Fiat Lux (March): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$72.00 USD

Fiat Lux (March): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Fiat Lux (March): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 81-CB27114
Price: 72.00 USD
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By Howard Cable

Grade: 4

Item: 81-CB27114

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In 1951, during the war in Korea, Canada's National Defense Department produced a radio series titled "Voice of the Army". The Howard Cable Concert Band was the main stay of this patriotic/public relations program. Half the musical content was military, the balance 50's pop. Thirty nine programes required two marches per show. I composed eight and at the war's end the music went to storage. Some years later I re-constructed several of these forgotten scores; one of which is Fiat Lux - Dedicated to the University of Lethbridge.

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Series: Eighth Note Publications

Publisher: Eighth Note Publications

ISBN10: 1-55472-371-X

ISBN13: 978-1-55472-371-3

UPC: 685462004706

SKU: 81-CB27114

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About the Composer: Howard Cable

Howard Cable was a Canadian composer and bandmaster whose work bridged popular entertainment and concert music in the mid-twentieth century. His role in the Voice of the Army radio series during the Korean War era placed him at the center of Canadian military music production, where he composed marches and arrangements that reached a national audience through broadcast media.

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Why we love this

Fiat Lux carries genuine historical weight as one of Cable's reconstructed marches from a pivotal moment in Canadian music and military history. The Grade 4 level hits the sweet spot for groups ready to tackle something structurally sophisticated without overwhelming technical demands, making it ideal for bands aiming to program substantial concert repertoire with confidence.

What to expect

The march carries the confident, purposeful character of mid-century patriotic music without sounding overwrought or dated. There's a clear melodic backbone that drives the form, supported by solid harmonic underpinnings and the kind of orchestration that lets each section of the band shine in turn.

Who it's for

Concert bands at Grade 4 level, particularly those ready to venture beyond contemporary educational marches into mid-century Canadian repertoire. Conductors programming music with genuine historical context will find Cable's work resonates with audiences and gives ensembles a sense of ownership over a piece with real provenance.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the march's forward momentum by maintaining consistent internal pulse through the ensemble; deliberate attacks and releases matter more than pushing tempo.
Balance transparency of the countermelody lines against the main theme so listeners can follow both strands without one drowning out the other.
Bring clarity to section transitions; Cable's reconstructed scores benefit from crisp ensemble response at key structural points.

How to use it

Fiat Lux works beautifully as a concert opener or closer, particularly when you're building a program around American and Canadian twentieth-century band music. Its historical context makes it a natural conversation starter with audiences, especially for concerts celebrating Canadian composers or exploring music written during the Cold War era.