Battle Creek March: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$45.00 USD

Battle Creek March: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Battle Creek March: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-18779
Price: 45.00 USD
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By Mark Williams

Grade: 1 (Very Easy)

Item: 00-18779

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Your beginning band will sound great in its first concert performing this easy 2/4 march by Mark Williams. This piece is a fantastic confidence builder and uses only seven notes. Correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 1, page 13, you'll want to use this one again and again! (2:00)

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Series: Accent on Achievement

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 116

UPC: 038081177274

SKU: 00-18779

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About the Composer: Mark Williams

Mark Williams shaped elementary band pedagogy through decades of classroom teaching in Washington state and a prolific compositional output exceeding 200 works. His co-authorship of the Accent on Achievement Band Method established a practical, student-centered approach that remains influential in beginning band curricula nationwide.

Beyond the classroom, Williams earned recognition as a clinician and guest conductor across 34 states, five Canadian provinces, and Australia. His compositions garnered numerous awards, including the Western International Band Clinic's Gralia Competition and multiple ASCAP Special Awards. A skilled bassoon performer and arranger who served with the 560th Air Force Band, Williams also led the Spokane British Brass Band as conductor and artistic director, bringing together his compositional craft, performance expertise, and ensemble direction.

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Why we love this

This march delivers exactly what beginning band students need to feel successful in their first public performance. Seven notes, straightforward rhythms, and a driving 2/4 pulse mean your ensemble will sound unified and confident rather than tentative. The piece builds ensemble blend without exposing individual weaknesses, making it an ideal opener for a first concert program.

What to expect

Battle Creek March bounces with the straightforward joy of a school parade. Its bright, simple melody feels accessible without being patronizing, letting first-year students experience the satisfaction of playing together as a functioning ensemble.

Who it's for

Beginning band students in their first or second year of study will thrive with this piece. Directors introducing young ensembles to concert performance will find it pairs perfectly with the Accent on Achievement curriculum at Book 1 level.

How to get the most out of it

Keep the tempo steady and march-like; a crisp, forward tempo of around 120 BPM maintains the piece's character without rushing younger players
Balance the melody across sections rather than letting it sit only in the upper voices; distribute parts so the march has weight and presence
Emphasize the march character through articulation: teach students to tongue the rhythm cleanly and uniformly across their section
Use the two-minute duration as a rehearsal tool; this is short enough to perform multiple run-throughs in one session, building confidence through repetition

How to use it

Open your first concert with this march to establish early momentum and give your newest musicians an immediate success. It also works beautifully as a transition piece between a more serious opening number and a contrasting selection, offering the audience a moment of traditional band humor and energy.