Ghosts of the Lost Ship: Concert Band Conductor Score

$12.00 USD

Ghosts of the Lost Ship: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Ghosts of the Lost Ship: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-B1590S
Price: 12.00 USD
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By Tyler S. Grant

Grade: 1.5

Item: 98-B1590S

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This highly programmatic work tells the story of buccaneer naval warfare and the ghosts that linger to this day, haunting the seas and all who pass through them. After an evocative opening featuring numerous rattles, the music becomes aggressive and relentless as it portrays the credo-driven pirates and their attacks during the height of their power. Intense and extremely engaging!

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Series: FJH Developing Band

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 241444508978

SKU: 98-B1590S

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About the Composer: Tyler S. Grant

Tyler S. Grant has established himself as a prolific voice in the concert band world through consistent commissions, festival selections, and performances at venues ranging from Carnegie Hall to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. His Panoramic Fanfare won the Dallas Wind Symphony's 2014 "Call for Fanfares" Competition and has since received regular performances by collegiate and professional ensembles across North America. Since 2010, he has produced new works annually while maintaining an active schedule as a clinician and conductor, having worked with over 100 school programs across fifteen states.

Grant studied instrumental music education and conducting at the University of Alabama under Professor Randall Coleman, crediting mentor Brian Balmages as instrumental to his development as a composer. His music appears regularly on state and all-state honor ensemble programs and on editors' and publishers' choice lists internationally. Beyond composition, Grant contributes to the field through conducting engagements at the Midwest Clinic and all-state bands throughout the nation, as well as through published educational resources and media interviews.

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Why we love this

Grant delivers narrative clarity without sacrificing musical substance. The opening rattle effects establish atmosphere instantly, then the piece shifts into propulsive, genuinely exciting material that holds student attention while remaining playable at 1.5 grade level. This is the kind of programmatic writing that makes young musicians feel like they're telling a real story, not just playing notes.

What to expect

The piece opens with an unsettling, atmospheric quality created by rattle effects and sparse textures. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes increasingly urgent and driving, with relentless rhythmic propulsion that mirrors the chaos of naval conflict and the restless energy of haunting spirits.

Who it's for

Developing concert bands seeking repertoire with genuine dramatic arc and memorable narrative. Directors programming a concert or festival entry need an engaging piece that challenges students musically while keeping them invested through a compelling story.

How to get the most out of it

Establish the rattle textures early in rehearsal as crucial to the mood. Have students practice these accompaniment figures with intentional precision so they feel unsettling rather than random.
Bring out the aggressive material with dynamic clarity. The contrast between the eerie opening and the relentless middle section works only if each section commits fully to its character.
Balance ensemble blend during the intense passages. Young bands tend to push too hard; aim for aggressive clarity rather than volume alone.

How to use it

Program this as a concert centerpiece that commands attention without requiring extended technical demands from your ensemble. Its narrative structure and festival eligibility make it valuable for both concert programming and competitive settings where you want to showcase musicianship and storytelling rather than virtuosity alone.