In Flight: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Samuel R. Hazo
Grade: 4
Item: 35-PK00121136
$90.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| In Flight - Full Score | $10.00 | |
| In Flight - Piccolo | $6.00 | |
| In Flight - Flute | $6.00 | |
| In Flight - Oboe | $6.00 | |
| In Flight - Bassoon | $6.00 | |
| In Flight - Bb Clarinet 1 | $6.00 | |
| In Flight - Bb Clarinet 2 | $6.00 | |
| In Flight - Bb Clarinet 3 | $6.00 | |
| In Flight - Bb Bass Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| In Flight - Eb Alto Saxophone 1 | $6.00 | |
| In Flight - Eb Alto Saxophone 2 | $6.00 | |
| In Flight - Bb Tenor Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| In Flight - Eb Baritone Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| In Flight - Bb Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| In Flight - Bb Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| In Flight - Bb Trumpet 3 | $6.00 | |
| In Flight - F Horn 1,3 | $6.00 | |
| In Flight - F Horn 2,4 | $6.00 | |
| In Flight - Trombone 1 | $6.00 | |
| In Flight - Trombone 2 | $6.00 | |
| In Flight - Bass Trombone | $6.00 | |
| In Flight - Baritone B.C. | $6.00 | |
| In Flight - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| In Flight - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| In Flight - String Bass | $6.00 | |
| In Flight - Percussion 1 | $6.00 | |
| In Flight - Percussion 2 | $6.00 | |
| In Flight - Mallet Percussion 1 | $6.00 | |
| In Flight - Mallet Percussion 2 | $6.00 | |
| In Flight - Mallet Percussion 3 | $6.00 | |
| In Flight - Timpani | $6.00 |
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Description
After a bombastic rapid-fire brass fanfare, the woodwinds take hold of a soaring melody that is then interspersed with full ensemble splashes. Woodwind flourishes and expansive scoring lend a grandiose splendor to the overall effect. Exciting and powerful writing for today's wind band! Dur: 3:45
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00121136
More about this title
About the Composer: Samuel R. Hazo
Samuel R. Hazo has established himself as a composer whose writing balances accessibility with musical substance. His work for wind band demonstrates a keen understanding of ensemble capabilities, crafting pieces that engage both players and audiences without sacrificing artistic integrity.
Why we love this
Hazo gives you a piece that feels substantial without demanding virtuosity beyond Grade 4 reach. The architectural clarity here is refreshing: a gesture-driven opening that immediately captures attention, then real melodic content that your woodwinds will love playing and audiences will remember hearing.
What to expect
The opening hits like a statement of purpose, all brass urgency and forward motion. Once the woodwinds claim the spotlight, the piece settles into something more lyrical and sweeping, with moments of full ensemble power that feel earned rather than gratuitous. There's a sense of flight itself in the pacing and rise and fall of the writing.
Who it's for
Bands at the upper Grade 4 level seeking a concert opener or closer with genuine impact. This works equally well for ensembles building confidence in their ability to execute compositional architecture and for those ready to move beyond simplified charts.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the brass fanfare with rhythmic precision and unified articulation; this opening earns its drama through crisp execution rather than brute force.
- Bring the woodwind melody forward as the emotional core of the piece. Balance the ensemble splashes so they punctuate rather than overwhelm the line.
- Let the flourishes breathe naturally without rushing them. Hazo's scoring creates space for articulation and phrasing to matter.
- Build momentum toward the fuller passages by maintaining steady energy in the accompaniment parts; support your soloists from underneath.
How to use it
Open a concert with this piece to establish energy and forward momentum. The 3:45 duration positions it perfectly alongside a ballad or feature to create programming variety, or pair it with another Grade 4 showpiece for a brass and woodwind feature concert.
Skills your students will build
- Executing rapid articulation in brass fanfare passages
- Balancing melodic material against harmonic support
- Dynamic control across full ensemble scoring
- Sustaining phrase shape in woodwind-driven sections
- Responding to conductor gesture across sectional transitions