Northeastern Music Publications

Traditional hymn arrangement of a North American spiritual Melody is shared by each section 1st trumpet's highest note is F

Shows off the percussion section Exciting rhythms and extended harmonies 1st Trumpet's highest note is D

Great for teaching 16th notes and syncopation 16th notes are in short diatonic runs for one beat of less Unexpected tonal harmonies 1st Trumpet's highest note is F

Exciting contrast between dotted 8th/16 notes and syncopation 1st trumpet's highest note is E

Traditional Irish melody; easy Grade 2 Syncopated timpani part with a variety of percussion instruments Three clarinet parts; 3rds do not cross break 1st Trumpet's highest note is E

Mysterious sounding composition Teaches independent playing Limited amount of counterpoint 1st clarinet's cross the break 1st trumpet's highest note is E

Rhythmically simple Very easy Grade 2 Enforces independent playing, but not complicated 1st trumpet's highest note is E

Flute trio with band accompaniment Shows off the flute section 1st trumpet's highest note is E

3rd clarinets cross the break only for one note one time. 1st trumpet's highest note is D. Nicely and softly flowing composition.

Medley: Church In The Wildwood, Just a Closer Walk With Thee, Rock of Ages 1st clarinets only cross the break 1st trumpet's highest note is E Starts softly and crescendos to the end Ideal for teaching...

This will be a challenging work for a young band with great rewards. It is an exciting arrangement for audience and band. 1st trumpet's highest note is E. 3rd clarinets remain below the break while 1s...

Rhythmically exciting work. A good study on articulation and dynamics. 1st trumpet's highest note is E.

Has a moderate opening and moves to fast rhythmic patterns. 1st trumpet's highest note is E.

A very exciting new composition with meter changes, but staying with the quarter note being the constant measure for the beat. A good use of synopation, but never too complicated. The 1st trumpet's hi...

Easy arrangement for high school, challenging for middle school Not overly difficult rhythmically 1st trombone's highest note is Eb No ad lib solos

Includes a written solo for 1st tenor sax; easier sax section 1st trumpet's highest note is Eb (4th space) Trombone's highest note is Eb Upper elementary/middle School to junior high school level comp...

Easy blues shuffle Easy for high school, more challenging for middle school 1st trombone's highest note is Eb Easy sax range

Big band ensemble style; big band sound Not complicated Teaches swing style and big band jazz No ad lib solos Upper elementary/middle School to junior high school level composition

Beautiful ballad Easy sax range 1st trumpet's highest note is G, with an optional Bb Trombone's highest note is F, two ledger lines above the staff Shortest rhythmic pattern is 8th note triplets Upper...

In key of Eb. Two 8 measure phrases are repeated by different sections of the band. Diversity of sound gives the piece a rich texture without adding more music. Can be played after 5 or 6 lessons Clar...

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...

The second of Two Elegiac Melodies for String Orchestra; Op 34 & Op 33, #2.