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Across The Northern Sky (Young Edition): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Across The Northern Sky (Young Edition): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 35-PK01199853
Price: 65.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Michael Sweeney

Grade: 2

Item: 35-PK01199853

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

Here is an easier version of Michael's powerful overture that commemorates the 50th anniversary of Eckroth Music. Capturing the majesty and beauty of the northern states served by their store locations, this edition is completely compatible with the more advanced version (HL04007667) for use in multi-level performances. The opening brass fanfare is optional when performing this version by itself. Dur: 4:50 (without fanfare)

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Publisher: Hal Leonard

SKU: 35-PK01199853

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About the Composer: Michael Sweeney

Michael Sweeney is a composer and arranger whose work spans educational and professional wind band literature. His compositions are known for strong melodic writing, clear orchestration, and understanding of what student musicians can achieve at each level.

Sweeney's approach to creating Young Editions reflects his commitment to accessibility without compromise. By reimagining full works for younger ensembles, he preserves the emotional core and structural integrity that make the original compelling, simply presented within reach of developing musicians.

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Why we love this

The optional brass fanfare is a smart touch for directors managing multiple ability levels. You can perform this version independently with full artistic weight at around 4:50, or combine it with the advanced edition (HL04007667) for a meaningful multi-level concert moment that respects both groups' capabilities. The writing captures genuine majesty without padding or condescension.

What to expect

Majestic and wide-open. The orchestration evokes vast northern landscapes with brass fanfares and soaring woodwind melodies that feel both grand and accessible. This is music that makes your students sit up straighter and your audience lean forward.

Who it's for

Grade 2 concert bands looking for a serious, concert-worthy opener that builds confidence without overwhelming younger or less experienced players. Directors balancing mixed-ability ensembles will appreciate how seamlessly this integrates with the advanced version for special programming moments.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the brass fanfare (when included) so it announces rather than overwhelms. The opening sets tone for the entire work, so clarity matters more than volume.
Bring out the melodic lines in woodwinds during the middle section. Students often retreat here, but these phrases carry the emotional weight of the piece.
Work for consistency in the sustained passages. Grade 2 players tend to rush when holding notes; a steady conductor beat and section rehearsal will anchor the sound.
Shape the final statement of the main theme with slight crescendo and slight broadening. The ending should feel like arrival, not just conclusion.

How to use it

Open your concert or holiday assembly with this. Its 4:50 duration and substantial character make it feel like a real event without demanding an unreasonable time commitment from your rehearsal schedule. It also works beautifully as a stand-alone feature piece that showcases the depth your program can achieve at the Grade 2 level.