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Apollo 11: Concert Band, Conductor Score

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Apollo 11: Concert Band, Conductor Score

Apollo 11: Concert Band, Conductor Score

By Douglas A. Bradley

Grade: 2

Item: 36-50105014
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This upbeat concert work in ABA form celebrates the first mission to put men on the moon. The cheerful outer sections are in four while the lyrical B section is in three. Flutes are featured in the middle section before adding the rest of the band. The recapitulation features the percussion section in alternating measures with the band that builds to a big ending. Very exciting!

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Additional Details
Series: LudwigMasters Developing Band
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
ISBN10: 1-57-134573-6
ISBN13: 978-157-134-5738
UPC: 659859223377
SKU: 36-50105014
Instrumentation: Concert Band

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Why we love this

Bradley captures the spirit of exploration and triumph without resorting to bombast, making this accessible enough for Grade 2 ensembles while delivering genuine musical substance. The structural clarity of the ABA form gives developing bands a road map to follow, and the orchestration choices—featuring flutes in the lyrical B section, then building with the full band's return—teach smart voicing decisions naturally.

What to expect

The music conveys optimism and adventure without irony. The outer sections march forward with energy and clarity, while the B section shifts into a more reflective, lyrical space before the return brings back the forward momentum with fresh orchestral color and rhythmic interest.

Who it's for

Grade 2 concert bands seeking a quality original work that balances accessibility with genuine musicianship. This piece fits programs where you want to celebrate a successful concert without programming a novelty tune.

How to get the most out of it

  • Keep the outer A sections bright and propulsive; the upbeat character thrives on steady pulse and clear articulation rather than pushing the tempo.
  • Balance the flute melody in the B section so it sings over the accompaniment without drowning it out; this teaches the band to support a featured voice.
  • Shape the percussion section's alternating measures in the recapitulation as a conversation with the band, not an interruption; clean handoffs matter more than volume.
  • Build the final section incrementally so the big ending feels earned; resist the urge to go for maximum volume from measure one of the recap.

How to use it

Open a spring or end-of-year concert with this as an energetic statement piece that audiences recognize and enjoy immediately. The ABA structure and brief length also make it suitable for a full-band opener that gives younger sections time to settle before tackling longer works.

Skills your students will build

  • Contrasting meter awareness (4/4 and 3/4 sections)
  • Supporting a featured melodic line while maintaining ensemble balance
  • Clear articulation and rhythmic precision in upbeat contexts
  • Executing clean section entrances and handoffs
  • Building dynamic shape across a multi-section form

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