Lauds: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$90.00 USD

Lauds: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Lauds: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 36-10100327
Price: 90.00 USD
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By Ron Nelson

Grade: 5

Item: 36-10100327

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Commissioned by the United States Air Force Band, Lauds (Praise High Day, one of the seven canonical hours) is an exuberant, colorful work that expresses feelings of praise and glorification. An ensemble celebration throughout, it is a joyful addition to any concert program.

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Series: LudwigMasters Symphonic Band

Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.

ISBN10: 1-57-134904-9

ISBN13: 978-1-57-134904-0

UPC: 679360689646

SKU: 36-10100327

Instrumentation: Symphonic Band

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About the Composer: Ron Nelson

Ron Nelson stands among the most performed composers of contemporary concert band music. His works have become staples in educational and professional ensembles worldwide, earning him recognition for his ability to craft accessible yet sophisticated scores that challenge players while remaining genuinely enjoyable to perform.

Nelson's compositional voice balances clarity with richness. He writes with deep understanding of band sonority and instrumental capability, producing pieces that sound expansive without demanding technical extremes. His commissions for military ensembles, including the United States Air Force Band, have shaped the repertoire for generations of musicians.

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Why we love this

Nelson builds momentum and joy without resorting to cheap tricks. The orchestration is smart, he colors the band's sound freshly throughout, giving every section moments that matter. Lauds works as a concert opener that sets an energized tone, as a festival piece that impresses adjudicators, or as a genuine celebration that your ensemble will want to rehearse repeatedly because playing it feels good.

What to expect

Lauds opens with bright affirmation and maintains that spirit of glorification throughout. The harmonic language is warm and approachable, the orchestration vivid without being chaotic. This is music that invites the listener into celebration rather than demanding reverence.

Who it's for

Grade 5 ensembles ready to program something that sounds substantial and contemporary without requiring extreme technical demands. Directors seeking a piece that satisfies festival judges, excites students in rehearsal, and works equally well on a concert designed around classic themes or modern repertoire.

How to get the most out of it

Maintain steady pulse in the opening material; the rhythmic vitality depends on ensemble precision rather than flexibility.
Balance the melodic ideas across sections rather than allowing any single voice to dominate the tutti passages.
Shape phrase endings with slight emphasis and clear articulation to prevent the celebratory sections from becoming rhythmically blurred.
Let the dynamic contrasts breathe; resist the urge to cut short the softer moments that give the brilliance elsewhere its context.

How to use it

Position this as a concert opener when you want to establish energy and confidence immediately. It also pairs naturally with other Nelson works or alongside concert band standards from the mid-to-late 20th century. Consider programming it early in the season when your ensemble is still building cohesion; the piece rewards ensemble work and musical agreement without isolating individual players.