Music Moves for Two

Composer(s): Marilyn Lowe; Edwin E. Gordon; Michael Brill

Levels One-Three. The first part of Music Moves for Two is a collection of two sets of pieces for ensemble playing and improvisation. In the first set of pieces, the second player imitates the first player. In the second set of pieces, is a collection of two sets of pieces for ensemble playing and improvisation. One player plays an ostinato pattern while the second player plays the piece, then improvises. Levels Three -Five (and beyond). The second half of Music Moves for Two  is a collection of two sets of more difficult pieces for ensemble playing and improvisation. In the first set of pieces, the second player improvises an answer to the first player. In the second set of pieces, one player plays an ostinato pattern while the second player plays the piece, then improvises. Tonalities include Mixolydian, Phrygian, and Lydian. Mix It Up is in 5/4.