Coldwater Crossing: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Michael Sweeney
Grade: 1.5
Item: 35-PK00155524
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Even developing bands need to be challenged with music that stirs the imagination. Here's a great-sounding overture with bold melodies, creative harmonies, and contrasting styles that's still within the capabilities of beginning players. Dur: 2:50
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00155524
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About the Composer: Michael Sweeney
Michael Sweeney has spent decades writing music that respects the real constraints of school ensembles while refusing to talk down to them. His works for beginning and intermediate bands balance accessibility with genuine musical substance, making him a trusted voice for directors who want their students playing real music, not exercises dressed up as pieces.
Why we love this
Sweeney understands that Grade 1.5 bands don't need training wheels or watered-down arrangements. The bold melodic writing here gives your players something worth playing for, while the varied textures and harmonic movement keep things interesting without requiring virtuosity. You'll hear genuine music-making from beginners.
What to expect
An overture that moves with purpose and personality. Melodies arrive with intention, harmonies surprise without confusing, and the contrasting sections suggest different moods held together by musical logic rather than fragmentation. Two minutes fifty seconds of pure engagement.
Who it's for
Beginning concert bands ready to tackle something with real musical backbone. Directors who want their students to experience overture form and structural clarity without getting bogged down in technical demands. Groups building confidence through repertoire that sounds sophisticated.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the bold melodies against the supporting harmonies by rehearsing the piece section by section, ensuring accompaniment players understand they're supporting a story, not just filling texture.
- Work the contrasting style shifts carefully, marking clear tempo and character changes in parts so transitions feel intentional rather than abrupt.
- Let the creative harmonies breathe during sectional rehearsals; isolate these moments so students hear how unexpected chord choices create interest.
How to use it
Pair this as a concert opener to set a strong tone without burning out an ensemble still learning stamina. It works equally well as a mid-year programming choice when your band has enough rehearsal time behind them but before the pressure pieces arrive. The clear structural arc makes it rewarding for both audience and players.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining bold, confident melodic lines
- Supporting harmony parts with independence and focus
- Following clear harmonic structure and chord progression
- Executing style and character changes within a single work
- Reading and executing overture form on the concert stage