Conquest (from Captain from Castille): Marching Band Conductor Score & Parts
Composed by Alfred Newman / arr. Mike Story
Grade: 2 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0006728
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Description
From the classic movie Captain from Castille comes this unforgettable Alfred Newman theme. It's majestic, powerful, and perfect for marching band performance. This terrific Mike Story arrangement would be ideal as an opener, stands tune, or parade chart! (1:45)
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Additional Details
Series:
Big and Easy
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
116
SKU:
00-PK-0006728
More about this title
About the Composer: Alfred Newman
Alfred Newman (1900-1970) was one of Hollywood's most prolific and celebrated film composers, scoring over 250 films across his career. His gift for crafting memorable, richly orchestrated themes established the sound of the Golden Age of cinema; his work earned him nine Academy Award nominations and four wins, making him one of the most honored composers in film history.
Newman's themes are built on strong melodic lines and harmonic clarity that translate beautifully to concert arrangements. His music remains a staple of school and community bands because it demands musicianship without sacrificing accessibility, and because audiences recognize and respond to the grandeur of his writing.
Why we love this
Mike Story's arrangement captures the swagger and pageantry of Newman's original theme while keeping the demands manageable for a Grade 2 ensemble. The orchestration sits naturally across the marching band instrumentation, giving every section memorable material to play rather than filler parts. This is the kind of opener that energizes an audience and builds confidence in your students from the first downbeat.
What to expect
Conquest radiates confidence and pageantry. The theme has a noble, almost ceremonial quality that commands attention, with rich harmonic underpinning that feels grand without being heavy. It sweeps forward with forward momentum and majesty, the kind of music that makes you stand a little taller.
Who it's for
This arrangement works for marching bands at the Grade 2 level and above, whether you're programming a parade, a field show opener, or a concert-style performance. Directors looking for a piece that impresses audiences while staying achievable for developing ensembles will find this a reliable choice.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the main melody with clear phrasing and vibrato control; this theme sings even in a marching context, so resist the temptation to play it straight through without contour.
- Balance the brass section carefully during the full statement of the theme. The melody line should cut through, but supporting voices need space to breathe and not overwhelm.
- Lock the tempo early in rehearsal and maintain steady precision. The majestic quality depends on rock-solid pulse and clean rhythmic articulation across all voices.
- Use the recorded accompaniment to lock in your ensemble's timing and style before moving to full marching rehearsal on the field.
How to use it
This works beautifully as a show opener, where you want to grab attention and set a high-energy tone immediately. It's also an excellent parade or stands tune that sits comfortably in a concert program and bridges classical film music and traditional marching band repertoire. The 1:45 length makes it flexible for any performance slot.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing section writing with clear melodic hierarchy
- Sustained phrasing and line control in march tempo
- Precision articulation in full ensemble contexts
- Concert-style musicality within a marching band arrangement