Music Works Grade 1

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...

Here is an exciting and powerful work for very young players with one year of experience. Written using a single tempo throughout, a driving 8th note pulse and minor mode provide the underlying energy...

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 easy yet exciting composition for young players captures the energy and forward motion of a whirlwind. James Curnow creates musical diversity through melodic development and rhythmic contrast, pl...

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...

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...

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

Dieser Marsch im traditionellen Stil für sehr junge Spieler hat alles um für ein Konzerthighlight zu sorgen. Vom ersten Tutti-Teil über die Schlagzeugbreaks bis hin zum Holzbläsertrio und dem mitreiße...

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...

Aus der reichen und vielfältigen Tradition keltischer Volkslieder schöpfend, beginnt dieses Stück mit dem berührenden und melodiösen "The Parting Glass". Bei dem tänzerischen "Tha Mi Sgith (A Fairy's...

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...

A bold, adventuresome overture for developing bands. Features an optional djembe drum in the percussion section.

Tchaikovsky's most frequently performed work is now available in a highly simplified version for young players. An impressive concert finale!

Following in Michael's popular Celtic Air and Dance format, here are two contrasting melodies associated with centuries of Irish conflict and turmoil. The haunting ballad The Foggy Dew was composed sh...

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...

Following in Michael's popular Celtic Air and Dance format, here are two contrasting melodies associated with centuries of Irish conflict and turmoil. The haunting ballad The Foggy Dew was composed sh...