Music Works Grade 2

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...

Fanfare and Homage wurde für die Kuching Wind Symphony in Malaysia geschrieben und ist eine Hommage an die Arbeit von Musikpädagogen in aller Welt. Der dynamische Eröffnungsfanfarenabschnitt enthält k...

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...

In diesem sensationellen Latin-Stück mit einem eingängigen Titel und einer noch eingängigeren Melodie, die Ihre Kinder zum Üben und Ihr Publikum zum Tanzen animieren wird, geben die Percussion-Instrum...

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...

Grade 2 Characteristic of Richard's distinctive style, this impressive piece features a rhythmic vitality throughout, along with fresh harmonies and skilled orchestrational devices. Amid the powerful...

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...

The Forge of Vulcan - Michael Sweeney

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...

This impressive work by John Higgins is a descriptive essay for band, reflecting the mysteries of Native American peoples and their kinship with nature. The varied musical sections are subtitled: "Enc...

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...

This amazing work opens with the sounds of distant villages as their drumming echoes through the African rain forests (or school gymnasium). As the players return to their normal seats in the band, th...