Atlas: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By William Palange
Grade: 2.5 (Medium Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0007213
$60.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas: Score | $9.00 | |
| Atlas: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Atlas: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Atlas: Bassoon | $3.00 | |
| Atlas: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Atlas: 2nd B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Atlas: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Atlas: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Atlas: 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Atlas: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Atlas: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Atlas: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Atlas: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Atlas: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Atlas: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Atlas: 2nd Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Atlas: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Atlas: Baritone B.C. | $3.00 | |
| Atlas: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Atlas: Mallets | $3.00 | |
| Atlas: 2nd Mallet Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Atlas: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Atlas: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Atlas: 3rd Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Atlas: Timpani | $3.00 |
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Description
In July, 2013, the wreckage of a commercial schooner named Atlas was discovered in Lake Ontario in nearly 300 feet of water just outside the Port of Oswego, NY. The Atlas was carrying a load of limestone meant for the U.S. government harbor in Oswego on the day of its fateful journey in May, 1839. Only two miles from port, a gale-force wind rocked the ship and its heavy load shifted, causing the vessel to sink and all of its crew members to perish. This piece was written to portray the majesty of Lake Ontario as well as the brave sailors, young and old, who navigated her volatile waters. (4:50) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
Young Symphonic
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
304
SKU:
00-PK-0007213
More about this title
Why we love this
Palange anchors this piece in a specific historical tragedy, giving your band a narrative framework that deepens their musical storytelling. The Grade 2.5 writing delivers genuine musical substance without overwhelming younger ensembles, making it equally effective for a well-prepared intermediate group or a developing advanced band.
What to expect
Atlas captures both the serene immensity of Lake Ontario and the sudden violence of the gale that claimed the ship and crew. The music honors the sailors with dignity while acknowledging the unpredictable power of nature, creating a soundscape that feels both reverent and turbulent.
Who it's for
Concert bands working at the Grade 2 to 3 level, especially those preparing for festival or contest performances. This piece rewards both developing ensembles seeking substantive repertoire and established bands building a concert program around American maritime history.
How to get the most out of it
- Study the historical context before rehearsal. Players who understand the Atlas's fate and the lake's dangers will shape phrases with appropriate weight and respect, transforming notes on a page into a memorial.
- Balance the portrayal of majesty with tragedy throughout. Resist the urge to make atmospheric moments sound thin; the lake's power and beauty deserve as much sonic presence as the dramatic elements.
- Mark your conductor score with clear visual cues for the programmatic arc. A four-minute fifty-second journey needs roadmap clarity so the ensemble understands when they're depicting the calm before the storm, the crisis, and the aftermath.
How to use it
This works beautifully as a concert centerpiece or festival selection that lets audiences into the band's storytelling ability. Consider programming it alongside other Americana or historical-themed works for a thematic concert, or place it strategically to showcase your ensemble's dynamic range and musical maturity.
Skills your students will build
- Shaping longer phrases with programmatic intent
- Balancing lyrical passages with dramatic intensity
- Responding to conductor cues that support narrative pacing
- Sustaining tone quality across contrasting musical moods