Knights of Dunvegan: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$58.00 USD

Knights of Dunvegan: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Knights of Dunvegan: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-17124
Price: 58.00 USD
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By Richard Meyer

Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-17124

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Your band and audience will love this original work by Richard Meyer, written with the Scottish castle of Dunvegan in mind. Full of rich, modal harmonies and interesting scoring, there is plenty here to challenge all sections of your band. A perfect piece for contest or festival. (4:15)

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Series: Young Symphonic

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 256

UPC: 038081153650

SKU: 00-17124

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About the Composer: Richard Meyer

Richard Meyer brings three decades of classroom experience to his composing work, having shaped orchestra programs across Southern California while building one of the most prolific catalogs in music education today. Beyond his 190 published compositions and arrangements, Meyer has left a distinctive mark through innovative community initiatives like "Giving Bach," which uses interactive concerts to reach underserved students, and through his tenure as string editor for Alfred Publishing Company. His work as a guest conductor and clinician at major conferences reflects his deep commitment to helping music educators and their students grow.

Meyer's background conducting the Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra for 16 years, taking them on international tours and collaborating with All-State ensembles across multiple states, informs every piece he writes. He co-authored the String Explorer Series and other foundational method materials, giving him insight into how young musicians develop. His life in Sierra Madre, California, with his family, remains rooted in the school communities that shaped his artistic vision.

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Why we love this

Meyer writes for Grade 2 bands with real musical substance. The modal harmonies and orchestration give students something worth learning, and the Scottish-inspired programmatic backdrop engages audiences without requiring narrative explanation. At 4:15, it sits perfectly in a contest or festival program, offering enough challenge to showcase your band's growth without overwrought difficulty.

What to expect

The castle of Dunvegan emerges through rich, modal colors that feel ancient and atmospheric without sounding dark. Energy and lightness coexist; the piece breathes, allowing moments of reflection alongside passages that give your entire ensemble something to sink their teeth into.

Who it's for

Grade 2 concert bands ready to explore scoring beyond traditional four-part harmony while maintaining accessible technical demands. Conductors seeking a festival or contest piece that impresses adjudicators and audiences alike without requiring advanced ensemble skills.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the modal harmonies with clarity in the melodic sections; the color comes from the voice leading, not from pushing volume.
Balance the interesting scoring by isolating each section part during rehearsal to ensure every instrument line is heard in context.
Mark the major structural points on your score so the band understands when ideas return or shift, helping them stay engaged through all 4:15.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece for a concert celebrating original American wind band literature, or use it as your festival entry when you want adjudicators to hear thoughtful compositional writing at the Grade 2 level. Its length and programmatic appeal make it equally effective in a spring showcase or winter concert where you're building toward more ambitious repertoire.