Belwin Very Beginning Band Kit #2: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
A Complete Concert Including: Sibelius' Finlandia / Twinkle Variations / The Dreydl / Marching Machine
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Grade: 0.5 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0000861
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Description
This kit for the Very Beginning Band contains four grade ½ selections in one publication Including "Sibelius' Finlandia," a flute section feature, "Twinkle Variations," a Jewish folk song, "The Dreydl," and the "Marching Machine," a concert march featuring the Percussion section. Use this as a complete concert program or supplemental material for your beginning band.
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Very Beginning Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
264
SKU:
00-PK-0000861
More about this title
About the Composer: Jean Sibelius
Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) stands as Finland's most celebrated composer and a towering figure in late Romantic music. His orchestral works, particularly the tone poem Finlandia, became synonymous with Finnish national identity and remain staples of concert repertoire worldwide.
For music educators, Sibelius represents the bridge between accessible melody and sophisticated orchestration. His gift for writing singable, memorable lines made his works natural candidates for arrangement at every level, from beginning bands to professional orchestras. Finlandia's noble theme and clear harmonic progression make it an ideal introduction to how a simple, powerful melody can anchor an entire work.
Why we love this
This kit gives you a complete, polished concert program right out of the box. The mix of a world-famous tone poem, folk arrangements, and a percussion feature means your beginning band sounds genuinely accomplished while staying well within their technical grasp.
What to expect
Opening with the noble sweep of Finlandia sets a concert tone that feels important, even at the easiest level. The folk songs bring warmth and cultural variety, while the Marching Machine shifts the energy into playful precision, creating a concert that feels purposeful and well-rounded rather than a string of exercises.
Who it's for
This kit serves beginning band directors who need immediate, rehearsal-ready material that builds student confidence while sounding musical. It works equally well for a full concert program or for supplementing an existing curriculum with accessible, recognizable works.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the flute feature in Finlandia by keeping lower voices supportive but present; the melody should sing without the accompaniment fading to nothing.
- In The Dreydl, maintain a steady folk-dance character without rushing; let the ensemble feel the pulse together during the rhythm section features.
- Use the Marching Machine to showcase your percussion section's confidence; encourage the battery to lock in rhythmically without overpowering the winds.
- Record a run-through of all four pieces back-to-back to hear how they flow as a concert program and identify any balance or tempo issues across the arc.
How to use it
Program all four pieces as your winter or spring concert for a cohesive, professional-sounding evening. Alternatively, use Finlandia as an opening statement and space the remaining three pieces throughout a longer program to add variety without requiring additional purchases.
Skills your students will build
- Playing in balance within the band texture while supporting a featured melodic line
- Maintaining steady tempo in folk song contexts with simple rhythm patterns
- Counting and executing repeated rhythmic figures in a march setting
- Reading simple syncopation and articulation patterns across different musical styles