A Woodland Celebration: Concert Band Conductor Score

$7.00 USD

A Woodland Celebration: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: A Woodland Celebration: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-49090S
Price: 7.00 USD
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By Robert Sheldon

Grade: 1 (Easy)

Item: 00-49090S

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Perfect for opening or closing a concert for first-year band students, A Woodland Celebration by Robert Sheldon lends a light rhythmic style to a tuneful melody. This piece is easily playable as soon as young students can play a concert B-flat scale and learn the note concert A-flat. Second clarinet does not go over the break, and second trumpet and horn also have limited ranges.

A Woodland Celebration was commissioned by the Smallwood Drive School Band, Amherst, New York (Angela Antersol, Director) with appreciation for the generosity of the Smallwood PTA in celebration and recognition of the National School of Character Award presented to the school in 2019.

A Woodland Celebration correlates to Book 1, Level 5 of Sound Innovations for Concert Band. (1:45)

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Series: Sound Innovations for Concert Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 12

ISBN10: 1-4706-4591-2

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-4591-5

UPC: 038081564296

SKU: 00-49090S

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About the Composer: Robert Sheldon

Robert Sheldon's wind band works are among the most widely performed in school concert halls and festival stages across North America and beyond. His compositions have earned recognition from the American School Band Directors Association, Phi Beta Mu, and ASCAP, and his music appears regularly on contest and concert programs internationally. He serves as lead author of Sound Innovations for Concert Band and maintains an active schedule as a guest conductor for All-State and regional honor bands, as well as a clinician at universities and state music education conferences.

Sheldon's work has been performed at some of the world's most prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall, Boston Symphony Hall, Orchestra Hall in Chicago, the Sydney Opera House, and the Kennedy Center. He continues to accept commissions and produce new concert band publications regularly. 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 understands exactly what first-year bands need: a piece with genuine musical personality that doesn't require extended ranges or technical complexity. The light rhythmic energy and tuneful melody make this an engaging opener or closer without overshadowing other repertoire, and the limited technical demands mean your students can focus on ensemble balance and phrasing rather than struggling with notes.

What to expect

Light and celebratory, like a stroll through the woods on a sunny day. The tuneful melody carries a gentle warmth, and the rhythmic buoyancy keeps the energy forward without demanding intensity from the players. It's the kind of piece that sounds accomplished even when performed by a young ensemble.

Who it's for

First-year concert bands with students who can read concert B-flat scale material and understand the note concert A-flat. The limited ranges and straightforward voicing make this accessible for beginners while the musical substance keeps it engaging for developing ensembles.

How to get the most out of it

Emphasize the rhythmic lightness throughout. This piece works best when the ensemble plays with clarity and buoyancy, not weight. Keep articulations clean and slightly separated.
Use the conductor score to mark entrance cues clearly for each section. With younger students, clean attacks depend on your visible preparation.
Balance the melody between the parts that carry it. Sheldon typically distributes the tune across clarinet and trumpet lines, so rehearse these sections separately to ensure one voice doesn't overshadow the other.

How to use it

Program this as a concert opener to set a welcoming tone for your audience, or as a closer to send listeners out with an upbeat, warm feeling. It works particularly well at spring concerts or festivals where you want to showcase your first-year students' progress without overwhelming them technically.