Randy Navarre

In Dorian Mode (Bb key signature) 1st trumpet's highest note is A No accidentals, gives the feeling of a minor key Can be played after 5 or 6 lessons Clarinets Do Not cross the break Highest note for...

In Key of Bb. Easy introduction to 8th notes. Can be played after 5 or 6 lessons Clarinets Do Not cross the break Highest note for trumpets is A or Bb All instruments play the same rhythm at the same...

In Phrygian mode, gives the feeling of a minor key No accidentals Second phrase is a contrasting smooth melody First phrase is a lesson in counting and rests Can be played after 5 or 6 lessons Clarine...

Playable after only 6 lessons in most beginner books. Playable with 1 flute, 2 clarinets, 1 alto sax, and 1 trumpet. Uses all chords of the diatonic scale; No accidentals. 1st trumpet's highest note i...

This work was commissioned by the National Catholic Band Association in their effort to make more sacred music available for band. The highest note for the trumpet is B. All clarinets cross the break.

American Fantasie is the true American Patriotic song. It is the story of America. Commissioned by the Deerfield Community Concert Band, it reflects the growth of their community. The original people...

Very easy. Playable after only 5-7 lessons. Open harmonies for a full sound. No clarinets cross the break. 1st trumpet's highest note is B. The flutes love playing the trill.

Written in the Sousa tradition; with easy syncopations and counter melodies Key signature of Ab introduces Grade 2 players to the next level of keys 1st trumpet's highest note is D Trombones play up t...

A fast whirlwind fun march with time changes that are fun for audience and performers alike. 1st trumpet's highest note is A#.

Optional chorus; clarinets do not cross the break; 1st trumpet's highest note is D

teaches dotted quarter/eighth note rhythm; Clarinets do not cross the break; 1st trumpet's highest note is C

Great too for teaching counting rhythms; introduces mild dissonance; 1st trumpet's highest note is B; uses all chords of the diatonic scale

Good tool for teaching dotted quarter/8th note rhythm; 1st clar. Cross the break; 1st trumpet's highest note is C; arranged in traditional church style

There is a bit of a program to this song. Imagine a troubadour traveling through the countryside and comes upon a castle, seen first in the distant. As he travels closer, one can hear the sound of act...

This composition uses all the chords of the diatonic scale making it quite interesting and fun to play. The middle section is in minor so the students get to hear a minor key at an early age. This wo...

This is the perfect song to teach cut-time. Start conducting in 4, later switching to two without telling the students. Once the get the feel of the song you can explain the difference between common...

This is written exactly as sung in church with an optional two-part choral group included in this arrangement. It is written in the key of Eb, so it is easily playable by a young band. This is also a...

This song is a great tool for introducing sixteenth notes. The sixteenth notes are group in twos or fours and the notes are repeated. There are no sixteenth note runs. Just tell the students to play...

This is an American folk song and almost its national anthem for the American spirit. The students love playing this song. 1st trumpet's highest note is D. Only the first clarinets play over the break...

This song is also known as the Prayer Of St. Francis. Only the 1st clarinet plays above the break. The 1st trumpet's highest note is D. This arrangement may be play in a concert setting or in church....

There is a song you can have in any concert and a great salute to our Armed Service people. Written for the men to come home from World War I, it is still a great song to play at any concert. Everyon...

All Grade 1/2's are playable with only 5 instruments: 1 flute, 2 clarinets, 1 alto saxophone, and 1 trumpet. Those instruments are not always doubled elsewhere. The song is written in such a way, it w...