Hazo’s Ride is pretty accessible imo. You do have to have a solid alto player and the double tonguing can be tough for younger players but it’s so early you can start incorporating it into your daily routines. Percussion parts are meaty. Kids looooove this piece so they’ll most likely take more ownership of it and practice it.

Gilbert’s Suite Divertimento is also pretty accessible but it’s longer so endurance can be an issue. Again, you have to have a solid alto player for the 2nd movement. 2nd movement has its challenges but it’s doable. It’s a grade 5 if you do all movements, but can qualify as a 4 if you do only two movements (double check that).

This past spring was our first time since Covid going to UIL as a 6A Varsity so we programmed Suite Divertimento as our 5 and Oracle as our 4.

Oracle is also a very attainable grade 4, not that you asked about that. You do have to have a meaty percussion section and a clarinet soloist but it’s another one kids love to play so they take more ownership in their learning.