Honor the Brave: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Victor López
Level:.5
Item: 00-PK-0009121
$50.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Honor the Brave: Score | $10.00 | |
| Honor the Brave: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Honor the Brave: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Honor the Brave: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Honor the Brave: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Honor the Brave: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Honor the Brave: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Honor the Brave: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Honor the Brave: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Honor the Brave: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Honor the Brave: 1st F Horn (Alternate) | $3.00 | |
| Honor the Brave: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Honor the Brave: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Honor the Brave: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Honor the Brave: Mallets | $3.00 | |
| Honor the Brave: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Honor the Brave: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Honor the Brave: Timpani | $3.00 |
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Description
Honor the Brave, by Victor López, is an original composition dedicated to all veterans who have served honorably on active duty in the Armed Forces. It celebrates those men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice and who have courageously played an essential role in shaping our country and ensuring the freedom that we enjoy. (1:50)
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Very Beginning Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
SKU:
00-PK-0009121
More about this title
About the Composer: Victor López
Victor López is a prolific composer and arranger whose catalog spans concert band, wind ensemble, orchestra, and choral literature. His work is particularly valued in school and community band settings for combining musicality with accessibility, making sophisticated compositional ideas available to developing ensembles.
López has established himself as a composer who understands the pedagogical needs of conductors and students. His pieces consistently balance artistic merit with practical performance considerations, earning regular programming in festivals, contests, and concert seasons across the United States.
Why we love this
López honors the subject matter with genuine musical substance rather than bombast. The piece respects both the gravity of its dedication and the capabilities of young musicians, creating a moment of real emotional weight without requiring technical virtuosity.
What to expect
The music moves with quiet dignity, using straightforward harmonic language and accessible voicing to build a reflective atmosphere. Despite its brevity (1:50), the piece carries emotional presence through its sincerity and careful orchestration.
Who it's for
Beginning concert bands and very young ensembles seeking meaningful repertoire that acknowledges important themes. Conductors will find this especially valuable when programming patriotic or commemorative concerts, including Veterans Day, Memorial Day, or military appreciation events.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the melodic lines with clear phrase direction and intentional vibrato in the sustained sections to convey reverence without losing forward momentum.
- Balance the solo voices (woodwinds, brass) against the harmonic foundation; young players often thin the accompaniment when listening to a prominent melody.
- Use the recorded accompaniment as a reference for tempo and phrasing, but trust your own interpretation of the rubato and emotional arc.
- Allow adequate time for students to connect emotionally with the meaning of the piece during rehearsal; this context deepens their musical commitment.
How to use it
Open a concert or place it as a reflective centerpiece between more energetic works to shift the audience's attention and mood. This works particularly well on programs that include other patriotic or commemorative selections, allowing you to frame a complete thematic statement about service and sacrifice.
Skills your students will build
- Sustained tone production and breath control in lyrical passages
- Balancing melody with harmonic accompaniment
- Responding to the emotional and narrative content of a composition
- Performing with ensemble cohesion at slow tempi