Music Works Grade 2

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...

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...

In every ecosystem, an apex predatory is an animal existing at the very top of the food chain; never preyed upon themselves. Michael Oare's programmatic work opens with a haunting flute solo accompani...

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...

Treibende Tempi, harmonische Spannungen, intensive Melodien und dramatische Wechsel in Dynamik und Artikulation werden sowohl das Publikum als auch die Musiker in Atem halten. Die fachkundige Besetzun...

Here is a terrific march for young players written in the traditional British style. The opening strains are folk-like in nature with underlying modal harmonies, while the stately trio is reminiscent...

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...

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...

Dieser mitreißende Marsch, der auf einer traditionellen Melodie basiert, wurde von Lions Clubs International als Erkennungsmelodie übernommen. Die herrlich eingängige Melodie sprüht vor Energie und Sp...

Richard hat ein wunderbares Werk für junge Spieler geschaffen, das komplett im 4/4-Takt geschrieben ist und durchgehend ein einheitliches Tempo verwendet. Es zeichnet sich durch ein logisches Tempo un...

Benannt nach der unbewohnten Insel vor der Küste North Carolinas, auf der noch immer wilde Pferde umherstreifen, weist dieses energiegeladene Original ein ausgeprägtes Western-Ambiente mit starken The...

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....

Composed to give young players the opportunity to experience mixed meter in a controlled setting (in this case, 3/4 + 4/4), Incandescence uses an engaging and energetic rhythmic groove to make this bi...

This unusual work portrays the transformation of matter from solid to liquid and ultimately to gas. You'll hear a single musical theme transformed throughout, starting with a very rigid and dense open...

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...

Der Titel und die Art dieses Werks, das für die Madison County (IN) Middle School Honor Band in Auftrag gegeben wurde, bezieht sich auf das Motto des Staates Indiana, The Crossroads of America. Durch...

The term dark horse originated in horse racing describing an unknown entry, but also carries the connotation of an underdog in politics or sports. Composed in 6/8 and using a single brisk tempo throug...

Composed entirely in a single fast tempo, this distinctive work uses a 2-measure rhythmic pattern as the underlying unifying element. Intensity and pacing are skillfully created using dynamics along w...

Some of the most rewarding moments in band can come when the players are emotionally moved by a well-constructed lyric composition. Richard Saucedo's Silhouette of a Dream offers this type of opportun...

Written to depict the small town life and scenic beauty of a New England village, Monmouth Overture features a single reoccurring theme that winds its way throughout this composition in a modified the...

Featuring active percussion writing, powerful brass statements and woodwind flourishes, this is a perfect programme opener for any occasion or festival.

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...

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...