A Centennial Celebration: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$80.00 USD

A Centennial Celebration: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: A Centennial Celebration: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-50653
Price: 80.00 USD
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By Robert Sheldon

Grade: 3

Item: 00-50653

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A Centennial Celebration is a vibrant work incorporating simple mixed meters with interesting rhythms and tuneful melodies. A beautiful lyrical section includes many expressive opportunities for both the full ensemble and several soloists before revisiting the opening themes and moving on to a triumphant conclusion. This is Robert Sheldon at his best! (4:30)

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Series: MakeMusic Young Band

Publisher: MakeMusic Publications

ISBN10: 1-4706-6058-X

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-6058-1

UPC: 038081577388

SKU: 00-50653

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About the Composer: Robert Sheldon

Robert Sheldon stands among the most frequently performed composers of wind band repertoire globally. His works appear regularly on state and national contest lists, performed by ensembles across every continent, and he has conducted his compositions at Carnegie Hall, Orchestra Hall, Boston Symphony Hall, the Sydney Opera House, and the Kennedy Center. He is the lead author of Sound Innovations for Concert Band and has received major recognition from the American School Band Director's Association, Phi Beta Mu, and ASCAP.

Sheldon maintains an active schedule as guest conductor for All-State and Regional Honor Bands while serving as clinician at universities and state music education conferences. His commissions and annual publications for concert band reflect a compositional voice that balances technical craftsmanship with genuine expressivity. In 2020, VanderCook College of Music awarded him an honorary doctorate in recognition of his contributions to music education.

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Why we love this

Sheldon delivers Grade 3 scoring that respects young musicians' developing musicianship without talking down to them. The interplay of mixed meters and straightforward rhythms creates engaging teaching moments, while the lyrical midsection offers genuine opportunities for students to explore dynamics and phrasing rather than just executing notes.

What to expect

Bright and energetic at the start, with clean rhythmic drive that catches attention immediately. The lyrical middle invites players to breathe and listen to one another, creating expressive depth before the opening spirit returns with added confidence and builds toward a satisfying, celebratory close.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the Grade 3 level, particularly ensembles preparing for festival or contest. The piece works equally well for concert programming, combining technical interest with musicality that audiences recognize as genuinely composed rather than educational.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the opening themes with clear articulation to establish the meters before moving into the lyrical section; young ensembles often find confidence when they understand where the strong beats live.
Balance the solo passages carefully so they sing above the accompaniment without drowning out the full ensemble when themes return.
Build momentum gradually into the final section so the triumphant conclusion feels earned rather than rushed.

How to use it

This works beautifully as a strong opener or closer on a concert, depending on your program arc. Its contest-friendly profile and solo opportunities make it natural for festival presentations, while its genuine musical substance ensures it remains engaging in a full concert setting rather than feeling like a mere warm-up vehicle.