Achievement Plus Series 2025-2026

Grades 2-2½

Achievement Plus Series 2025-2026

Grades 2-2½

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Concert/Festival

Jorge L. Vargas

Written in traditional form, “Big River March” is a great addition to the developing wind ensemble repertoire. Perfect for contest/festival performances - this march features a melodic horn part and interesting low brass lines and focuses on the cakewalk rhythmic pattern. This is a perfect introduction to march style! (2:27)
PBW2501 (Standard Set) . . . . . . . . . . . . $65.00
Judges Set $85 | Class Set $95 | Bundled Set $115

William Owens

This hopeful work is certainly one to look to in the modern age! Composer William Owens brings us a bit of style with this slightly syncopated work with a catchy and happy vibe. Each section gets a moment to shine and by the end your heart will be full! A wonderful work for any concert program or event! (2:16)
PBW2502 (Standard Set) . . . . . . . . . . . . $65.00
Judges Set $85 | Class Set $95 | Bundled Set $115

Jay Coles

Jay Coles has such a fun harmonic palette for young band which is on full display in this catchy concert opener “Resurgence.” Interesting rhythmic features and great scoring will have your band sounding its best. We know you are going to love this one! (3:51)
PBW2503 (Standard Set) . . . . . . . . . . . . $65.00
Judges Set $85 | Class Set $95 | Bundled Set $115

John Dupuis

Almost in tribute to great band works from a by-gone era, “Proclaim the Celebration!” is an inspiring work for concert band. Angular fanfare-like features and fun woodwind lines make this an engaging work for every member of the ensemble and audience alike! Lots to teach in this one! (2:58)
PBW2504 (Standard Set) . . . . . . . . . . . . $65.00
Judges Set $85 | Class Set $95 | Bundled Set $115

Carol Brittin Chambers

Carol Brittin Chambers thinks outside the box with this unique work for concert band. A lilting and child-like melody quickly breaks free into an energetic and groovy work. There are a lot of moments for the ensemble sections to shine in this one, a winner for sure! (2:37)
PBW2505 (Standard Set) . . . . . . . . . . . . $65.00
Judges Set $85 | Class Set $95 | Bundled Set $115

Robert Thurston

Go on an adventure for buried treasure in this new work for band by composer Robert Thurston. Thurston’s music is always unique, and the use of staccatos in this one is a great opportunity to work on style in a piece that is also fun and engaging for the whole ensemble. A winner on any concert program. (4:02)
PBW2506 (Standard Set) . . . . . . . . . . . . $65.00
Judges Set $85 | Class Set $95 | Bundled Set $115

John M. Pasternak

This cinematic tour de force for developing band in 3 is a fiery opener fit for any concert program. Composer John M. Pasternack puts his experience in writing for film to work with this exciting new work! Your students will ask to play this one over and over! (2:01)
PBW2507 (Standard Set) . . . . . . . . . . . . $65.00
Judges Set $85 | Class Set $95 | Bundled Set $115

Jorge L. Vargas

Picture yourself on a cloud in this new work for developing band by Jorge L. Vargas. Fun harmonic movement is supported by a lilting melody and brought to life by 8th note rhythms in a piece that inspires images of floating about the wide open skies. An inspired new work for your musicians! (2:19)
PBW2508 (Standard Set) . . . . . . . . . . . . $65.00
Judges Set $85 | Class Set $95 | Bundled Set $115

Gene Milford

This creepy tango is a perfect match for fall concerts! Written by composer Gene Milford, stylistically there is a lot to teach in this work, but more importantly, it will get them in their chairs and keep them engaged and into making music! A great new addition to the concert rep for this level! (2:34)
PBW2509 (Standard Set) . . . . . . . . . . . . $65.00
Class Set $95

Jason K. Nitsch

“Cyborg” is a fun and frantic new work for band by composer Jason K. Nitsch. Getting to a quick 200bpm by its conclusion, this quirky piece has fun moments for every section of the band, and accessible techniques presented in a musically interesting manner. Students are going to love this one! (3:26)
PBW2510 (Standard Set) . . . . . . . . . . . . $65.00
Class Set $95

Jason K. Nitsch

It is getting close to December and the Elves are all gone! Go on a high-stakes adventure to help them get back to the North Pole in time for presents to go out! A fun and festive work with carols presented in minor keys, “Elfnapped” is a quirky new work for Christmastime concerts! (2:09)
PBW2511 (Standard Set) . . . . . . . . . . . . $65.00
Class Set $95

Vince Gassi

As we get older, we find that our “internal” clock becomes frustratingly reliable! So too, does our beat and pattern recognition as musicians. This clever work uses that internal beat as inspiration for a musical adventure. We know you are going to love Vince Gassi’s “Circadian Rhythms.” (2:29)
PBW2512 (Standard Set) . . . . . . . . . . . . $65.00
Judges Set $85 | Class Set $95 | Bundled Set $115

Connor Dunford

Newcomer Connor Dunford brings us an electrifyingly fun work for the concert band in “Minor Disruption.” Crunchy harmony and fun orchestral hits make this cinematic piece a great addition to any concert program. There is ample room to show off each section in the band and open or close each concert in style! We know this one is going to be a hit! (1:55)
PBW2513 (Standard Set) . . . . . . . . . . . . $65.00
Judges Set $85 | Class Set $95 | Bundled Set $115