I'm Seventeen Come Sunday: Concert Band Conductor Score

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I'm Seventeen Come Sunday: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: I'm Seventeen Come Sunday: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-BD9909C
Price: 10.00 USD
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By Percy Aldridge Grainger / arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Grade: 4 (Medium)

Item: 00-BD9909C

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Australian-born Percy Grainger developed into one of the most sensationally successful concert pianists of the early 1900s. As a composer and arranger, he is perhaps best known for his work with folk music. Number eight in Grainger's British Folk-Music Settings series, "I'm Seventeen Come Sunday" is actually an amalgam of two English folk songs -- the main tune collected by Grainger in 1905, from Lincolnshire, and a variant of a tune collected by Cecil J. Sharp in 1912, from Sumerset. Welcome Douglas Wagner's sensitive setting of one of Grainger's best-known works.

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Series: Belwin Symphonic Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 24

UPC: 029156958638

SKU: 00-BD9909C

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About the Composer: Percy Aldridge Grainger

Percy Grainger (1882-1961) was an Australian pianist and composer who became one of the most celebrated concert performers of the early 20th century. Beyond his virtuosic piano career, Grainger devoted himself to collecting and arranging English, Irish, and Scandinavian folk melodies, creating what he called "British Folk-Music Settings." His approach to folk material was meticulous and reverent; he traveled extensively to document authentic sources and created instrumental arrangements that honored the songs' origins while expanding their expressive range.

Grainger's folk arrangements stand apart for their harmonic sophistication and orchestral imagination. Rather than simple settings, his works layer folk tunes with complex counterpoint, unexpected key shifts, and rich textures that reveal new dimensions in familiar melodies. His influence on concert band literature proved enormous; many of his arrangements became staples of the American band repertoire, and his methods inspired generations of composers and arrangers to approach folk music with both scholarly care and artistic invention.

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Why we love this

This Wagner arrangement captures the lyrical warmth of Grainger's original concept while making it accessible for Grade 4 bands. The piece balances technical interest with memorable melody, giving every section a genuine musical moment rather than accompanying parts. Audiences respond immediately to folk material, and this setting will connect with listeners while offering your students an authentic entry point into 20th-century concert band literature.

What to expect

Warm and unhurried, with the character of a folk tale told by a skilled storyteller. The melody carries a gentle melancholy that Wagner's setting deepens through rich harmonic support. The piece evokes English countryside and feels both timeless and intimate, inviting listeners into a musical memory.

Who it's for

This conductor score is for concert band directors working with intermediate ensembles at the Grade 4 level. It suits bands with solid intonation and balance skills but does not require advanced soloist capabilities. The piece works equally well for school concert programming or festival play.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the main melody with sustained legato phrasing; this is English folk music, and singers would have produced long, connected lines. Avoid chopping the tune into rhythmic units.
Balance the inner voices carefully so the harmonic accompaniment supports rather than overwhelms the tune. Grainger's settings rely on clarity between layers to shine.
Honor the folk-song character by keeping tempo relatively stable and avoiding excessive rubato. The tune's strength lies in its directness.
Attend to the transition between the two folk-song variants; mark the sectional shift clearly so the ensemble understands the architecture of the piece.

How to use it

This pairs naturally with other folk-inspired works or 20th-century band classics on a concert program. Its moderate length and approachable difficulty make it ideal for a spring concert where you want to showcase musicianship without demanding virtuosity. Consider programming it alongside lighter ceremonial or march literature for variety in mood and texture.