Chanteys: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Chanteys: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-19542S
Price: 12.00 USD
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By Robert Sheldon

Grade: 3 (Medium)

Item: 00-19542S

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Chanteys is an original work that recalls the music of the sea and its sailors. A jaunty opening sparkles with character and style before yielding to a pensive "Andante." The piece closes with a spirited juxtaposition of thematic material. Expressive, entertaining and great fun to play, Chanteys is another excellent choice for contests or spring concerts by Robert Sheldon. This piece was also selected by the Yamaha Music Media Corporation of Japan as one of the "100 Best Pieces for Band" for 2001. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Alfred Concert Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 36

ISBN10: 1-4706-5690-6

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-5690-4

UPC: 038081182568

SKU: 00-19542S

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About the Composer: Robert Sheldon

Robert Sheldon stands among the most frequently programmed composers in wind band repertoire. His works appear on contest and concert schedules internationally, and his gift for crafting music that speaks to both ensembles and audiences has earned him recognition from the American School Band Director's Association, Phi Beta Mu, and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.

Beyond composition, Sheldon shapes music education as lead author of Sound Innovations for Concert Band and serves as a guest conductor for All-State and Regional Honor Bands. His commissions and annual publications sustain a prolific output, while his appearances as clinician and conductor span universities, state conferences, and major concert halls including Carnegie Hall, Symphony Hall Boston, and the Kennedy Center. In 2020, VanderCook College of Music awarded him an honorary doctorate in recognition of his contributions to the field.

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Why we love this

Sheldon knows how to balance accessibility with genuine musical substance. The piece moves purposefully through contrasting moods: the opening establishes immediate character without demanding technical heroics, the middle section gives the ensemble room to breathe and shape lyrical material, and the finale energizes without becoming chaotic. It's the kind of work that earns applause and builds confidence in younger bands.

What to expect

Chanteys evokes the salt spray and work rhythms of maritime life, opening with spirited buoyancy before drawing inward for a contemplative passage. The closing movement recaptures that opening energy with fresh sophistication, as if the sailors are returning to port with stories to tell.

Who it's for

Conductors programming Grade 3 concert bands who want a piece with genuine musical narrative and proven success at both contests and spring concerts. The work suits ensembles ready to move beyond pure technical studies and begin exploring contrasting textures and expressive range.

How to get the most out of it

Establish the jaunty character of the opening through crisp articulation and clear ensemble balance; the personality lives in precision rather than speed.
Shape the Andante as a genuine contrast by allowing fuller tone and broader phrasing; this section rewards expressive playing from your principal voices.
Balance thematic material in the finale so that both competing ideas remain audible; clarity here prevents the energetic closer from becoming murky.

How to use it

This piece works well in a concert that pairs it with lighter contemporary works or shorter classics, allowing its three-movement arc to be the centerpiece without demanding too much endurance from younger players. Its contest pedigree and selection by Yamaha as one of the 100 Best Pieces for Band makes it equally at home on a festival program.