Grade .5 Concert Band
Holiday Rock- This holiday mash-up only uses the first six notes of the scale and is VERY easy---perfect for the first concert. With no articulations, dynamics, dotted notes, or key signature, this wonderful arrangement by Chris Bernotas is playable by the youngest of bands. This is also available in the Alfred FLEX series - 4-part.
Flex version
Standard version
Atomic Clock - Here's a way to challenge your students to be the most accurate clock in the world by keeping a steady pulse! Energy and excitement are sustained by interesting melodic and harmonic tension and release, all while using only six notes.
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Pop Goes The Band - Watch your ensemble spring to life in this fun and engaging arrangement of the traditional tune "Pop Goes the Weasel." Each section of the band stands up to perform their part of the melody and gets a moment to shine. Pop Goes the Band will be a hit with your beginning band!
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To The Fore - An appealing and spirited march for your beginning band! While using only six notes, it still maintains all of the excitement that a march should provide. The strong sense of rhythm, catchy melody and dynamic changes provide many valuable teachable moments.
Check it out here.
Flex version
Standard version
Atomic Clock - Here's a way to challenge your students to be the most accurate clock in the world by keeping a steady pulse! Energy and excitement are sustained by interesting melodic and harmonic tension and release, all while using only six notes.
Check it out here.
Pop Goes The Band - Watch your ensemble spring to life in this fun and engaging arrangement of the traditional tune "Pop Goes the Weasel." Each section of the band stands up to perform their part of the melody and gets a moment to shine. Pop Goes the Band will be a hit with your beginning band!
Check it out here.
To The Fore - An appealing and spirited march for your beginning band! While using only six notes, it still maintains all of the excitement that a march should provide. The strong sense of rhythm, catchy melody and dynamic changes provide many valuable teachable moments.
Check it out here.