Music Works Grade 2

The mission of United Sound, Inc. is to provide musical performance experiences for students with special needs. In this program, each student is mentored by three general education students already i...

We're pleased to release another outstanding quality piece for younger bands with the musical style and craftsmanship of veteran writer Elliot Del Borgo. Elliot's works at the grade two level have bec...

An original contest work based on sea songs, this exciting work contains all the elements needed to take your group over the top. Good, strong writing at the young band level.

A majestic brass fanfare unveils the start of this new, exciting work for young bands. Once again Michael Sweeney's flair for innovative writing for young bands will ensure this piece's success with y...

From the composer of Pueblo and Black Wolf Run comes yet another outstanding piece for younger bands. This new suite is based on the simple, diatonic melodies that come from the rich musical culture o...

Cette nouvelle ouverture (rapide-lente-rapide) de Michael Sweeney s'ouvre sur une déclaration dynamique à l'unisson et présente une écriture puissante pour les percussions. La section lente et lyrique...

Based on the familiar hymn Abide With Me, this unique composition develops variations based on fragments of the original melody. Elements of the hymn are skillfully incorporated into a variety of styl...

Here is a terrific new easy overture from Jay Bocook written in two contrasting tempos. The slow opening section weaves a texture of striking harmonies and graceful melodic lines. The fast section is...

Here is an exciting new work for younger groups written entirely using a single tempo. The opening unison melody is used as a focal point which is developed and expanded throughout. Douglas Akey uses...

The well-known and touching Irish ballad Danny Boy forms the basis of this emotionally charged setting by Richard Saucedo. A true study in orchestration and textures, this piece begins quietly at firs...

From one of the most trusted writers for young bands today, Michael Sweeney brings us this new impressive work paying musical tribute to the famed winged horse of Greek Mythology. The unifying element...

This dramatic new work from John Moss opens with a haunting chant-like theme stated by the clarinets. This theme is developed using rich sonorities and a variety of textures before giving way to the e...

Here's a marvelous arrangement featuring the engaging sounds of folk music from Sweden. It opens with a brief fanfare followed by In The Summer The Sun Shines So Clearly. After the lovely 3/4 melody F...

It would be difficult to find another grade 2 selection with as much drama and musical depth as this impressive work from young band master, Michael Sweeney. Depicting the momentous events of the fina...

It would be difficult to find another grade 2 selection with as much drama and musical depth as this impressive work from young band master, Michael Sweeney. Depicting the momentous events of the fina...