Music Works Grade 1

In this evocative work for beginning bands, Michael Oare draws upon imagery and sounds of the Native American 'wolf dance' for inspiration. A flute solo sets the opening mood, followed by dramatic ful...

In this evocative work for beginning bands, Michael Oare draws upon imagery and sounds of the Native American 'wolf dance' for inspiration. A flute solo sets the opening mood, followed by dramatic ful...

In 2004, NASA's Cassini spacecraft (named for astronomer Giovanni Domenico Cassini) entered into orbit around the planet Saturn. The famous rings are named for the first seven letters of the alphabet,...

In 2004, NASA's Cassini spacecraft (named for astronomer Giovanni Domenico Cassini) entered into orbit around the planet Saturn. The famous rings are named for the first seven letters of the alphabet,...

Even developing bands need to be challenged with music that stirs the imagination. Here's a great-sounding overture with bold melodies, creative harmonies, and contrasting styles that's still within t...

Even developing bands need to be challenged with music that stirs the imagination. Here's a great-sounding overture with bold melodies, creative harmonies, and contrasting styles that's still within t...

In the style of an overwrought melodrama, here is a descriptive soundtrack for the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood. From an innocent walk in the woods, to a frightening encounter, and finally the he...

In the style of an overwrought melodrama, here is a descriptive soundtrack for the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood. From an innocent walk in the woods, to a frightening encounter, and finally the he...

In the style of an overwrought melodrama, here is a descriptive 'soundtrack' for the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood. From an innocent walk in the woods, to a frightening encounter, and finally the...

Composed in the style of a Cajun two-step, the simple melody is stated first by the trumpets with a zydeco-inspired accompaniment. An optional advanced trombone part is included with New Orleans style...

Composed in the style of a Cajun two-step, the simple melody is stated first by the trumpets with a zydeco-inspired accompaniment. An optional advanced trombone part is included with New Orleans style...

What kid doesn't love a train! This entertaining and fun piece for beginning bands calls for some lucky student (or administrator) to be featured on a wooden train whistle (the cheap kind!). Along the...

This easy yet exciting composition for young players captures the energy and forward motion of a whirlwind. James Curnow creates musical diversity through melodic development and rhythmic contrast, pl...

This easy yet exciting composition for young players captures the energy and forward motion of a whirlwind. James Curnow creates musical diversity through melodic development and rhythmic contrast, pl...

This easy yet exciting composition for young players captures the energy and forward motion of a whirlwind. James Curnow creates musical diversity through melodic development and rhythmic contrast, pl...

Here is an exciting and powerful work for very young players with one year of experience. Written using a single tempo throughout, a driving 8th note pulse and minor mode provide the underlying energy...

Here is a high-energy piece that gives your young percussionists a chance to shine. James Curnow employs a wide range of percussion instruments and effects in this entertaining and rollicking tour de...

Here is a high-energy piece that gives your young percussionists a chance to shine. James Curnow employs a wide range of percussion instruments and effects in this entertaining and rollicking tour de...

As the nation commemorates 150 years since the Civil War, here is an appealing medley for young players that uses music of the period. The bugle call Taps originated during the Civil War and is used h...

Here's a very easy novelty number that captures the fun and goofiness of bobblehead dolls. With clever visual and vocal effects, plus some percussion feature spots, this is sure to be enjoyed by playe...

Here's a very easy novelty number that captures the fun and goofiness of bobblehead dolls. With clever visual and vocal effects, plus some percussion feature spots, this is sure to be enjoyed by playe...

In Celtic folklore, a selkie is a mythical creature appearing as a seal in water, but taking human form on land. In this striking setting for second-year players the first movement, in a lyric and mel...

In Celtic folklore a selkie is a mythical creature appearing as a seal in water, but taking human form on land. In this striking setting for second year players the first movement, in a lyric and mela...

An illusion can be defined as something that seems different than it really is. In this unique piece for very young players, Michael Oare uses shifting tonal centers to intentionally deceive the liste...