Peer Gynt Suite: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Peer Gynt Suite: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-BD9746C
Price: 10.00 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)

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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. (duration 4:56)

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Series: Belwin Young Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 24

UPC: 029156605556

SKU: 00-BD9746C

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About the Composer: Edvard Grieg

Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) stands as Norway's most celebrated composer and a defining figure of Romantic nationalism. After studying in Germany, he returned to Norway and deliberately drew on folk traditions, dance rhythms, and national identity to create music that spoke distinctly from his homeland. His integration of Norwegian musical character into the concert repertoire established him as a founder of the Norwegian School.

Greig's gift for melody and orchestration made his work immediately accessible without sacrificing sophistication. The Peer Gynt Suites, drawn from his incidental music for Henrik Ibsen's 1876 drama, showcase his ability to capture vivid characters and landscapes in instrumental color. These suites have become standard repertoire across ensembles and continue to introduce audiences to Romantic-era composition.

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Why we love this

This arrangement captures the melodic brilliance and orchestral personality of the original without overwhelming an early-level band. Each movement presents a distinct character study; Morning Mood glows with natural imagery, The Death of Ase draws genuine pathos from young players, and In The Hall Of The Mountain King delivers the rhythmic drive and energy that makes students want to come to rehearsal. Grieg's unforgettable themes do the teaching for you.

What to expect

Morning Mood awakens with golden, pastoral warmth. The Death of Ase carries quiet tragedy. Anitra's Dance spins with Mediterranean lightness and humor. In The Hall Of The Mountain King builds from a whisper into a rushing, inexorable force that leaves players and audiences exhilarated.

Who it's for

Conductors of developing concert bands who want to program a recognized masterwork without scaling beyond Grade 2 technical demands. Students at this level benefit from playing music with genuine artistic substance; these melodies are worth learning because audiences recognize and love them.

How to get the most out of it

Shape Morning Mood with gentle dynamic control in the woodwinds; clarity matters more than volume at this level, and the piece thrives on transparency.
Balance the melody and accompaniment in The Death of Ase so the emotional line emerges without the lower voices receding into silence.
Establish a steady, grounded tempo in In The Hall Of The Mountain King before the piece accelerates; rushing undermines the rhythmic clarity that makes this movement tick.
Use Anitra's Dance as an opportunity to refine articulation consistency within sections; Grieg's rhythmic character depends on precision.

How to use it

Open a concert with Morning Mood to set an elegant mood and settle the audience immediately. The four-movement structure works as a standalone set or can anchor a program exploring Romantic nationalism or Scandinavian culture. The 4:56 duration is ideal for mid-program positioning when attention is sharpest.

Skills your students will build

Shaping phrase arcs across longer melodic lines
Balancing principal melody with harmonic and rhythmic accompaniment
Executing articulate repeated rhythms, particularly in In The Hall Of The Mountain King
Reading and executing dynamic contrast (pp to ff) with control
Sustaining ensemble cohesion through tempo changes