Music Works Grade 2

Here is something different for contest or festival. Written in the style of a tone poem, this work uses minimal melodic development but builds emotional intensity through changing textures and evolvi...

The Brittany, or Breton, region of France has been heavily influenced by Celtic traditions, retaining much of its earlier heritage from Scotland and Wales. This composition evolves from four folk danc...

Composed in two stylistically contrasting sections, here is a unique and dynamic work that is definitely something out of the ordinary. The first section opens with dark sonorities and mysterious effe...

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...

Composed using a single, yet driving tempo, Shadow Dancer incorporates a repeating syncopated rhythmic figure as its foundation. Every section is provided a melodic opportunity as the various instrume...

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...

Take an exciting trip to a futuristic city in the clouds! Liftoff with a bold introduction full of open harmonies and fanfare brass before experiencing the bustling metropolis with long melodic lines...

Take an exciting trip to a futuristic city in the clouds! Liftoff with a bold introduction full of open harmonies and fanfare brass before experiencing the bustling metropolis with long melodic lines...

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.

It would be difficult to find another grade 2 selection with as much drama and musical depth as this impressive work from young band master, Michael Sweeney. Depicting the momentous events of the fina...

It would be difficult to find another grade 2 selection with as much drama and musical depth as this impressive work from young band master, Michael Sweeney. Depicting the momentous events of the fina...