Banners on Parade: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by Stephen Bulla
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00284528
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Perfect for any patriotic event or showing pride in the national colors at any time, here is a rousing and creative arrangement of familiar flag-wavers! Stephen Bulla opens with "You're a Grand Old Flag", followed by the "hurrah for the flag of the free" trio section of "Stars and Stripes Forever", and finishes with a toe-tapping rendition of "Yankee Doodle Boy". A guaranteed crowd pleaser!
Dur: 2:45
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00284528
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About the Arranger: Stephen Bulla
Stephen Bulla is a prolific composer and arranger whose work spans concert band, wind ensemble, and orchestra. His arrangements are known for respecting the character of original melodies while crafting engaging parts for all sections of the ensemble, making him a reliable choice for directors seeking music that balances musicality with accessibility.
Why we love this
Bulla's instinct for pacing makes this medley feel purposeful rather than rushed. Each tune gets its moment without overstaying, and the arrangement respects what makes these melodies memorable while layering them with fresh harmonic color and rhythmic energy that keeps players engaged throughout.
What to expect
Straightforward American pride meets clever orchestration. The familiar melodies arrive with polish and care, arranged to let your ensemble sound rooted and confident rather than simply competent. There's warmth underneath the patriotic energy, a sense of genuine affection for these tunes rather than novelty.
Who it's for
Bands at the Grade 3 level seeking a patriotic opener or closer that plays well to audiences without requiring extensive rehearsal. It works equally well for concert performances, parades, Memorial Day tributes, or any program where national pride and accessible, energetic music serve the occasion.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody between sections as it passes. The opening "You're a Grand Old Flag" statement should feature your soloists or lead voices clearly, but stay alert as the tune migrates through the band.
- The trio section of "Stars and Stripes Forever" demands precise articulation and clean releases. Drill the "hurrah for the flag" figure until it speaks with one voice across your section.
- Shape the "Yankee Doodle Boy" closing with gentle forward motion rather than aggressive tempo pushing. The toe-tapping quality comes from rhythmic clarity, not speed.
How to use it
Open a concert with this to establish festive momentum and audience connection immediately. Alternatively, place it near the end of a program where a strong, crowd-pleasing finale can send listeners out satisfied. Its two-minute forty-five-second length makes it flexible for fitting into ceremonies or mixed concert formats.
Skills your students will build
- Articulation clarity and ensemble unity within a single phrase
- Sustaining musical line while passing melody between instrumental families
- Maintaining steady pulse and rhythmic precision in syncopated figures
- Balancing volume and blend across a medley structure