Compello, Joseph: Cuckoo for Quarter Notes

March

A pun on the familiar phrase, “Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs,” this light piece written for first-year band students is obviously full of quarter notes and features the familiar call of a cuckoo bird as the melody. Percussion interludes are included to give young wind players an opportunity to rest while also giving percussionists some time in the spotlight. Teach quarter notes with this fun concert selection for beginning bands.