Crossing the Rubicon: Concert Band Conductor Score

$6.00 USD

Crossing the Rubicon: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Crossing the Rubicon: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-B1814S
Price: 6.00 USD
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By Robert Sheldon

Grade: 1

Item: 98-B1814S

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Exotic colors and driving rhythms portray a metaphor of taking action from which there is no turning back. Exploring a variety of timbres, a heartfelt, yet deliberate melody takes center stage as it is surrounded by a wealth of rhythmic and harmonic backdrops. Ultimately, all elements unite in a powerful statement.

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Series: MOS Performance Series

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 241444531334

SKU: 98-B1814S

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About the Composer: Robert Sheldon

Robert Sheldon's catalog dominates the concert band repertoire globally, with his works appearing consistently on festival and contest schedules across the United States and internationally. Beyond composition, he co-authored Sound Innovations for Concert Band and has earned accolades from the American School Band Director's Association, Phi Beta Mu, and ASCAP for music that speaks directly to both ensembles and their audiences.

As a guest conductor, clinician, and commissioned composer, Sheldon maintains an active presence in music education. He has led honor bands, presented at state and collegiate conferences, and conducted his own works in halls ranging from Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House and Kennedy Center. In 2020, VanderCook College of Music recognized his contributions with an honorary doctorate.

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Why we love this

Grade 1 bands rarely receive concert works with this level of compositional sophistication and dramatic arc. Sheldon gives young ensembles a piece that demands genuine musical maturity without requiring advanced technical facility, making it an ideal choice for building artistry while keeping the technical demands manageable.

What to expect

The piece embodies a moment of decisive action, where the ensemble moves through exotic harmonic colors and layered textures before coalescing into a bold, unified statement. There's tension between restraint and assertion, between the colorful individual moments and the powerful collective sound.

Who it's for

Conductors building Grade 1 concert band repertoire that challenges musicians to think musically and expressively. This score works for ensembles preparing for concert festivals or contests seeking a piece with genuine artistic depth at an accessible level.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the melodic statement against the rhythmic backdrop; the heartfelt central melody should sing through the surrounding instrumental colors without overwhelming them.
Shape the driving rhythms as a unified ensemble element. Precision in the rhythmic foundation gives the melody room to breathe and builds toward the final powerful statement.
Explore the exotic timbral colors Sheldon writes. Highlight different instrumental families as they enter and recede, treating the orchestration as a character in the piece itself.

How to use it

Open a concert with this piece to establish a sophisticated artistic tone, or pair it with contrasting Grade 1 literature to showcase range within the ensemble's capabilities. Its metaphorical strength also works well as a program closer that leaves audiences with a memorable final image.