Grand Angelic March: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by Robert Longfield / Arranged by Eric Robertson
Grade: 4
Item: 35-PK00121511
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Based on the familiar hymn "Angels from the Realms of Glory," the Canadian Brass version originally arranged by Eric Robertson took on a life of its own with a very unique and appealing style. Here is a faithful and effective version scored for band by Robert Longfield. Dur: 2:15
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00121511
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About the Arranger: Robert Longfield
Robert Longfield has built a reputation as an arranger who understands how to translate existing musical ideas into new instrumental contexts without losing their essential character. His work across multiple ensembles demonstrates a practical grasp of what each instrument family can accomplish and where the real expressive moments live in a piece.
Why we love this
Longfield captures the appeal of the Canadian Brass arrangement while making it genuinely playable for a full concert band. The orchestration feels assured and singable, giving your ensemble real opportunities to shine without requiring virtuosic soloists to carry the day. At Grade 4, this strikes an ideal balance between accessibility and musical substance.
What to expect
Majestic without being heavy, and reverent without losing forward motion. The familiar hymn takes on new life through the band's fuller palette, creating warmth and grandeur across the ensemble.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the upper intermediate level who want a substantial, well-crafted work that audiences will recognize and musicians will enjoy playing. Directors programming holiday concerts or spring ceremonies will find this piece registers as both accessible and genuinely musical.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the melodic lines with long, generous phrases rather than mechanical articulation. The hymn's inherent lyricism deserves breathing room.
- Balance the inner voices carefully during the tutti passages so the main theme remains audible without requiring the top voices to force.
- Pay attention to the transitions between sections. Longfield's arrangement likely features shifts in color and texture that benefit from deliberate preparation in rehearsal.
How to use it
This works exceptionally well as a concert opener or a ceremonial closer, particularly for winter or spring programming. The 2:15 duration and Grade 4 scoring make it ideal for filling a meaningful slot alongside more technically demanding works, or as the anchor piece when you're building a program around hymn arrangements and chorale-based material.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing melody against inner-voice counterpoint in full ensemble writing
- Sustaining legit tone quality across longer musical phrases
- Responding to subtle dynamic shaping and sectional color changes
- Playing with stylistic awareness of hymn-based material