Grade 2

Written for younger bands, this dark and original march keeps technical challenges within the grasp of a second or third year performer. Although not in a completely traditional form, 7 Hills March has enough repetition to...

Another tuneful and accessible piece for younger players from British master-composer Adam Gorb. He starts with the traditional slow chant, adds the infectious samba rhythm, and lets it roll! A great piece with plenty of...

The old Agincourt carol is medieval and unmistakably English. "Our King set forth to Normandy" is the refrain memorably featured by William Walton in his music for Henry V.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 2.5 |...

This lush arrangement of the ever-popular Amazing Grace by Richard Phillips travels through several different moods, featuring masterful scoring and harmonization.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 2 | Duration:...

Broad melodic figures punctuated by rhythmic accents in the woodwinds and percussion help Amber Terrace Dreams celebrate the drive to fulfill students' hopes and dreams and is dedicated to the teachers who help make those...

Cast in two sections, the opening iof Ancient Air & Variant is very lyrical with warm melodies in all parts. The closing quick section is very animated rhythmically with colorful and active percussion that support the...

Anthem of the Free is a fine march and was originally known as ‘Bel Hamid’. It was composed when the composer was serving in the Middle East as a regimental Bandmaster.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level:...

You'll want to grab the reins of the nearest chariot when you experience the action of this wonderfully descriptive work. Thundering percussion provides the fuel throughout, even though the parts are well within the playing...

From the warmth of the opening chords in Appalachian Air you begin to sense the breadth of this impressive piece. Based on The Poor Wayfaring Stranger, the first half is poignant and touching followed by a surprisingly...

April is a flowing work of gentle harmony and musical imagery. Subtle mallet parts with an easy piano part add to the atmosphere of this almost dreamlike work. Wonderfully evocative! Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard...

Evoking images of belly dancers wielding swirling balls of fire on strings, Arabian Fire Dance weaves together a tapestry of celebration, danger & dance. Using repeated syncopated ostinatos and doublings in all the right...

Transcribed for band from a famous classical vocal selection. Lyric in style, Aria di Chiesa unfolds in an emotional display of harmonic and dramatic tension.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 2.5 | Duration: 4:50...

Two of Australia's most famous songs arranged for young band.Genre: Young Band Series | # of Players: Standard Level: 2.5 | Duration: 2:20 InstrumentationFlute Oboe Bassoon Bb Clarinet 1, 2, 3 Alto Clarinet Bass Clarinet...

This is one of a series of pieces by Stuart Johnson in the hugely popular "Bandstand" series. As always, it is tuneful, rhythmic, and based on a song or dance style. The others in the series are Boogie, Blues, and Ragtime,...

Although not written as a pair for "Bandstand Boogie," this Blues would make a fine contrast in any concert, but also stands on its own equally well. Plenty of "Blues" feel from a minimum combination too!Genre: Band | # of...

Following his hugely successful "Bandstand Boogie," Stuart Johnson has brought us the world of the 'Flapper!' Twenties style - but simple & effective.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 2.5 | Duration: 3:00...