Hark!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$45.00 USD

Hark!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Hark!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-B1518
Price: 45.00 USD
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Arranged by William Owens

Grade: 1

Item: 98-B1518

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Open your holiday concert with this spectacular overture based on several beloved and timeless carols. Using themes from O Come All Ye Faithful, Angels We Have Heard on High, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, and even a delightful hint of The Twelve Days of Christmas, this overture is sure to make a powerful and cheerful statement!

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Series: FJH Beginning Band

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 674398230495

SKU: 98-B1518

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About the Arranger: William Owens

William Owens brings three decades of classroom experience to his writing for young bands. A VanderCook College of Music graduate and former Texas band director, he has composed over 300 works since 1993 that balance musical integrity with practical pedagogy. His pieces appear on required music lists across North America and serve as teaching standards in countless programs.

Owens' approach to composition stems from understanding exactly what student musicians need: music that sounds impressive without overshooting technical ability. His work has earned recognition from the Texas Bandmasters Association, ASCAP membership, and distinguished alumnus status from his alma mater. He now resides in Fort Worth, Texas, where he continues composing and remains deeply invested in young band development.

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Why we love this

Owens knows how to build a concert opener that lands with immediate impact without requiring advanced technical chops. Four beloved carols woven together give this overture instant familiarity for audiences while the Grade 1 voicing keeps your ensemble focused on expression rather than survival. Opening your holiday concert with a piece this accessible and musically satisfying sets a confident tone for the entire program.

What to expect

Festive and generous. The familiar carol themes create immediate warmth for listeners while allowing students to focus on blend and tone. Despite its approachability, the piece carries genuine musical substance and professional polish.

Who it's for

Beginning band programs that need a polished, confident holiday concert opener. Directors seeking repertoire that respects young musicians' abilities while delivering the musicality audiences expect from a concert opening. Any ensemble that values clear melody writing and straightforward arranging.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the familiar melodies against the lighter inner voices; the carols should sing through clearly without the accompaniment overwhelming them.
Watch the tempo consistency through any key or meter changes between carol themes; slight pushes or pulls here will cloud the transitions.
Let the percussion part anchor the rhythmic energy, especially if you're moving between different carol sections with different harmonic feels.

How to use it

Open your December concert with this overture to set a joyful, welcoming mood before moving into your main repertoire. Its Grade 1 accessibility makes it ideal for early in the season when ensembles are still settling into their fall preparation. The piece works equally well as a concert opener or as part of a holiday pops segment.