Enchanted Spaces: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Samuel R. Hazo
Grade: 4
Item: 35-PK00244407
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The Decorah (IA) High School Wind Ensemble commissioned "Enchanted Spaces" to both capture the magic of their "enchanted" city, and to be very playable at the high school level. A sparkling, full ensemble entrance gives way to musical paintings of vast spaces and natural beauty. The ebb and flow between grand sounds and lush charm perfectly balance this shimmering composition. Enchanted Spaces becomes the majesty and quaintness of the mountains, rivers, culture and cityscape of this unique town. Dur: 4:35
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00244407
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About the Composer: Samuel R. Hazo
Samuel R. Hazo is a prolific composer whose work spans concert band, wind ensemble, orchestral, and choral settings. His compositions consistently balance accessibility with musical substance, making him a trusted voice in music education circles. Hazo's commissions from school ensembles demonstrate his deep understanding of what student musicians can achieve when given repertoire that respects both their abilities and their artistic aspirations.
Why we love this
Hazo crafts a piece that feels genuinely celebratory without resorting to bombast or empty gesture. The opening gives your ensemble an immediate opportunity to shine, and what follows is a composer who knows exactly how to layer textures and orchestration so that every section gets meaningful material. At Grade 4, this hits that sweet spot where difficulty and reward align perfectly.
What to expect
Imagine watching light move across a landscape throughout a single day. The piece opens with brightness and clarity, then unfolds into passages of quiet beauty and expansive sound. There's a sense of discovery woven throughout, as if you're encountering the mountains and rivers of the piece's inspiration for the first time.
Who it's for
High school concert bands ready for a piece that demands musicality without overwhelming technical demands. This works equally well for ensembles focused on developing interpretive skills and for programs seeking repertoire that impresses both performers and audiences.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening entrance as a single unified gesture rather than individual parts entering. The sparkle comes from ensemble cohesion, not individual prominence.
- Let the dynamic shifts between grand sections and lush passages breathe naturally. Resist the urge to rush through the softer moments; they're what give the piece its character.
- Pay attention to balance in the middle voices during sustained harmonic passages. These aren't filler; they carry the painterly quality of the composition.
- Use the full four and a half minutes to build storytelling. Each musical section represents something specific about place and character, so commit to the arc.
How to use it
This belongs on a concert that celebrates your community or region. It works beautifully as a second or third selection, giving your ensemble a chance to reset after opening pieces and demonstrating their range. The four and a half minute duration makes it an ideal anchor for a program structured around varied moods and tempos.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing ensemble blend across sustained harmonic passages
- Phrasing through dynamic contour rather than obvious structural points
- Managing transitions between contrasting musical sections
- Developing expressive musicality at the Grade 4 level
- Reading and executing changes in orchestration and texture