Music Works Grade 1

Die antike Stadt Aztalan existierte vor etwa tausend Jahren im südlichen Wisconsin, verschwand aber um 1300 n. Chr. auf mysteriöse Weise. Durch den sorgfältigen Einsatz von Tonclustern, eindringlichen...

In 17th-century London, it was common for stage productions to have short dances performed between acts. This tuneful dance for second year players is written with a sense of whimsy typical of that ti...

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

The title Heavy Mettle is naturally a play on words and affectionately refers to the low brass section. Filled with enthusiasm and a resilient spirit, these students are often the foundation and heart...

Composed using a single fast tempo throughout, this dynamic work for 2nd year players is filled with imagery and intensity beyond what you normally find at this easy level. Whether the approaching red...

Epic Journey takes us on a heroic, cinematic odyssey using a sudden shift in dynamics and an unexpected key change to create drama and excitement. With a sophistication beyond what you'd expect at thi...

Die Schlagzeuggruppe, einschließlich einer starken Mallet-Percussion-Präsenz, ist der Motor, der dieses hochintensive Konzertwerk antreibt. Die starke Ensemble-Besetzung der Bläser verstärkt die synko...

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

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...

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...

Already a classic in the grade 1 repertoire, Anne McGinty's composition sounds sophisticated without being hard. It features effective use of polychords, modal harmonies and a driving percussion part....

Here is the perfect first march for your beginning band! Using solid scoring techniques, °Forward March!° features strong melodic writing with easy counterlines, a short percussion break, a "trio" mel...

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...