No. 2, Song

Originally written for piano by Dmitri Kabalevsky, here is a marvelous collection of settings for band in contrasting styles. Dance is written in a moderate tempo and features a trumpet melody and active percussion writing. A Little Song is in a slower cantabile style, with haunting harmonies and lovely melodic lines. Finally, The Horseman is up-tempo and rhythmic, with a definite Russian flavor. Quality music for young players!

Recorded by the Counting Crows for the smash hit movie Shrek 2, this song is a hit in its own right. Featuring a catchy melody and a solid rock style, you can't go wrong with this one.