Concert Band - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1258027 By Edward Sims. By Edward Sims. Arranged by Edward Sims. 21st Century,Blues,Contest,Festival,Instructional,Jazz. Score and Parts. 26 pages. Ed Sims #851263. Published by Ed Sims (A0.1258027). This is the first of a three movement work I wrote for my sixth grade band.  It followed a chat we had about how strange it would be if things were different colors, so I went  with that when titling this work.  When we performed it, the kids and I decided to perform it in the order 3 - 2  - 1.  Do what works best for your kids.  this movement is an introduction to swing style in a basic twelve bar blues.  Hope you enjoy.

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1262586 By Edward Sims. By Edward Sims. Arranged by Edward Sims. Comedy,Contemporary,Film/TV,Instructional,Pop. Score and Parts. 59 pages. Ed Sims #855599. Published by Ed Sims (A0.1262586). You're channel surfin'.  As you go from channel to channel, you don't have to linger long because as soon as you hear the music, you know what is on.  This is a collection of twenty four TV and movie sound segments in less than four minutes.  It has great teaching possibilities, and is sure to be popular with both students and audiences.  It has somewhat limited instrumentation to provide accessibility to smaller bands who have good players, but a limited number, as is typical in smaller schools.

Concert Band - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1258030 By Edward Sims. By Edward Sims. Arranged by Edward Sims. 21st Century,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Instructional,Traditional. Score and Parts. 11 pages. Ed Sims #851267. Published by Ed Sims (A0.1258030). This is the second of a three movement work I wrote for my sixth grade band.  It followed a chat we had about how strange it would be if things were different colors, so I went  with that when titling this work.  When we performed it, the kids and I decided to perform it in the order 3 - 2  - 1.  Do what works best for your kids.  This movement is slow and flowing to help kids work on legato style.  Hope you enjoy.

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1154732 By Edward Sims. By Edward Sims. Arranged by Edward Sims. 19th Century,20th Century,Baroque,Jazz,March. Score and Parts. 84 pages. Ed Sims #755006. Published by Ed Sims (A0.1154732). Johann Sebastian Bach. His music is the foundation on which so much of our musical heritage is based. But what if he had reappeared and composed in the style of future generations? That question is musically and whimsically pondered in this composition. It opens with a setting of his hymn “Christus, de runs selig macht�. We then hear the subsequent variations as he may have used his melody. The first is in the classical style similar to Mozart, which is followed by a Romantic era Viennese waltz style, a la Strauss. He next appears in the late 19th century as a march composer. In his most recent appearance (that we know of), he writes in the swing style of the 1940’s. This piece, which is sure to be an audience favorite, provides the director with limitless opportunities to teach about the Phrygian mode and to discuss many eras of music history and the styles and composers associated with each, while giving the students the challenge of playing and learning to quickly transition to the various styles with music that is both challenging and fun.

By Edward Sims. By Josef Franz Wagner. Arranged by Edward Sims. Classical, Contest, Festival, Instructional, March, Multicultural, World. 32 pages. Ed Sims #861551. Published by Ed Sims

Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1153140 By Edward Sims. By Edward Sims. Contemporary,Holiday,Instructional,Patriotic. Score and parts. 43 pages. Ed Sims #753382. Published by Ed Sims (A0.1153140). America’s history is littered with chaotic events, be it school shootings, the attack on the capital, pandemics, 9/11, wars, assassinations, and horrific events yet to come. Through it all, we can feel secure knowing America has, and will, survive. This composition depicts this spirit. It opens with an unusual 4/4 setting of the beginning of “America�. This is followed by original material that depicts our normal, happy freedom. Suddenly it changes to an aleatoric section representative of a horrific event. Following is a hint of “Amazing Grace� to remember the suffering. As always happens, life returns to normal. Closing is a 4/4 treatment of the final phrase of America, with a hint of the “Star Spangled Banner�. This is an excellent teaching piece for younger bands, as well as a patriotic reminder of America’s strength sure to be an audience favorite.

Composed by Edward Elgar (1857-1934). Arranged by Edward Sims. 161, Classical, Holiday, Instructional, Traditional. 25 pages. Ed Sims #804946. Published by Ed Sims

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1265865 Composed by Josef Franz Wagner. Arranged by Edward Sims. Contest,Festival,Historic,Instructional,March,Multicultural,World. Score and Parts. 68 pages. Ed Sims #858625. Published by Ed Sims (A0.1265865). Introducing our innovative solution for bands and musicians worldwide: an expertly arranged and simplified rendition of a classic Austrian march from 1893. We understand the challenges faced by bands when it comes to performing technically demanding pieces, including requiring proficiency by bassoonists in tenor clef. Our arrangement not only preserves the original's essence but also adapts it to modern instrumentation, making it accessible to a wider range of musicians.With our meticulously crafted arrangement, even smaller bands can now confidently perform this timeless piece without compromising on its integrity. By strategically reducing the number of parts and minimizing the doubling of other sections, we've made it easier for bands to tackle the most technical sections while maintaining the march's grandeur.Experience the joy of playing this timeless piece without compromising on quality or technical skill. Elevate your performances and captivate your audience with our meticulously crafted adaptation. Don't miss out on this opportunity to bring a piece of musical history back to life with ease and flair.