Civil War Echoes: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Robert Longfield
Grade: 1.5
Item: 35-PK00329928
$45.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Civil War Echoes - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $6.00 | |
| Civil War Echoes - Flute | $6.00 | |
| Civil War Echoes - Oboe | $6.00 | |
| Civil War Echoes - Bassoon | $6.00 | |
| Civil War Echoes - Bb Clarinet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Civil War Echoes - Bb Clarinet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Civil War Echoes - Bb Bass Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Civil War Echoes - Eb Alto Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Civil War Echoes - Bb Tenor Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Civil War Echoes - Eb Baritone Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Civil War Echoes - Bb Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Civil War Echoes - Bb Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Civil War Echoes - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Civil War Echoes - Trombone/Baritone B.C. | $6.00 | |
| Civil War Echoes - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| Civil War Echoes - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Civil War Echoes - Percussion 1 | $6.00 | |
| Civil War Echoes - Percussion 2 | $6.00 | |
| Civil War Echoes - Mallet Percussion | $6.00 | |
| Civil War Echoes - Timpani | $6.00 |
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Description
As the nation commemorates 150 years since the Civil War, here is an appealing medley for young players that uses music of the period. The bugle call "Taps" originated during the Civil War and is used here at the beginning of the piece and incorporated again at the end. The tender ballad "Tenting on the Old Campground" provides lyric contrast before closing with the rousing spiritual "Free At Last".
Dur: 3:25
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00329928
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Why we love this
Longfield constructs this medley with real pedagogical intelligence, moving from the sparse, solemn opening of "Taps" through a lyrical middle section that lets younger players breathe, then building to a climax that energizes without overwhelming the ensemble. The three distinct musical ideas give you natural teaching moments and clear sectional landmarks for rehearsal.
What to expect
The piece opens in hushed reverence with the austere lines of "Taps," then shifts into the wistful, homesick sentiment of soldiers around a campfire. It concludes with the resilience and hope embedded in a spiritual, creating an emotional arc that honors the period's complexity.
Who it's for
Grade 1.5 bands seeking historically informed repertoire that engages without condescending. Directors who want to anchor a patriotic or commemorative concert with substantial musicmaking rather than novelty items.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the opening bugle call carefully. Even though it's iconic, resist over-playing it; let the silence and restraint carry the weight.
- Shape "Tenting on the Old Campground" with phrase awareness. Younger ensembles often play straight through ballads, but this section deserves deliberate attention to melodic contour.
- Build momentum gradually into "Free At Last." The spiritual's energy comes from rhythmic precision and ensemble unity, not volume alone.
How to use it
This works exceptionally well as an opener for a themed concert or as part of a patriotic set alongside other American repertoire. It also serves as a bridge piece between lighter openers and more demanding works, giving your ensemble a moment of substance without technical struggle.
Skills your students will build
- Shaping lyrical melodies with phrase direction
- Balance between independent melodic lines and harmonic support
- Maintaining steady tempo across contrasting sections
- Communicating emotional intent through articulation and dynamics