Grade 2 (Sapphire Series)

Kings of Old captures the regal and majestic sounds that might be heard in the royal court. Opening with horn and clarinet solos against low brass and sung "ahs," the piece moves into a royal procession, fully utilizing the...

Warm and inviting, Kirby is dedicated to the composer's hero by the same name. This accessible piece is great for the developing band.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 2.5 | Duration: 4:20 InstrumentationFlute Oboe...

Land of Rest is dedicated to the victims who lost their homes and loved ones in the floods of Hurricane Floyd. The title of the composition is also the name of the American folk hymn-tune which is introduced in the middle of...

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 2.5 | Duration: 2:55 InstrumentationPiccolo 1st Flute 2nd Flute Oboe Bassoon 1st Bb Clarinet 2nd Bb Clarinet 3rd Bb Clarinet Eb Alto Clarinet Bb Bass Clarinet 1st Eb Alto Saxophone...

Is THIS the year elementary students from K-2 come to one of your concerts – and know the melody from one of your pieces? Lessons from Mother Earth offers an opportunity to build a relationship between local...

Gary Gackstatter's arrangement of Tschesnokoff's most famous hymn, "Salvation is Created," is lovely and accessible. Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 2 | Duration: 2:45 InstrumentationFlute 1/2 Oboe 1/2 Clarinet...

Let’s Dance was written with the ballet and can-can dances in mind, combining simple and elegant themes into an energetic work for band. The piece makes heavy use of the can-can to build energy and excitement as the...

Hop on the plane, it's time to fly! This short suite of descriptive pieces takes the ensemble on a brief ride through the sky. Hear the sounds of the engine starting, the take off, the beauty and solace of the clouds from...

After the initial tragedy of loss, memories of our loved ones fill us with renewal, knowing that in many ways they are still with us, and their light will always shine and be remembered. The Light Remembered is an emotional...

Little Brown Jug is a feature suitable for soloists or section. Why not sit the tubas in front of the band and let the audience see them enjoying themselves? The accompaniment is straightforward but effective in true Stuart...

It is possible that the Australian koala will become extinct in our lifetime. Only 61000 remain in the wild (and an estimated 60000 were lost in the 2019-2020 bushfires). Whether you program both sections of the work, or...

Living Wild on a Tamed Planet consists of three composing pieces for wind bands from Grades 2-3 that spotlight three endangered species.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Series: TPTC: Emerging Level: 2-3.5 | Duration:...

Perhaps the most famous of all Irish folksongs is given a simple but haunting treatment by Stuart Johnson, featuring the lower register of the flutes.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 2 | Duration: 3:15...

Simple and eloquent, there is a touch of melancholy in Lullaby for Noah and perhaps a longing for the innocence that once was our basic nature. Genre: Wind Orchestra | # of Players: Standard Level: 2.5 | Duration: 5:15...

Spirited and light-hearted, Jonathan Green uses vocalizations of the title Machaca to enhance this brief piece.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 2 | Duration: 2:05 InstrumentationFlute 1 Flute 2 Oboe Clarinet 1...

Maiden Voyage tells the thrilling story of a new ship on its first voyage to sea. Written for beginning to intermediate band, this piece is an accessible introduction to playing a piece with multiple movements. Composed with...