Be Thou My Vision: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Be Thou My Vision: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 35-PK01515316
Price: 60.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Traditional / Arranged by Jeremy S. Martin

Grade: 3

Item: 35-PK01515316

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$60.00

Product	Price	Quantity
Be Thou My Vision - Full Score	$6.00
Be Thou My Vision - Flute 1	$2.50
Be Thou My Vision - Flute 2	$2.50
Be Thou My Vision - Oboe	$2.50
Be Thou My Vision - Clarinet 1	$2.50
Be Thou My Vision - Clarinet 2	$2.50
Be Thou My Vision - Clarinet 3	$2.50
Be Thou My Vision - Bass Clarinet	$2.50
Be Thou My Vision - Eb Contra Alto Clarinet	$2.50
Be Thou My Vision - Bassoon 1	$2.50
Be Thou My Vision - Bassoon 2	$2.50
Be Thou My Vision - Alto Sax 1	$2.50
Be Thou My Vision - Alto Sax 2	$2.50
Be Thou My Vision - Tenor Saxophone	$2.50
Be Thou My Vision - Baritone Saxophone	$2.50
Be Thou My Vision - Trumpet 1	$2.50
Be Thou My Vision - Trumpet 2	$2.50
Be Thou My Vision - Trumpet 3	$2.50
Be Thou My Vision - Horn 1	$2.50
Be Thou My Vision - Horn 2	$2.50
Be Thou My Vision - Horn 3	$2.50
Be Thou My Vision - Horn 4	$2.50
Be Thou My Vision - Trombone 1	$2.50
Be Thou My Vision - Trombone 2	$2.50
Be Thou My Vision - Trombone 3	$2.50
Be Thou My Vision - Euphonium TC	$2.50
Be Thou My Vision - Euphonium	$2.50
Be Thou My Vision - Tuba	$2.50
Be Thou My Vision - Timpani	$2.50
Be Thou My Vision - Chimes	$2.50
Be Thou My Vision - Suspended Cymbal	$2.50

Instrumentation rather than difficulty makes this work a grade 3. It is ideal for memorial services or just for that spot at your concert where you want the beauty of the concert band sound to transfix your audience. Careful attention to doublings can allow bands with less than ideal instrumentation the opportunity to perform this sublime work.

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Publisher: Hal Leonard

SKU: 35-PK01515316

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About the Composer: Traditional

Traditional hymns represent the collected wisdom of congregational music across centuries. These melodies emerged from faith communities and were refined through countless performances, stripped down to their most essential and memorable forms. For music educators, traditional hymnody offers unmatched pedagogical value: clear harmonic progressions, strong melodic lines, and inherent emotional authenticity that resonates with performers and audiences alike.

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Why we love this

Jeremy S. Martin's arrangement respects the hymn's serene character while taking full advantage of what a concert band can offer sonically. The grade 3 designation reflects the instrumentation and doubling choices rather than technical demand, making this accessible to developing ensembles without sacrificing the transcendent quality the piece demands. It's a rare arrangement that works equally well as a healing presence at a memorial or as a hushed moment of beauty in the middle of a concert.

What to expect

Stillness and light. The piece unfolds with the unhurried quality of a hymn sung by voices who know it by heart. Harmonies stack gently, supporting rather than overwhelming the familiar melody, and the overall effect is one of calm certainty rather than drama.

Who it's for

Any concert band seeking a work that addresses the human need for beauty and reflection. This arrangement suits bands at the developing level who want repertoire that sounds mature and dignified without demanding virtuosity from soloists.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the principal melody with the harmonic foundation beneath it; this isn't a piece about display but about the integrity of the line itself.
Study the doubling scheme carefully before rehearsal so you know exactly which voices carry the tune at any given moment, especially in thinner sections.
Work the ensemble toward a unified tone quality in the mid and lower ranges, where much of the harmonic weight sits; homogeneity here creates the luminous quality the arrangement seeks.
Conduct this with restraint. The temptation exists to sentimentalize, but the piece speaks most powerfully when performed with quiet confidence and clarity.

How to use it

Position this near the end of a concert as a moment of collective breath, or use it to anchor a memorial or commemorative event. It also works beautifully as an opening statement if you want to establish a program's tone as one of reflection and grace.