Field Ayres: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$80.00 USD

Field Ayres: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Field Ayres: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-39638
Price: 80.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Drum Solo or Section Feature (Featuring: Three Camps / Downfall of Paris / Hell on the Wabash)

Traditional / arr. Douglas A. Richard, drum parts ed. Eric Sheffler

Grade: 4 (Medium Difficult)

Item: 00-39638

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Finally a chance for your drummers to shine! This arrangement celebrates the rich heritage of rudimental drumming through the performance of three traditional drum solos that were written over the course of America's growth as a nation. While the music was originally written for drums and fifes, this setting allows for a solo or section of drummers to demonstrate their skills. (3:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Alfred Concert Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 256

UPC: 038081449531

SKU: 00-39638

More about this title

About the Arranger: Douglas A. Richard

Douglas A. Richard is an arranger and composer with deep roots in concert band literature. His work brings clarity and accessibility to traditional material, making historically significant pieces viable for modern ensembles while preserving their musical integrity.

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Why we love this

Percussion sections rarely get the spotlight in concert band programming, and this arrangement corrects that imbalance with genuine musical substance. The three traditional drum solos are substantial enough to command attention without overshadowing the band's role, creating a moment that showcases rudimental technique and American musical heritage simultaneously.

What to expect

The music pulses with the energy and directness of America's fife and drum traditions, grounded in centuries of military and civil pageantry. Hearing these historical solos emerge from the full band creates a sense of discovery and places contemporary performers in conversation with their musical ancestors.

Who it's for

Concert bands seeking substantial percussion features will find this arrangement opens doors for drummers who excel at technical, stylistically specific work. It works equally well for a single virtuoso drummer or a section feature, making it flexible for bands of different sizes and percussion depths.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the drum feature against the band's accompaniment during rehearsal; the soloists need to project clearly, but not so forcefully that the ensemble becomes background music.
Establish the style and tempo of each solo independently before combining with the band; the rhythmic precision required of rudimental drumming demands that drummers have complete command before ensemble integration.
Work with your percussion section to discuss the historical context of these field drum traditions; understanding where these solos came from deepens performers' investment in the music.

How to use it

Feature this in a concert that celebrates your band's full range of talent, pairing it with a standard overture or march to create a varied program. Its 3:30 duration makes it ideal for midsection programming, where it can energize an audience and provide a natural conversation point about American musical traditions.