Der Lehrmeister: Concert Band Conductor Score

$11.00 USD

Der Lehrmeister: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Der Lehrmeister: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-46000S
Price: 11.00 USD
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By Robert Sheldon

Grade: 3.5 (Medium)

Item: 00-46000S

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The title of this piece translates from German to "The Master Teacher." Commissioned by the Florida Bandmasters Association in memory of Jack Crew, this piece serves to honor the memory of one of the all-time great teachers and musicians in our world of band music. The piece is written in a style reminiscent of Richard Strauss, one of Jack's favorite composers. (5:10)

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Series: Alfred Concert Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 28

UPC: 038081523583

SKU: 00-46000S

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About the Composer: Robert Sheldon

Robert Sheldon stands among the most frequently performed composers in wind band repertoire today. His works appear regularly on contest and concert programs worldwide, and he has received major honors from the American School Band Director's Association, Phi Beta Mu, and ASCAP. Beyond composing, Sheldon serves as lead author of Sound Innovations for Concert Band and maintains an active schedule as guest conductor for All-State and regional honor bands.

Sheldon's conducting and clinician work has taken him across six continents, from Japanese concert halls to Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center. He regularly accepts commissions and releases numerous publications each year, all while presenting music education seminars at universities and state conferences. VanderCook College of Music awarded him an honorary doctorate in 2020.

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Why we love this

Sheldon honors Jack Crew's legacy with a work that captures the elegance and orchestral depth Crew admired in Richard Strauss's music. The Grade 3.5 writing respects your ensemble's developing musicianship while offering genuine artistic substance and programming weight. You'll find a piece that serves equally well as a concert opener or contest selection, with orchestration that brings out individual sections without requiring advanced technical facility.

What to expect

The music carries the gravitas and lyrical warmth of early 20th-century concert band writing, with orchestration that echoes Strauss's lush harmonic language. It feels both elegant and accessible, built for audiences to genuinely connect with rather than merely observe.

Who it's for

Conductors seeking a substantial concert band work that honors a beloved music educator while offering their ensemble meaningful artistic experience. Grade 3.5 ensembles with solid intonation and the ability to sustain lyrical phrases will thrive with this score.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the melodic line across your woodwinds and brass in the lyrical passages; resist the temptation to let any single section dominate the Strauss-like phrasing.
Shape the dynamic arc carefully through longer phrases rather than treating each measure independently; this ensemble will respond to conductor intention and musical direction.
Attend to the transition sections where material shifts between instrumental choirs; clean handoffs maintain the work's forward momentum.
Give yourself time in rehearsal to hear how the thematic material returns and develops; familiarity with the form helps your students understand what Sheldon is expressing musically.

How to use it

Program this as a concert centerpiece where you want to honor a mentor or celebrate the teaching profession; the commemorative context enhances its impact. Its 5-minute duration and Grade 3.5 level make it an ideal festival or contest selection that doesn't overextend a developing ensemble while still showcasing musicianship.