Falcons in Flight: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Jerry Brubaker
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0000875
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Description
In traditional march-style, "Falcons in Flight" commemorates 50 years of teaching and learning at the Flint Hill Elementary School. Master composer Jerry Brubaker, joins the forces with this driving dynamic new work for beginning band. A perfect choice for any program since everyone loves a march!
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Beginning Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
134
SKU:
00-PK-0000875
More about this title
About the Composer: Jerry Brubaker
Jerry Brubaker is a prolific composer and arranger whose catalog spans concert band, jazz ensemble, and wind band literature. His work in music education extends across multiple generations of students, with a particular focus on accessible, engaging compositions for beginning and intermediate ensembles. Brubaker's writing combines strong melodic content with clear harmonic language, making his pieces natural choices for programs seeking repertoire that challenges students without overwhelming them.
Why we love this
Brubaker captures the energy of a traditional march while keeping technical demands realistic for first-year players. The piece celebrates a school's milestone without requiring your ensemble to sound like anything other than what it is: enthusiastic young musicians playing together. That combination of occasion-worthy substance and genuine accessibility is rare at this level.
What to expect
The piece moves with straightforward momentum and pride, celebrating accomplishment without pretension. Bright and forward-moving, it carries the character of a traditional march: parade-ready energy with a melody that stays with listeners long after the final note.
Who it's for
This work reaches beginning concert bands in Grade 1 settings where students are still building fundamental technique and ensemble cohesion. It also suits programs looking for repertoire that performs well at pep assemblies, community events, and annual concerts without requiring advanced musicianship.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish a steady march tempo early in rehearsal and hold it consistently through the full score. Beginning bands often rush on repeated sections, so anchor the pulse with a clear down beat.
- Balance the melody across voices so the primary tune carries clearly. In early bands, the trumpet section often dominates; bring out alto saxophone and clarinet lines that support the lead.
- Shape dynamic contrasts deliberately rather than hitting them abruptly. Crescendos and diminuendos help the piece breathe and give younger players concrete goals for phrasing.
- Emphasize articulation clarity in the rhythm section (snare drum, bass drum, cymbals) to help the full band stay unified through march-style sections.
How to use it
Open a concert with this piece to set an uplifting tone, or position it as a finale when you want to send the audience out energized. It works equally well at community events, pep bands, and formal concert settings. The commemorative nature makes it an obvious choice for anniversary celebrations or milestone programs at your school.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining steady tempo through repeated sections
- Balancing melody and harmony across ensemble voices
- Executing clean articulation in march-style rhythmic figures
- Responding to clear dynamic shaping and phrasing
- Building rhythmic independence in individual parts while maintaining ensemble unity