MUSIC FOR A YOUNG LEARNER BAND

[007superfan]

Can anyone tell me where I can get some music for a young learner band, not complicated, four part harmony etc.?? :?:

[PeterBale]

Andrew Mackereth, of Blow and Believe publications has a range of straightforward music, graded according to ability. Check out the website:

http://home.freeuk.net/believe2/

[Mark Bousie]

I think you'll find the First Blow series could be handy. I think the composer or editor of this is Ernie Whaites and its published by Studio Music. There are 3 levels of difficulty, but even the top one is still quite elementary. Try Mostyn Music as well, think they've got quite a bit of stuff.

Hope this helps.

Mark

[Francis C.]

Try my web site at http://www.francisclifford.com

There is a lot of music on the site that you can see and listen to before you buy. There is even a number of scores that you can print yourself for free. Please let me know what you think of it.

[Despot]

"Preliminary Band Book" by Stuart Johnson, available for R.Smith is not too bad. Some easy useable tunes. Starts with little pieces about 3 or 4 bars long, and finishes with a short suite.

His followup book, "Intermediate Band Book" is a bit of a jump though.

Suggest something like his "Old Castle Suite" is a better next step.

[tubatu]

I can reccomend the Jock Mackenzie series of books, they are excellent for beginners.

[IckleSop]

icould get some stuff off our learner bands at my youth band, there always willing to help other learners, they play some really good stuff, i couldnt play it then i tell ya