Crimond: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$55.00 USD

Crimond: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Crimond: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 81-CB2037
Price: 55.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Traditional / arr. David Marlatt

Grade: 3

Item: 81-CB2037

$55.00

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Crimond or The Lord's My Shepherd is a simple and elegant hymn that is commonly sung in church. This short arrangement opens with a solo brass quartet then builds and develops this beautiful melody into a colourful mosaic of sound and timbre. Melody is passed from section to section adding interesting rhythmic variations which leads to a large and dramatic ending, with dissonance in the lower voices, resolving to a powerful major chord.

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Series: Eighth Note Publications

Publisher: Eighth Note Publications

ISBN10: 1-55472-248-9

ISBN13: 978-1-55472-248-8

UPC: 685462004096

SKU: 81-CB2037

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Why we love this

Marlatt transforms a familiar hymn into something that rewards careful listening without abandoning the melody's essential character. The scoring keeps the texture transparent enough for a Grade 3 band to execute cleanly while building genuine dramatic momentum through orchestration alone. Directors will appreciate how the piece respects the source material while giving every section meaningful musical work.

What to expect

The piece opens with intimate conversation among four brass voices, warm and contemplative. As the melody migrates across the band, the sound grows fuller and more textured, building toward a moment of real harmonic tension before resolving into a bright, confident major key that feels earned rather than imposed.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the intermediate level seeking repertoire that honors tradition while challenging students to listen and adapt as the music develops. Directors programming sacred or holiday concerts will find this arrangement bridges churched and secular audiences without condescension.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the opening brass quartet carefully so the solo voices cut clearly without overwhelming the room. Ensure the four players commit to a unified sound and phrasing before full ensemble rehearsals begin.
Shape the melodic transfers between sections as if passing a baton; each entrance should feel intentional and slightly featured rather than blended into the surrounding texture.
Approach the dissonance in the lower voices during the final buildup as tension that demands resolution. Intonation matters here; ask your lower brass and woodwinds to listen intently to each other so the harmonic clash lands with clarity.
Control the tempo through the rhythmic variations. Slight flexibility in pacing can highlight how Marlatt shifts the melody rhythmically, but keep the pulse steady enough that the band feels secure.

How to use it

Pair this with other hymn-based arrangements or sacred works to create a thematic concert segment, or use it as a substantial closer to a holiday or spring concert where a moment of reflection and grace serves the program arc. Its Grade 3 level allows it to anchor a mixed-difficulty concert without requiring advanced players.