Rhapsody in Blue

An American classic comes to life through this Grade 2 concert band adaptation of the George Gershwin masterwork. Three familiar themes appear in accessible form as syncopation, shifting keys, tempo changes, and meter shifts introduce jazz style and harmony to young players. Full scoring keeps the sound rich and offers a strong way for players to experience this music at a middle or high school level. A practical choice for introducing landmark jazz repertoire while reinforcing rhythm, harmony, and style.