Lionheart: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Michael Story
Grade: 1
Item: 00-PK-0008526
$52.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Lionheart: Score | $9.00 | |
| Lionheart: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Lionheart: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Lionheart: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Lionheart: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Lionheart: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Lionheart: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Lionheart: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Lionheart: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Lionheart: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Lionheart: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Lionheart: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Lionheart: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Lionheart: Bells | $3.00 | |
| Lionheart: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Lionheart: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Lionheart: Timpani | $3.00 |
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Description
Lionheart is a dramatic piece that will highlight your first or second year band students' abilities. Your band room and auditorium will light up with bold melodic statements and unexpected harmonic twists in this fantastic work by Michael Story! (1:53) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Beginning Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
SKU:
00-PK-0008526
More about this title
About the Composer: Michael Story
Michael Story has established himself as one of the most prolific and respected composers for young and developing bands. His catalog spans thousands of titles across multiple publishers, and his writing consistently balances musical integrity with accessibility, making him a staple in band rooms from middle school through college. Story's gift for crafting memorable melodies, clear harmonic language, and effective orchestration has made his work essential to the band director's repertoire.
Why we love this
Lionheart delivers real impact at Grade 1 without asking students to do anything they're not ready for. Story paces the piece brilliantly: he gives your first-year students something substantial to sink their teeth into while keeping the technical demands focused on tone, balance, and precision rather than virtuosity. The harmonic color and dramatic arc make this feel like a full concert work, not just a study piece.
What to expect
Lionheart opens with confidence and builds through bold, decisive melodic statements that feel heroic without being bombastic. Harmonic surprises keep the ear engaged, and the drama feels earned rather than imposed on the music. By the end, the piece leaves both players and audience satisfied.
Who it's for
This score and parts set is ideal for concert bands at the Grade 1 level, including beginning high school ensembles and advanced middle school programs ready to tackle concert repertoire. Directors programming their first or second year students will find Lionheart gives students a genuinely rewarding piece to prepare and perform, complete with contest or festival potential.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the bold melodic statements with a clear phrase arc; resist the urge to play everything at full volume. Dynamics and phrasing will do far more for impact than raw intensity.
- Emphasize the unexpected harmonic twists by bringing out the voice that carries the harmonic change. Let the ensemble hear where the music shifts colors.
- Balance your sections carefully during tutti passages. Grade 1 bands can tend toward reed-heavy or brass-heavy textures; use rehearsal to lock in blend so the full band sound reads as one.
- Address any rhythmic precision issues early in rehearsal. Tight rhythm work makes even simple writing sound polished and confident.
How to use it
Place this as a centerpiece on a concert where you're showcasing your first or second year band's growth. Its dramatic arc and clear form work well as a standalone feature or paired with lighter, contrasting pieces. The 1:53 duration makes it ideal for festivals and contests, where you need music that makes an impression within time constraints.
Skills your students will build
- Shaping longer phrases with intention and control
- Responding to harmonic color changes within the ensemble
- Maintaining balance and blend during full-band passages
- Executing precise rhythmic entrances across the ensemble
- Building dynamic contrast without sacrificing intonation