Kamehameha: Concert Band Conductor Score

$13.00 USD

Kamehameha: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Kamehameha: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-B1296S
Price: 13.00 USD
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The Great Warrior

By William Owens

Grade: 2

Item: 98-B1296S

$13.00

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Relive the legend of Kamehameha, the warrior-king of Hawaii who came to power in the late-eighteenth century. A bold and powerful introduction signifies the declaration of war. Driven by percussion, the ensuing woodwind melody provides the framework for the piece. After the music slows briefly, the mighty army prepares for its next conquest, and the music comes to a rousing conclusion as the great king fearlessly leads his army to victory!

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Series: FJH Young Band

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 241444479650

SKU: 98-B1296S

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About the Composer: William Owens

William Owens brings three decades of classroom experience to his compositional work, having taught high school band in Texas before retiring in 2014. A VanderCook College of Music graduate, he has established himself as one of the most prolific and practical voices writing for young ensembles, with over 300 titles spanning concert band, string orchestra, and chamber settings.

Owens' approach prioritizes what actually works in rehearsal. His pieces appear on festival and contest lists across North America, and many have become teaching tools in music education texts. Beyond composition, he remains active as a clinician and conductor, drawing on his extensive background in the classroom to inform every note he writes.

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Why we love this

This is Grade 2 writing that respects both the ensemble and the narrative. Owens uses percussion as a genuine structural anchor rather than filler, and the arc from declaration through conflict to triumph gives students something to conduct and feel beyond just technical execution. The Hawaiian context provides cultural substance without requiring specialized knowledge from your players.

What to expect

Kamehameha opens with the weight of declaration, then shifts into driven forward motion as the narrative unfolds. There's drama here without melodrama, strength without bombast, and a satisfying sense of journey from conflict through resolution.

Who it's for

Grade 2 concert bands preparing for contest or festival, particularly those looking to program something with genuine character that won't require months of sectional work. Directors seeking multicultural repertoire that engages the ensemble without oversimplifying the source material will find immediate value here.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the woodwind melody against the percussion foundation; these elements should speak equally, not compete. The melody carries the historical narrative, while the rhythm section provides its momentum.
Shape the tempo into the slower section deliberately. Students often rush the contrast, so rehearse it separately to build the architectural strength of the piece.
Let the final rousing conclusion breathe at its climax rather than pushing harder. Owens gives you the power through his orchestration; your job is to let it ring.

How to use it

Program this as a standalone concert opener to establish energy and intent, or pair it with contrasting lyrical work to show your ensemble's range. It works equally well on a festival rotation or as a closing piece for a program built around world music and cultural themes.