Music Works Grade 2

Written in a single slow tempo, this composition from the pen of Richard Saucedo offers young bands a perfect opportunity for expressive and lyric playing. The harmonies unfold beautifully and the emo...

Often imitated but never duplicated, the music from Holst's symphonic classic The Planets continues to thrill audiences and inspire performers. Even at this easy level, here is a setting of this famou...

MusicWorks - Grade 2 Based on the tune My Shepherd Will Supply My Need from the traditional work Walker's Southern Harmony, this sensitive and richly-scored setting provides a wonderful showcase for l...

Rarely does a Grade 2 composition contain as much musical depth and variety as this powerhouse from the pen of Michael Sweeney. The impressive opening strains lead to a fast-paced ostinato accompanyin...

Here is something different for contest or festival. Written in the style of a tone poem, this work uses minimal melodic development but builds emotional intensity through changing textures and evolvi...

Here is something different for contest or festival. Written in the style of a tone poem, this work uses minimal melodic development but builds emotional intensity through changing textures and evolvi...

With a driving rhythmic pulse, strong melody in a minor key, and a bold, edgy style, this exciting original work will have immediate appeal with players and audiences alike. A slow and flowing middle...

With a driving rhythmic pulse, strong melody in a minor key, and a bold, edgy style, this exciting original work will have immediate appeal with players and audiences alike. A slow and flowing middle...

With a driving rhythmic pulse, strong melody in a minor key, and a bold, edgy style, this exciting original work will have immediate appeal with players and audiences alike. A slow and flowing middle...

The Brittany, or Breton, region of France has been heavily influenced by Celtic traditions, retaining much of its earlier heritage from Scotland and Wales. This composition evolves from four folk danc...

The Brittany, or Breton, region of France has been heavily influenced by Celtic traditions, retaining much of its earlier heritage from Scotland and Wales. This composition evolves from four folk danc...

Obwohl diese aufregende Komposition für eine junge Band geschrieben wurde, bietet sie in weniger als 2 Minuten viel Dramatik und Intensität! Mit aktivem Schlagzeug, kraftvollen Bläsersätzen und Holzbl...

Composed in two stylistically contrasting sections, here is a unique and dynamic work that is definitely something out of the ordinary. The first section opens with dark sonorities and mysterious effe...

Composed in two stylistically contrasting sections, here is a unique and dynamic work that is definitely something out of the ordinary. The first section opens with dark sonorities and mysterious effe...

From Grainger's masterwork for band Lincolnshire Posy, here is the second movement smartly adapted for young level by Michael Sweeney. This edition uses a lower key for range considerations, yet retai...

From Grainger's masterwork for band Lincolnshire Posy, here is the second movement smartly adapted for young level by Michael Sweeney. This edition uses a lower key for range considerations, yet retai...

The centerpiece of this work for band is the memorable Appalachian folk hymn Down to the River to Pray, which was featured in the 2000 film O Brother, Where Art Thoü Interspersed with this melody is a...

The centerpiece of this work for band is the memorable Appalachian folk hymn Down to the River to Pray, which was featured in the 2000 film O Brother, Where Art Thoü Interspersed with this melody is a...

The centerpiece of this work for band is the memorable Appalachian folk hymn Down to the River to Pray, which was featured in the 2000 film O Brother, Where Art Thoü Interspersed with this melody is a...

Written entirely in one tempo, but with the meter alternating between 4/4 and 6/8 throughout, Richard Saucedo creates an ingenious effect of pulsating motion along with layers of textures and sounds....

Described by the composer as bombastic, but with a groove this work for young players opens with striking percussion statements. The band enters gradually, first with unison figures along with the per...

Described by the composer as bombastic, but with a groove this work for young players opens with striking percussion statements. The band enters gradually, first with unison figures along with the per...