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Like a Mighty Stream (for Concert Band and Narrator): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Like a Mighty Stream (for Concert Band and Narrator): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 35-PK00331701
Price: 55.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Johnnie Vinson

Grade: 2

Item: 35-PK00331701

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Like a Mighty Stream (for Concert Band and Narrator) - Conductor Score (Full Score)	$7.50
Like a Mighty Stream (for Concert Band and Narrator) - Flute	$6.00
Like a Mighty Stream (for Concert Band and Narrator) - Oboe	$6.00
Like a Mighty Stream (for Concert Band and Narrator) - Bassoon	$6.00
Like a Mighty Stream (for Concert Band and Narrator) - Bb Clarinet 1	$6.00
Like a Mighty Stream (for Concert Band and Narrator) - Bb Clarinet 2	$6.00
Like a Mighty Stream (for Concert Band and Narrator) - Bb Clarinet 3	$6.00
Like a Mighty Stream (for Concert Band and Narrator) - Bb Bass Clarinet	$6.00
Like a Mighty Stream (for Concert Band and Narrator) - Eb Contra Alto Clarinet	$6.00
Like a Mighty Stream (for Concert Band and Narrator) - Eb Alto Saxophone 1	$6.00
Like a Mighty Stream (for Concert Band and Narrator) - Eb Alto Saxophone 2	$6.00
Like a Mighty Stream (for Concert Band and Narrator) - Bb Tenor Saxophone	$6.00
Like a Mighty Stream (for Concert Band and Narrator) - Eb Baritone Saxophone	$6.00
Like a Mighty Stream (for Concert Band and Narrator) - Bb Trumpet 1	$6.00
Like a Mighty Stream (for Concert Band and Narrator) - Bb Trumpet 2	$6.00
Like a Mighty Stream (for Concert Band and Narrator) - F Horn	$6.00
Like a Mighty Stream (for Concert Band and Narrator) - Trombone	$6.00
Like a Mighty Stream (for Concert Band and Narrator) - Baritone B.C.	$6.00
Like a Mighty Stream (for Concert Band and Narrator) - Baritone T.C.	$6.00
Like a Mighty Stream (for Concert Band and Narrator) - Tuba	$6.00
Like a Mighty Stream (for Concert Band and Narrator) - String Bass	$6.00
Like a Mighty Stream (for Concert Band and Narrator) - Percussion 1	$6.00
Like a Mighty Stream (for Concert Band and Narrator) - Percussion 2	$6.00
Like a Mighty Stream (for Concert Band and Narrator) - Mallet Percussion	$6.00
Like a Mighty Stream (for Concert Band and Narrator) - Timpani	$6.00
Like a Mighty Stream (for Concert Band and Narrator) - Narrator	$6.00

Composed in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the title of this dramatic setting is taken from a biblical passage and quoted by Dr. King in his celebrated "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963. After a fanfare-like introduction, the piece is comprised of three sections. "The Dream" relects on Dr. King's famous speech. This is followed by "Strife," which recalls the violence of the civil rights movement, and finally "Hope," which looks to a brighter future and is a setting of the hymn "We Shall Overcome". Performed with or without the narration, this is a stirring work for young bands. Dur: 5:20

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Publisher: Hal Leonard

SKU: 35-PK00331701

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About the Composer: Johnnie Vinson

Johnnie Vinson is a prolific composer and arranger whose works appear regularly on concert stages across the country. His compositions span multiple genres and ensemble types, with particular strength in writing for student musicians that balances musical substance with accessibility.

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Why we love this

Vinson crafts a work that treats its subject with genuine weight while remaining performable by Grade 2 ensembles. The optional narration gives you flexibility to shape the performance to your students' needs, and the three-part arc creates natural dramatic pacing that young musicians can understand and execute.

What to expect

The piece moves from bright anticipation through turmoil to steadfast resolve. The fanfare opening crackles with energy, the middle section darkens with tension and dissonance, and the closing hymn arrangement settles into a warm, unified sound that feels earned rather than imposed.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the Grade 2 level looking for repertoire with genuine musical substance and a meaningful cultural or historical context. This work serves both ensemble that are exploring how to program historically significant material and directors seeking to deepen students' understanding of music's role in social movements.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the fanfare opening with clear articulation to set the piece's dramatic tone, then pull back the dynamics when 'The Dream' section begins so the mood shift registers immediately with your audience.
If you include narration, rehearse the band's entries alongside the narrator several times before the final run-throughs so timing feels organic rather than coordinated.
Balance the violence suggested by 'Strife' through careful use of dynamics and weight in the sound rather than forced aggression; younger players respond well to color changes.
Give 'We Shall Overcome' room to breathe in the final section. This hymn carries its own power, and students will connect to it more deeply if you allow them to play it with conviction rather than rushing toward the finish.

How to use it

Consider programming this alongside other spirituals or hymn-based works to create a thematic concert that explores American musical traditions. The five-minute-twenty-second duration makes it an effective concert opener or closer, and its three-movement structure fits naturally into a program that builds meaning across multiple pieces.