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And Birds Will Sing Again: Concert Band Conductor Score

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And Birds Will Sing Again: Concert Band Conductor Score

And Birds Will Sing Again: Concert Band Conductor Score

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Grade: 2

Item: 81-CB2033S
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This lyric tune is taken from a musical entitled All's Fair, written by the composer. Set during the Second World War, this song is sung in memory of friends and family who have been lost in battle. Flutes and bells, and later the baritone, play the melody during the verses while the trumpets are given the melody during the refrains. This piece begins quietly, builds slowly through to the end of the second chorus, then quietly winds its way through the last few phrases.

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Series: Eighth Note Publications
Publisher: Eighth Note Publications
UPC: 0
SKU: 81-CB2033S

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Why we love this

This piece transforms a moment from musical theater into something that works beautifully in the concert band setting, giving Grade 2 ensembles access to genuinely moving repertoire without oversimplifying the emotional content. The orchestration keeps things accessible while creating real textural variety: flutes and bells leading early, baritone carrying the melody, trumpets stepping in for the refrains. Directors will appreciate how the dynamic arc unfolds naturally, building momentum before settling into reflective material that teaches restraint and control.

What to expect

Quiet reverence opens into something that swells with quiet dignity, the melody passing between instrumental voices like a conversation held in memory. The piece carries the weight of its subject matter without becoming heavy; instead it finds beauty in restraint, ending in the same gentle space where it began.

Who it's for

Band directors working with developing ensembles who want to program music with narrative weight and emotional authenticity. This score suits groups ready to handle lyrical writing and dynamic control at Grade 2, offering a chance to connect musicmaking to meaningful storytelling without requiring advanced technical demands.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the opening phrases with clear direction in the flute and bell line; even at soft dynamics, the melody should feel purposeful rather than tentative.
  • Balance the baritone solo carefully against the supporting voices so the melody sits naturally within the band without drowning the texture.
  • Mark the transition into the trumpet refrains so the band recognizes the shift in color and prepares for the increased dynamic energy.
  • Pay special attention to the final phrases where the piece winds down; resist the urge to rush as dynamics decrease, allowing each phrase to complete its arc.

How to use it

This works powerfully as a centerpiece for a concert themed around resilience, remembrance, or hope. Pair it with other lyrical Grade 2 selections to create a program arc that honors emotional maturity, or use it as a standalone statement piece that shows what your band can accomplish with focused, expressive playing.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining soft dynamics while maintaining tone quality
  • Following and executing gradual dynamic changes over extended phrases
  • Balancing melody and accompaniment when the tune moves between instrument families
  • Shaping a phrase with direction and purpose rather than playing mechanically

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