First Achievement Series 2025-2026

Grade ½

First Achievement Series 2025-2026

Grade ½

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Composition Title

Composer's Name

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Concert/Festival

Chris Ferguson

Get ready for the high seas with this action-packed opener in C minor. Cleverly using a famous and catchy sea shanty, “Wayward Sailor” is an accessible work for the earliest of concert bands. A crowd-pleaser for sure, and a great way to get them inspired early! (1:52)
FBW2501 (Standard Set) . . . . . . . . . . . . $45.00
Judges Set $65 | Class Set $75 | Bundled Set $95

Goblin's Groove

Goblin’s Groove

Peter Sciaino

Peter Sciaino brings us a creepy and quirky new work for the beginning musician with “Goblin’s Groove.” Inventive percussion sound effects will keep them engaged, and the wind parts are accessible with great teachable moments like 3-note slurs and repeated 8th note patterns. A great way to hook them early in the year! (1:54)
FBW2502 (Standard Set) . . . . . . . . . . . . $45.00
Judges Set $65 | Class Set $75 | Bundled Set $95

Ability

Ability
(March)

Larry Clark

“Ability” is a great title for this early march in traditional form that celebrates the youngest musician. Marches are wonderful tools to teach all sorts of musical concepts, and “Ability” is no exception. This one is a perfect “first” foray into the wide world of march music! (1:44).
FBW2503 (Standard Set) . . . . . . . . . . . .$45.00
Judges Set $65 | Class Set $75 | Bundled Set $95

Calamity Jane

Calamity Jane
Arrival in Deadwood: 1876

Tyler Arcari

“Calamity Jane” is an homage to the pioneer who blazed a legendary trail across the Dakotas during the early days of our country. Written in a style perfect for contest/festival performance, including an accessible fugue, this work for the earliest concert band is a great new addition to the repertoire. (1:31)
FBW2504 (Standard Set) . . . . . . . . . . . .$45.00
Judges Set $65 | Class Set $75 | Bundled Set $95