Celtic Wedding: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Jeremy Bell
Grade: 4 (Medium Difficult)
Item: 00-PK-0007517
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Description
This beautiful and challenging work includes Celtic styles such as the strathspey and jig, using idiomatic rhythms and orchestral colors to present this charming musical vision. Opportunities for solo performers and the use of a bodhrán in the percussion section helps to create a very special moment on any concert.
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Series:
Alfred Concert Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
290
SKU:
00-PK-0007517
More about this title
About the Composer: Jeremy Bell
Jeremy Bell studied composition at Bradley University under Stephen Heinemann, then earned his master's degree from Arizona State University studying with Rodney Rogers and Jody Rockmaker. His compositional work spans concert band and choral literature alongside a thriving commercial portfolio for television and film scoring.
Beyond the concert hall, Bell has shaped his understanding of music and entertainment through hands-on work as Entertainment Manager at The SHOUT! House Dueling Piano bar in Glendale, Arizona, where he continues to engage with live musical performance and audience interaction.
Why we love this
Bell writes idiomatically for band while maintaining genuine musical substance. The integration of Celtic forms like the strathspey and jig gives this piece a programmatic identity that feels fresh at the Grade 4 level, and the opportunity for bodhrán inclusion signals that he understands how to layer color and cultural authenticity without sacrificing ensemble balance or clarity.
What to expect
Vibrant and rhythmically alive, this score transports the listener to Celtic tradition through the lens of concert band orchestration. The interplay of folkloric dance rhythms and lush harmonic writing creates moments of both rousing energy and reflective beauty.
Who it's for
Directors programming a concert or festival performance want material that showcases band sound with character and ambition. Grade 4 bands with developing musicianship and solo players ready for featured moments will find this work accessible yet rewarding.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the strathspey and jig rhythms early in sectional rehearsals so players internalize the characteristic dotted figures and swinging feel before combining them with harmonic movement.
- Balance the solo moments carefully against the full ensemble; these passages should cut through without overwhelming the band's foundation.
- If adding bodhrán, rehearse the percussionist separately first to ensure the instrument locks rhythmically with your other percussion and doesn't obscure the band's pulse.
How to use it
Program this as a standalone concert piece or pair it with other world music selections to create a thematic concert around global musical traditions. Its moderate length and festive character make it equally suited to spring concert programming or festival competition.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing strathspey and jig rhythms with period-appropriate style
- Balancing solo passages with ensemble support and dynamic control
- Intonation and articulation consistency across sustained Celtic melodies
- Collaborative listening when non-traditional percussion (bodhrán) is integrated into the ensemble