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About This Collection
Description
Grade 1 concert band music spans accessible arrangements of blockbuster film scores alongside original works written specifically for young ensembles. John Williams' Star Wars® Main Theme and Cantina Band are perennial favorites, as are Robert W. Smith's The Tempest and Leslie Bricusse's Oompa Loompa. With nearly 3,000 titles ranging from novelty pieces to masterwork arrangements, you'll find music suitable for contests, concerts, and flexible performance settings across every grade level from Very Easy to 1.5.
Highlights
Teachers consistently reach for John Williams' Cantina Band and Star Wars® Main Theme, both of which balance instantly recognizable melodies with manageable ranges for young players. Robert W. Smith's The Tempest offers an entirely original concert piece that captures student interest without relying on existing material. Brian Balmages' Fanfare for the Fearless brings contemporary compositional voice to the first-year curriculum and remains a fixture in contest and concert programs.
Recently added
Recent additions include Futurescape by Todd Stalter, TRACK OF TITANS/MDB by Brian Balmages, Bright Horizon by Scott Watson, Skeleton Crew by Timothy Loest, and Winter Song by Kenley Kristofferson, all published in 2026.
Composer & Author Spotlight
Robert Sheldon has become one of the most widely performed composers for wind band today, with works like As Twilight Falls reaching ensembles worldwide. Beyond his 165 titles in this collection, he co-authored Sound Innovations for Concert Band and has received major recognition from the American School Band Director's Association and ASCAP. His music consistently balances technical accessibility with genuine artistic expression.
Timothy Loest's name carries weight in young band circles for his blend of creativity and accessibility. His Ten Carols In Two Minutes remains a teacher favorite, and pieces like the recent Skeleton Crew add to a catalog known for impact at the state and national levels. Loest's work demonstrates that first-year repertoire can be both engaging and substantive.
Brian Balmages bridges orchestral, band, and chamber idioms with equal skill, and his Fanfare for the Fearless stands as one of the top sellers in this collection. His orchestrations for young ensembles reflect performance experience at venues ranging from Carnegie Hall to school gyms, giving his grade 1 work sophistication without excess complexity.
Michael Story has authored 283 titles for this collection, with Ghostbusters standing as a consistent bestseller. His prolific output demonstrates the range possible within accessible grade levels, from straightforward arrangements to works that expand student ears and technique simultaneously.