Two Russian Folksongs (Concert Band - Score and Parts)

This stately march begins with an accented fanfare statement which leads to a very heroic style. Note the contrasting warm, legato trio-like theme. Excellent writing for younger bands!

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Two Scandinavian Melodies (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Stalter, Todd

These two delightful Scandinavian melodies (The Love of Our Country; Love and Fame) offer a glimpse into the folk music of a region that is not prominently featured in band literature. Teaching opportunities abound for sensitive musicianship and stylistic nuance, and the romantic colour harmonies provide a rich texture that enhances the depth of the sound of the concert band.Duration: 2:45

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Two Scottish Dances (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Vinson, Johnnie

Featuring two distinctive Scottish melodies, the first is the melancholy waltz Bonnie George Campbell. Next is Up and Waur Them A', Willie, which is a sprightly dance with characteristic Scottish rhythms. This is an attractive and well-scored set of dances that audiences and students alike are sure to enjoy.Duration: 3.00

Two Shaker Songs (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Brackett & Williamson - Story, Michael

Music and dance were an integral part of Shaker worship services. Michael Story has crafted this two- movement mini-suite paying homage to these historical charismatic tunes, including "Simple Gifts" and "Pretty Home." With a variety teaching opportunities, dramatic dynamic contrasts bring these tunes to life. A melodic choice to develop musicality!

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Two Sketches for Band (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Edmondson, John

Already an established work in the young band repertoire, John Edmondson's masterful Two Sketches for Band opens with a slow and melodic Anthem and concludes with a stately Recessional. With fresh harmonies and appealing melodies throughout, this is effective writing for young bands at its best. Duration: 4.00

Two Slavonic Dances (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Dvorak, Antonin - Bosveld, Jan

Czech composer Antonin Dvorak is best-known for his beautiful string-quartets, his symphonies (especially nr.9 'From the New World'), and his Slavonic Dances Op. 46 and 72. Dutch composer and arranger Jan Bosveld adapted two dances (numbers 4 and 7) from his opus 46 for concert band. Alternating between the virtuoso and the melancholy, these lovely little pieces for orchestra above all provoke responses of instant recognition with your audiences.Duration: 6:00

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Two Songs for the Holidays (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Connor, Mark J.

Using just the first six notes and simplified rhythms, "Two Songs for the Holidays" features two Christmas classics and is scored for success. "Angels We Have Heard On High" and "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" by arranger Mark Connor is written for beginners to be played at their very first holiday concert. Playable with a flexible instrumentation, this is a welcome addition to holiday literature for our youngest musicians. Duration: 2.30

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Two Songs From the British Isles (Concert Band - Score and Parts)

A haunting melody and lush harmonies combine in this exciting beguine that's extremely effective for young players.

TWO SONGS OF MORNING (Concert Band) - Erickson, Frank

Two Songs of Morning contains two beautifully contrasting melodies, scored to demonstrate the lush tonal capabilities of the concert band. The Gaelic Melody used in movement tow is the well-known "Morning has Broken". Upon conclusion of the eight-bar introduction, the first presentation of the theme appears in the first trumpet accompanied by the expressive style throughout the movement, and students will enjoy the challenge of having to play the extended phrases needed to bring this music to life.

TWO SONGS WITHOUT WORDS (Concert Band) - Holst, Gustav - Erickson, Frank

Two Songs Without Words was composed in 1906 and was dedicated to Ralph Vaughan Williams and is similar in style to his two suites for band. The Country Song opens with the principal theme as an unaccompanied clarinet solo, followed by its repetition in the full woodwind section. The main theme returns in a "maestoso" setting before fading into a quite closing. Marching Song is characterized by a distinctive running sixteenth note figure. The principal melody, first played by the low woodwinds, is punctuated by these same running sixteenth note fragments. Both themes are again repeated with much variation before the tempo picks up into a short coda-style ending.