David Shaffer Sheet Music

Who it's for

• Concert band and string orchestra directors at all grade levels
• Music teachers building accessible repertoire for developing ensembles
• Private instructors seeking supplemental method books and performance pieces

What's inside

• 71 titles by David Shaffer plus contributions from Jason Barrera and Brenda Mitchell
• Concert band and string orchestra scores, parts, and conductor materials in Grades 1 through 5
• Printed and PDF digital formats; 50 titles shipped, 21 available as instant downloads
• Strong catalog of light concert, novelty, multicultural, and holiday pops arrangements

Things to consider

Start by matching difficulty to your ensemble's current level. Shaffer's Grade 1.5 and Grade 2 works dominate the catalog and work well for foundational repertoire, while Grade 3 pieces like Bavarian Rhapsody offer natural progression. If you need both score and parts, verify the product listing specifies a parts set, since some offerings include conductor score alone. For string programs, the FJH Beginning Strings and Developing Strings series provide scaffolded learning alongside performance-ready pieces.