Legend of the Alhambra: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$48.00 USD

Legend of the Alhambra: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Legend of the Alhambra: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-20522
Price: 48.00 USD
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By Mark Williams

Grade: 1 (Very Easy)

Item: 00-20522

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This easy, yet powerful work is a great choice for your spring concert. Featuring fun syncopations and modal harmonies, Legend of the Alhambra will have your students begging to play it over and over again! Correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 1, page 32. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Accent on Achievement

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 126

UPC: 038081197050

SKU: 00-20522

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About the Composer: Mark Williams

Mark Williams brought decades of experience in school music to his compositional work, with over 200 published pieces for band, orchestra, and choir. A native of Chicago who spent his formative years in Spokane, Washington, he taught elementary band in Washington public schools while earning his Bachelor of Arts in Education and Master of Education from Eastern Washington University. His credentials as a clinician and guest conductor took him across 34 states, five Canadian provinces, and Australia, establishing him as a trusted voice in music education.

As co-author of the Accent on Achievement Band Method, Williams shaped how generations of young musicians learned fundamental skills. His compositional voice earned recognition through the Western International Band Clinic's Gralia Competition and multiple ASCAP Special Awards. Beyond the page, he remained an active bassoon performer and served as conductor and artistic director for the Spokane British Brass Band, keeping his own musicianship sharp throughout his career.

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Why we love this

Williams writes music that genuinely excites first-year band students. The syncopations and modal harmonies here feel fresh and contemporary without overwhelming beginning players, and the alignment with Accent on Achievement, Book 1 means you're reinforcing concepts students already know. This is the kind of piece that builds momentum in rehearsal and gets real enthusiasm for spring concert preparation.

What to expect

Spirited and approachable, with enough rhythmic character to keep energy high throughout. The modal colors create a slightly exotic flavor that feels more sophisticated than typical beginner fare, while the syncopations give the whole ensemble something to dig into and feel proud of.

Who it's for

First-year concert band students ready to engage with accessible concert repertoire that still demands musicality and ensemble awareness. Directors seeking a spring concert selection that connects directly to what students have already learned in their method book while offering genuine musical satisfaction.

How to get the most out of it

Anchor the syncopated figures in the lower reeds and brass; students often rush syncopations, so lock the rhythm section's groove before layering melodic material on top.
Shape the modal harmonies with dynamic contrast rather than aggressive articulation. Subtle swells between sections make the harmonic shifts audible without sounding harsh.
Balance the upper woodwinds carefully if they carry the main theme; at this level, it's easy for clarinets to cover flutes unintentionally.

How to use it

Position this early in your spring concert to establish momentum and audience engagement. It works well alongside other accessible concert pieces and builds student confidence before tackling longer or more complex selections later in the program.