Legacy March: Concert Band Conductor Score

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Legacy March: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Legacy March: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-20675S
Price: 5.00 USD
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By Steve Hodges

Grade: 1.5 (Easy)

Item: 00-20675S

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You'll find yourself humming this catchy march over and over! Beginning with a fanfare in the trumpets, horns, and saxophones, the low brass soon enters followed by the woodwinds playing a countermelody. The march tune is introduced by the trumpets and saxes, then turned over to the winds. The B section brings a quieter mood, followed by a return of the A theme with a brief coda that brings the piece to a grandiose conclusion. A fantastic new addition to the march repertoire

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Series: Challenger Band Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 12

UPC: 038081207858

SKU: 00-20675S

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About the Composer: Steve Hodges

Steve Hodges brings four decades of band directing experience to his compositions. He holds degrees from Western Oregon University (B.S.) and Central Washington University (M.A. in Music Education), and spent his career leading concert bands, choirs, and chamber ensembles across public school settings before retiring from full-time instruction.

Since 1986, Hodges has published over 120 concert band works with Alfred Music, along with choral arrangements through Staff Music and Shawnee Press. His music has traveled internationally, appearing at festivals and state conventions, and has been commissioned by honor bands and schools across Virginia, Iowa, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and North Carolina. His compositions have also been featured on TBS and ESPN programming. Hodges holds membership in ASCAP and currently resides in The Dalles, Oregon, where he remains active in community music alongside his family.

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Why we love this

Hodges writes with conductors in mind. This march opens with instant energy and a clear sectional narrative that keeps students engaged while remaining genuinely approachable at Grade 1.5. The countermelody writing gives woodwind players meaningful material instead of filler, and the contrast between the energetic A section and the quieter B section provides natural teaching moments about dynamic shape and phrasing.

What to expect

Bright, propulsive, and genuinely fun. The opening fanfare grabs attention immediately, and the interplay between brass and woodwinds keeps the texture alive throughout the A section. The shift to the B section offers welcome contrast without losing momentum, before the piece returns home with a grand finale that feels genuinely earned.

Who it's for

Grade 1.5 bands, particularly those building confidence with straightforward sectional writing and accessible ranges. This score works equally well for full-size concert bands and smaller ensembles looking for accessible march literature that doesn't sacrifice musical interest.

How to get the most out of it

Bring out the trumpet and saxophone fanfare in the opening; this immediately establishes the march character and sets the energy level for the ensemble.
Balance the low brass entrance so it supports without overshadowing the countermelody in the woodwinds; this sectional dialogue is central to the piece's appeal.
Shape the B section with genuine restraint. Younger bands often push tempo or volume here; resist that instinct and let the quieter mood breathe before the triumphant return.
The coda rewards clarity and confidence. Ensure the final statement lands with weight and precision by locking the rhythm section early in rehearsals.

How to use it

Program this as a concert opener to energize your audience and warm up the ensemble's ensemble skills, or place it mid-program as a palate cleanser after a heavier work. The accessible difficulty makes it ideal for young musician recruitment events and community performances where you want strong repertoire without logistical complexity.