Chan Chan: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$70.00 USD

Chan Chan: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Chan Chan: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-51014
Price: 70.00 USD
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(The Lost City)

By William Owens

Grade: 2.5

Item: 00-51014

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Beauty and raw power collide in this contemporary work by William Owens that pays homage to Chan Chan, an ancient city in the desert of northern Peru. Engaging melodies and primal harmonies reveal both spectacle and mystery as the work unfolds. Surprisingly accessible despite its complex sound! (3:50)

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Series: MakeMusic Young Band

Publisher: MakeMusic Publications

ISBN10: 1-4706-6605-7

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-6605-7

UPC: 038081584669

SKU: 00-51014

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About the Composer: William Owens

William Owens was born in Gary, Indiana in 1963 and trained at VanderCook College of Music, where he later earned recognition as a Distinguished Alumnus. For three decades he served as a band director in Texas while building an extraordinary catalog of over 300 compositions for concert band, string orchestra, and chamber ensembles since 1993.

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Why we love this

Owens brings genuine pedagogical insight to every score he writes for young bands. Chan Chan proves once again that accessibility and musical substance are not mutually exclusive; students get to perform music that sounds sophisticated and culturally grounded without requiring virtuosic technique. The programmatic arc keeps ensembles engaged while the Grade 2.5 difficulty makes it festival-ready for bands at multiple levels of development.

What to expect

Ancient Peruvian desert landscape unfolds before you in sound. Raw, open harmonies evoke the mystery of a lost city while engaging melodies invite listeners into the story, creating a piece that feels both timeless and vividly present.

Who it's for

Band directors looking for Grade 2.5 repertoire that combines accessibility with artistic substance will find Chan Chan an ideal choice for concert programs and competitions. Students benefit from performing music with a genuine cultural narrative and contemporary compositional voice without wrestling with extreme technical demands.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the primal harmonies carefully so they support rather than overwhelm the melodic lines; think of the harmony as a foundation that lets the tune breathe.
Honor the cultural context by listening to recordings of actual Chan Chan music before rehearsals begin; this gives students an ear for the tonal colors Owens is evoking.
Pay attention to dynamic contrast in the unfolding sections; the piece builds its power through orchestration and intensity, not through constant loudness.

How to use it

Chan Chan works well as a centerpiece in a concert celebrating world cultures or as part of a program exploring contemporary band music. Its 3:50 runtime and vivid imagery also make it competition-friendly for festivals where you want to program something that stands out musically without taking excessive rehearsal time to prepare.