Footprints on the Moon: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$62.00 USD

Footprints on the Moon: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Footprints on the Moon: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-46619
Price: 62.00 USD
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By Michael Story

Grade: 2 (Easy)

Item: 00-46619

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This emotional original work celebrates the entire United States space program and specifically the July 20th anniversary of the first lunar landing of Apollo 11 in 1969. The piece opens with a majestic and punctuated theme followed immediately by an inquisitive melody. This is interrupted to pay tribute to those lost in Apollo 1 then resumes and develops towards a glorious and soaring conclusion. A compelling choice! (3:30)

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Series: Belwin Young Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 192

UPC: 038081534190

SKU: 00-46619

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About the Composer: Michael Story

Michael Story is a prolific composer whose works for young musicians have become staples in school band programs across the country. His gift for crafting accessible yet musically substantial pieces has made him a trusted voice in music education, with an output spanning concert band, jazz ensemble, and various chamber combinations.

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Why we love this

Story captures the grandeur and emotional weight of space exploration without overwhelming young players; the structure moves smoothly from majestic opening through a poignant memorial section to an uplifting conclusion, giving students a clear arc to execute. The Grade 2 scoring means your entire band can participate meaningfully in a piece that feels genuinely celebratory rather than simplified.

What to expect

The piece opens with bright, purposeful energy that captures human achievement and wonder. The shift to the tribute section creates a moment of quiet reflection and respect, grounding the work in remembrance before the music swells into an affirming, triumphant finale.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the high school or advanced middle school level looking for a Grade 2 piece with genuine emotional content and patriotic significance. This works equally well for directors seeking material for spring concerts, festival programming, or performances around Independence Day or space exploration themes.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the opening majestic theme with clean articulation and strong dynamic contrasts; the punctuation marks the character of discovery, so commit to the rhythmic clarity.
Balance the inquisitive melody against the opening material by allowing it slightly more singing quality, which creates natural forward motion into the development.
Give the Apollo 1 tribute section the space it deserves by slightly relaxing tempo and asking players to listen to the overall sonority rather than rushing through; this moment of reflection earns the glorious finish.
Build the final section as a unified crescendo across all sections; resist the urge to let any one part dominate, and keep the soaring quality clean and bright through the conclusion.

How to use it

Program this alongside other patriotic or commemorative works for a thematic concert, or use it as an opener to capture attention and set an emotional tone. The 3:30 duration and Grade 2 accessibility make it ideal for spring concerts where you want to feature the full ensemble in something meaningful and engaging.