Music Works Grade 4

Imagine a band far off in the distance marching toward you - soft at first, the music becomes louder and louder; the red capes of the band sway in the wind, getting closer and closer. It was this imag...

Imagine a band far off in the distance marching toward you - soft at first, the music becomes louder and louder; the red capes of the band sway in the wind, getting closer and closer. It was this imag...

During World War II, Winston Churchill initiated the formation of Special Force Commando Units that would prove so effective as to change the course of the war. The First Special Service Force, led by...

During World War II, Winston Churchill initiated the formation of Special Force Commando Units that would prove so effective as to change the course of the war. The First Special Service Force, led by...

During World War II, Winston Churchill initiated the formation of Special Force Commando Units that would prove so effective as to change the course of the war. The First Special Service Force, led by...

When Karl King was conducting circus bands he would frequently edit his marches so the same composition could be used for contrasting acts (for example a lion act one time, and a trapeze act the next)...

When Karl King was conducting circus bands he would frequently edit his marches so the same composition could be used for contrasting acts (for example a lion act one time, and a trapeze act the next)...

Commissioned by the Gamma Eta chapter of Phi Mu Alpha, at Furman University, Greenville, SC, this impressive work is built around two chorale themes and a recurring fanfare. After the boldly stated op...

Written with a dramatic blend of thundering percussion, intense brass proclamations, and woodwind flourishes, Samuel Hazo expands the 'fanfare' format into a truly powerful setting for wind band. Equa...

In this dynamic concert opener, Rick Kirby incorporates the normally hymn-like strains of America (My Country, 'Tis of Thee) into a fast and energetic fanfare. The actual melody is stated only once in...

In this dynamic concert opener, Rick Kirby incorporates the normally hymn-like strains of America (My Country, 'Tis of Thee) into a fast and energetic fanfare. The actual melody is stated only once in...

In this dynamic concert opener, Rick Kirby incorporates the normally hymn-like strains of America (My Country, 'Tis of Thee) into a fast and energetic fanfare. The actual melody is stated only once in...

The word nexus is defined as a tie or link between people and events. Nexus, for solo trumpet and band, includes several links between composer James Curnow and educator Alfred Watkins, to whom the wo...

The word nexus is defined as a tie or link between people and events. Nexus, for solo trumpet and band, includes several links between composer James Curnow and educator Alfred Watkins, to whom the wo...

Named for the star which is used to guide the course of a ship, this two-minute fanfare for mature players is an exciting way to open any concert. Featuring colorful harmonies, antiphonal passages for...

With a unique blend of flowing lines and lush textures coupled with dynamic Celtic drumming, Sam has created a very stylized and effective setting for wind band. Interspersed are quiet moments with so...

With a unique blend of flowing lines and lush textures coupled with dynamic Celtic drumming, Sam has created a very stylized and effective setting for wind band. Interspersed are quiet moments with so...

From his famous Ancient Airs and Dances, 20th-century composer Ottorino Respighi used distinctive melodies from Renaissance composer Jean-Baptiste Besard in this second movement of the third suite. Th...

Premiered at Pearl Harbor, this new work from Jay Bocook is a musical remembrance of that fateful day that launched our country into WWII. Opening with a beautiful and flowing melody featuring the woo...

The composer's most ambitious symphonic work to date, this adventurous and powerful composition takes the listener through a collage of moods and interwoven sound textures. The opening and closing sec...

MusicWorks - Grade 4 The opening of this composition is marked with unrelenting energy! by the composer, and with good reason. The percussion section along with inventive hemiola rhythmic patterns in...