The scores below (pdf files, score only) are all arranged for elementary school brass band, and are songs that elementary school students can become familiar with and continue to hum along to even as adults.
Click on the song title to download.
It is a simple arrangement with only the melody part, but by practicing many easy songs, students can improve their music reading skills. Try playing the music at the end of each rehearsal session and testing their music reading skills.
If you use the last phrase of the song as an introduction and repeat the melody two (or three) times, you can also use it for concerts.
I have marked songs that are likely to be easy to play even with many new students with an " * ".
It can also be used in a wind band if you transpose it a little.
After you've played pieces, I look forward to hearing your thoughts and letting me know about any misnotes.
Most of the songs are one page score, so you can distribute them as is and play them together. The number after the song title indicates the page number for songs with a score of two or more pages.
Some of the sound samples do not include percussion (drum-type) sounds, but you should be able to get a feel for the overall band.
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