Irish Festival: Concert Band Conductor Score

$7.00 USD

Irish Festival: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Irish Festival: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-B1188S
Price: 7.00 USD
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By Quincy C. Hilliard

Grade: 2.5

Item: 98-B1188S

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Quincy C. Hilliard uses two Irish folksongs as the inspiration for this new festival work. A drone opens the work which quickly moves to a simple, yet creative setting of The Last Rose of Summer. A slow, lyrical treatment of the same folk song serves as the middle section of the piece. The final section is based on The Rake of Mallow and makes use of ample percussion as the piece propels toward a powerful conclusion.

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Series: FJH Young Band

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 241444469064

SKU: 98-B1188S

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About the Composer: Quincy C. Hilliard

Quincy C. Hilliard has built a reputation for creating accessible yet musically substantive works for young ensembles. His arrangements and original compositions respect the developmental needs of student musicians while maintaining genuine artistic integrity. Hilliard's voice in the FJH Young Band series demonstrates particular skill at drawing out the expressive potential of traditional material without overcomplicating the technical demands.

His work with folk material shows an ear for orchestration that lets students experience the richness of ensemble sound at manageable difficulty levels. Hilliard understands that Grade 2.5 bands benefit from clear harmonic foundations and straightforward structural choices, allowing musicians to focus on tone production and musical phrasing rather than deciphering complex notation.

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Why we love this

Hilliard builds a complete musical arc from two familiar melodies without overcomplicating the score. The piece respects the Grade 2.5 ensemble by layering sophistication in arrangement rather than technical demand, giving young musicians the satisfaction of playing something genuinely expressive and well-crafted.

What to expect

The piece opens with quiet anticipation, then unfolds the tender familiarity of The Last Rose of Summer in a way that feels fresh. The middle section draws you inward with its lyrical warmth before the final section catches fire, driven by propulsive rhythms and bright orchestration that feel celebratory rather than bombastic.

Who it's for

Conductors building programs for young concert bands at the intermediate level who want to include meaningful cultural content without sacrificing ensemble sound. This score works for groups with limited instrumentation or those seeking a single work that develops both musicality and confidence.

How to get the most out of it

Establish the drone opening with precision and stillness; let it breathe before The Last Rose of Summer enters, creating a clear sonic shift for your audience.
Balance the melody against inner voices in the slow section. Young musicians often rush through lyrical passages, so rehearse the sustained chords separately to ensure they support the line rather than push ahead.
Feature your percussion section in the final section. Hilliard's use of percussion is deliberate, so give those players authority and clarity in their rhythmic figures as the piece builds.

How to use it

Pair this with other Grade 2-3 works to create a concert that spans different moods and styles within one rehearsal season. The contrasting sections make it a strong centerpiece for a program focused on folk traditions, or program it early in the year when your ensemble is still building stamina for longer pieces.