All Through the Night: Concert Band Conductor Score

$10.00 USD

All Through the Night: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: All Through the Night: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-39521S
Price: 10.00 USD
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Ar Hyd y Nos

Traditional Welsh Folk Song / arr. Roland Barrett

Grade: 2 (Easy)

Item: 00-39521S

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Although considered by many to be a traditional Christmas carol, this traditional Welsh folksong, known as "Ar Hyd y Nos," has been translated to numerous languages worldwide, but remains popular with Welsh male choirs. Delightfully voiced with rich harmonic textures, this fresh arrangement reinforces unhurried and well-supported smooth, flowing phrases. Enchanting and musical! (3:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Belwin Young Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 12

UPC: 038081452807

SKU: 00-39521S

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About the Arranger: Roland Barrett

Roland Barrett is a composer and arranger with a deep background in both concert music and marching arts. After fifteen years directing bands, he joined the University of Oklahoma's faculty in 2001, where he teaches music theory and composition with a focus on twentieth-century techniques. His work spans symphonic band, chamber ensembles, and marching band contexts.

Barrett's catalog includes over two hundred published compositions and arrangements, performed by the Dallas Wind Symphony, All-State Honor Bands, and featured on NPR and at major national conventions. He has received multiple ASCAP awards and has served as musical arranger for the Pride of Oklahoma marching band, bringing both scholarly rigor and practical performance experience to his writing.

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Why we love this

Barrett's arrangement sits at that sweet spot where Grade 2 bands can sound genuinely musical without drowning in technical demands. The harmonic richness and attention to phrase flow elevate what could be a straightforward folksong into something that feels composed, giving your students something substantive to shape and balance rather than just play through.

What to expect

Calm and introspective, with the gentle harmonic support of a community singing together. The melody flows like a hymn or evening prayer, unhurried and contemplative, with rich textures that invite the listener to settle in and listen closely rather than expect flash or excitement.

Who it's for

Grade 2 concert bands looking for repertoire with real musical substance. Directors seeking a piece that develops ensemble balance and phrase shaping without excessive technical difficulty. Bands programming a concert that includes world folk traditions or seeking a transitional work between basic and intermediate literature.

How to get the most out of it

Shape each phrase with a clear arc; the three-minute duration allows room for unhurried interpretation, so avoid the urge to push tempo just because the grade level is accessible.
Balance the melody against the supporting voices carefully. This arrangement's strength comes from its harmonic texture, so ensure inner parts are heard without overpowering the tune.
Work for consistency in how your band approaches the Welsh character of the melody. A unified concept of style and articulation across the ensemble will let the arrangement's sophistication shine through.

How to use it

Program this as a concert centerpiece that showcases your band's maturity and musicality. Its three-minute length and accessible grade level make it ideal for a middle concert slot where you need to build audience engagement before moving to more demanding works. It also works beautifully in a set exploring folk music or cultural traditions from around the world.