Fields of Honour: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$62.00 USD

Fields of Honour: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Fields of Honour: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 81-CB2262
Price: 62.00 USD
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By William Mighton

Grade: 3

Item: 81-CB2262

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The idea for this march originated from a conversation that took place in the pine forests of Camp Borden, Ontario, during Basic Recruit Course with the Canadian Armed Forces. The composer listened as one of his instructors spoke passionately about the possibility of a new kind of army, an army that would bring peace to the world rather than war. And even though the day when that goal is truly accomplished still lies, unfortunately, sometime in the future, it is true that the honourable role of peacekeeping has now become a major focus of both Reserve and Regular Armed Forces in Canada.

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Series: Eighth Note Publications

Publisher: Eighth Note Publications

ISBN10: 1-55472-374-4

ISBN13: 978-1-55472-374-4

UPC: 685462004348

SKU: 81-CB2262

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About the Composer: William Mighton

William Mighton draws inspiration from lived experience and meaningful conversation. His work as a composer reflects a deep commitment to the human stories that shape our communities, particularly those involving service and sacrifice.

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Why we love this

Mighton crafts a march that honors real service without resorting to bombast. The piece carries genuine emotional weight because it's rooted in a specific conversation about purpose, making it resonate far beyond the marching field. At Grade 3, it's accessible enough for developing bands yet musically substantive enough to engage experienced ensembles.

What to expect

Fields of Honour unfolds with quiet dignity and purposeful stride. The piece carries the weight of reflection without becoming heavy, moving with the measured confidence of a military tradition reimagined toward ideals of service and peace rather than conflict.

Who it's for

This march works for concert bands at the intermediate level seeking repertoire with genuine substance. It serves directors programming patriotic or commemorative concerts, or those looking to perform music that speaks meaningfully to both musicians and audiences.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the march's rhythmic clarity with the lyrical moments that reflect the composer's earnest intent. Don't let precision override the human story at the piece's core.
Give attention to sectional independence in the early rehearsals. Ensure every voice has clarity before layering the full texture, especially in passages where multiple sections carry thematic material.
Shape the dynamics with purpose. The rise and fall of intensity should mirror the dignity of the subject matter rather than serving purely structural needs.

How to use it

Position this as a centerpiece for a concert focused on Canadian music, military heritage, or peace-themed programming. It also pairs naturally with patriotic overtures or other Grade 3 concert marches, creating a program arc that honors service while exploring varied musical expression.