Lightning!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

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Lightning!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Lightning!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-22268
Price: 65.00 USD
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By Todd Stalter

Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-22268

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"Lightning!" was inspired by the awesome display of beauty and raw energy from a powerful spring thunderstorm that the composer observed in the night sky. Although the storm was almost 100 miles away, the sight of the accompanying electrical show was both an exhilarating and humbling experience. The aggressive parts of this composition attempt to portray the level of energy present in the storm, while the slow interior section provides an opportunity for listeners and performers alike to reflect on its visual beauty. (2:45)

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Series: Young Symphonic

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 264

ISBN10: 1-4706-6130-6

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-6130-4

UPC: 038081228075

SKU: 00-22268

More about this title

About the Composer: Todd Stalter

Todd Stalter spent 34 years as Director of Bands at Eureka High School in Illinois, where he built one of the state's most respected band programs. His marching band won 16 Class 1A state championships, his concert band consistently earned Superior ratings at IHSA contests, and his ensembles performed at Orchestra Hall in Chicago and Walt Disney World. He was inducted into the Illinois State Marching Band Championships Hall of Fame and has guest conducted All-State bands in Georgia and Delaware.

Beyond the podium, Stalter is an active composer whose band and string orchestra works are performed across the United States and appear on state contest lists nationwide. His compositions are featured in the GIA series "Teaching Music Through Performance in Band." He holds degrees in Music Education and Trumpet Performance from Illinois State University, where he studied with members of the President's Own United States Marine Band and earned recognition as a clinician and adjudicator at regional and state music education conferences.

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Why we love this

Stalter captures the raw drama of a spring thunderstorm without sacrificing musicality or accessibility. The piece balances visceral energy in its outer sections with a reflective interior that gives your ensemble genuine musical substance to explore, making it rewarding at Grade 2 where such contrasts are often oversimplified.

What to expect

The piece erupts with the primal force of electricity splitting a night sky, then settles into contemplation as the storm passes overhead. You'll hear both the aggression and the awe that inspired it, shifting between visceral percussion and wind textures that evoke the quiet beauty of distant lightning.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the Grade 2 level seeking a contest or festival piece that combines orchestration substance with emotional narrative. Conductors want material that challenges students musically without overwhelming them technically; this delivers on both counts.

How to get the most out of it

Establish a clear pulse in the aggressive outer sections; the relentless forward motion depends on precise articulation and rhythmic unity across your band.
Bring out the inner voices during the slow section. This reflective passage loses its power if only the melody carries the weight; balance matters here.
Shape phrases dynamically even within the fast material. Avoid treating the storm as one unvarying wall of sound; let it breathe and build.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece for a concert themed around nature, weather, or the dynamic forces that shape our world. Its 2:45 length and Grade 2 scoring make it ideal for mid-season festival submission, or pair it with contrasting lyrical works to highlight the piece's emotional range.