Chasing Crimson: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

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Chasing Crimson: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Chasing Crimson: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-50881
Price: 80.00 USD
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By Dakota Pederson

Grade: 3.5

Item: 00-50881

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Crimson, the deep and rich shade of red, is captured and eloquently displayed in this relentless composition. Chasing Crimson, an aggressive composition by Dakota Pederson, uses a traditional form and melody while incorporating creative harmonies with some dissonance. From measure one, audiences will be captivated by the memorable melody that showcases the power of a strong trombone section. (3:25)

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Series: Alfred Concert Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

ISBN10: 1-4706-6690-1

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-6690-3

UPC: 038081585512

SKU: 00-50881

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Why we love this

Pederson writes music that grabs a band from the opening note and refuses to let go. The trombone writing here is substantial enough to feel like a genuine feature without overshadowing the ensemble, and the blend of traditional structure with unexpected harmonic choices keeps the piece engaging through multiple hearings. For a Grade 3.5 band, this offers the kind of memorable, singable melody that students actually want to play.

What to expect

Bold and charged, like watching something vivid and unstoppable unfold. The piece channels the intensity of its title through propulsive rhythms and a trombone melody that sits confidently in the middle of the ensemble, supported by harmonies that shift between traditional and unexpectedly modern colors. Three minutes and twenty-five seconds of concentrated energy.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the Grade 3.5 level seeking programming that challenges young ensembles without requiring advanced technical demands. This work rewards bands with solid fundamentals and the maturity to handle contemporary harmonic language while maintaining musical shape and control.

How to get the most out of it

Establish a clear, driving pulse from the downbeat. The relentless character depends on rhythmic precision and forward momentum through the opening melody.
Balance the trombone section carefully so the memorable melody cuts through without overwhelming the supporting harmonies, especially where dissonance is introduced.
Shape the harmonic tension deliberately. The creative dissonances work best when the band understands which moments resolve and which ones sustain the edge.
Shape phrase contours even in fast passages. Aggressive doesn't mean flat; let the band breathe musically within the propulsive tempo.

How to use it

Program this as a concert opener or as the centerpiece of a festival set where you want to showcase your band's ability to handle contemporary sonorities and rhythmic drive. The length and moderate difficulty make it an effective closer to a shorter concert while still leaving room for lighter or more lyrical pieces in a longer program.

Skills your students will build

Reading and performing contemporary harmonic language with both traditional and dissonant sonorities
Maintaining ensemble precision and pulse within programmatic, aggressive textures
Balancing featured section writing (trombone) with full ensemble responsibility
Shaping sustained harmonic tension and managing release points