Beginning Band Basics Chapter Eight:
Repertoire Resources
REPERTOIRE for BEGINNING BANDS
It is extremely important that teachers select appropriate music for their beginning bands.
Pieces must be “playable” for students at this basic level. It is recommended that bands start with music at the 0.5 grade or “beginning” level which can be found in a variety of places online.
Students will “like” and respond positively to just about any type of style of music once they are able to have success playing the music.
Band composers and music publishers offer music at this level, as well as music which is progressively more difficult as you go to the 1.0 grade level.
2026 Ontario Band Association Beginning Band Recommended Repertoire Compendium
EIGHTH NOTE PUBLICATIONS (Canadian)
OBA Sponsors who feature an excellent selection of Grade 0.5 beginning band music.
Also available online are many free resources which are suitable for the very beginning band – such as this example
