Music Works Grade 1

An illusion can be defined as something that seems different than it really is. In this unique piece for very young players, Michael Oare uses shifting tonal centers to intentionally deceive the liste...

Composed in the 1700s, this traditional Irish ballad was a lament of homesickness for its author, and now a tender and beloved melody appearing on countless recordings. Also known as 'The Wind from th...

Inspired by the mysterious stone formations of Stonehenge, Ancient Stone Circles creates an atmosphere of ancient times using modal melodies, rich scoring and exotic percussion. You'll hear the huge s...

Inspired by the mysterious stone formations of Stonehenge, Ancient Stone Circles creates an atmosphere of ancient times using modal melodies, rich scoring and exotic percussion. You'll hear the huge s...

Inspired by the mysterious stone formations of Stonehenge, Ancient Stone Circles creates an atmosphere of ancient times using modal melodies, rich scoring and exotic percussion. You'll hear the huge s...

Composed for second year players, Paul Murtha masterfully adapts the traditional military march form for young players. The first strain is carried by trumpets and upper woodwinds, while the low brass...

This lyric work provides an opportunity for your band to experience the musical style of Chopin in an effective setting for second year players. Featuring legato phrases, darker sonorities, and an eng...

This lyric work provides an opportunity for your band to experience the musical style of Chopin in an effective setting for second year players. Featuring legato phrases, darker sonorities, and an eng...

This lyric works provides an opportunity for your band to experience the musical style of Chopin in an effective setting for second year players. Featuring legato phrases, darker sonorities, and an en...

This lyric work provides an opportunity for your band to experience the musical style of Chopin in an effective setting for second year players. Featuring legato phrases, darker sonorities, and an eng...

With its Latin title translated as onward and upward this brief yet energetic overture for second year players captures the spirit of adventure found in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 1841 poem of the s...

With its Latin title translated as onward and upward this brief yet energetic overture for second year players captures the spirit of adventure found in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 1841 poem of the s...

With its Latin title translated as “onward and upward” this brief yet energetic overture for second-year players captures the spirit of adventure found in Henry Wadsworth Longfellows 1841...

This overture for second year players tells the musical story of Portsmouth Village, once a bustling sea village on North Carolina's Outer Banks, but now a ghost town with past glories only a memory....

This overture for second year players tells the musical story of Portsmouth Village, once a bustling sea village on North Carolina's Outer Banks, but now a ghost town with past glories only a memory....

Named in honor of the mighty Alaskan grizzly bear, Kodiak! is a musical portrait of this beautiful creature and its surroundings - sometimes fierce, sometimes gentle; but always impressive. Listen for...

The giant stone statues of Easter Island (known as Moai) have long been a source of mystery and wonder. Using hints of Polynesian drumming and haunting ancient-sounding melodies, this intriguing work...

Half human, half machine - the cyborgs are about to invade planet Earth! Robert uses his background in composing sci-fi scores for television to create this epic cinematic composition that pits humani...

Half human, half machine - the cyborgs are about to invade planet Earth! Robert uses his background in composing sci-fi scores for television to create this epic cinematic composition that pits humani...

Using very modest ranges and easy rhythms (no syncopation) Richard has created this tender lyric piece that evokes the beauty of Spring. Perfect for teaching good tone, breath support and phrasing. Du...

Featuring mini-variations on the folk tune Cumberland Gap, this easy overture provides a musical portrait of travel through the Appalachian Mountains. Composed in a single tempo, there is still plenty...

Featuring two traditional Irish tunes, this effective work for second year players opens with a sensitive and lyric setting of Perry Maid Milking Her Cow. The dance segment features the familiar tune...

The title for this thrilling work for young players comes from the small rural town of Level Cross, North Carolina, which is home to one of America's sports royal families: the legendary racing Petty...

The title for this thrilling work for young players comes from the small rural town of Level Cross, North Carolina, which is home to one of America's sports royal families: the legendary racing Petty...

The title for this thrilling work for young players comes from the small rural town of Level Cross, North Carolina, which is home to one of America's sports royal families: the legendary racing Petty...