Gateway March: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Eric Osterling
Grade: 1.5
Item: 35-PK00320761
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway March - Full Score | $7.50 | |
| Gateway March - Flute | $6.00 | |
| Gateway March - Oboe | $6.00 | |
| Gateway March - Bb Clarinet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Gateway March - Bb Clarinet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Gateway March - Bb Bass Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Gateway March - Eb Alto Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Gateway March - Bb Tenor Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Gateway March - Eb Baritone Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Gateway March - Bb Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Gateway March - Bb Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Gateway March - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Gateway March - Trombone | $6.00 | |
| Gateway March - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| Gateway March - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Gateway March - Percussion 1 | $6.00 | |
| Gateway March - Percussion 2 | $6.00 | |
| Gateway March - Bells | $6.00 |
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Easy marches that sound authentic and still work with beginners are hard to find. Here is a gem from Eric Osterling that works great even with small bands with incomplete instrumentation. With catchy melodies and repetitive rhythmic patterns, this one is easy to learn and is perfect for contest or concert use. Dur: 1:30
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00320761
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About the Composer: Eric Osterling
Eric Osterling brings practical wisdom to concert band composition. His work consistently demonstrates an understanding of what student musicians need: music that sounds polished and intentional while remaining accessible to developing ensembles.
Why we love this
Osterling writes marches that don't compromise on character to achieve their accessibility. The catchy melodic hooks and straightforward rhythmic language mean your students learn the piece quickly, freeing rehearsal time for actually making it sound good. His sensitivity to instrumentation gaps is genuine; this works when your clarinets outnumber your saxophones or your trombone section is still forming.
What to expect
Straightforward and spirited. The melody sits comfortably in a range that lets singers and winds alike find their voice without straining, while the rhythm section has clear patterns that lock quickly. It feels like marching music should: purposeful, celebratory, and moving forward.
Who it's for
Beginning and developing concert bands that need a solid march for festival or concert programming. This works especially well for smaller ensembles or groups still building their instrumentation, since Osterling writes efficiently without depending on a full complement of every voice.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish a steady, confident tempo early in rehearsals. The repetitive rhythmic patterns encourage students to relax into the pulse rather than overthink each measure.
- Balance the melodic line across sections. With a catchy tune as the anchor, make sure it projects clearly without drowning out the supporting harmonies underneath.
- Let the march breathe naturally at phrase endings. These moments give your band a chance to reset and come in together for the next section with fresh energy.
How to use it
Open a concert or festival round with this to establish confidence and positive momentum. At under two minutes, it pairs well as a prelude to a longer work, or use it as one of three shorter pieces to create a varied opening section without shifting mood too drastically.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and maintaining steady tempo in march style
- Balancing melody and accompaniment in a straightforward harmonic context
- Executing clean articulation within simple rhythmic patterns
- Playing confidently across incomplete instrumentation