In Heaven's Air: Concert Band Conductor Score

$12.00 USD

In Heaven's Air: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: In Heaven's Air: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-B1129S
Price: 12.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Samuel R. Hazo

Grade: 3

Item: 98-B1129S

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This beautiful chorale allows for a lot of music making. Modulating from A-flat to the key of B-flat, the piece follows the glorious journey of a soul to Heaven. Soaring lines in the brass and woodwinds contrast the soft opening and closing textures of this wonderfully scored work. Optional notes in several parts make this appropriate for more advanced groups as well. (4:15)

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Series: FJH Concert Band

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 241444463574

SKU: 98-B1129S

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About the Composer: Samuel R. Hazo

Samuel R. Hazo is a composer and educator whose work spans concert band, wind ensemble, and orchestral literature. His compositions are known for their lyrical melodic writing and imaginative orchestration, making them accessible to developing ensembles while offering depth for more advanced groups.

Hazo has built a reputation in music education circles for understanding the pedagogical needs of student musicians. His pieces balance technical challenges with musicianship development, allowing conductors to work on both fundamental skills and artistic interpretation.

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Why we love this

The modulation from A-flat to B-flat provides a natural lift that mirrors the spiritual arc of the text, and Hazo uses this key relationship to create real structural momentum rather than a gimmick. The optional parts mean you're not locked into turning groups away; a Grade 3 band can deliver this with integrity, while your stronger players have something to sink their teeth into.

What to expect

The piece unfolds like a prayer ascending. Tender, introspective opening moments give way to soaring brass and woodwind lines that seem to lift the entire band skyward. There's a sense of peace in the closing, as if the journey has reached its destination.

Who it's for

Grade 3 bands ready to explore repertoire with real harmonic interest and emotional substance. This works equally well for developing ensembles building concert skills and advanced groups seeking accessible spirituals with genuine musical weight.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the opening soft textures with careful dynamic control in the woodwinds; these intimate moments set up the brilliance of the brass soaring lines that follow.
Use the key change as a dramatic turning point, not just a harmonic shift. The transition into B-flat should feel like a revelation, with slightly more forward energy in the tempo.
Balance the chorale writing between sections. Brass lines sing just as much as woodwinds, so avoid letting either family overshadow the other during the soaring passages.
Let the closing texture breathe; after the expansive middle section, the return to softness is most effective with patience and space between phrases.

How to use it

Perfect for a spring or end-of-year concert where you want a piece that shifts the mood and shows your band's softer side without losing impact. It pairs well with more energetic selections and gives the audience a chance to experience genuine musical storytelling.