everybody seems to really like this song, we know you will too. Concert Key: Eb   Time Signature: 3/4
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SCARBOROUGH FAIR - 33499
Recognized by most people as a 1960’s folk song, this sweetly mysterious melody is actually much older. Really nice selection for Spring concerts or festivals. Very easy to play.
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SHENANDOAH - 33283
Filled with skillfully blended harmonies, this is an absolutely stunning treatment of one of America’s favorite folk ballads. Well within the reach of developing bands, this rhythmic arrangement will give your students a real sense of accomplishment and pride. Concert Key: Bb   Time Signature: 4/4
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SIDEWALKS OF NEW YORK - 33361
“East side , West side...” this tune is known all around the town. An absolutely wonderful concert piece for any time of the year. This will bring visions of old fashioned concerts in the park and is sure to make your audience smile. Concert Key: Eb   Time Signature: 3/4
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STREETS OF LAREDO - 33255
Remarkably well-written version of a favorite cowboy classic. It makes a wonderful addition to any concert line-up and is sure to conjure up images of cattle drives and tumbleweeds. Entertaining and highly recommended. Concert Key: Bb   Time Signature: 3/4
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SWEET BETSY FROM PIKE - 33374
A great american folk song from the days of the Western movement by the Pioneers. Children are familiar with this from traditional songbooks and your band will enjoy playing it! Combine your band with the school chorus for a truly unique performance. Concert Key: Bb   Time Signature: 3/4
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TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME - 33329
Here’s a concert-in-the-park favorite that can be used for all types of performance themes. We’ve found it’s best for second and third year students. It’s fun to play. If you need a song that people will recognize, choose this one! Concert Key: Bb   Time Signature: 3/4
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TEDDY BEAR'S PICNIC - 33347
Absolutely adorable! Guaranteed to put a smile on everyone’s face, this lively work makes an outstanding concert selection. Give this to your 2nd or 3rd year musicians for best results. This is a real winner! Concert Key: Eb   Time Signature: 6/8
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TRIBUTE OF STEPHEN FOSTER - 33270
Two classic Foster tunes, Camptown Races and Oh! Susanna, are skillfully combined in this straightforward, uncomplicated arrangement. A real crowd pleaser that has become one of our most popular pieces. Easy to play, this is a good choice for beginning band. Concert Key: Bb   Time Signature: 2/4
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WAIT FOR THE WAGON - 33502
The classical simplicity of American folk music is showcased in this terrific arrangement. A timeless, and always enjoyable tune, Wait for the Wagon will certainly enhance any concert performance.
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YELLOW ROSE OF TEXAS - 33285
Bright scoring and a march-like tempo create a new sound for a classic American folk song. A real toe-tapper that your band will enjoy learning as well as performing. This is a good teaching piece and also a fun selection to play for your next performance. Concert Key: Bb   Time Signature: 2/4
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