2025-26 Music for Young Bands

We are proud to introduce an exciting collection of new compositions specifically crafted for young concert bands. Spanning three seres – Amethyst (Gr. 0.5-1.5), Sapphire (Gr. 2-2.5), and Emerald (Gr. 3-3.5) – this vibrant and diverse repertoire aims to engage and inspire young musicians while fostering a love for music. These works encompass a wide range of musical styles, from energetic and rhythmic selections that encourage precision and ensemble playing to lyrical pieces that allow young musicians to explore expressivity and phrasing. The repertoire includes works suitable for various skill levels, making it an ideal resource for bands in their formative years.

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  • Spy Hero (Band Gr. 2)
    Spy Hero (Band Gr. 2) $60.00 Choose Options
    In a world of secret agents and supervillains, suspense and adventure await! Spy Hero sports a cinematic flair to support its simple melodic figures and recurring rhythms. Solidly scored and widely accessible, this high energy...
  • Superhero Showdown (Band Gr. 1.5)
    Superhero Showdown (Band Gr. 1.5) $60.00 Choose Options
    Superhero Showdown is a fun and exciting piece for developing band that tells the story of two superheroes, their epic battle, and ultimate friendship in the end. Percussion students will have the opportunity to shine as...
  • Thousand Inner Voices, A (Band Gr. 3)
    Thousand Inner Voices, A (Band Gr. 3) $80.00 Choose Options
    A fantastic closer to any concert program, A Thousand Inner Voices is sure to challenge musicians and audiences with learning to live with the voices in our heads. This piece was created in collaboration with Dr. Kaitlin...
  • Through Purple Mists Ascending (Flex Band Gr. 3)
    Through Purple Mists Ascending (Flex Band Gr. 3) $75.00 Choose Options
    In this response to the Willa Cather poem “Prairie Dawn,” an animated pastoral frolic gives way to a setting of the bittersweet Scottish ballad, “Barbara Allen.” The historical and literary...
  • Way of the Samurai (Band Gr. 1)
    Way of the Samurai (Band Gr. 1) $80.00 Choose Options
    The Samurai were the warriors of medieval Japan. In times of war, they fought bravely with their two-sword technique, even holding back the invading Mongols of Genghis Khan. Like musicians, they maintained their skills by...
  • Whaleman's Saga (Band Gr. 2)
    Whaleman's Saga (Band Gr. 2) $70.00 Choose Options
    Whaleman’s Saga is an engaging piece chock full of authentic sea chanteys to depict a typical 19th century whale hunt. Through the music, your students can learn exactly how the shanties powered the whale hunting boats...
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