Appalachian Trail: Concert Band Conductor Score

$9.00 USD

Appalachian Trail: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Appalachian Trail: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-3182S
Price: 9.00 USD
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Gospel Song / Dulcimer Tune / Clog Dance

By John Kinyon

Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-3182S

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This suite captures the flavor of the musical sounds indigenous to the mountain people of Appalachia. The first movement is based on the well-loved hymn 'Amazing Grace.' The pensive second movement is titled 'Dulcimer Tune' and provides an excellent contrast to the lively third movement 'Clog Dance' which features wood block and snare drum that simulate the sounds of hill country clogging. (Grade 2)

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Series: Young Symphonic

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 24

UPC: 038081093727

SKU: 00-3182S

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About the Composer: John Kinyon

John Kinyon earned degrees from Ithaca College and the Eastman School of Music, and received an honorary doctorate from Limestone College in Gaffney, South Carolina. His career spans instrumental music direction, school leadership, educational roles at major music publishers, and university teaching at the University of Miami.

With over 250 published compositions for Alfred Music since 1982, Kinyon has established himself as a reliable voice in educational music. His catalog spans grades 1-3 and encompasses marches, ballads, overtures, and concert works that balance accessibility with genuine musicality.

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Why we love this

Kinyon builds this suite on authentic Appalachian source material—'Amazing Grace,' a dulcimer tune, and clogging rhythms—yet treats each movement with real compositional care rather than folksy simplification. The three-movement arc gives younger bands a satisfying concert experience with clear contrasts, and the Grade 2 scoring keeps the focus on musicality and texture rather than technical display.

What to expect

The suite unfolds like a musical walk through Appalachian culture. You start with the solemn dignity of 'Amazing Grace,' move into the intimate, almost mournful character of the dulcimer tune, and finish with the joy and vitality of clogging—percussion and all. It's accessible without feeling simplistic.

Who it's for

This score works perfectly for Grade 2 concert bands building their repertoire with works that feel both substantial and achievable. Directors looking for Americana-rooted programming without resorting to generic folk arrangements will find the authentic harmonic language and strong structural design rewarding.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the hymn tune in the first movement so the melody sings through the harmonic support; younger bands often push dynamics forward out of enthusiasm, but 'Amazing Grace' needs space to breathe.
The dulcimer movement calls for a lighter touch from the ensemble and careful control of the sustained tones—this is where students learn the difference between playing notes and playing phrases.
Let the rhythm section (wood block and snare) drive the clog dance with energy and precision; these percussion parts set the groove for the entire band, so lock those sounds early in rehearsal.

How to use it

This pairs naturally with American history units or regional studies programs, and its three movements allow flexible programming options if you need contrasting pieces at different points in the concert. The Grade 2 level also makes it an excellent choice for early-season programming when your ensemble is still building fundamentals.