Alfred Debut Series

Phrygian Phantasy is a Spanish-style selection for young concert band that features driving rhythms in the percussion section and legato lines in the winds and brass. This contrast, along with the use...

Phrygian Phantasy is a Spanish-style selection for young concert band that features driving rhythms in the percussion section and legato lines in the winds and brass. This contrast, along with the use...

In Darkest Night was composed to highlight the dark, thick and rich quality of the key of C minor. As musical keys have long been associated with various states of emotion, C minor has often been call...

In Darkest Night was composed to highlight the dark, thick and rich quality of the key of C minor. As musical keys have long been associated with various states of emotion, C minor has often been call...

Imagine magicians and wizards entering a vast hall as they gather for a great conclave-The Sorcerer's Procession conjures just such an image with its stately gait, ominous melodies and mystical progre...

Imagine magicians and wizards entering a vast hall as they gather for a great conclave-The Sorcerer's Procession conjures just such an image with its stately gait, ominous melodies and mystical progre...

This dreamy interlude is a great way to introduce young bands to the Dorian mode. Wonderful melodic lines, along with intriguing harmonic content and texture, really enhance this musical dreamscape in...

Your students are going to love this one! On their journey towards the castle, the knights must slay a dragon that is threatening the local village. The battle ensues, the dragon is defeated, and the...

Dark and brooding images are portrayed in the opening section of this original from Barry Kopetz. The mood soon changes, and an incessant ostinato follows, conjuring images of a chase. The work conclu...

Dark and brooding images are portrayed in the opening section of this original from Barry Kopetz. The mood soon changes, and an incessant ostinato follows, conjuring images of a chase. The work conclu...

For children, Hanukkah brings forth thoughts of a miracle from long, long ago and excitement each holiday season about what awaits. This new work musically conveys both reflection and joy with colorfu...

For children, Hanukkah brings forth thoughts of a miracle from long, long ago and excitement each holiday season about what awaits. This new work musically conveys both reflection and joy with colorfu...

Written in 2004 for the remarkable Ladue 6th Grade Middle School Band in St. Louis, Missouri, Stormchasers is designed to introduce students to the concept of cut time. The piece alternates between se...

Written in 2004 for the remarkable Ladue 6th Grade Middle School Band in St. Louis, Missouri, Stormchasers is designed to introduce students to the concept of cut time. The piece alternates between se...

This gentle and loving setting of Amazing Grace is sure to become a classic. Perfect for contest and concerts, this arrangement features an optional horn or baritone solo, and a harmonic treatment tha...

This gentle and loving setting of Amazing Grace is sure to become a classic. Perfect for contest and concerts, this arrangement features an optional horn or baritone solo, and a harmonic treatment tha...

Your students will love exploring the Tomb of the Pharaoh! Written in C minor with raised fourths and sevenths, every section is given the melody. Your percussionists will also get a chance to shine a...

Your students will love exploring the Tomb of the Pharaoh! Written in C minor with raised fourths and sevenths, every section is given the melody. Your percussionists will also get a chance to shine a...

Every beginning band needs to play that first concert. But which music should they perform? This fully-voiced arrangement includes traditional tunes that are usually found in the first several pages o...

A medley of everyone's favorite holiday tunes is the perfect way to end the beginning band's winter concert. Winter Medley combines traditional tunes found in most beginning band method books, embelli...

Your students will love how mature they can sound on this seafaring journey! Seafarer's Hymn gives the developing band a chance to shine while getting a great introduction to lyrical playing. Featurin...

Your students will love how mature they can sound on this seafaring journey! Seafarer's Hymn gives the developing band a chance to shine while getting a great introduction to lyrical playing. Featurin...

Hunter's Mountain is an aggressive beginning band composition that was written to capture the energy and imagination of young musicians. With very limited demands, this composition offers young player...

Hunter's Mountain is an aggressive beginning band composition that was written to capture the energy and imagination of young musicians. With very limited demands, this composition offers young player...

Written in the traditional march style, this piece is designed to give very young players experience with the marcato style of playing. Technical and range requirements are held to a minimum in this e...