INVENTION NO. 2 by Joel Blahník is a dramatic work based on a 3-note motif having great levels of dynamics, contrast, tone color and intensity. A tight composition uses canonic devices with creative percussion. Perfect tool for musical analysis and content.  Listed in Best Music for Young Band: A Selective Guide to the Young Band/Young Wind Ensemble Repertoire and is on State Music Festival lists. One of the composer’s best works!  Concert Band. Score. Grade: 3 Duration: 7:20