Music Works Grade 2

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...

Introduce your young players to this important composer with Richard Saucedo's richly scored adaptation of the moving Finale from Mahler's Symphony No. 3. Perfect for reinforcing the musical concepts...

With undertones of patriotic sentiment and historic pride, this marvelous overture from John Moss presents a wealth of musical themes. The gentle opening features the woodwinds and then the main theme...

Written in two main sections, this work opens with a lament featuring a melodic woodwind melody in a slow minor setting. The fast jubilation that follows includes a driving and rhythmic theme that is...

This amazing work opens with the sounds of distant villages as their drumming echoes through the African rain forests (or school gymnasium). As the players return to their normal seats in the band, th...

John Moss has created a marvelous setting for young players with this carefully researched group of dance pieces from the Renaissance period. With distinctive percussion writing and modal harmonies, t...