Lincolnshire Posy: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
I. Harkstow Grange / II. The Lost Lady Found
By Percy Aldridge Grainger / arr. Michael Ryan
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0007633
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| Lincolnshire Posy: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Lincolnshire Posy: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Lincolnshire Posy: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Lincolnshire Posy: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Lincolnshire Posy: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Lincolnshire Posy: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Lincolnshire Posy: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Lincolnshire Posy: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Lincolnshire Posy: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Lincolnshire Posy: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Lincolnshire Posy: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Lincolnshire Posy: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Lincolnshire Posy: Mallets | $3.00 | |
| Lincolnshire Posy: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Lincolnshire Posy: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Lincolnshire Posy: Timpani | $3.00 |
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Two of Grainger's "bunch of musical wildflowers" including "Harkstow Grange" and "The Lost Lady Found" present no technical challenges, and his signature style and unique harmonic palette are evident in both movements. Plenty of music is found while introducing this master composer and his contribution to our rich musical heritage to your beginners. (3:45)
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Beginning Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
258
SKU:
00-PK-0007633
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About the Composer: Percy Aldridge Grainger
Percy Aldridge Grainger (1882–1961) was an Australian-American composer and pianist whose innovations in harmonic language and orchestration shaped twentieth-century concert music. He studied in Europe but ultimately settled in America, where he became a vital voice in expanding the band repertoire and championing folk music as a foundation for serious composition.
Grainger's approach to arranging and composing was distinctly personal: he collected folk melodies from rural communities, preserved them with scholarly care, and reimagined them through a modern harmonic lens. His gift was making sophisticated compositional ideas accessible without condescension, a philosophy that made him a natural advocate for music education.
Why we love this
Grainger wrote for beginners with genuine respect for both the players and the music. These two movements showcase his hallmark lyricism and inventive harmonies while staying within the technical and musical grasp of young musicians, meaning your band experiences authentic artistry rather than simplified textbook material. The contest and festival designation gives students genuine stakes for preparation.
What to expect
Nostalgic and warmly harmonic, with the quality of someone remembering a folk tune with affection and adding gentle, unexpected colors to it. Both movements have the intimate quality of old English songs set in a modern light, inviting rather than intimidating.
Who it's for
Beginning concert bands ready to play music with real substance. Students who have mastered basic technique benefit tremendously from encountering a master composer at a level that doesn't demean them, while directors gain repertoire that educates audiences about Grainger's legacy.
How to get the most out of it
- Let the folk melody breathe. Grainger's harmonies support rather than overwhelm the tune; resist the urge to rush, and give the sustained lines room to sing.
- Balance the band carefully so inner voices stay audible. At this grade level, clarity of texture is both a musical goal and a rehearsal challenge worth addressing directly.
- Pay attention to Grainger's dynamic markings and articulation choices. They reveal the character of each movement and guide phrasing more precisely than you might expect at Grade 1.
How to use it
These paired movements work beautifully on a contest or festival program where you want to represent quality standard repertoire without overextending your ensemble. Consider programming them alongside other folk-inspired works to create a thematic concert arc, or feature them as a gateway to Grainger's larger works later in the year.
Skills your students will build
- Phrasing sustained melodic lines with expressive intent
- Balance and blend in textures with active harmonic accompaniment
- Style and articulation in early twentieth-century English music
- Reading and executing dynamic and tempo variations at a foundational level