Convergence: Score
By Larry Clark
Grade: 2 (Easy)
Item: 00-PR-0002044
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Description
With the main thematic material beginning in unison and quickly expanding into thick harmonies, this work moves even the younger ensemble into an expanded consciousness of contemporary composition. A slower middle section provides necessary contrasts and vertical sonorities that underscore the interaction of the melodic lines throughout. Performance tempo can be successfully adjusted to the performance levels of the ensemble. Convergence is a dramatic new vehicle! (duration 4:48)
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Young Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
248
SKU:
00-PR-0002044
More about this title
About the Composer: Larry Clark
Larry Clark is a prolific composer and arranger whose works for young and developing ensembles have become staples of the concert band repertoire. His compositions balance accessibility with musical substance, consistently creating pieces that challenge students to grow musically while remaining within their technical grasp. Clark's deep understanding of band instrumentation and developmental pedagogy has made him a trusted voice in music education publishing.
Why we love this
This piece refuses to talk down to Grade 2 ensembles. The unison opening draws listeners in immediately, then Clark shifts into genuine harmonic complexity that rewards careful balancing and blend work from your students. The flexible tempo marking means you can use this successfully whether your band reads ahead quickly or needs time to develop, making it genuinely useful across a range of performance calendars.
What to expect
The piece launches with urgent unison energy before opening into lush, layered harmonies that feel both modern and organic. A contemplative middle section provides breathing room and textural variety, creating a complete emotional arc across its nearly five minutes.
Who it's for
Grade 2 concert bands ready to engage with contemporary compositional approaches. This score works for ensembles seeking contest or festival repertoire that expands musical vocabulary while remaining technically accessible.
How to get the most out of it
- Start the unison passage with clarity and confidence; this opening sets the piece's dramatic trajectory, so establish the primary melodic idea without hesitation.
- Balance the expanded harmonies that follow by identifying which section carries the primary line in each measure and adjusting secondary voices accordingly.
- Use the slower middle section to highlight vertical sonorities by letting each harmonic change breathe; avoid rushing through sustained chords.
- Adjust overall tempo to match your ensemble's comfort level without sacrificing the piece's contemporary character and structural integrity.
How to use it
Program this as a competition selection where it can stand alongside more traditional Grade 2 repertoire and demonstrate your band's range. The dramatic arc and contrasting sections also make it effective as a concert centerpiece piece, particularly when paired with lighter opener or closing selections.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing unison passages with precision and projection
- Sustaining harmonic blend through thick vertical sonorities
- Recognizing and executing contemporary compositional techniques at an accessible level
- Adjusting ensemble sound in response to tempo modifications
- Identifying primary and secondary melodic material within complex textures