https://www.cfergusonmusic.com/articles daily 0.75 2022-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eadf4138ae7d55c0a973dcd/c21fc398-61e2-4812-bddd-c85eb333425a/black-and-white-blur-book-164821-1024x683.jpg Articles - Selecting Beginning Band Literature Programming music from a beginner’s point of view https://www.cfergusonmusic.com/articles/blog-post-title-four-l3s6p monthly 0.5 2021-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eadf4138ae7d55c0a973dcd/45d4cb04-4052-4745-ac0d-39ff7d4cc66b/child-3510587_1280.jpg Articles - Creating a Comfortable Atmosphere for Your Beginners - Make it stand out Image from original article https://www.cfergusonmusic.com/home daily 1.0 2024-07-20 https://www.cfergusonmusic.com/meet-mr-ferguson daily 0.75 2023-11-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eadf4138ae7d55c0a973dcd/899f054f-5f02-4104-a737-6ccfa2528d69/download.jpg Meet Mr. Ferguson - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.cfergusonmusic.com/menu-1-2 daily 0.75 2024-07-21 https://www.cfergusonmusic.com/services-1 daily 0.75 2024-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eadf4138ae7d55c0a973dcd/8b2264af-7f7e-4350-8577-ed1f91b1d176/IMG_4606.jpeg Commission https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eadf4138ae7d55c0a973dcd/1721522627072-NBI7R3R1RJ9XX52HKDLQ/unsplash-image-cB10K2ugb-4.jpg Commission https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eadf4138ae7d55c0a973dcd/1721522740344-OPOR1WWXSIEIEVRCFYNG/unsplash-image-6PvRiMMe_Ck.jpg Commission https://www.cfergusonmusic.com/music-catalog daily 0.75 2025-05-26 https://www.cfergusonmusic.com/music-catalog/geyser-point-march monthly 0.5 2021-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eadf4138ae7d55c0a973dcd/61937008-e42b-4b9a-98d0-e9a558d390c5/pcb2001-geyser-point-march-ferguson.jpeg Music Catalog - Geyser Point March - Geyser Point March (Grade 0.5) This little march is perfect for teaching march style to beginning players. Using only the first 6 notes of the Bb scale, this march has ample opportunity to introduce fundamental techniques to get students ready for the next level. We know you will enjoy Chris Ferguson’s Geyser Point March. https://www.cfergusonmusic.com/music-catalog/boulder-ridge-march monthly 0.5 2021-12-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eadf4138ae7d55c0a973dcd/0e2100e3-cdba-4603-bf21-43ed6a8eed1d/pcb2104-boulder-ridge-march-ferguson.jpeg Music Catalog - Boulder Ridge March - Boulder Ridge March (Grade 0.5) A western style march! Here is an excellent introduction to the march style. It is spirited and features a lovely countermelody in the upper woodwinds. Your percussionists will have fun opportunities with auxiliary instruments, and even your low voices will get some exposure! https://www.cfergusonmusic.com/music-catalog/reveille-march monthly 0.5 2021-12-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eadf4138ae7d55c0a973dcd/bba0fadf-0b34-4134-a614-c20b733e328d/BPS120_3.jpeg Music Catalog - Reveille March - Reveille March (Grade 1.0) Chris Ferguson combines the standard bugle calls into this easy march for beginning students. Students are already familiar with it so they can be successful right away. The optional solo sections may also be performed in reference to the traditional solo bugle call. Ferguson brings a wealth of experiences working with beginners that have translated into this wonderful new march for young students. https://www.cfergusonmusic.com/music-catalog/morning-star-march monthly 0.5 2021-12-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eadf4138ae7d55c0a973dcd/a773ae73-836c-4c9b-8903-24256879f5e3/hcb1905-morning-star-ferguson.jpeg Music Catalog - Morning Star March - Morning Star March (Grade 1.5) Morning Star takes inspiration from the brilliant sunrises along the coast of North Carolina. As night fades and the sun begins to peak over the sand dunes, both nature and townspeople come alive as their day begins. The use of repeated syncopation patterns in this march is a great reinforcement tool that teachers will love using and students will love playing! https://www.cfergusonmusic.com/music-catalog/https/excelciamusiccom/product/dcb2201-first-expedition-march-ferguson monthly 0.5 