Light Cavalry Overture: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$75.00 USD

Light Cavalry Overture: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Light Cavalry Overture: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 36-10100453
Price: 75.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Franz von Suppe, Loras John Schissel

Grade: 4

Item: 36-10100453

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Long a favorite with community, school, and university bands, this is a welcome new edition of the most popular von Suppe overture. Expertly edited by Loras John Schissel, this transcription maintains the integrity of the orchestral original while exploiting the resources of the modern concert band.

Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, Light Cavalry Overture: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.

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Series: Heritage of the Concert Band Series - LudwigMasters

Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.

ISBN10: 1-57-891024-2

ISBN13: 978-1-57-891024-3

UPC: 660355015243

SKU: 36-10100453

Instrumentation: Concert Band

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About the Composer: Franz von Suppe

Franz von Suppe (1819-1895) was an Austrian composer who shaped the operetta as a musical form and became one of the most performed composers of the 19th century. His gift for melody and orchestration made him a master of the overture, a form he elevated beyond mere curtain-raiser into a concert work in its own right. Suppe's influence on band music runs deep; his overtures have been standard concert band repertoire for over a century.

For music educators, von Suppe represents an essential bridge between the classical tradition and the lighter, more accessible musical voice that concert bands need. His works demand musicianship and control while remaining energizing and transparent enough for students to hear themselves improve.

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Why we love this

Schissel's arrangement captures the brilliance of von Suppe's orchestration without asking your band to do anything impossible. The energy is infectious, the structure is clean, and the writing gives every section moments to shine. Grade 4 bands consistently report that this piece generates genuine enthusiasm in rehearsal and leaves audiences wanting more.

What to expect

Sparkling and propulsive, with a genuine sense of occasion. The melodies are instantly memorable, the orchestration is elegant, and the pacing keeps everyone engaged from downbeat to final chord.

Who it's for

Grade 4 bands ready to play something with real melodic substance and historical weight. Directors looking for contest or festival material that audiences recognize and students respect.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the opening melody with clear phrase direction; resist the urge to let it become static. The charm lives in forward motion.
Balance the section statements in the fast sections so that the hand-off from trumpet to woodwind actually lands. Mark your cues deliberately.
Let the rhythm section settle into a groove during the steady passages. This piece breathes when the pulse feels confident, not rushed.
Watch the dynamics around the transitions. Von Suppe's surprises work best when you've established a sonic baseline to pull away from.

How to use it

Position this as a centerpiece on a concert celebrating classical traditions and arrangement craft. It pairs well with contemporary works to show how band music has evolved, or with other 19th-century overtures to create a thematic program.