I want my non-varsity students to read in as many key signatures as possible, I have found some great possible UIL tunes, but most that I have looked at and found to be more doable for my limited instrumentated band are in Concert Bb and F.
What are some great tuneful and rather easy grade one tunes that you found your kids really enjoyed learning and playing? I have no clarinets, only one saxophone with a plethora of flutes for reference. Brass sections are pretty healthy.
Fortis by Gazlay is in Eb, but I am not sure that there a lot of Ab's in it. Mystery Ride by Terry White is a good option, although it is a bit harder than Fortis. I have had good success with both pieces.