Music Works Grade 2

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 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...

What a marvelous work for younger bands! Based on the famous pentatonic Korean folk song, it features easy, colorful percussion effects. A striking change of pace.

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...

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...

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...

Here's a unique and bold overture that combines an effective aural 'diamond' shape along with a visual representation in the notation. A contrasting lyric middle section adds variety and balance to th...

Here's a unique and bold overture that combines an effective aural 'diamond' shape along with a visual representation in the notation. A contrasting lyric middle section adds variety and balance to th...

Here's a unique and bold overture that combines an effective aural 'diamond' shape along with a visual representation in the notation. A contrasting lyric middle section adds variety and balance to th...

Perfect as a concert opener, this energetic piece uses a pulsating rhythmic pattern to build intensity, along with strong melodic fragments passed around the entire band. A brief contrasting middle th...

Perfect as a concert opener, this energetic piece uses a pulsating rhythmic pattern to build intensity, along with strong melodic fragments passed around the entire band. A brief contrasting middle th...

Perfect as a concert opener, this energetic piece uses a pulsating rhythmic pattern to build intensity, along with strong melodic fragments passed around the entire band. A brief contrasting middle th...

Commissioned by the Grassfield High School Band in Chesapeake, Virginia, and dedicated to the graduating class of 2011, the title and nature of this work reference the various pathways chosen, and tho...

Commissioned by the Grassfield High School Band in Chesapeake, Virginia, and dedicated to the graduating class of 2011, the title and nature of this work reference the various pathways chosen, and tho...

Commissioned by the Grassfield High School Band in Chesapeake, Virginia, and dedicated to the graduating class of 2011, the title and nature of this work reference the various pathways chosen, and tho...

Overture on a Hymn Tune is based on 'The Old Ship Of Zion' which is found in the Early American Sacred Harp songbook. Johnnie Vinson uses a fast-slow-fast overture format to give this wonderful melody...

Bringing to mind the scenic majesty of the northern forests, Michael's fresh-sounding overture for young players opens with a powerful fanfare before introducing the energetic main theme in 5/4. Caref...

Bringing to mind the scenic majesty of the northern forests, Michael's fresh-sounding overture for young players opens with a powerful fanfare before introducing the energetic main theme in 5/4. Caref...

Composée pour un festival de musique à Duluth, MN, et suggérant peut-être une excitante descente de ski ou une poursuite en motoneige à travers les bois, Due North est une ouverture au rythme rapide é...

Certainly a standard repertoire selection among grade 2 overtures, this John Higgins original work for developing groups expresses the spirit and vivid imagery of the American West.

n classic band overture style, this time-tested composition from 1993 contrasts a bold opening with an energetic scherzo and variations of the opening theme. Quality literature for festival or contest...