Music Works Grade 2

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...

John Barnes Chance composed his landmark work for band, Incantation and Dance, in 1960 while in residence at the high school in Greensboro, North Carolina. Commissioned by the Union County (NC) Honor...

John Barnes Chance composed his landmark work for band, Incantation and Dance, in 1960 while in residence at the high school in Greensboro, North Carolina. Commissioned by the Union County (NC) Honor...

John Barnes Chance composed his landmark work for band, Incantation and Dance, in 1960 while in residence at the high school in Greensboro, North Carolina. Commissioned by the Union County (NC) Honor...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The power and intensity of our ever-changing marine environment is portrayed in this descriptive work for young players. Incorporating a simple melodic motif along with syncopated rhythmic energy, Mic...

In boxing, the term “seconds out” refers to the moment when coaches and trainers (or seconds) must be out of the ring, leaving the competitors alone to face the competition. In a similar v...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jefferson Forest Sketches is a programmatic work depicting the beauty and grandeur of the Jefferson National Forest along the Appalachian Mountains. From dawn breaking over the mountains, to breathtak...

Jefferson Forest Sketches is a programmatic work depicting the beauty and grandeur of the Jefferson National Forest along the Appalachian Mountains. From dawn breaking over the mountains, to breathtak...

Jefferson Forest Sketches is a programmatic work depicting the beauty and grandeur of the Jefferson National Forest along the Appalachian Mountains. From dawn breaking over the mountains, to breathtak...

Portraying the thrill and speed of alpine skiers navigating the demanding Super-G (super giant slalom) downhill course, Alpine Adventure is composed using a single fast tempo and takes the listener th...