Carry On with Pride: Concert Band Conductor Score

$12.00 USD

Carry On with Pride: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Carry On with Pride: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-49974S
Price: 12.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Robert Sheldon

Grade: 2.5

Item: 00-49974S

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Touching and triumphant, this ode to the perseverance of the human spirit allows developing bands to perform a range of emotional content. From moments of tenderness and nostalgia to power and jubilation, Carry On with Pride, by Robert Sheldon, presents a musical celebration of life in honor of friends we have lost. (3:55)

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Series: Young Symphonic

Publisher: Alfred Music

ISBN10: 1-4706-5839-9

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-5839-7

UPC: 038081575957

SKU: 00-49974S

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About the Composer: Robert Sheldon

Robert Sheldon ranks among the most frequently performed composers writing for wind band today. His works appear regularly on state and national contest lists, and his music has been heard in venues ranging from Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House. Sheldon has received recognition from the American School Band Director's Association, Phi Beta Mu, and ASCAP, and he holds an honorary doctorate from VanderCook College of Music.

Beyond composition, Sheldon shapes music education through his authorship of Sound Innovations for Concert Band and his extensive work as a clinician and guest conductor. He conducts honor bands across the United States and internationally, and regularly accepts commissions for new works. His schedule reflects a deep commitment to the wind band repertoire and to the educators and students who perform his music.

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Why we love this

Sheldon writes with genuine emotional intelligence for developing ensembles. This score balances accessibility with substantive musical content, moving between introspective passages and moments of real power without ever feeling manipulative. The harmonic language is warm and contemporary, and the orchestration sits beautifully in the hands of young players.

What to expect

Carry On with Pride moves through intimate, reflective passages that evoke memory and loss, then builds toward moments of affirmation and strength. The music acknowledges grief without dwelling in it, ultimately landing on a spirit of resilience and celebration that feels earned rather than imposed.

Who it's for

This score is designed for Grade 2.5 concert bands seeking repertoire that asks for genuine musicianship without overwhelming technical demands. It works especially well for ensembles ready to explore emotional depth and for programs that value both artistic growth and audience connection.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the quieter sections with phrase direction even when dynamics sit in a comfortable range for your students; these moments carry the emotional weight of the piece.
Attend carefully to balance between sections during the triumphant passages so jubilation doesn't tip into chaos.
Allow time in rehearsal for students to understand the commemorative context. Players invest more fully when they understand what they're expressing.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece for a concert exploring themes of human connection and perseverance. Its moderate length (3:55) and emotional arc make it an ideal bridge between lighter opening selections and more technically demanding works, or use it as a closing concert statement that stays with audiences.