recommended by Ken T., Band Education Specialist

The Bandmasters (March) by Matthew R. Putnam, Grade 1.5
A brilliant new addition to the traditional March family. Matthew R. Putnam has crafted a wonderful new march for developing bands that is perfect for teaching and reinforcing proper march style. The melodic material at the trio is engaging, lyrical, and pairs beautifully with a throw-back break strain that will have your audience itching for the final push!

Crystal Creek (March) by Matthew R. Putnam, Grade 1
This traditional march for beginning band is perfect for introducing march style. Introduce the Trio, as well as some common accidentals in this musical little march. Students and audiences alike will want to hear it again and again!

Freedom’s Light March by Jon Bubbett, Grade 2
“Freedom’s Light March” is a great concert selection with a melody that all will recognize! This march is very accessible to bands of all levels and is written in the unique American style. Musicians of all ages will enjoy playing “Freedom’s Light March” and will be delighted when they hear “America” in the final strain!

Kinderlou (March) by R. Alan Carter, Grade 2
This traditional style march has everything you need for festival adjudication or concert performance. Alan’s use of harmony is refreshing in its throwback to olden times. Audiences and musicians alike will love “Kinderlou.”

Record Breaker (Galop) by C.L. Barnhouse/arr. Andrew Glover, Grade 2.5
Here’s a piece that’s accelerated fun for performers and audiences, from start to finish! “Record Breaker” can be played at a wide range of tempos, but is most effective when taken at a full-blown galop tempo. Limited ranges and technical demands present the opportunity to lay this rollicking galop at rapid tempos. An excellent and fun closer or encore for any concert situation. See how fast you can go, and maybe you can break the record! Zoom!

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About the Author:
A former band director, Ken taught grade 5-12 band and music appreciation in both public and parochial schools in central Ohio, and has been at Stanton’s since 2004. His iPod ranges from jazz and funk to classic and alternative rock, and symphonies. His interests include reading, history, traditional amusement parks, the Muppets, and hockey (especially the Penguins).