Fields of Kent: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Victor López
Grade: 2 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0002093
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
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| Fields of Kent: Score | $9.00 | |
| Fields of Kent: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Fields of Kent: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Fields of Kent: Bassoon | $3.00 | |
| Fields of Kent: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Fields of Kent: 2nd B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Fields of Kent: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Fields of Kent: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Fields of Kent: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Fields of Kent: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Fields of Kent: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Fields of Kent: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Fields of Kent: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Fields of Kent: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Fields of Kent: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Fields of Kent: Baritone B.C. | $3.00 | |
| Fields of Kent: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Fields of Kent: Mallets | $3.00 | |
| Fields of Kent: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Fields of Kent: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Fields of Kent: Timpani | $3.00 |
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Description
The mind's eye envisions the history, the heritage . . . the times of war, the times of peace on an historic plain whose serene environment belies the richness of its past. Allow your audience the opportunity to musically see a vista where time records the doings of mankind. A marvelously dramatic work that is supremely atmospheric in final performance. Highly recommended. (3:28)
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Young Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
246
SKU:
00-PK-0002093
More about this title
About the Composer: Victor Lopez
Victor Lopez is a prolific composer and arranger whose catalog spans concert band, wind ensemble, and orchestral literature. His works are cornerstone selections in school music programs across the United States, known for combining musical substance with accessibility at every grade level.
Lopez has a gift for writing music that challenges students appropriately while giving them material they genuinely want to perform. His pieces for young ensembles balance straightforward technical demands with genuine artistic expression, making him a trusted voice in music education repertoire.
Why we love this
Fields of Kent delivers atmospheric storytelling without sacrificing musical craftsmanship or clarity. At Grade 2, it proves that young bands don't need to choose between accessible writing and genuinely evocative music. The piece works equally well in a concert setting or festival competition, giving your program flexibility and substance.
What to expect
The music unfolds like a historical painting gradually coming into focus. Serene and reflective passages evoke the quiet dignity of an English landscape, while building intensity suggests the weight of centuries of human experience. By the final measures, the band creates something genuinely moving and atmospheric, a shared musical vision of time and place.
Who it's for
This score and parts set serves Grade 2 concert bands looking for repertoire that carries real artistic weight without overwhelming developing musicians. Directors seeking a single piece that works for both concert and festival programming will find Fields of Kent efficient and rewarding to prepare.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the harmonic foundation carefully so the melodic ideas can breathe. Young bands often unconsciously weight the middle voices too heavily; keep your lower reeds and brass transparent.
- Shape phrases around the narrative arc rather than measure lines. Think of this as telling a historical story where each section represents a distinct moment in time.
- Use the recorded accompaniment strategically during rehearsals to establish the intended tempo and atmospheric feel, then work toward independence from it.
- Pay attention to dynamic contrast in the final climactic section. The drama emerges from the band's collective commitment to the crescendo, not from playing louder.
How to use it
Program this as a centerpiece for a concert built around narrative or historical themes. Its moderate length (3:28) and clear musical arc make it an excellent contrast piece between lighter selections or other works, and its festival-quality writing means it can anchor your competitive calendar without dominating rehearsal time.
Skills your students will build
- Phrasing and shaping across longer musical spans
- Dynamic control and gradual intensity building
- Harmonic balance and part independence
- Interpreting programmatic content through instrumental color
- Sustaining atmospheric tension without rushing