Repertoire Libraries

  • This Google Sheet is a curated collection of ukulele play-along videos, tailored for 2nd and 3rd-grade students. It emphasizes foundational chords—C, Am, F, and G—aligned with the instructional sequence commonly used in early music education. Each entry includes the song title, required chords, and instructional notes, assisting educators in selecting appropriate materials for their students' skill levels.

  • The Composer Diversity Database, curated by the Institute for Composer Diversity, is a powerful tool for discovering and programming music by composers from historically underrepresented groups. With detailed profiles on nearly 4,000 composers, users can search by demographic, genre, or geography to find inclusive and diverse repertoire for performance and teaching. The database includes catalogs for band, orchestra, choir, chamber music, and art song, making it a valuable resource for educators, performers, and conductors seeking to broaden their programming.

  • Jeremy Jones offers a curated collection of free drum solo transcriptions from jazz legends like Art Blakey, Philly Joe Jones, Max Roach, and others. These meticulously notated solos are designed to help drummers expand their vocabulary, technique, and stylistic understanding through study and performance. 

  • Dr. Selfridge Music is a comprehensive online platform offering free instrumental tutorials, sheet music, and educational resources for band students and educators. Covering a wide range of instruments—including flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, percussion, and more—the site provides video lessons, play-alongs, and downloadable materials to support music learning at various levels. Dr. Selfridge also hosts livestream sessions and maintains an active YouTube channel to further engage with the music education community.

  • Capotasto Music offers a vast collection of free, beginner-friendly sheet music in high-quality PDF format. Curated by Swedish musician Peter Edvinsson, the site features arrangements for various instruments, including guitar, piano, violin, recorder, ukulele, saxophone, trumpet, and more, encompassing classical pieces, folk tunes, and Christmas carols.

  • OSFABB offers a comprehensive collection of free, flexible band arrangements tailored for ensembles with varying instrumentation, particularly small or developing school bands. Each piece includes parts for all concert band instruments, complete with lyrics for singing, and is rated by experience level to assist directors in selecting appropriate repertoire. The system supports unison, duet, trio, and full band formats, accommodating mixed-ability groups and promoting inclusive music-making. 

  • Mr. Maglocci’s Band Tunes is a curated collection of free PDF sheet music arrangements for beginning band students. The site features simplified versions of popular songs and traditional tunes, with parts available for various instruments, including flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, French horn, and percussion. These resources are designed to engage young musicians and support ensemble practice.

  • Let's Play Kids Music offers a rich collection of free printable sheet music, rhythm games, and music theory resources tailored for young learners. The site features beginner-friendly arrangements of nursery rhymes, seasonal songs, and popular children's tunes, complemented by engaging activities like puppets, movement games, and Do-Re-Mi solfège exercises to support early music education.