Ergo: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Ergo: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-TSGB021S
Price: 18.00 USD
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By Tyler S. Grant

Grade: 4

Item: 98-TSGB021S

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Solid melodic writing, intense driving rhythms, biting dissonances, powerhouse brass, and percussion scoring along with sweeping woodwinds make this thrilling original work a whirlwind of force from start to finish! Ergo by Tyler S. Grant is a great way to show off the range and power of your horns and trumpets. Recorded by the Atlanta Wind Symphony. (3:00)

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Series: Tyler S. Grant Music Works

Publisher: Tyler S. Grant Music Works, LLC.

UPC: 038081584423

SKU: 98-TSGB021S

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About the Composer: Tyler S. Grant

Tyler S. Grant is a prolific composer and arranger whose concert band and orchestra music appears regularly on honor ensemble programs and repertoire lists across North America and internationally. His compositions have won competitions, including the Dallas Wind Symphony's 2014 "Call for Fanfares" Competition for Panoramic Fanfare, and his works are performed at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, The Midwest Clinic, and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Beyond composing, Grant maintains an active presence in music education as a conductor and clinician, having worked with over 100 school instrumental programs across more than 15 states. He holds a bachelor's degree in instrumental music education from the University of Alabama and has contributed to Alfred Music's Sound Innovations: Ensemble Development series. Since 2010, he has consistently accepted commissions and released new publications for bands and orchestras annually.

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Why we love this

Grant understands what makes a concert band sound powerful on stage. Ergo is built specifically to highlight the brilliance of your brass section while layering in enough rhythmic drive and harmonic bite to keep the entire ensemble engaged. The three-minute duration fits neatly into festival programming without sacrificing the impact needed to make a real impression on adjudicators and audiences.

What to expect

Ergo propels forward with relentless energy, powered by brass fireworks and propulsive rhythms that never let the listener settle into comfort. The writing balances aggressive dissonance and dramatic sweeps of woodwind color, creating a visceral experience that feels contemporary without sacrificing accessibility.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the Grade 4 level looking for an original work with swagger and modern compositional voice. This piece works equally well for honor ensembles seeking a competitive festival entry or bands that want to demonstrate technical facility and ensemble cohesion in a high-energy context.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the sweeping woodwind lines against the brass emphasis; these sections need clarity and projection to avoid getting buried under the intensity of the horns and trumpets.
Lock the rhythm section (timpani, bass drums, and low woodwinds) into a unified pulse early in rehearsal. The driving rhythms are the backbone of Ergo's forward momentum.
Shape the dissonant passages with deliberate releases. Biting sonorities lose their edge if the ensemble holds every chord with equal weight; let tension resolve naturally.
Give the brass players permission to own their moments. The writing celebrates their range and power, so encourage them to voice their parts with confidence and clarity.

How to use it

Program Ergo as a centerpiece or closer when you want to showcase the full ensemble's technical range and power. Its three-minute length makes it an excellent festival selection, and its contemporary sound pairs well alongside standard band repertoire to demonstrate your program's musical breadth.