Interstate 90: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Interstate 90: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 35-PK01498908
Price: 75.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Alan Shulman

Grade: 4

Item: 35-PK01498908

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$75.00

Product	Price	Quantity
Interstate 90 - Full Score	$12.00
Interstate 90 - Piccolo	$2.50
Interstate 90 - Flute 1	$2.50
Interstate 90 - Flute 2	$2.50
Interstate 90 - Oboe 1	$2.50
Interstate 90 - Oboe 2	$2.50
Interstate 90 - Bassoon 1	$2.50
Interstate 90 - Bassoon 2	$2.50
Interstate 90 - Eb Clarinet	$2.50
Interstate 90 - Clarinet 1	$2.50
Interstate 90 - Clarinet 2	$2.50
Interstate 90 - Clarinet 3	$2.50
Interstate 90 - Alto Clarinet	$2.50
Interstate 90 - Bass Clarinet	$2.50
Interstate 90 - Alto Saxophone 1	$2.50
Interstate 90 - Alto Saxophone 2	$2.50
Interstate 90 - Tenor Saxophone	$2.50
Interstate 90 - Baritone Saxophone	$2.50
Interstate 90 - Trumpet 1	$2.50
Interstate 90 - Trumpet 2	$2.50
Interstate 90 - Trumpet 3	$2.50
Interstate 90 - Horn 1	$2.50
Interstate 90 - Horn 2	$2.50
Interstate 90 - Horn 3	$2.50
Interstate 90 - Horn 4	$2.50
Interstate 90 - Trombone 1	$2.50
Interstate 90 - Trombone 2	$2.50
Interstate 90 - Trombone 3	$2.50
Interstate 90 - Trombone 4	$2.50
Interstate 90 - Euphonium TC	$2.50
Interstate 90 - Euphonium BC	$2.50
Interstate 90 - Tuba	$2.50
Interstate 90 - String Bass	$2.50
Interstate 90 - Timpani	$2.50
Interstate 90 - Snare Drum, Triangle	$2.50
Interstate 90 - Xylophone	$2.50
Interstate 90 - Crash Cymbals	$2.50
Interstate 90 - Bass Drum	$2.50

In the late 1960s, Alan Shulman composed 4 works for symphonic winds. INTERSTATE 90 dates from a 1962 sketch depicting a drive heading west on the Massachusetts Turnpike and New York State Thruway. It was completed in August, 1968 and received its first performance in 1969 by the Gloria Concert Band conducted by Don Butterfield.

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Publisher: Hal Leonard

SKU: 35-PK01498908

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About the Composer: Alan Shulman

Alan Shulman (1915–2002) was an American composer and cellist who made significant contributions to band and wind ensemble literature. His compositional output for winds spans from the 1960s onward, often drawing inspiration from American landscapes and experiences. Shulman's works demonstrate sophisticated orchestration and accessible musical language, making them valuable additions to the concert band repertoire.

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Why we love this

Shulman captures the energy and forward motion of a cross-country journey without resorting to obvious program music clichés. The orchestration remains transparent enough for developing bands to execute cleanly while offering sophisticated harmonic writing that keeps seasoned musicians engaged. This is the kind of piece that sounds genuinely inspired rather than manufactured for a grade level.

What to expect

The piece evokes motion and openness, suggesting the experience of highway driving through changing landscapes. Harmonies shift with a gentle restlessness that keeps the ear moving forward, while sections of intensity give way to moments of reflection, mirroring the contemplative nature of a solo journey.

Who it's for

Band directors programming Grade 4 concert repertoire will find Interstate 90 works well for ensembles ready to tackle sophisticated harmonic language and multiple textural layers. It suits groups seeking American concert works with narrative appeal that doesn't depend on literal descriptive writing.

How to get the most out of it

Maintain consistent forward momentum throughout. The work's appeal rests on sustained energy, so resist the urge to linger in slower sections.
Balance the central melodic voices carefully across your saxophone and clarinet sections. Competing lines can muddy the texture if dynamics aren't precisely controlled.
Attend to the rhythmic vitality in the lower brass and woodwinds. These parts drive the harmonic movement and deserve articulation clarity from your ensemble.

How to use it

Program Interstate 90 as a centerpiece work on a concert exploring American composers or works inspired by travel and geography. Its Grade 4 difficulty makes it accessible for festival performance or educational concerts where you want to showcase ensemble maturity without extreme technical demands.