Journey's End: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$52.00 USD

Journey's End: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Journey's End: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-49511
Price: 52.00 USD
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By Steve Hodges

Grade: 2

Item: 00-49511

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Upon completion of an activity, an event, or other meaningful experiences, there is a time for reflection for what has been accomplished and what is to follow. This lyrical piece features a memorable melody that is presented by all sections of the band. These reflective presentations lead into a slightly faster minor section indicating the anticipation of plans for the future. The final presentation of the melody indicates a positive feeling of accomplishment and features a moving countermelody by the woodwinds leading to a quiet, contemplative ending. Check out Journey's End, composed by Steve Hodges. (2:48) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Developing Band Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

ISBN10: 1-4706-4962-4

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-4962-3

UPC: 038081570402

SKU: 00-49511

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About the Composer: Steve Hodges

Steve Hodges studied music education at Western Oregon University and earned his master's degree from Central Washington University. He spent four decades directing concert bands, choirs, and chamber ensembles across public school districts before retiring from full-time teaching.

Since 1986, Hodges has composed over 120 works for concert band published through Alfred Music, along with choral arrangements released by Staff Music and Shawnee Press. His music has appeared at festivals and state conventions worldwide, including commissioned works for honor bands in Virginia, Iowa, British Columbia, Oregon, Washington, and North Carolina. His compositions have also been featured by TBS and ESPN. A member of ASCAP, Hodges remains active in community music in The Dalles, Oregon, and takes particular joy in learning that his grandchildren now perform his pieces in their school bands.

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Why we love this

Journey's End captures something essential about closure and forward motion in a way that feels genuine rather than sentimental. The structural arc—from reflective melody through anticipatory minor-key section to triumphant return—gives your band a complete emotional journey to inhabit, and Grade 2 scoring means every section gets the melody at some point, building investment across the ensemble.

What to expect

Journey's End unfolds like a moment of pause and reflection. The opening melody is warm and grounded, offering a sense of arrival and gratitude. When the piece shifts to the minor section, anticipation rises—something new is coming—before the final return brings quiet affirmation and peace.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the Grade 2 level looking for a piece with genuine emotional content that doesn't demand virtuosic technique. This works equally well for developing programs seeking accessible repertoire and for more experienced bands wanting a thoughtful addition to a concert that isn't flashy but lands deeply.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the initial melody with long, connected phrases; resist the urge to chop it into smaller gestures. Let the lyricism breathe even at a modest tempo.
Bring out the woodwind countermelody in the final statement. It's the piece's gift to that section, and it deserves clarity without overwhelming the primary melody.
The transition into the minor section benefits from a slight ritardando to signal the shift in mood. Make the tempo change intentional rather than abrupt.
The quiet ending demands genuine stillness. Cue the final notes with precision so the band can hold them with unified control and release together.

How to use it

Program this as a closing piece when you want the concert to end with introspection rather than spectacle. It pairs well with more upbeat or technical selections earlier in your set, offering the audience a chance to sit with what they've heard. It's also an excellent choice for a spring concert that reflects on the year and looks ahead to next season.