Colonial March (Based on Chester): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Arr. John Kinyon
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0000355
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Series:
Mini Score Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
49
SKU:
00-PK-0000355
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About the Arranger: John Kinyon
John Kinyon studied at Ithaca College and the Eastman School of Music, earning an honorary doctorate from Limestone College in Gaffney, South Carolina. He directed instrumental music programs and served as music department head across multiple school districts, later holding positions as educational director for Warner Brothers Music in New York and professor of music education at the University of Miami, Florida.
Kinyon has composed over 250 educational works for Alfred Music, establishing himself as a leading voice in accessible band and instrumental repertoire. His catalog spans grades 1 through 3 across marches, ballads, overtures, and other forms, each designed with student musicians and developing ensembles in mind.
Why we love this
Kinyon's arrangement captures the patriotic character of Chester while keeping the parts refreshingly straightforward for developing musicians. At Grade 1, this demands nothing unnecessary from your ensemble yet delivers the confidence that comes from playing a recognizable, historically rooted tune with dignity and clarity. It's exactly the kind of piece that lets young players feel like real musicians without requiring advanced techniques or reading skills.
What to expect
Chester emerges with understated dignity in Kinyon's hands; this is a hymn-tune march that feels both accessible and earnest. Young musicians get to experience the satisfaction of playing something with real historical roots and musical substance, even as they're still building foundational skills.
Who it's for
Beginning and developing concert bands at the elementary and early middle school level will find this immediately playable while still respecting the historical weight of Chester. Directors seeking a patriotic or historical program piece that doesn't demand advanced technique will welcome the straightforward part-writing.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the melodic line with gentle dynamic contours rather than playing at a constant volume; Chester deserves to breathe and sing, even in its simplest setting.
- Balance the harmony parts carefully so they support the melody rather than compete with it; this arrangement depends on transparent voicing to succeed.
- Keep the march tempo steady and conversational; there's no need to rush. A clear, unhurried pulse lets the tune's strength come through.
How to use it
Include this early in a concert program where it can serve as an effective opener or transition piece, or feature it during patriotic holiday concerts and educational assemblies. Its brevity and straightforward energy make it ideal for building student confidence while introducing your audience to familiar American musical heritage.
Skills your students will build
- Steady pulse and march rhythm maintenance
- Balanced blend and harmonic support within a simple ensemble texture
- Reading and executing clear dynamic shapes
- Understanding articulation in a melody-driven piece