Big Brass on Patrol: Concert Band Conductor Score

$5.00 USD

Big Brass on Patrol: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Big Brass on Patrol: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-22257S
Price: 5.00 USD
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Low Brass Section Feature

By Robert Sheldon

Grade: 1.5 (Easy)

Item: 00-22257S

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American Patrol has been given a new personality in this delightful setting that features the entire low brass section. Regardless of the number of low brass players you have, be it one or twenty-one, this familiar march will let your big brass shine!

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Series: Challenger Band Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 8

UPC: 038081230269

SKU: 00-22257S

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About the Composer: Robert Sheldon

Robert Sheldon stands among the most widely performed composers of concert band repertoire today. His works appear on state contest lists and international concert programs with remarkable frequency, and his commissions continue to shape the landscape of wind band literature. He co-authored Sound Innovations for Concert Band, a cornerstone method series, and has received honors from the American School Band Director's Association, Phi Beta Mu, and ASCAP.

Sheldon's influence extends beyond the printed page. He conducts All-State and Regional Honor Bands regularly, clinics across the United States and internationally (including Japan, Canada, Italy, Germany, Australia, and China), and has led performances of his own works at Carnegie Hall, Orchestra Hall, Boston Symphony Hall, the Sydney Opera House, and the Kennedy Center. VanderCook College of Music awarded him an honorary doctorate in 2020, recognizing his sustained contributions to music education and composition.

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Why we love this

Sheldon strips away complexity and zeroes in on what makes this march irresistible: a low brass feature that works whether you're conducting one tuba player or an entire section. The accessibility at Grade 1.5 never feels thin or compromised. Instead, he crafts genuine musical interest around the familiar American Patrol melody, letting your low brass players claim the spotlight without saddling them with technical demands that would overshadow the joy of the feature.

What to expect

This is American Patrol reimagined with swagger and warmth. The familiar melody takes on new character when heard through the low brass lens, trading the march's conventional brightness for a rich, grounded sound that feels both accessible and satisfying. The march pulse stays intact, but the personality is distinctly yours.

Who it's for

Directors working with developing or smaller programs will find this Grade 1.5 setting approachable without compromise. Any band with at least one low brass player can program this confidently, and programs with robust tuba, trombone, and baritone sections will find a feature that genuinely showcases their strength.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the scoring so the tuba, trombone, and baritone lines can be heard clearly; resist the urge to let the upper winds bury this feature.
Shape the march character with attention to articulation consistency across the low brass section, keeping the tongue attack unified and the releases clean.
Adjust instrumentation and doublings on the fly based on your section size; Sheldon built flexibility into the design so lean sections and large sections both succeed.
Let the march breathe at natural phrase boundaries; resist pushing tempo through the entire work.

How to use it

Place this on a concert when you want to celebrate low brass achievements and offer something crowd-pleasing without diluting a balanced repertoire. It pairs well alongside other Grade 1.5 to 2.5 works or serves as a standalone feature piece in a multi-genre program. Spring pops concerts and end-of-year celebrations are natural homes for this setting.