Music Works Grade 2

MusicWorks - Grade 2 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...

St. Petersburg gilt heute als das kulturelle Herz des modernen Russlands. Dieser Originalmarsch von Johnnie Vinson erinnert an die reiche und aufregende Geschichte dieser Stadt voller Intrigen, Revolu...

From the Puccini opera Gianni Schicchi, this is one of the most beautiful and recognizable melodies in all of classical music. Providing a marvelous opportunity for lyric style playing, Johnnie Vinson...

Stimmig und rhythmisch sind die Slawischen Tänze von Dvorák, und das macht einen Teil ihres unmittelbaren Reizes aus. Diese Vertonung des Slawischen Tanzes Nr. 3 wechselt zwischen einem gemäßigten Tem...

Kiskiminetas is a Native American word that means to make daylight and was likely a command given to break camp and continue the journey. Paul Murtha's escriptive work for young players opens with a n...

Here is a creative take on the traditional march form. As the title implies, March Circuitous takes some inventive twists and turns along the way, providing a distinctive and rewarding march for young...

In jedem Ökosystem gibt es einen Spitzenprädator, ein Tier, das an der Spitze der Nahrungskette steht und selbst nie Beute gemacht hat. Das programmatische Werk von Michael Oare beginnt mit einem eind...

The pursuit is on! In the compelling style of classic spy music, Codebreaker takes your band into the world of intrigue and espionage. Though written for young band, Codebreaker's effective orchestrat...

Composed in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. , the title of this dramatic setting is taken from a biblical passage and quoted by Dr. King in his celebrated I Have a Dream speech in 1963. Aft...

Dieses energiegeladene Werk, das an ein spannendes Bootsrennen auf dem majestätischen Hudson River erinnert, zeichnet sich durch einen zugrunde liegenden Achtelpuls und eine dynamische Schlagzeugparti...

Commemorating fifty years that the Bay Youth Orchestras of Norfolk, Virginia have served young musicians in the area, Ebullient Energy masterfully portrays a feeling of enthusiasm and joyous excitemen...

Italy is known for a symphonic march style rather than the more traditional military style. Johnnie Vinson's Italia features broad sweeping melodies, a nice variety of scoring textures, and a moderate...

Parade of the Mummies ist eine skurrile und lebendige Komposition, die den Zuhörer auf eine fantastische Prozession alter Mumien einlädt, die zum Leben erwachen und durch die Straßen ziehen! Vollgepac...

Always known for his skilled writing for instrumental ensembles, particularly at the younger level, John Higgins' Black Wolf Run is an exciting musical adventure for young players. A bold, aggressive...

An important part of American history comes to life through March to Concord. The familiar patriotic anthem Chester is woven throughout the work coupled with an engaging original melody. Rick Kirby's...

Here is a terrific sounding concert march written in a traditional Spanish style. Utilizing elements of the habanera rhythm and featuring a harmonic shift from minor in the beginning to major at the e...

Heralded by a fanfare-like figure for trumpets in the first strain, here is an appealing German-style march solidly scored for young players. Low brass take the lead on the second strain, followed by...

An American musical phenomenon, the circus march (or gallop or screamer) was commonly used during the circus heyday as a way to stir up enthusiasm for the various acts and excite the crowds. Grand Gal...

Written in a traditional French style this stately march draws its title from the famous Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Terrific as a change of pace march, this unique work is solidly scored with fanfare-l...

Featuring tuneful themes and moderate tempos, Eagles Awake! is a perfect overture for contest or festival. The middle slow section has a short solo for trumpet along with interesting harmonies, before...

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 city of Amsterdam is unique for its lovely canals, impressive 17th-century architecture, and 1,500+ bridges. A bicycle ride is a great way to see the city, and bike bells are part of its soundscap...

With sensitive scoring and use of colors and textures, this descriptive piece sounds more advanced and sophisticated than its grade level would suggest. Where Mountains Touch the Sky is a tone poem in...