A. E. F. March: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$80.00 USD

A. E. F. March: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: A. E. F. March: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 36-50100346
Price: 80.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Albert Stoessel / arr. Loras John Schissel

Grade: 3.5

Item: 36-50100346

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Written for the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I and dedicated to General John J. Pershing, A. E. F. March has a special place in the history of the concert band. This arrangement by Loras John Schissel is a patriotic salute of timeless honor and gratitude. (3:00)

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Series: Heritage of the Concert Band Series - LudwigMasters

Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.

UPC: 659359566196

SKU: 36-50100346

Instrumentation: Concert Band

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About the Composer: Albert Stoessel

Albert Stoessel (1894-1943) was an American composer, conductor, and violinist who made significant contributions to the concert band and orchestral repertoire during the early twentieth century. His work with military ensembles during World War I gave him insight into the needs and capabilities of service bands, and this experience shaped his compositional voice. Stoessel held conducting positions at several major institutions and was deeply invested in elevating the artistic standards of American concert bands.

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Why we love this

This march occupies a genuine place in American concert band history rather than imitating one. Stoessel's original composition carries authentic patriotic weight without relying on bombast, and Schissel's arrangement balances accessibility at Grade 3.5 with musical substance that challenges young musicians to play with precision and character. It programs naturally alongside other Sousa-era works and gives students a tangible connection to twentieth-century American military heritage.

What to expect

A stately, purposeful march that conveys dignity and resolve. The opening has a formal, almost ceremonial quality, and the harmonic language is straightforward enough to let the structure and patriotic intent shine through without distracting chromatic complexity.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the intermediate level who are ready to play music with historical significance and clear programmatic purpose. This work suits ensembles that benefit from repertoire beyond standard Sousa marches while still maintaining accessibility and ensemble balance.

How to get the most out of it

Establish a crisp, military articulation in the opening measures to set the march's character; precision in the opening statement informs everything that follows.
Balance the melodic voice carefully when it moves between trumpet and clarinet sections; clarity matters more than volume in passages where the melody passes between instruments.
Shape the dynamic arc of the full band sections as a unit rather than letting individual sections drift independently; the march gains momentum through collective control.

How to use it

Open a concert with this piece when you want to establish a thoughtful, patriotic tone. It works especially well on programs that explore American military musical traditions or that mark commemorative occasions. The three-minute duration makes it an ideal opener or transition piece.