Peer Gynt Suite: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Peer Gynt Suite: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-BD9746
Price: 60.00 USD
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I. Morning Mood / II. The Death of Ase / III. Anitra's Dance / IV. In the Hall of the Mountain King

By Edvard Grieg / arr. Charles Sayre

Grade: 2 (Easy)

Item: 00-BD9746

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Edvard Grieg's early musical training took place in Germany, but philosophical constraints sent him back to his native Norway, where he began what is now referred to as the Norwegian School. He is best known for his Peery Gynt Suites, No. 1 & No. 2, originally written as orchestral suites and as incidental accompaniments for Ibsen's epic drama. This sparkling scoring includes Morning Mood, The Death of Ase, Anitra's Dance, and In The Hall Of The Mountain King. (4:56)

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Series: Belwin Young Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 268

UPC: 029156605549

SKU: 00-BD9746

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About the Composer: Edvard Grieg

Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) stands as Norway's most celebrated composer and a defining voice of Romantic nationalism. After studying in Germany, he returned to Norway determined to forge a distinct musical identity rooted in Scandinavian folk traditions, harmonic innovation, and lyrical melodic gifts. His work shaped what became known as the Norwegian School, influencing generations of composers to draw from their own cultural sources rather than imitate continental models.

Grieg's gift for orchestration and his ability to write melodies that feel both sophisticated and deeply approachable made him one of the most performed composers of his era. His Peer Gynt Suites remain staples of concert programming worldwide, instantly recognizable and endlessly engaging for audiences of all ages.

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Why we love this

Charles Sayre's arrangement captures the melodic brilliance and harmonic color of Grieg's originals while crafting writing that sits comfortably in developing band ranges and capabilities. Young musicians encounter genuine masterworks here, not simplified versions; they're building musicianship through contact with world-class melodies and orchestration that rewards careful attention to phrasing and tone quality.

What to expect

These four movements journey through Scandinavian landscape and emotion with remarkable economy of means. You experience quiet, misty dawns; tender sorrow; exotic rhythmic allure; and primal mountain magic. The writing glows with orchestral color while remaining transparent and singable throughout.

Who it's for

Concert bands in grades 2-3 looking for repertoire that combines accessibility with genuine artistic substance. This arrangement works equally well for fall festivals, spring concerts, or mixed-difficulty programs where you need something that engages both developing players and the audience.

How to get the most out of it

Let Morning Mood breathe with clear articulation in the lyrical passages; this isn't a race, and the horn countermelodies need room to shine without rushing.
Shape The Death of Ase as a single arc from beginning to end, resisting the temptation to break the phrase structure with unnecessary breathing or tempo shifts.
Anitra's Dance demands rhythmic precision in the accompaniment figures while keeping the featured melody in front; balance the texture so the dance character remains clear and buoyant.
In The Hall of the Mountain King builds through layered orchestration; add each new voice cleanly and let the harmonic movement drive the dynamic growth rather than pushing tempo forward.

How to use it

Program this at the beginning of a concert to establish engagement with a familiar, beloved work, or save it for a closing section where audiences recognize the famous melodies. The suite's variety of moods and manageable length (under five minutes) makes it flexible for festival rotation or as an educational programming choice alongside similar Romantic-era works.