Blaze of Glory: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$55.00 USD

Blaze of Glory: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Blaze of Glory: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-B1183
Price: 55.00 USD
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By Robert Sheldon

Grade: 2.5

Item: 98-B1183

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This outstanding overture begins with a declamatory statement in the woodwinds. The heroic melody subsides to a softer section which still retains the energy of the piece. A beautiful lyrical section places emphasis on musicality with plenty of opportunities for rubato. The return of the opening theme brings the work to a triumphant conclusion. Very characteristic of Robert Sheldon's exceptional writing for young bands.

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Series: FJH Young Band

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 674398212316

SKU: 98-B1183

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About the Composer: Robert Sheldon

Robert Sheldon stands among the most prolific and widely performed composers for wind bands in education today. His works appear on contest lists across the country and have been performed internationally, from Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House. Sheldon's music is defined by accessibility without compromise: scores that young ensembles can learn from while audiences experience genuine artistry.

Beyond composition, Sheldon shapes music education as lead author of Sound Innovations for Concert Band and a sought-after clinician at state conferences, All-State bands, and university music programs. His commissions, publications, and conducting appearances span continents. In recognition of his sustained impact on the field, VanderCook College of Music granted him an honorary doctorate in 2020.

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Why we love this

Sheldon builds this overture on architectural clarity that young conductors can actually shape. The structural arc feels inevitable rather than contrived: a bold woodwind statement, dynamic contrast that never feels like filler, and a lyrical center that invites real musicmaking before the triumphant return. Most Grade 2.5 pieces recycle the same energy throughout; this one teaches your ensemble how tension and release actually work.

What to expect

The piece opens with unguarded heroism, then invites your ensemble into more intimate musical territory. There's swagger in the melody and genuine warmth in the middle section. When the theme returns, it feels earned rather than recycled.

Who it's for

Grade 2.5 concert bands looking for repertoire with real musical substance. Directors seeking a festival or contest piece that challenges ensembles to think about phrasing and dynamic architecture, not just technical execution.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the opening declamatory statement with clear articulation and supported air; the woodwinds need to sound confident, not tentative, to establish the piece's character.
Bring out the contrast in the softer section by resisting the urge to slow down. The energy remains, just redirected through dynamic control rather than tempo.
Allow genuine flexibility in the lyrical section. Rubato works best when your ensemble understands the harmonic progression underneath, so mark those moments in rehearsal where the line can breathe.
The final return benefits from building incrementally rather than jumping straight to full volume. Let the triumph emerge through the orchestration.

How to use it

Program this in the first half of a concert to set an ambitious tone without asking for extreme technical demands. It works equally well as a festival or contest entry where your ensemble's maturity and musicianship will read immediately.