Carry On with Pride: 2nd Percussion
By Robert Sheldon
Grade: 2.5
Item: 00-PC-0019036_PC2
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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
SKU:
00-PC-0019036_PC2
More about this title
About the Composer: Robert Sheldon
Robert Sheldon's compositions for wind band have earned him a place among the most frequently programmed composers in the field today. His work as lead author of Sound Innovations for Concert Band and his numerous accolades from the American School Band Director's Association, Phi Beta Mu, and ASCAP reflect a compositional voice grounded in musical substance and pedagogical insight.
Sheldon's influence extends across the globe. He maintains an active schedule as a guest conductor for All-State and Regional Honor Bands, serves as a clinician at universities and state music education conferences, and has led performances of his works in major concert halls including Carnegie Hall, Orchestra Hall, Symphony Hall, the Sydney Opera House, and the Kennedy Center. His international conducting experience spans the United States, Japan, Canada, Italy, Germany, Australia, and China. In 2020, VanderCook College of Music conferred upon him an honorary doctorate in recognition of his contributions to music education and the wind band repertoire.
Why we love this
Sheldon crafts emotional content that developing bands can actually deliver. The arc from tender moments to jubilant peaks gives every section of your ensemble something meaningful to express, and the Grade 2.5 writing never sacrifices musical dignity for accessibility. Bands at this level rarely encounter pieces that honor both the memory of loss and the resilience of community with this kind of sincerity.
What to expect
The piece moves between quiet introspection and radiant affirmation, creating a sonic landscape that honors both private grief and shared joy. Moments of nostalgia give way to passages of surprising power, letting the ensemble discover that celebration and remembrance are not opposing forces but interwoven parts of the same human story.
Who it's for
Grade 2.5 concert bands seeking repertoire that combines technical accessibility with genuine emotional substance. This score works for ensembles ready to engage with mature musical content and perform at contests or festivals where judges value expressive depth alongside musical growth.
How to get the most out of it
- Attend to the dynamic shape within phrases rather than hitting static levels; the emotional journey relies on subtle shifts between sections and instrumental choirs that underscore the text beneath the music.
- Balance the full ensemble carefully during moments of jubilation so that the triumph feels earned rather than overwhelming, maintaining clarity across all parts.
- Allow space for the tender passages to breathe; resist the urge to push these moments, as their power comes from restraint and vulnerability.
How to use it
Program this as a centerpiece for a concert dedicated to community, resilience, or remembrance. Its emotional and stylistic range makes it an effective bridge piece between contrasting works, and its length (3:55) gives you flexibility in building a varied set list. The Grade 2.5 difficulty makes it suitable for contests and festivals where you want to showcase both musicianship and maturity.
Skills your students will build
- Shaping long phrases across multiple sections
- Balancing ensemble sound during sustained passages
- Dynamic control and the relationship between intensity and expression
- Reading and performing with stylistic consistency across contrasting sections
- Responding to emotional context in music rather than relying on technical cues alone