Grade 2 (Sapphire Series)

Depicting a day in the life of an American cowboy, A Cowboy Life was influenced by Aaron Copland's wonderful music. This piece includes a short duet for alto sax and clarinet, as well as exciting percussion parts.Genre: Band...

A Crack in the Ice was inspired by a short piece of video footage of an ice climber on a wall of ice, hundreds of feet above safety but surrounded by breathtaking mountains and snow. All is well until he strikes one too many...

Cradle Moon is a setting of a lullaby tune that has been passed down through at least five generations of the composer’s family. This lovely piece will take the audience on a journey through serene melody, lush...

Croatan Warrior depicts the fierceness with which the Croatan tribe defended themselves. Beginning with a distant drum, a peaceful pentatonic melody is presented by the fulte. The peaceful music gives way to a much more...

The Crocodile Cakewalk is an appealing, rollicking tune which is an ideal tool for teaching relaxed "swing" or jazz rhythmic interpretation.Genre: Young Band Series | # of Players: Standard Level: 2 | Duration: 3:15...

Dachshund Trot takes us on the journey of a curious dachshund, discovering and sniffing out the world at her own pace. It is a wonderful way to introduce your youngest players to mixed meter in a easy, laid back way. The...

A fiery tango for the developing band! Dance of Fire begins with a full compliment of percussion setting up the tango rhythms, followed by the bass line in the low winds and brass. Simple melodies top off this dramatic...

Dance of the Ancient Spirits draws inspiration from tales of ancient mysteries and forbidden discoveries. The work imagines an archaeologist’s perilous encounter deep within a forgotten temple. After years of fruitless...

The music of Tchaikovsky’s ‘Swan Lake’ and ‘Nutcracker Suite’ are popular pieces of seasonal music, especially at Christmas time, and here Wing Commander Duncan Stubbs, currently the Principal...

Time Present, Past and Future.... the melodic themes of Dances of Time travel from the 5/4 meter of the present day, to the 3/4 waltzes of the past, to the 6/8 accented phrases of the future. Players will recognize the...

Dark Dances is sure to grab the ears of everyone around. Through the dark harmony and exciting percussion, everyone will get the melody and enjoy the spotlight. Dark Dances is the perfect piece of music for your...

Dark Sky, Bright Horizon is an engaging and distinctive early band piece. Students and audiences will love its infectious groove, memorable melodies, and unique percussion sounds.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Series:...

A fine arrangement of a traditional holiday tune for early bands. Flexible Instrumentation allows for performance by almost any ensemble make up.Genre: Compact Band | # of Players: Flexible Level: 2 | Duration: 2:25...

Dedication is a stately original march that has wonderful color and style! With excellent counterlines and a sparkling clarinet melody in the trio, this has everything you need to program a first-rate march!Genre: Band | #...

Dedication March is a stately original march that has wonderful color and style! With excellent counterlines and a sparkling melody in the trio, this new version for flex band has everything you need to program a first-rate...

Lyrical lines and rich harmonies are featured in Down by the Salley Gardens while still being accessible to developing bands. Several short solos give your students a chance to shine at concert or contest.Genre: Band | # of...