Music Works Grade 1

Während des Bürgerkriegs war Aquia Landing, ein strategischer Knotenpunkt am Potomac River und dem Aquia Creek, für Nord- und Südstaaten gleichermaßen wichtig. Gleichzeitig war es für flüchtige Sklave...

From Rimsky-Korsalov's opera Snow Maiden, 'Dance of the Tumblers' is considered to be one of this composer's most well known themes. Although brief in duration, this vibrant and energetic dance contai...

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...

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...

Here is a high-energy piece that gives your young percussionists a chance to shine. James Curnow employs a wide range of percussion instruments and effects in this entertaining and rollicking tour de...

As the nation commemorates 150 years since the Civil War, here is an appealing medley for young players that uses music of the period. The bugle call Taps originated during the Civil War and is used h...

Here's a very easy novelty number that captures the fun and goofiness of bobblehead dolls. With clever visual and vocal effects, plus some percussion feature spots, this is sure to be enjoyed by playe...

Named in honor of the mighty Alaskan grizzly bear, Kodiak! is a musical portrait of this beautiful creature and its surroundings - sometimes fierce, sometimes gentle; but always impressive. Listen for...

Die riesigen Steinstatuen der Osterinsel (bekannt als Moai) sind seit langem eine Quelle des Geheimnisses und der Verwunderung. Mit Anklängen an polynesisches Trommeln und eindringlichen, altertümlich...

From a song shared by Squamish First Nation and performer Bob Baker, comes a new work for concert band shaped by Robert Buckley that will allow your students to experience the music of one of North Am...

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...

Here is an emotion-filled arrangement for young players based on the folk tune Down to the River to Pray, which is thought to have been composed by an African-American slave. There is an element of sa...

Here is a marvelous arrangement of this traditional melody using several variations in tempos and styles. The striking opening uses a fanfare-like style and open 5th harmonies, and is followed by a wo...

From the composer who brought you Imperium and Ancient Voices comes this striking piece for younger groups that is once again solid and impressive sounding, yet very practical to teach. Michael's use...

Dieses kraftvolle Werk für Anfänger ist komplett in einem Tempo im Stil einer erweiterten Fanfare geschrieben. Es eignet sich für den Einsatz bei Wettbewerben oder Festivals und wird Ihre Band auch be...

Powerful harmonies and strong rhythms dominate this new easy work from Michael Sweeney. Written in a simple rondo form, statements of the main theme are interspersed with a legato section featuring wo...

Michael again demonstrates his ability to develop unique and powerful-sounding music for the grade 1 level. Through the careful use of dissonances, strong rhythmic themes, and creative handling of the...