An Ancient World: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$90.00 USD

An Ancient World: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: An Ancient World: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-49983
Price: 90.00 USD
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By Adrian B. Sims

Grade: 4

Item: 00-49983

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An Ancient World, by Adrian B. Sims, imagines the ruins of a past civilization. The work explores the mysterious and fascinating landscapes that were once so beautiful. Reawakened in a new light, the world reignites with energy. After a final mourning of that which was lost and can never be restored, (measures 95--130), the work lives out the essence of ancient royalty with one last celebratory musical statement. (7:00)

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Series: Alfred Concert Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

ISBN10: 1-4706-5928-X

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-5928-8

UPC: 038081576541

SKU: 00-49983

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About the Composer: Adrian B. Sims

Adrian B. Sims, born in 2000 in Seattle, Washington, is a composer, conductor, educator, and trombonist currently pursuing a dual degree in Music Education and Composition at the University of Maryland. His compositions have earned recognition at The Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, topped the Bandworld Top 100 List, and won multiple competitions including the Maryland Music Educators Association Young Composers Project and the Make Music Young Composers Contest. As a performer, he has appeared in pit orchestras, symphony ensembles, jazz bands, and concert bands, and was selected several times for the Maryland All-State Band while also performing alongside the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

Sims studies composition under Dr. Robert Gibson at the University of Maryland and credits world-renowned composer Brian Balmages as an influential mentor. He credits his high school band directors Christopher Gnagey and Cindy Stevenson for their continued encouragement. As a trombonist, he performs in the top ensembles at his university and studies with Matthew Guilford, solo bass trombonist with the National Symphony Orchestra. His educational work includes conducting performances of his own compositions in schools across Maryland.

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Why we love this

Sims crafts a genuinely cinematic journey here, moving beyond surface-level programmatic writing into something that actually holds dramatic weight across a seven-minute span. The architecture is sophisticated for Grade 4 (mourning section at measures 95-130 leading into a triumphant finale), giving your ensemble something substantial to play for and your audience something substantial to experience. This is the kind of piece that reminds students why they joined band.

What to expect

An archaeological awakening. The opening invites you to wander through remnants of something grand, stirred by wonder and mystery. The middle section holds space for loss and quiet reverence before the music erupts into one final declaration of ancient power. It feels both mournful and celebratory, introspective and bold.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the Grade 4 level looking for a showpiece with genuine musical substance and narrative arc. This works equally well for festival play, contest consideration, or a concert program that benefits from a bold programmatic anchor.

How to get the most out of it

Conduct the three distinct sections as separate emotional spaces: the opening exploration, the mournful middle passage, and the celebratory conclusion. This clarity will help your band understand the architecture and shape their phrasing accordingly.
Pay particular attention to the transition into measures 95-130. This reflective passage requires restraint and tonal control from the ensemble; resist rushing toward the climax.
Use the final celebratory statement to bring out the full brilliance of your band's sound. This is where all the earlier musical elements converge, so encourage confidence and a fully engaged tone quality.

How to use it

This piece makes an excellent centerpiece for a concert exploring historical or literary themes. It also works well as a contest selection or festival entry where judges value programmatic clarity paired with solid musical craftsmanship. Consider pairing it with lighter fare to give your audience a complete emotional arc across the concert.