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Across The Northern Sky: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Across The Northern Sky: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 35-PK01199852
Price: 75.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Michael Sweeney

Grade: 3

Item: 35-PK01199852

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Product	Price	Quantity
Across The Northern Sky - Conductor Score (Full Score)	$7.50
Across The Northern Sky - Piccolo	$6.00
Across The Northern Sky - Flute 1	$6.00
Across The Northern Sky - Flute 2	$6.00
Across The Northern Sky - Oboe	$6.00
Across The Northern Sky - Bassoon	$6.00
Across The Northern Sky - Bb Clarinet 1	$6.00
Across The Northern Sky - Bb Clarinet 2	$6.00
Across The Northern Sky - Bb Clarinet 3	$6.00
Across The Northern Sky - Bb Bass Clarinet	$6.00
Across The Northern Sky - Eb Alto Saxophone 1	$6.00
Across The Northern Sky - Eb Alto Saxophone 2	$6.00
Across The Northern Sky - Bb Tenor Saxophone	$6.00
Across The Northern Sky - Eb Baritone Saxophone	$6.00
Across The Northern Sky - Bb Trumpet 1	$6.00
Across The Northern Sky - Bb Trumpet 2	$6.00
Across The Northern Sky - Bb Trumpet 3	$6.00
Across The Northern Sky - F Horn 1	$6.00
Across The Northern Sky - F Horn 2	$6.00
Across The Northern Sky - Trombone 1	$6.00
Across The Northern Sky - Trombone 2	$6.00
Across The Northern Sky - Trombone 3	$6.00
Across The Northern Sky - Euphonium B.C.	$6.00
Across The Northern Sky - Euphonium T.C.	$6.00
Across The Northern Sky - Tuba	$6.00
Across The Northern Sky - String Bass	$6.00
Across The Northern Sky - Percussion 1	$6.00
Across The Northern Sky - Percussion 2	$6.00
Across The Northern Sky - Mallet Percussion 1	$6.00
Across The Northern Sky - Mallet Percussion 2	$6.00
Across The Northern Sky - Timpani	$6.00

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Eckroth Music (Bismarck, ND), "Across the Northern Sky" captures the majesty and beauty of the northern states served by their store locations. The antiphonal brass fanfare in the opening is followed by a dynamic main theme. A brief lyric section features rich harmonies with a short solo for flute, and the work concludes with a buoyant theme of celebration. (compatible with the "Young Edition" for multi-level performances - HL04007669) Dur: 5:20

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Publisher: Hal Leonard

SKU: 35-PK01199852

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About the Composer: Michael Sweeney

Michael Sweeney has established himself as one of the most prolific and respected composers for concert band, with a catalog spanning accessible transcriptions, original works, and educational arrangements. His writing consistently balances musical substance with practical pedagogy, making sophisticated compositional techniques available to bands at all levels. Sweeney's deep understanding of band instrumentation and what students can accomplish has made him a fixture in school music programs across the country.

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Why we love this

Sweeney crafts this anniversary commission with the kind of structural clarity that gives student musicians real work to do without overwhelming them. The antiphonal brass writing in the opening demands precision and presence, the lyric section distributes musical responsibility across multiple sections, and the closing theme leaves everyone feeling like they've celebrated something genuinely important. It's program music that doesn't condescend.

What to expect

The piece unfolds like a landscape revealed across distance. The opening brass fanfare has the character of something stately and grand, giving way to a theme that pulses with forward motion and life. A quieter middle passage invites reflection before the final section returns with infectious energy and a sense of arrival.

Who it's for

This work fits Grade 3 bands that have developed fundamental technical skills and are ready for pieces with sectional independence and stylistic variety. It serves equally well for a band preparing a concert or looking for effective music that connects to a specific community narrative or milestone.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the antiphonal brass fanfare so both sides answer each other with equal weight and clarity; resist the temptation to let either group dominate.
Bring out the flute solo in the lyric section by having the supporting harmonies play with slightly lighter articulation and tone production.
Shape the main theme's dynamic arc across its full statement rather than treating each phrase as self contained; the momentum builds toward the lyric section.
In the celebratory closing, commit fully to the buoyant character without rushing; let the rhythmic energy breathe naturally.

How to use it

Consider programming this as a centerpiece for a community concert or school anniversary event, where the commemorative nature adds resonance beyond the musical text. It pairs well with lighter fare and shorter works because it carries sufficient weight and development to anchor a program section on its own.