Defender of Time: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Rob Grice
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0001254
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Description
Defender of Time was conceived as a concert piece to be performed within the first year of beginning instruction. This minous work gives young players the experience of performing a mature-sounding composition with little technical demand. Only the first notes learned in most beginning method books are utilized in this exciting composition. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Debut Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
62
SKU:
00-PK-0001254
More about this title
About the Composer: Rob Grice
Rob Grice's compositions have earned recognition across the United States and internationally, with performances documented in Australia, Canada, Europe, and Japan. His works have appeared at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall and the Midwest Clinic, as well as on numerous state, national, and international contest lists.
Grice's pedagogical approach stems from extensive classroom experience at elementary, secondary, and community college levels. He was named Secondary Teacher of the Year by the Enterprise City School System in Enterprise, Alabama, and received WDHN-TV18's Golden Apple Award for his contributions to music education. He remains active as a guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator with concert bands and indoor percussion ensembles.
Why we love this
Grice understands what first-year players need to hear: music that sounds polished and purposeful, not simplified. The band performs material that feels genuinely exciting while staying within the technical range of beginning instruction, which builds confidence and musicianship in young musicians without creating frustration.
What to expect
Energetic and purposeful, with the character of a mature concert work despite its straightforward construction. Young players experience the satisfaction of performing something substantial and engaging, rather than an exercise or simple arrangement.
Who it's for
Beginning concert bands in their first year of group instruction, as well as directors seeking contest or concert repertoire that challenges young musicians musically without overwhelming them technically. This works equally well for mixed-ability bands where some players have advanced more quickly than others.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the melodic lines with careful attention to phrasing, even though the technical demands are minimal; young players benefit from understanding that expression exists independent of complexity.
- Balance the ensemble so that beginning students on foundational notes remain audible; resist the temptation to let more advanced sections dominate.
- Use the straightforward instrumentation to establish clear sectional balance during rehearsal; this piece offers an ideal opportunity to teach listening and blend.
How to use it
This piece works exceptionally well as a centerpiece for an early-season concert or festival performance, giving beginning bands a confidence boost. Program it alongside one or two contrasting pieces to showcase the breadth of your ensemble's capabilities, or use it as the anchor piece to demonstrate how quickly young musicians can achieve results.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and performing with beginning-level note range and rhythmic figures
- Ensemble balance and blend in a full concert band texture
- Sustaining musical phrasing and expression within limited technical demands
- Confidence and musicianship in a concert performance setting