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Into the Wilderness: Full Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Arranged by Kerry Lewis

Item: 35-PK00271744

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Lyrical and contemporary style. Double woodwinds and full brass section. Not too difficult. Suitable for a community orchestra. Duration: 08:00

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
SKU: 35-PK00271744

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Why we love this

Kerry Lewis has crafted an arrangement that respects the lyrical impulse while letting a community orchestra sound full and confident. The contemporary sensibility keeps the piece fresh without demanding virtuosity, making this an ideal choice for ensembles that want to program something genuinely engaging rather than safe.

What to expect

Spacious and introspective, with the sense of movement through natural landscape. The orchestration unfolds generously, allowing colors and melodies to emerge without rush or congestion, creating a meditative quality that settles in around the eight-minute mark.

Who it's for

Community orchestras and semi-professional ensembles seeking contemporary repertoire that doesn't require advanced technique or complex rhythmic coordination. This works equally well for conductors building a program around accessible yet artistically satisfying music.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the melodic lines with subtle dynamic shaping rather than rigid terracing; the contemporary idiom rewards sensitivity to phrase contours over classical articulation.
  • Balance the double woodwinds so the inner voices support rather than compete with your principal players, especially in the thicker textures.
  • Allow the brass section space to breathe in their accompaniment figures; overpowering the texture defeats the lyrical intent.

How to use it

Program this as an opening piece to set a contemplative mood, or pair it with other contemporary works that share its lyrical sensibility. The eight-minute duration makes it a natural centerpiece for a shorter program or a thoughtful contrast to more rhythmically driven repertoire.

Skills your students will build

  • Ensemble balance with doubled woodwind sections
  • Sustaining tone quality in longer lyrical phrases
  • Responding to subtle dynamic and expressive direction
  • Contemporary harmonic language and orchestration techniques

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