Algona Crossing: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Michael Sweeney
Grade: 2.5
Item: 35-PK00376959
$55.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Algona Crossing - Full Score | $7.50 | |
| Algona Crossing - Flute 1 | $6.00 | |
| Algona Crossing - Flute 2 | $6.00 | |
| Algona Crossing - Oboe | $6.00 | |
| Algona Crossing - Bassoon | $6.00 | |
| Algona Crossing - Bb Clarinet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Algona Crossing - Bb Clarinet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Algona Crossing - Bb Clarinet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Algona Crossing - Bb Bass Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Algona Crossing - Eb Alto Saxophone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Algona Crossing - Eb Alto Saxophone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Algona Crossing - Bb Tenor Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Algona Crossing - Eb Baritone Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Algona Crossing - Bb Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Algona Crossing - Bb Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Algona Crossing - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Algona Crossing - Trombone | $6.00 | |
| Algona Crossing - Baritone B.C. | $6.00 | |
| Algona Crossing - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| Algona Crossing - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Algona Crossing - String Bass | $6.00 | |
| Algona Crossing - Percussion 1 | $6.00 | |
| Algona Crossing - Percussion 2 | $6.00 | |
| Algona Crossing - Mallet Percussion | $6.00 | |
| Algona Crossing - Timpani | $6.00 | |
| Algona Crossing - Piano | $6.00 |
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Description
Celebrating the spirit of hope and determination of the early pioneers on the Iowa plains, this bold and varied overture also pays tribute to the historical importance of railroading to the city of Algona. Using a wide range of styles and timbres, "Algona Crossing" allows every section of the band a chance to shine. (Note: The piano part is optional and cued in mallets and woodwinds.) Dur: 5:10
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00376959
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About the Composer: Michael Sweeney
Michael Sweeney has established himself as one of the most performed composers in concert band literature, with a catalog spanning accessible educational works to sophisticated concert pieces. His writing consistently demonstrates a gift for melodic invention and orchestration that engages every player in the ensemble, making him a favorite among directors seeking repertoire that challenges students without overwhelming them.
Why we love this
Sweeney constructs this overture with genuine structural variety that keeps both players and listeners engaged across five minutes. Every section gets meaningful material to perform, not just rhythmic accompaniment, and the stylistic contrasts create natural rehearsal checkpoints without sacrificing musical coherence.
What to expect
The overture captures pioneer spirit through determined rhythmic drive and open, optimistic melodic writing that evokes the plains landscape. Sweeney layers in references to railroad heritage with instrumental colors and textural shifts that feel both historical and energetic, creating a piece that celebrates resilience without sentimentality.
Who it's for
Grade 2.5 bands ready to explore structural sophistication and orchestrational variety without technical overreach. This works well for directors building ensembles that can handle modest rhythmic complexity and stylistic awareness in a concert setting.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the ensemble's shifting timbral palette by reminding players when they transition from featured roles to supportive ones. The 'wide range of styles' requires attentiveness to dynamic hierarchy across sections.
- If using the optional piano part, establish clear cues for the mallets and woodwinds who cover that material. Rehearse these doublings early so both options feel equally secure.
- Shape phrases across the overture's varied sections by thinking through the piece's narrative arc. This isn't a medley of unrelated ideas but a journey that benefits from thoughtful pacing between contrasting styles.
- Let brass articulation choices reflect the character of each section. The bold moments need crisp clarity, while smoother passages demand legit connection.
How to use it
Open a concert with this overture to set a bold, forward-looking tone. Its 5:10 duration makes it an ideal anchor piece that leaves room for contrasting selections, and its regional subject matter resonates particularly well in Midwest programming contexts.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing multiple simultaneous timbres and assigning primary vs. secondary melodic roles
- Interpreting stylistic shifts and adjusting articulation and phrasing between sections
- Sustaining musical narrative across an extended single-movement form
- Ensemble awareness when transitioning between featured and supporting instrumental roles