Crossing Parallels: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Kathryn Salfelder
Grade: 5
Item: 35-PK00218595
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Following the success of Kathryn's "Cathedrals" (2009), the American Bandmasters Association commissioned her to create this new work for band. Premiered at the 2010 ABA National Convention, "Crossing Parallels" offers a creative tapestry of engaging sounds and textures as it combines elements of Renaissance and Baroque musical gestures with contemporary notions of set theory and harmony. The seemingly contradictory nature of the title is reflected in the overlapping and intertwining of thematic ideas vying for attention. Dur: 7:00
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00218595
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About the Composer: Kathryn Salfelder
Kathryn Salfelder has established herself as a significant voice in contemporary band composition, with works that bridge historical musical language and modern compositional techniques. Her ability to commission major works for prestigious venues like the American Bandmasters Association has earned her recognition across the concert band field.
Why we love this
Salfelder crafts something genuinely rare here: a piece that sounds intellectually rigorous without sacrificing musical engagement. The fusion of Renaissance and Baroque gestures with set theory creates textural complexity that rewards both careful listening and repeated rehearsals, making it equally valuable as a festival work or a cornerstone of your concert programming.
What to expect
The piece inhabits a liminal space between past and present, where old musical gestures emerge unexpectedly within contemporary harmonic territory. The overlapping layers create a shimmering, intricate sound world that shifts constantly without losing coherence.
Who it's for
Grade 5 bands with secure fundamentals and musicians ready to engage with sophisticated harmonic and textural writing. This work demands attentive listeners and players who understand that contemporary composition can honor historical tradition while exploring modern sonic possibilities.
How to get the most out of it
- Highlight the overlapping thematic material by balancing dynamic layers; competing melodic ideas need space to register without one voice drowning the other.
- Study the harmonic language closely before rehearsal so you understand which sonorities reflect Renaissance sensibility and which derive from contemporary techniques; this clarity shapes your interpretive choices.
- Build stamina around the 7-minute arc by identifying structural peaks and valleys in your score study, allowing your band to sustain focus through textural transitions.
How to use it
Position this as a centerpiece for a concert exploring connections between historical and contemporary voices, or feature it at festival competition where sophisticated writing stands out. Its seven-minute span and stylistic distinctiveness make it ideal for programming alongside more conventional repertoire to showcase your band's range.
Skills your students will build
- Recognizing and performing Renaissance and Baroque musical gestures in contemporary context
- Balancing multiple independent melodic lines without sacrificing overall ensemble blend
- Reading and interpreting complex harmonic structures based on set theory principles
- Sustaining focus through extended formal structures with subtle textural evolution
- Adjusting intonation to accommodate contemporary harmonic sonorities