Legend of the Saura: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$70.00 USD

Legend of the Saura: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Legend of the Saura: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-19546
Price: 70.00 USD
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By William G. Harbinson

Grade: 3 (Medium)

Item: 00-19546

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Commissioned by the South Stokes Band Boosters of North Carolina, Legend of the Saura is a tribute to the Saura Indians who lived in what today is Stokes County. The piece opens with a vibrant flourish of woodwinds and percussion that immediately leads into the pensive yet driving main theme. The contrasting middle section pulls back to a reflective and mysterious solo for recorder (or optional flute), accompanied by exotic percussion instruments. Then, the beautiful theme is continued by solo trumpet, making for a truly incredible moment.

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Series: Alfred Concert Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 146

UPC: 038081182742

SKU: 00-19546

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Why we love this

Harbinson crafts a piece that moves beyond surface-level cultural reference into genuine narrative arc. The instrumentation choices (recorder, exotic percussion, trumpet solos) create distinctive color at each section, making this feel fresh on the concert stage rather than another competent Grade 3 offering.

What to expect

The piece opens with restless energy and ceremonial color before settling into a theme that pulses with purpose. The shift into the reflective middle section creates genuine contrast, and the trumpet's entrance brings both vulnerability and grandeur to the cultural narrative.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the Grade 3 level looking for repertoire with cultural substance and strong programming presence. This works well for bands with capable woodwind sections and soloists confident in exposed passages.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the opening woodwind and percussion flourish so no single voice drowns out the layered texture. The vibrancy comes from clarity, not volume.
Shape the main theme with a long line that breathes at logical phrase points. This driving quality needs room to breathe rather than constant forward momentum.
Let the recorder solo (or flute substitute) float above the exotic percussion accompaniment. The mystery of this section depends on separation and transparency.
Feature the trumpet solo with warm tone and confident articulation. This moment arrives as the emotional peak, so ensure the soloist has rehearsal time and confidence.

How to use it

This pairs naturally with other concert band pieces that explore cultural heritage or regional history. Its length and contest-festival designation make it ideal for spring concert programming or regional competition where the narrative context enriches the listening experience.

Skills your students will build

Maintaining ensemble balance across contrasting textures and dynamic levels
Sustaining a driven main theme without rushing
Supporting featured soloists with transparent accompaniment
Responding to conductor shaping in reflective versus energetic sections
Reading and executing ethnic percussion parts that enhance rather than distract from the melodic content