Clouds That Sail in Heaven: Concert Band Conductor Score

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Clouds That Sail in Heaven: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Clouds That Sail in Heaven: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-26841S
Price: 10.00 USD
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By Todd Stalter

Grade: 3 (Medium)

Item: 00-26841S

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Clouds That Sail in Heaven is a concert fanfare based on the hymn "All Creatures of Our God and King." Short strands of this famous melody are combined to form intricate and expressive textures, and the fanfare is punctuated with exciting syncopated figures and bold percussion scoring. Kick off your next concert with this grand opener. (2:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Alfred Concert Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 20

ISBN10: 1-4706-5485-7

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-5485-6

UPC: 038081289755

SKU: 00-26841S

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About the Composer: Todd Stalter

Todd Stalter built a legendary 34-year tenure as Director of Bands at Eureka High School in Eureka, Illinois, where his ensembles earned a statewide reputation for musical excellence. His marching band claimed 16 Class 1A state championships, his concert band consistently received Superior ratings at IHSA contests, and his groups performed at Orchestra Hall in Chicago and Walt Disney World. Beyond the high school setting, he has conducted All-State Bands in Georgia and Delaware, adjudicated extensively across the country, and presented clinics on composition, conducting, and music education at state conferences and universities.

Stalter holds a Bachelor of Music Education (cum laude) and a Master of Music in Trumpet Performance from Illinois State University, where he studied with esteemed faculty including Richard Lehman of The President's Own United States Marine Band. His published works for band and string orchestra are performed worldwide and have been adopted on state contest lists throughout the United States. Several of his compositions appear in the Teaching Music Through Performance in Band series, published by GIA, a resource widely used in music education.

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Why we love this

Stalter knows what works on a concert stage: this fanfare launches your program with authority while remaining thoroughly musical. The syncopated figures and bold percussion writing grab immediate attention, yet the intricate orchestration of hymn fragments keeps the ensemble engaged across all sections, making it rewarding to conduct and play.

What to expect

A grand processional reimagined: the familiar hymn emerges in fragments, woven together with brilliant fanfare gestures and snappy rhythmic energy. The piece feels celebratory and reverent at once, honoring the source material while embracing modern scoring techniques and a bold, contemporary energy.

Who it's for

Grade 3 bands that want to open a concert with something substantial yet immediately rewarding. This piece works well for groups balancing advancing musicianship with the need for accessible, vibrant repertoire that sounds polished after a reasonable amount of rehearsal.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the interlocking hymn strands carefully so no single voice overwhelms the texture; the strength of this arrangement lies in how the melody fragments blend together rather than stand apart.
Shape the syncopated figures with clarity and rhythmic precision; these accents should feel driving and confident, not awkward.
Give the percussion section room to breathe and articulate the bold scoring without pushing ahead of the ensemble's pulse.
Approach the two-minute length as a complete arc with a clear beginning, dynamic center, and satisfying conclusion; avoid rushing through the fanfare element.

How to use it

This makes an ideal concert opener for any venue, whether a festival, contest, or community performance. The two-minute length and high-impact character work especially well to set an energetic tone at the start of your program before transitioning to contrasting repertoire.

Skills your students will build

Reading and balancing multiple voice parts in close harmony
Executing syncopated rhythms with precision and ensemble unity
Dynamic control across contrasting textures (hymn fragments versus fanfare gestures)
Sectional coordination in complex percussion scoring