Grade 2 (Sapphire Series)

That Gilbert & Sullivan's operettas have survived and are loved everywhere is partly due to Gilbert's witty libretti, but it is Sullivan's tunes which have made the works timeless. In Marching to the Savoy, Stuart...

A sprightly 2/4 march with Gaelic-inflection, McCoy's March has interesting parts for every instrument (including low brass and winds). A real crowd-pleaser.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 2 | Duration: 2:45...

Ray Steadman-Allen has selected 4 melodies, composed by some of the great composers, and linked them together to form a medley that will appeal to many a listener. ‘Soldier’s March’ by Schumann,...

Melting Clocks is a quirky romp through Salvador Dalí’s painting 'The Persistence of Memory.' Quotes of the commissioning school’s fight song and alma mater are synthesized with bending melodies,...

A straightforward march for a beginner band.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 1.5 | Duration: 1:40 InstrumentationFlute 1/2 Oboe Clarinet 1 Clarinet 2 Clarinet 3 Bass Clarinet Bassoon Alto Saxophone 1/2 Tenor...

South of the Baw Baw Ranges, about 161km east of Melbourne, Victoria, lies Moondarra Reservoir, a water catchment and storage dam. Moondarra – a word that comes from the local Australian Aboriginal people – is...

Migaloo (White Whale) is an adult, albino humpback whale who journeys each year from the cold waters of the Antarctic, up the eastern coast of Australia, north to the warm waters of Queensland. The name, Migaloo, in some...

This lyrical and reflective ballad from Joshua Hinkel reminds us that inspiration can come at the strangest times and usually when we aren’t looking for it. Now available for flexible wind band, the beautiful lyricism...

This lyrical and reflective ballad from Joshua Hinkel reminds us that inspiration can come at the strangest times and usually when we aren’t looking for it.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 2 | Duration: 3:35...

A Musical Memory is an uplifting and energetic work composed for young band. The piece was composed to honor the memory and spirit of Nicole T. Lear. Ms. Lear taught at Robert Frost Sixth Grade Academy in the Jefferson...

This very playable symphonic poem portrays the strength and grandeur of the Rocky Mountains. The bold harmonies and strong melodic lines of Del Borgo's Mystic Mountain portray the qualities expected in relation to this...

No More Blues is another piece from the pen of Brian West that is easily accessible to young players and also easily accessible to their audiences. The medium tempo swing style of the piece will surely set toes tapping both...

Normandy Carol is a beautiful setting of this well loved traditional carol and will be a popular addition to the Christmas repertoire. It not difficult to play.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 2 | Duration: 3:20...

Warlike, then noble, Now is the Day is based on the great figure in Scottish history - William Wallace, often called Braveheart. Opening with the woodwinds playing drums along with the percussion section against brass...

Only a composer of renowned stature could write a piece so beautiful as Of Memory and Love. Expose your students to the soaring effect of this memorable music. Using the strength of the band, Del Borgo makes heartfelt music...

Outpost Andromeda features constant rhythmic motion with a very memorable tonal scheme. A hint of mystery and a huge helping of excitement defines this excellent piece for young band. Features an underlying timpani rhythm...