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Grade 1½

Achievement Series 2024-2025

Grade 1½

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Concert/Festival

Untamed

Untamed

Jay Coles

Right out of the gate, Untamed is an intense new work for young ensembles! Composer Jay Coles has a unique and refreshing sensibility for the concert band that is sure to resonate with young musicians. Your students will love this one.
ABW2401 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55.00

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Sidewinder!

Sidewinder!
Fastest Snake in the West

Matthew R. Putnam

From the beginning, this new work for developing band grabs on and doesn't let go! If you don't like snakes get ready, the sidewinder is equal parts spooky as it is awe-inspiring, and this twisty-turning new piece by Composer Matthew R. Putnam is no exception!
ABW2402 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55.00

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Christmas in Scarborough

Christmas in Scarborough
(Scarborough Fair, Greensleeves, Ukrainian Bell Carol)

Traditional
Arranged by Tyler Arcari

Gene Milford has a way with folk melodies and the like, and The Bold Grenadier is no exception. Almost brooding, this lovely work in the style of the old greats like Vaughan Williams or Holst is a sure hit!
ABW2403 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55.00

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Highland March

Highland March

Gene Milford

Start them off on the right foot with this toe-tapping original march from composer Gene Milford. The perfect march for laying the foundation for March Style, this traditional form march in 2/4 has accessible rhythms, catchy melodies, and all the trappings of a standard classic! Great for any concert performance.
ABW2404 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55.00

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Speed Racer

Speed Racer

Carol Brittin Chambers

Fast, fun, and ferocious...Speed Racer evokes all of the thrilling emotions that come with speeding down the highway! Carol Brittin Chambers takes us on a ride with this new work for the developing concert band. We know everyone is going to love this!
ABW2405 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55.00

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The Bus Brigade

The Bus Brigade
March

John M. Pasternak

This accessible traditional style march has everything you need to teach march style. A perfect introduction to the style and a great addition to any concert program The Bus Brigade is a must for the modern band repertoire!
ABW2406 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55.00

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Desert Racers

Desert Racers

Chris Ferguson

This work is fun! Chris Ferguson has a knack for writing accessible, sophisticated works for the youngest ensembles and Desert Racers is no exception. Be transported to the Dunes in this high-wire work featuring moments that showcase the sections of the ensemble alongside great teachable moments.
ABW2407 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55.00

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Sirena

Sirena

Jorge L. Vargas

Works in 3/4 at this level can end up being the fan-favorite on your concert program and in your classroom! Composer Jorge Vargas brings us a fun, accessible, and catchy new work for the developing band that will have your musicians asking to play this over and over! This is going to be a hit!
ABW2408 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55.00

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