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Final Alla Schumann, Opus 83: Concert Band Conductor Score

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Final Alla Schumann, Opus 83: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Final Alla Schumann, Opus 83: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 81-CB11209S
Price: 10.00 USD
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By Felix Alexandre Guilmant / arr. David Marlatt

Grade: 3.5

Item: 81-CB11209S

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This brilliant fanfare piece, written by the French organ giant Alexandre Guilmant, was written for both organ and orchestra and organ alone. No one knows which version came first but both have enjoyed popularity by players and audiences. Powerful and colorful, this work lends itself very well to concert band. (3:40)

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Series: Eighth Note Publications

Publisher: Eighth Note Publications

Page Count: 36

ISBN10: 1-55473-758-3

ISBN13: 978-1-55473-758-1

UPC: 685462017591

SKU: 81-CB11209S

More about this title

About the Composer: Felix Alexandre Guilmant

Felix Alexandre Guilmant (1837-1911) was a French organist and composer whose virtuosity at the keyboard made him one of the most celebrated musicians of the Romantic era. He served as organist at several major Parisian churches and composed extensively for both organ and orchestra, blending the grandeur of sacred music with the drama of concert hall works.

Guilmant's catalog includes nearly 100 compositions across multiple genres, but his organ works remain his most enduring legacy. His writing combines technical brilliance with genuine melodic substance, making his pieces accessible to ambitious performers while never sacrificing musical integrity.

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Why we love this

Guilmant's fanfare design translates beautifully to concert band instrumentation, giving every section something substantial to voice while maintaining the architecture of the original. The piece sits at exactly the right difficulty level for intermediate bands that are ready to handle something elegant and musically sophisticated without needing advanced technical chops across the entire ensemble.

What to expect

Fanfare-like splendor meets Romantic elegance. The piece opens with declarative brass gestures that immediately command attention, then unfolds with lyrical passages and rich harmonic coloring that showcase what a well-balanced concert band can accomplish. There is nobility in the writing without pretension, brightness without shrillness.

Who it's for

This score works for concert bands at the Grade 3-4 level that have solid fundamental technique and want to add a work of genuine musical substance to their library. Directors seeking a piece that sounds far more impressive than the difficulty level suggests will find exactly what they need here.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the opening fanfare with clear articulation in the brass; the energy comes from precision, not volume.
Balance the woodwind countermelodies against the primary line rather than letting them disappear into the texture.
Use the 3:40 runtime as a guide for overall pacing; resist the urge to rush through transitions.
Allow the reeds and lower brass to breathe through sustained passages so the harmonic color remains transparent.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece concert opener or as a skillfully crafted interlude between heavier works. Its 3:40 duration makes it ideal for a concert that needs both a strong fanfare moment and a palate cleanser, and it pairs well with shorter twentieth-century band pieces or classical-era transcriptions.