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A New Light: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

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A New Light: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

A New Light: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

A Sequel to... At Twilight

By Tyler S. Grant

Grade: 1.5

Item: 98-TSGB036

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A sequel to his best-selling work At Twilight, Tyler S. Grant once again contributes a captivating lyrical work for developing bands with A New Light. Colorful orchestrations have a chance to shine through modest ranges and easy technical demands. Intriguing harmonic progressions surrounded by memorable melodies will build maturity in your ensemble's listening skills. A gorgeous and colorful work! (3:30)

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Series: Tyler S. Grant Music Works
Publisher: Tyler S. Grant Music Works, LLC.
UPC: 038081593425
SKU: 98-TSGB036

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About the Composer: Tyler S. Grant

Tyler S. Grant

Tyler S. Grant has built a reputation as a composer whose work appears regularly on honor ensemble programs and curated repertoire lists across North America and beyond. His compositions have graced major venues including Carnegie Hall, The Midwest Clinic, and the Meyerson Symphony Center, while his Panoramic Fanfare won the Dallas Wind Symphony's 2014 "Call for Fanfares" Competition and continues to be performed by collegiate and professional ensembles throughout the continent.

Since 2010, Grant has maintained a consistent output of new commissions and publications while serving as a clinician with over 100 school and honor group programs across more than 15 states. He brings his conducting experience to festivals and all-state bands nationwide and has contributed to music education through his work with Alfred Music's Sound Innovations series and interviews in publications like School Band & Orchestra Magazine and The Instrumentalist. A University of Alabama graduate, Grant studied instrumental music education and conducting under Professor Randall Coleman.

Why we love this

Grant's follow-up to At Twilight succeeds because it trusts developing musicians with genuine musical substance. The orchestrations are thoughtfully colorful without overwhelming limited ranges, and the harmonic language moves beyond diatonic predictability while remaining technically accessible. Bands at this level rarely encounter work this rewarding to conduct and hear.

What to expect

A graceful, introspective work suffused with warmth. The harmonic language creates gentle surprise without disruption, and the memorable melodies linger after performance ends. This is mature lyricism without pretense.

Who it's for

Grade 1.5 bands seeking substantial concert or festival material that doesn't demand technical pyrotechnics. Directors building ensembles where musical maturity and listening skills matter as much as technical proficiency will find this valuable.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the melody across sections rather than spotlighting it from one voice. These intriguing harmonic progressions create texture when all parts are heard clearly.
  • Let the modest ranges breathe. With technical demands light, your attention shifts to tone quality and intonation, which directly impact how the colorful orchestrations land.
  • Shape phrases through dynamic contour rather than tempo changes. The 3:30 duration works best with consistent pacing and expressive dynamics.
  • Spend time with the parts before the full score study. Individual voice lines contain melodic interest that players should recognize and own.

How to use it

Place this as a centerpiece on a concert program where it can stand beside more technical works and showcase the ensemble's developing musicianship. Its 3:30 length and accessible demands make it ideal for spring concerts or festival appearances where you want to program something thoughtful alongside lighter fare.

Skills your students will build

  • Listening for and responding to harmonic color and voice leading
  • Maintaining consistent phrasing across simple ranges
  • Balancing ensemble sound when multiple voices carry thematic material
  • Connecting tone quality to orchestration intent

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