2022-11-06 https://www.cfergusonmusic.com/music-catalog/mysterious-chase monthly 0.5 2021-12-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eadf4138ae7d55c0a973dcd/348de602-5333-4c8e-bab1-752dae835437/hcb2105-mysterious-chase-ferguson.jpeg Music Catalog - Mysterious Chase - Mysterious Chase (Grade 1.5) Take a mysterious ride with this spine-chilling new work for concert band from composer Chris Ferguson. With plenty of opportunities for rhythmic playing and dramatic accents, Mysterious Chase fits nicely in a Halloween concert or on any program throughout the year! https://www.cfergusonmusic.com/music-catalog/quest-for-coronados-gold monthly 0.5 2021-12-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eadf4138ae7d55c0a973dcd/5159c908-6b87-4016-82dd-2fceb193b22e/hcb2008-the-quest-for-coronados-gold-ferguson.jpeg Music Catalog - Quest for Coronado’s Gold - Quest for Coronado’s Gold (Grade 1.5) This new work for developing bands is great for festival performance. Written in a similar style to an overture with a lush introduction followed by an exciting allegro section, The Quest for Coronado’s Gold has great opportunity for expressive playing. https://www.cfergusonmusic.com/music-catalog/morning-star-march-wkg43 monthly 0.5 2023-08-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eadf4138ae7d55c0a973dcd/f5bebf9f-62b7-4855-b492-2bbe113dd1ea/abw2305-liberty-square-march-ferguson.jpg Music Catalog - Liberty Square March - Liberty Square March (Grade 1.5) This well-scored and accessible medley of American patriotic songs - Over There; The Stars and Stripes Forever; Hail to the Chief; America and Yankee Doodle - has all the trimmings of a traditional concert march while remaining playable by young musicians! https://www.cfergusonmusic.com/music-catalog/morning-star-march-wkg43-kcxsn monthly 0.5 2023-11-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eadf4138ae7d55c0a973dcd/84042493-3ac6-4052-9b56-0dd203f28754/The+Laughing+Llama+2.jpg Music Catalog - The Laughing Llama - The Laughing Llama (Grade 1) The Laughing Llama will give your young band a fun way to explore the music of South America by following the daily journey of a lighthearted llama. Melodies are reinforced in more than one section to build confidence, making this piece perfect for a first-year performance and a cheerful addition to any concert. https://www.cfergusonmusic.com/music-catalog/boulder-ridge-march-79f4c monthly 0.5 2023-08-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eadf4138ae7d55c0a973dcd/f8f3c37a-0575-443a-a11c-f8b3ae0c14c6/pcb2202-cosmic-journey-ferguson.jpg Music Catalog - Cosmic Journey - Cosmic Journey (Grade 0.5) Take your beginning band on an adventure through space for their first concert performance. Using only the first six notes of the B-flat scale, simple rhythms, and easy dynamics and articulations, beginning musicians will find this enjoyable while learning the fundamentals. https://www.cfergusonmusic.com/music-catalog/https/wwwjwpeppercom/first-performance-pack-volume-1/11531707item monthly 0.5 2023-11-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eadf4138ae7d55c0a973dcd/b590c7c2-caa4-4e85-b724-103b49ac2f39/FPP+1.jpg Music Catalog - First Performance Pack Volume 1 - First Performance Pack Volume 1 (Grade 0.25) First Performance Packs are designed to give young bands a successful start on their first performance. Each pack contains two accessible and concise pieces. Melodies are reinforced throughout the ensemble for comfort. Ranges are limited for accessibility. Durations include quarter, half and whole notes/rest and simple eighth note patterns. Percussion parts are written with a steady pulse to help students comfortably stay together. Frère Jacques Jam transforms the familiar folk song into a fun upbeat piece for your students. “Foot Stomps” are marked throughout the piece to add a fun body percussion element for young students. Sections are given a chance to shine as the main melody returns in measure 21. This work will be a fun addition to any first performance. Jingle Bell Bop will have your students sounding like rockstars on this holiday favorite. The main melody appears twice with simple harmony added the second time. Divided parts (starting in measure 