SKU: HL.44007654

UPC: 884088310097. 9x12 inches.

An expressive new work for the young band's concert or festival! Lovely, simple counter-lines accentuate the flowing and drifting melody. An ideal choice for a festival contest, Walden Pond allows each section to be important and expressive in assorted ways, letting you clearly show the adjudicators your young band's range of capabilities. As a concert piece it works as a lovely contrast to the other works you choose to program. (Grade 1).

SKU: BT.CMP-0098-96-010

Diese musikalische Fiesta wird temperamentvoll mit lateinamerikanischen Rhythmen im Schlagzeugregister eröffnet, um dann im modalen Mittelteil den Musikern viel Gelegenheit zu bieten, zu zeigen, wie viel Ausdruck sie schon in ihr Spiel legen können.

SKU: HL.44010632

UPC: 884088504212. 9x12 inches. Mike Hannickel and Amy Adam.

A new concept in beginning band literature! Your group can promote character education with a performance of Three Billy Goats Gruff. An important “anti-bullying” message is embedded in the easy and humorous narration. A soundtrack-like format makes it a different experience for your players as well. The specific focus on character education may qualify its purchase for funding outside your music budget. Best of all, Three Billy Goats Gruff is really fun! This is the first in a series of ethics-driven pieces for beginning band by Mike Hannickel and Amy Adam.

SKU: BT.CMP-0404-00-020

SKU: HL.44004586

UPC: 073999045864. 9x12 inches.

The musical heritage of the United States is rich with folk songs from across the country. We can understand a great deal about society, culture and traditions through these folk songs. The folk tune used in this work has had many lives, from early church singing, to pub songs, to a marching song.

SKU: HL.44010912

UPC: 884088585433. 9x12 inches. Mike Hannickel/Amy Adam.

Here's a memorable and humorous contrast for your winter concert. A gregarious student or staff member in the guise of “Beethoven returned” suddenly appears on your concert stage in this comedy skit for band. The music begins as an innocent Christmas medley, but by the time it's over, “Beethoven” owns your band, and you, the director, are vanquished from the stage. Of course there are lots of laughs along the way.

SKU: HL.44010597

UPC: 884088495312. 9x12 inches.

A descriptive delight! Let's all go to the amusement park! Clowns, bumper cars and fun, fun, fun! Young musicians love to interpret music that conveys a visual image. Each delightful section lets your band do exactly that. And, if necessary, the movements can be performed as stand-alone pieces. Directors of young bands will understand the confidence this provides as you program your concert. Better than cotton candy!

SKU: BT.CMP-0142-97-010

The composer considers the trombone section to be the heart and soul of the band. Attack of the Slide Trombones features the young trombonists with the glissando, a technique that no other instrument in the band can truly achieve. Enjoy being 'attacked' by the young trombone section.

Für den amerikanischen Komponisten Mike Hannickel sind die Posaunen das Herz eines jeden Blasorchesters. Mit diesem Stück gibt er auch jungen Ensembles die Möglichkeit, einmal das Posaunenregister mit schönen Glissandi, wie sie nur dieses Instrument hervorzubringen vermag, glänzen zu lassen. Ein großer, motivierender Auftritt für die Posaunisten, den auch das Publikum honorieren wird!

Avec Attack of the Slide Trombones (“L’attaque des coulisses”), Mike Hannickel met l’honneur l’un des plus anciens instruments vent : le trombone. Glissandi et autres effets accompagneront vos jeunes trombonistes. La musique développe un charme et une ingéniosité très authentiques. Une œuvre plaisante pour les interprètes et leurs auditeurs.

SKU: BT.CMP-0032-95-120

Cette pièce possède le caractère léger et joyeux d’une agréable promenade pied par un bel après-midi d’été. Le compositeur utilise différents styles et différentes nuances pour créer une intéressante série de variations sur un thème original.

SKU: BT.CMP-0163-97-010

SKU: HL.44004231

UPC: 073999042313. 9x12 inches.

The beautiful Japanese folk song “Ancient Castle” is transformed and enhanced through subtle variation in this stunning setting by James Curnow. Curnow, who is so respected by directors of more experienced bands, shows how effective he is at the very easy level as well. Offering ample opportunity to focus your band's attention on intonation and blend, this is a fine showcase of the musicianship of your young band!

SKU: HL.44007395

UPC: 884088251635. 9x12 inches.

Kids can make weird sounds. Every conductor of young bands has discovered this maxim time and again. Why not put those skills to good use? Barnyard Bagatelle mixes well-known “barnyard” folk songs like “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” “Old MacDonald,” “The Old Grey Mare,” “Shoo Fly” and more with the animal sound effects your students have studiously perfected over the years. Audition your band for vocal imitations of a Pig, a Big Dog, a “yappy” Little Dog, a Cow, a clucking Chicken and many more; then have some real musical fun.

SKU: HL.44007652

UPC: 884088310073. 9x12 inches.

A refreshing and energetic treatment of one of the all-time best loved carols, “Angels We Have Heard on High.” Young musicians will love rehearsing and performing this stylistically creative little gem. The captivating development of the middle section of the piece and lots of contrasting instrumentation throughout makes this arrangement a wonderful experience for all. (Grade 1).

SKU: HL.44010908

UPC: 884088585389. 9x12 inches. Mike Hannickel and Amy Adam.

You can't lose when you get your administrators or other staff members involved in your performance. “Teachers from Outer Space” is a hilarious comedy skit for band that lets three or more of your staff members temporarily become outer space aliens and use every corny outer space joke in the book! If you are looking for a funny contrast highlight – greetings Earthling, you've found it!

SKU: BT.CMP-0985-06-040

9x12 inches. English.

The ants come marching in! With Trombone glissandos and numerous Percussion effects, Paul Curnow’s Ant Farm is full of surprises. Your beginning band will love performing this furious invasion of the ants. Carefully controlled ranges and rhythms keep the music accessible to the beginning band while a few easy accidentals keep the interest alive.Look out! They’re Everywhere! Grade 1 fun!

Achtung, das Ameisenheer marschiert ein! Mit Posaunenglissandi und zahlreichen Schlagzeugeffekten, steckt die Ameisenfarm“ von Paul Curnow voller Überraschungen. Moderate Tonumfänge und Rhythmen sorgen für gute Spielbarkeit, während einige musikalische Überraschungen das Stück aufpeppen. Eine Ameiseninvasion der heiteren, unterhaltsamen Art, die sich Musiker und Publikum gerne gefallen lassen werden!

Attention, une armée de fourmis est en marche ! vos instruments ! La ferme des fourmis fourmille de surprises (glissandi des trombones, effets de percussions). L’étendue des notes et les rythmes restent parfaitement accesssibles aux musiciens juniors et quelques effets spéciaux pimentent le contenu. L’invasion est sympathique et divertissante.