Listen to the Lambs: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$60.00 USD

Listen to the Lambs: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Listen to the Lambs: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 36-50100332
Price: 60.00 USD
Availability: InStock

A Religious Characteristic in the Form of an Anthem

By Robert Nathaniel Dett / arr. Clarence E. Barber

Grade: 3

Item: 36-50100332

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Listen to the Lambs is, in its original form, an a cappella choral work. Called "a religious characteristic in the form of an anthem" by its composer, the composition is one of breath-taking beauty and sensitivity. It was first published in 1914. (6:00)

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Series: LudwigMasters Concert Band

Publisher: LUDWIGMASTERS

UPC: 676737659530

SKU: 36-50100332

Instrumentation: Concert Band

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About the Composer: Robert Nathaniel Dett

Robert Nathaniel Dett (1882-1943) was a pianist, composer, and educator whose work bridged classical forms and African American musical traditions. He served as head of music at Hampton Institute, where he built one of the most respected music programs at a historically Black college and became a champion of arranging spirituals and folk music for concert settings.

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Why we love this

Dett's choral masterpiece translates beautifully to the concert band idiom through Barber's sensitive orchestration. The Grade 3 level makes this sacred work accessible to younger ensembles without compromising the emotional depth that earned it publication in 1914 and continued admiration ever since. Programming this piece signals to your audience that concert band repertoire includes genuine spiritual artistry.

What to expect

Reverent and luminous. The arrangement preserves the intimate, hymn-like quality of the original choral setting while giving the band's instruments room to breathe and sustain the piece's meditative beauty. There is an unhurried sense of spiritual stillness throughout.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the Grade 3 level seeking sacred repertoire with genuine artistic substance. Directors building programs that represent the diversity of American composition will find this work essential. It demands musicianship and sensitivity from players rather than technical display.

How to get the most out of it

Attend to the long phrases with consistent breath support; mark your breathing points early so the line never feels interrupted or gasping.
Balance the melodic voices against the harmonic foundation; this arrangement rewards clarity in the middle voices that support the primary theme.
Allow the piece to unfold at a spacious tempo where the harmonic language can register fully; rushing diminishes the reflective character.

How to use it

This works powerfully in a concert devoted to American sacred music or as a centerpiece for a program exploring spirituality in band literature. Its modest technical demands make it an excellent choice for a spring concert where time is tight but artistic impact matters. Consider pairing it with spiritually-themed works by other American composers.