From the Southern Mountains (arr. Gene Milford): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
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From the Southern Mountains (arr. Gene Milford): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

By Traditional / Arranged by Gene Milford

Grade: 2.5

Item: 35-PK01724905
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From the Southern Mountains (arr. Gene Milford) - Full Score $8.00
From the Southern Mountains (arr. Gene Milford) - Flute 1 $2.50
From the Southern Mountains (arr. Gene Milford) - Flute 2 $2.50
From the Southern Mountains (arr. Gene Milford) - Oboe $2.50
From the Southern Mountains (arr. Gene Milford) - Clarinet 1 $2.50
From the Southern Mountains (arr. Gene Milford) - Clarinet 2 $2.50
From the Southern Mountains (arr. Gene Milford) - Clarinet 3 $2.50
From the Southern Mountains (arr. Gene Milford) - Bass Clarinet $2.50
From the Southern Mountains (arr. Gene Milford) - Bassoon $2.50
From the Southern Mountains (arr. Gene Milford) - Alto Saxophone $2.50
From the Southern Mountains (arr. Gene Milford) - Tenor Saxophone $2.50
From the Southern Mountains (arr. Gene Milford) - Baritone Saxophone $2.50
From the Southern Mountains (arr. Gene Milford) - Trumpet 1 $2.50
From the Southern Mountains (arr. Gene Milford) - Trumpet 2 $2.50
From the Southern Mountains (arr. Gene Milford) - Horn $2.50
From the Southern Mountains (arr. Gene Milford) - Trombone 1 $2.50
From the Southern Mountains (arr. Gene Milford) - Trombone 2 $2.50
From the Southern Mountains (arr. Gene Milford) - Euphonium TC $2.50
From the Southern Mountains (arr. Gene Milford) - Euphonium BC $2.50
From the Southern Mountains (arr. Gene Milford) - Tuba $2.50
From the Southern Mountains (arr. Gene Milford) - Timpani $2.50
From the Southern Mountains (arr. Gene Milford) - Orchestra Bells $2.50
From the Southern Mountains (arr. Gene Milford) - Percussion 1 $2.50
From the Southern Mountains (arr. Gene Milford) - Percussion 2 $2.50

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A setting of two traditional folk songs, "Lonesome Valley" and "Down to the River to Pray," FROM THE SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS is a lyric and euphonious introduction to the American folk song tradition. Expertly scored, the work will pose no onerous problem for you to solve.

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
SKU: 35-PK01724905

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Why we love this

Gene Milford's arrangement captures the soul of these spirituals without overwhelming younger ensembles. The orchestration lets melody breathe while building genuine harmonic interest, making it accessible to play but rewarding to listen to.

What to expect

Warm and reflective, with the unhurried quality of music passed down by hand across generations. The arrangement honors the contemplative nature of both spirituals while remaining transparent enough for younger players to hear themselves contribute.

Who it's for

Band directors seeking grade 2.5 repertoire that builds student respect for American musical roots without condescension. This works equally well for concert programs, cultural learning units, or simply adding substance to the easier end of the standard catalog.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the folk melody against supporting voices; these aren't background accompaniment but integral to the arrangement's lyrical quality.
  • Shape phrases with attention to text and spiritual origin, even as an instrumental work. The emotional arc matters.
  • Allow woodwinds and brass to blend seamlessly in the exposed passages rather than playing to individual sections.

How to use it

Pair this with other folk song settings or American roots material to create a meaningful thematic concert. It also serves as an excellent bridge between beginning band and concert band repertoire, building musicality before technical complexity becomes the focus.

Skills your students will build

  • Phrasing longer melodic lines across multiple measures
  • Blending within and between sections
  • Playing with lyrical sensitivity rather than mere technical accuracy
  • Understanding traditional American vocal music through instrumental arrangement
  • Balance and transparency in four-part writing

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