Music Works Grade 1

MusicWorks - Grade 1 There is a flavor of medieval chivalry in this appealing easy overture. Strong themes and active percussion writing characterize the opening section. A brief slow section featurin...

This very easy composition by Samuel Hazo was designed specifically to provide beginning players the opportunity to experience a lush and chorale-like setting. With nothing faster than a quarter note,...

Michael takes this tender and lyrical folk song and creates a marvelous setting for beginning players. Even at this easy level, this arrangement provides a wealth of musicality through creative harmon...

The ancient city of Aztalan existed around a thousand years ago in southern Wisconsin, but disappeared mysteriously by around A. D. 1300. Through careful use of tone clusters, haunting melodies and cr...

Featuring a flowing lyric style and beautiful harmonies, this composition for beginning groups allows you to teach phrasing and musicality in a rewarding setting. With easy rhythms and moderate ranges...

Featuring a flowing lyric style and beautiful harmonies, this composition for beginning groups allows you to teach phrasing and musicality in a rewarding setting. With easy rhythms and moderate ranges...

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 challanged 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...

Hyperion, the mysterious moon of Saturn, boasts of a very musical race of robots! (Well, it makes for a fun story!) A perfect introduction to 6/8, this appealing and fresh-sounding work is written wit...

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...

During the Civil War, this pivotal transportation point located on the Potomac River and Aquia Creek was an important hub for both north and south. In addition, it was a key link in the 'network of fr...

From Rimsky-Korsalov's opera Snow Maiden, 'Dance of the Tumblers' is considered to be one of this composer's most well known themes. Although brief in duration, this vibrant and energetic dance contai...

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 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...

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...