Inspired by the South Dakota Badlands, this new work from Composer Laura Estes will make your ensemble sound its best. Wonderful writing for this age group makes putting this together for concerts a breeze. A winner for sure!

A perfect opening for a beginning band’s first concert! A strong melody, harmony developed through creative voicings, and great percussion scoring that gives the piece momentum. A great culmination of all the concepts players learn by the end of their first year.

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2026 JW Pepper Editors' Choice

This new work in C Minor is a great new introductory work for your beginning musicians! Easy use of rests on beat one makes for a truly teachable piece while being fun and accessible. They are going to ask to play this one over and over!

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This arrangement is a wonderful addition to the holiday repertoire. It’s got some spirit and features a few twists and turns that make it unique. The percussion is featured, including the use of finger cymbals. Your winds will also enjoy the opportunity for rhythmic handclaps that really bring an element of fun to this piece!

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2026 JW Pepper Editors' Choice

Opening with a hopeful brass fanfare, this joyful work is a perfect and timely offering by composer Laura Estes. Strong melodic material and interesting harmonies are offered in an easily digestible form, perfect for teaching!