Heartland: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Steve Hodges
Grade: 1.5 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0005785
$49.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Heartland: Score | $7.00 | |
| Heartland: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Heartland: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Heartland: Bassoon | $3.00 | |
| Heartland: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Heartland: 2nd B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Heartland: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Heartland: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Heartland: 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Heartland: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Heartland: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Heartland: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Heartland: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Heartland: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Heartland: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Heartland: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Heartland: Baritone B.C. | $3.00 | |
| Heartland: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Heartland: Bells | $3.00 | |
| Heartland: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Heartland: Timpani | $3.00 |
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Description
This expressive piece depicts the courage of the settlers who melded their individual dreams into a unified effort to survive the long journey to their new homes in the West. Upon their arrival, the settlers begin the task of fulfilling their individual dreams, guided by memories of the past and hope for the future. "Heartland" provides a musical setting to their story. (3:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
Challenger Band Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
120
SKU:
00-PK-0005785
More about this title
About the Composer: Steve Hodges
Steve Hodges completed his Bachelor of Science at Western Oregon University and earned his Master of Music Education from Central Washington University. Over four decades, he directed bands, choirs, and small ensembles across public school levels before retiring from full-time teaching.
Since 1986, Hodges has composed over 120 concert band works published by Alfred Music, along with choral arrangements appearing through Staff Music and Shawnee Press. His compositions have appeared at festivals and state conventions worldwide, with commissions from honor bands and schools in Virginia, Iowa, Winnipeg, British Columbia, Oregon, Washington, and North Carolina. His music has also been licensed by TBS and ESPN. Hodges holds membership in ASCAP and resides in The Dalles, Oregon, where he remains active in community music alongside his wife, Teddie.
Why we love this
Heartland captures the emotional arc of westward expansion without requiring advanced technical demands, making it accessible for developing ensembles while remaining musically substantial. The narrative clarity allows even less experienced bands to convey genuine storytelling through sound, and at just three minutes, it fits naturally into concerts alongside more demanding literature.
What to expect
Heartland moves from intimate, exploratory passages reflecting personal hopes into sweeping, unified gestures that affirm collective resilience. The music captures both the vulnerability of the individual journey and the warmth of shared purpose, unfolding with warmth rather than bombast.
Who it's for
This piece works well for beginning to early-intermediate concert bands seeking patriotic literature with genuine emotional substance. Directors programming young ensembles in contests or concerts benefit from music that sounds mature while remaining within realistic technical reach.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the thematic material between sections so the narrative progression remains clear; individual dreams must emerge distinctly before the ensemble unites around the central vision.
- Shape the phrasing to reflect the journey itself, building momentum gradually and allowing moments of reflection to breathe without losing forward motion.
- Use dynamic contrast to distinguish between the settlers' individual struggles and their collective strength, helping the audience grasp the conceptual shift in the music.
How to use it
Pair this with other American stories or patriotic works to build a cohesive concert theme around frontier history and community. It functions equally well as a festival entry where judges appreciate substantive storytelling at the Grade 1.5 level, or as the centerpiece of a program exploring resilience and cooperation.
Skills your students will build
- Phrasing across longer, song-like lines while maintaining consistent intonation
- Balancing individual section voices with ensemble blend
- Responding to dynamic shape to convey narrative and emotional intent
- Sustaining musicality and tone quality at moderate tempos