Romulus
Joseph Compello

Using only the first six notes of the Bb-major scale, Romulus is a simple, yet effective showpiece for a very young band. Written in the key of C minor, this composition draws its mood from the mythological character Romulus, son of Mars and founder of Rome. With a bold, colossal sound and surprising simplicity, Romulus is sure to become one of your young band student's favorite pieces.

Duration: 2:09 Key: C minor
Ranges: Trumpet - A, Horn - F, Trombone - G
BP31 ($40, $6, $2.50)

Acclaim
March
Larry Clark

Teach march form and style to the youngest of students with this quarter-note-only original march by popular composer Larry Clark. Written in standard march form that includes 1st strain, 2nd strain and trio with a modulation to the subdominant at the trio, this piece is perfect for your first contest/festival warm-up march. Your audience and students will be singing these melodies for days!

Duration: 2:02 Key: Bb
Ranges: Trumpet - C, Horn B, Trombone C
BPS34 ($40, $6, $2.50)

Ancient Hunters
Sean O'Loughlin

This dramatic new work for the developing concert band is a dark, serious contest-style piece that reflects the writer's impression of a lookout point called Ancient Hunters in the Badlands National Park in South Dakota. The piece uses only the first six notes learned in most band methods with the most difficult rhythms (quarter notes) for the winds. This is sure to be a strong piece on your beginning band's recital program.

Duration: 2:03 Key: C minor
Ranges: Trumpet - A, Horn - Bb, Trombone - G
BPS30 ($40, $6, $2.50)

Krazy Klock Rock
Joseph Compello

Krazy Klock Rock is a novelty percussion solo for temple blocks or woodblock(s). As the title suggests, the sound of the solo should give the impression of a ticking clock. This amusing tune incorporates elements of rock and swing, all tied together by the sound of the ticking clock. A fun piece on any program, Krazy Klock Rock is sure to be a winner with your young band.

Duration: 2:25 Key: Bb Major
Ranges: Trumpet - C, Horn - C, Trombone - Bb
BF32 ($40, $6, $2.50)

The Simple Gifts of Christmas
Larry Clark

Simple Gifts is one America's most beautiful songs. Most people believe it is a folk song, but it was actually written by Joseph Brackett, a shaker minister, and has become synonymous with American music through the setting by Aaron Copland in his ballet Appalachian Spring. In this piece, Larry Clark has created a collage of favorite Christmas carols layered over the famous song. Perfect for your very first holiday concert, The Simple Gifts of Christmas is written using only the first six notes learned in typical band methods and no rhythm is more difficult than quarter notes are carried in the winds. A great choice for your student's first Christmas concert!

Duration: 2:00 Key: Bb Major
Ranges: Trumpet - A, Horn - C, Trombone - G
BPS33 ($40, $6, $2.50)