Music Works Grade 2

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....

We Meet Again is a regal overture for developing bands that evolves from a powerful fanfare into a fugue-like allegro section, building to a glorious ending. This concise concert opener will excite yo...

Paying tribute to the storied F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighter (known to pilots as the Viper and flown by the USAF Thunderbirds), this unique and fresh-sounding overture from Jay Bocook is characteriz...

You can sense right from the start that someone is sneaking around to give that unexpected surprise to a friend or foe! The percussion provide a simple but effective groove, and a jazzy middle section...

The mission of United Sound, Inc. is to provide musical performance experiences for students with special needs. In this program, each student is mentored by three general education students already i...

Tuneful and rhythmic' describe the Slavonic Dances by Dvorák, and part of what makes them so immediately appealing. This setting of Slavonic Dance No. 3 alternates between a moderate tempo and faster...

Shadow Dancer ist in einem einzigen, aber treibenden Tempo komponiert und enthält eine sich wiederholende synkopische rhythmische Figur als Grundlage. Jeder Abschnitt bietet eine melodische Möglichkei...

Exploring some of the most well-known traditional folk tunes from Korea, here is an appealing and well-paced suite for young players. Let's Sing and Dance starts slowly then gradually speeds up simila...

Written in a sophisticated and dynamic style, this work from James Curnow is more impressive sounding than the easy grade level would indicate. Opening with a rhythmic and intense toccata, this theme...

The image of a path not taken may evoke a sense of mystery and excitement at the unknown, as well as the satisfaction of following our own individual path in life - a unique journey different from all...

Commissioned by The American School of the Hague (near Amsterdam), To Dance With Storm Clouds is a dynamic and evocative work that affords directors the opportunity to teach 3/4 at a brisk (and exciti...

Machen Sie einen aufregenden Ausflug in eine futuristische Stadt in den Wolken! Heben Sie mit einer kühnen Einleitung voller offener Harmonien und Fanfarenbläsern ab, bevor Sie die geschäftige Metropo...

Machen Sie einen aufregenden Ausflug in eine futuristische Stadt in den Wolken! Heben Sie mit einer kühnen Einleitung voller offener Harmonien und Fanfarenbläsern ab, bevor Sie die geschäftige Metropo...

What a marvelous work for younger bands! Based on the famous pentatonic Korean folk song, it features easy, colorful percussion effects. A striking change of pace. Dur: 2:45

What a marvelous work for younger bands! Based on the famous pentatonic Korean folk song, it features easy, colorful percussion effects. A striking change of pace.

Michael Sweeney's original works continue to impress directors of developing players. Corinthium features several varieties in style, contemporary harmonies, plenty of percussion effects and most impo...

Certainly a standard repertoire selection among grade 2 overtures, this John Higgins original work for developing groups expresses the spirit and vivid imagery of the American West.

Here's a unique and bold overture that combines an effective aural 'diamond' shape along with a visual representation in the notation. A contrasting lyric middle section adds variety and balance to th...

Overture on a Hymn Tune is based on 'The Old Ship Of Zion' which is found in the Early American Sacred Harp songbook. Johnnie Vinson uses a fast-slow-fast overture format to give this wonderful melody...

Bringing to mind the scenic majesty of the northern forests, Michael's fresh-sounding overture for young players opens with a powerful fanfare before introducing the energetic main theme in 5/4. Caref...

Due North ist eine rasante Ouvertüre, die für ein Bandfestival in Duluth, MN, komponiert wurde und vielleicht eine aufregende Skiabfahrt oder eine Verfolgungsjagd mit dem Schneemobil durch die Wälder...

Eröffnet mit einer majestätischen Blechbläserfanfare, die vom Schlagzeug unterstrichen wird, ist dies eine meisterhafte Ouvertüre für junge Spieler, die eine gut abgerundete Palette von Stimmungen und...