Music Works Grade 1

Continuing with Michael's popular series of Celtic Air and Dance arrangements, the third installment opens with Red is the Rose (or Loch Lomond) in a flowing ballad treatment. The lively Bill Sullivan...

In Celtic folklore, a selkie is a mythical creature appearing as a seal in water, but taking human form on land. In this striking setting for second-year players the first movement, in a lyric and mel...

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,...

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...

This overture for second year players tells the musical story of Portsmouth Village, once a bustling sea village on North Carolina's Outer Banks, but now a ghost town with past glories only a memory....

Using very modest ranges and easy rhythms (no syncopation) Richard has created this tender lyric piece that evokes the beauty of Spring. Perfect for teaching good tone, breath support and phrasing. Du...

This landmark work for beginning groups helped to set the standard for music at this level. Boldly written to include dissonances, varied scoring effects, and driving rhythmic ostinatos, Michael Sween...

In einem ähnlichen Stil wie Michael Sweeneys beliebtes "Celtic Air and Dance" geschrieben, ist dies eine weitere großartige Vertonung keltischer Melodien, arrangiert für sehr junge Bands. Dieses Arran...

Eine der bewegendsten Melodien, die je geschrieben wurden, ist dieses bekannte Thema aus Holsts Jupiter (aus The Planets). Paul Murtha hat es durch geschickte Partiturgestaltung und sorgfältiges Tempo...

Einfache Märsche, die authentisch klingen und auch für Anfänger geeignet sind, sind schwer zu finden. Hier ist ein Juwel von Eric Osterling, das auch mit kleinen Bands mit unvollständiger Instrumentie...

Ihr Jugendblasorchester wird diese einzigartige programmatische Suite mit vier kurzen Sätzen lieben, von denen jeder eine bekannte prähistorische Kreatur (oder zwei!) darstellt. Clever und sehr einfac...

Featuring a relentless rhythmic drive and powerful-sounding themes, here is an effective and exciting piece for second-year players. Utilizing a single tempo and no syncopation, this is a great tool f...

Bigfoot Stomp is a quirky, animated piece that is a unique change of pace for your band and audience. According to legend, Bigfoot is a tall, hairy, ape- like creature that lives in the wilderness of...

Heldenhaft und königlich wird dieser farbenfrohe Konzertauftakt für junge Ensembles die Fantasie anregen und jede Aufführung anregen. Mit majestätischen Fanfaren, kraftvoller Perkussion und dramatisch...

Dieses aufregende und filmische Abenteuer rollt die Gleise hinunter, mit fachkundiger Besetzung, einfacher Chromatik, treibendem Schlagzeug und mitreißender rhythmischer Energie. Ihre Schüler werden n...

In this piece for second-year players, Paul Murtha masterfully adapts the traditional military march form for young musicians. The first strain is carried by trumpets and upper woodwinds, while the lo...

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...

Composed in the 1700s, this traditional Irish ballad was a lament of homesickness by its author, and is now a tender and beloved melody appearing on countless recordings. Also known as The Wind from t...

Composed in the 1700s, this traditional Irish ballad was a lament of homesickness by its author, and is now a tender and beloved melody appearing on countless recordings. Also known as The Wind from t...

Looking for a fresh-sounding easy overture with some bite and musical depth? This bold work from John Moss could be just the one for your band. Constructed using a fast-slow-fast design, the transitio...

Ingeniously built on a single melodic fragment first stated by the trumpets, the opening section of this very easy overture alternates between a bold full band statement and a more lyrical melody in t...

Bold themes and contrasting musical styles characterize this well-constructed overture for beginning players. Michael is known for providing interesting parts for all players, and this work features c...