33) give students a chance to explore harmony within individual sections. This piece will quickly become a yearly tradition for your beginners. https://www.cfergusonmusic.com/music-catalog/morning-star-march-wkg43-2nmnr monthly 0.5 2025-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eadf4138ae7d55c0a973dcd/602dad3d-6fca-41e3-b1a7-aee67ee7e68f/FPS179_cvr.jpeg Music Catalog - Winter Adventure - Winter Adventure (Grade 1.5) Winter Adventure is inspired by the many “made for TV” movies shown during the holiday season. Many of these films are enjoyed while wrapped in warm blankets with hot cocoa in hands. The light energetic motif in this piece captures this cozy winter mood, with chimes reflecting ringing church bells in the distance, sleigh bells portraying horse drawn sleighs in the snow, and even suspended cymbal rolls representing the icy winter winds. https://www.cfergusonmusic.com/music-catalog/https/wwwjwpeppercom/mighty-eagle-march/11561431item monthly 0.5 2024-05-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eadf4138ae7d55c0a973dcd/5fe16065-dccd-4b17-8838-20791d45b550/MEM.jpg Music Catalog - Mighty Eagle March - Mighty Eagle March (Grade 0.5) Mighty Eagle March will give your young band a great start to a first concert or festival performance. The "Mighty March" series is designed to introduce beginning musicians to march style. Pieces are concise and melodies are reinforced to build confidence. Range is carefully considered for comfort with beginning students, making this a perfect piece for any first year performance. https://www.cfergusonmusic.com/music-catalog/morning-star-march-wkg43-3d8ay monthly 0.5 2025-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eadf4138ae7d55c0a973dcd/e2096405-1f80-469d-b052-52dd264a7f76/abw2407-desert-racers-ferguson.jpg Music Catalog - Desert Racers - Desert Racers (Grade 1.5) Transport your audience to a race in the desert with this high-wire work featuring moments that showcase the sections of the ensemble alongside great teaching moments, especially articulations. With lots of creative harmonies and a strong introduction, this piece is fun! https://www.cfergusonmusic.com/music-catalog/morning-star-march-wkg43-3d8ay-slljj monthly 0.5 2024-06-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eadf4138ae7d55c0a973dcd/a574f093-4ab5-47dd-a555-922f04e5c45d/fow2403-royal-feast-ferguson.jpg Music Catalog - Royal Feast - Royal Feast (Grade 0.5) This clever work sounds like it could be played at court right before the king and queen sit down to feast! Wonderfully scored, it uses only the first six notes of the D scale. Optional percussion includes low tom, tambourine, and triangle. https://www.cfergusonmusic.com/music-catalog/https/wwwjwpeppercom/sidekicks-11622799-2537458/p monthly 0.5 2025-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eadf4138ae7d55c0a973dcd/4c28ccc1-cf34-45f5-9656-3d2dfe49fefb/Sidekicks%21.jpeg Music Catalog - Sidekicks! - Sidekicks! (Grade 2.5) Inspired by the playful imagination of a young child named Max, this piece follows his adventurous world full of heroes, villains, and sidekicks. It reflects the unpredictability and joy of childhood through dynamic musical themes, celebrating the role of band directors as both educators and parents. It highlights the creativity children bring and the magic that music and imagination can create together. https://www.cfergusonmusic.com/music-catalog/https/wwwjwpeppercom/adventure-march-11615338-2460050/p-6c2lh monthly 0.5 2025-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eadf4138ae7d55c0a973dcd/6f90af1a-8913-4d40-8711-1f3408ec60d1/Adventure+March.jpeg Music Catalog - Adventure March (Copy) (Grade 1.0) Adventure March is the perfect piece to kick off your next performance! This composition embodies the spirit and excitement that young musicians bring to each performance. Melodies are reinforced in more than one section to help boost confidence and comfort with musicians. The structure incorporates elements typical of advanced marches but is presented in a manner that is easy and welcoming for young learners. The trio section showcases an upbeat melody and incorporates an exhilarating break strain that will delight both your students and the audience.