Music Works Grade 2

An important part of American history comes to life through March to Concord. The familiar patriotic anthem Chester is woven throughout the work coupled with an engaging original melody. Rick Kirby's...

Reminiscent of a musical style from the heyday of Broadway musicals, Johnnie Vinson has created this lively and entertaining cut time march. Composed using the traditional march form, Broadway! includ...

Cette marche entraînante, basée sur une mélodie traditionnelle, a été adoptée par le Lions Clubs International comme chanson thème. La mélodie délicieusement entraînante explose d'énergie et d'efferve...

Entièrement écrit en 4/4 et utilisant un seul tempo tout au long de la pièce, Richard a créé une oeuvre merveilleuse pour les jeunes joueurs qui présente un rythme logique et varié ainsi qu'un sens ai...

Voici une composition spéciale qui sert un objectif très particulier pour les programmes de jeunes orchestres - une occasion de présenter un pianiste soliste avec un orchestre de concert. La partie de...

Featuring tuneful themes and moderate tempos, Eagles Awake! is a perfect overture for contest or festival. The middle slow section has a short solo for trumpet along with interesting harmonies, before...

The Forge of Vulcan - Michael Sweeney

From Grainger's masterwork for band Lincolnshire Posy, here is the second movement smartly adapted for young level by Michael Sweeney. This edition uses a lower key for range considerations, yet retai...

Portraying the thrill and speed of alpine skiers navigating the demanding Super-G (super giant slalom) downhill course, Alpine Adventure is composed using a single fast tempo and takes the listener th...

Composed entirely in a single fast tempo, this distinctive work uses a 2-measure rhythmic pattern as the underlying unifying element. Intensity and pacing are skillfully created using dynamics along w...

This impressive work by John Higgins is a descriptive essay for band, reflecting the mysteries of Native American peoples and their kinship with nature. The varied musical sections are subtitled: "Enc...

Immerse yourself in the evocative magic of twilight with "Nightsong," published by the renowned Hal Leonard. This expressive work for concert band unfolds a captivating, nocturnal atmosphere filled wi...

This Russian Orthodox-style choral anthem was composed in 1912. It was one of Chesnokov's last sacred works, and one he never heard performed. Michael Brown has skillfully and faithfully recreated thi...

The Native American Cree tribe refer to the aurora borealis (or northern lights) as the dance of the spirits. Using a variety of unusual sounds and effects, quickly changing textures and surprises, Mi...

The final movement of Percy Grainger's masterwork Lincolnshire Posy is arranged here for younger bands with reduced instrumentation. Similar to his earlier adaptation of Horkstow Grange, Michael Sween...

Bring the captivating sounds of East Asia to your next concert with 'Korean Folk Rhapsody', published by Hal Leonard! This marvelous piece for younger concert bands is based on a famous, traditional p...

Rempli de mélodies mélodieuses et d'un rythme énergique tout au long de l'œuvre, Cloud Dancing ne manquera pas de séduire les élèves comme le public. L'œuvre contient également de nombreux éléments di...

Voici une composition spéciale qui sert un objectif très particulier pour les programmes de jeunes orchestres - une occasion de présenter un pianiste soliste avec un orchestre de concert. La partie de...

Bring festive brilliance to your holiday concert with the "Christmas Festival Overture," published by Hal Leonard. This captivating work for concert band weaves together three of the most beloved trad...

Written to depict the small town life and scenic beauty of a New England village, Monmouth Overture features a single reoccurring theme that winds its way throughout this composition in a modified the...

Featuring active percussion writing, powerful brass statements and woodwind flourishes, this is a perfect programme opener for any occasion or festival.

S'ouvrant sur une majestueuse fanfare de cuivres ponctuée par la section de percussion, voici une ouverture magistrale pour jeunes musiciens qui contient un éventail bien équilibré d'ambiances et de s...