Alfred Basic Band Series

Based on the famous theme from Haydn's 'surprise Symphony,' this traditional arrangement has a few surprises of its own. Fun to play, familiar to the audience's ear, and a great teaching piece. (Corre...

This march uses only six notes (B-flat to G) and no eighth notes. Perfect for that first beginning band concert. (Grade 1 - Correlates with Book 1, Unit 5)

One of Grieg's most famous and most beautiful melodies in a very sensitive arrangement for the young band. (Grade 1 - Correlates with Book 1, Unit 8)

A lovely two movement work that will make the young band sound like they've been playing for years. The first andante movement is rich with sonorous textures. the second section, set in an allegro tem...

The opening Andante presents a lovely, lyrical melody that is also used as the theme of the Allegro movement. (Grade 1 - Correlates with Alfred's Basic Band Method, Book 1, Unit 12)

Written in two movements, this composition will make your young performers sound mature. The first movement is lyrical, contrasted by a rhythmic second movement. Although it is very easy to play (it u...