Steve Hodges: Leichte Noten

This lyrical piece provides the young band with many opportunities for expressive playing. A simple, memorable melody sets the stage for interesting harmonic and textural treatments by all sections of...

Take a trip across the desert with this colorful piece for young band as it portrays the adventures of a group of wandering nomads. The percussion section provides the strong rhythm featuring the timp...

Take a trip across the desert with this colorful piece for young band as it portrays the adventures of a group of wandering nomads. The percussion section provides the strong rhythm featuring the timp...

Take a trip across the desert with this colorful piece for young band as it portrays the adventures of a group of wandering nomads. The percussion section provides the strong rhythm featuring the timp...

This spirited march would be a perfect choice for a concert opener. Written well within the ranges of first year band students, each section has the opportunity to play the melody or the interesting h...

A cool swing groove on the ride cymbal opens this jazzy piece for first year band students. With the low brass and woodwinds providing a driving walking bass line, the trumpets, saxes, and upper woodw...

A cool swing groove on the ride cymbal opens this jazzy piece for first year band students. With the low brass and woodwinds providing a driving walking bass line, the trumpets, saxes, and upper woodw...

A cool swing groove on the ride cymbal opens this jazzy piece for first year band students. With the low brass and woodwinds providing a driving walking bass line, the trumpets, saxes, and upper woodw...

A cool swing groove on the ride cymbal opens this jazzy piece for first year band students. With the low brass and woodwinds providing a driving walking bass line, the trumpets, saxes, and upper woodw...

Dedicated to all parents and grandparents who have enjoyed a relaxing moment singing to a child or grandchild, this piece uses a simple melody, sung privately by the composer to his children and grand...

Dedicated to all parents and grandparents who have enjoyed a relaxing moment singing to a child or grandchild, this piece uses a simple melody, sung privately by the composer to his children and grand...

This expressive piece depicts the courage of the settlers who melded their individual dreams into a unified effort to survive the long journey to their new homes in the west. Upon their arrival, the s...

This expressive piece depicts the courage of the settlers who melded their individual dreams into a unified effort to survive the long journey to their new homes in the west. Upon their arrival, the s...

This expressive piece depicts the courage of the settlers who melded their individual dreams into a unified effort to survive the long journey to their new homes in the west. Upon their arrival, the s...

Just as the local skateboard park showcases the individual moves and tricks of the skateboarders, this exciting rock piece showcases each section of the young band. With a powerful percussion section...

The warmth and brightness of the sun are depicted in this smooth flowing piece in 3/4 time. Each section of the band has an opportunity to present the bold melody as the bass instruments and percussio...

The warmth and brightness of the sun are depicted in this smooth flowing piece in 3/4 time. Each section of the band has an opportunity to present the bold melody as the bass instruments and percussio...

The warmth and brightness of the sun are depicted in this smooth flowing piece in 3/4 time. Each section of the band has an opportunity to present the bold melody as the bass instruments and percussio...

The warmth and brightness of the sun are depicted in this smooth flowing piece in 3/4 time. Each section of the band has an opportunity to present the bold melody as the bass instruments and percussio...

This Latin-inspired piece starts in the fast lane and never lets up! Featuring an active percussion section and some catchy themes, each section of the band will take a turn in the driver's seat. Stay...

This Latin-inspired piece starts in the fast lane and never lets up! Featuring an active percussion section and some catchy themes, each section of the band will take a turn in the driver's seat. Stay...

This Latin-inspired piece starts in the fast lane and never lets up! Featuring an active percussion section and some catchy themes, each section of the band will take a turn in the driver's seat. Stay...

This energetic composition features active percussion and vibrant themes with seamless transitions from Latin to rock and back. Translated as 'path to the sun,' the band will generate some heat with t...

The entire band will enjoy working on this exciting new march by Steve Hodges. With bold introductions, spirited melodies and buoyant countermelodies the energy level will remain high during each perf...

This bright, upbeat march is sure to be a real hit. The composer, Steve Hodges, is a successful high school band director in Oregon. (Grade 3)