Litany: "In Terra Pax": Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$45.00 USD

Litany: "In Terra Pax": Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Litany: "In Terra Pax": Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 36-B388502
Price: 45.00 USD
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By Robert Jager

Grade: 4

Item: 36-B388502

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Written following a visit to both the nuclear holocaust "ground zero" of Hiroshima, Japan, and the more conventional holocaust of Pearl Harbor, the opening of this work is meant to capture the solemn and mournful sound of the massive bell at Hiroshima's "ground zero." Remaining melancholy throughout, the composer writes, "The composition, like a prayer, has no answers. Maybe there is no answer. Perhaps a solution must be found within each of us, before there is no longer time." Litany was commissioned by the Galesburg-Augusta, MI, High School Band, Martin Benstein, conductor.

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Series: Master Band Series - LudwigMasters

Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.

UPC: 753625215082

SKU: 36-B388502

Instrumentation: Concert Band

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About the Composer: Robert Jager

Robert Jager is a prolific composer and arranger whose works span concert band, orchestra, and chamber ensembles. His compositions are performed regularly in schools and communities across North America, and he has built a reputation for writing music that balances accessibility with artistic depth. Jager's work often engages with meaningful themes and historical moments, creating pieces that invite reflection alongside musical growth.

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Why we love this

This is rare repertoire that asks students to grapple with something larger than themselves. The piece refuses easy resolution, mirroring the composer's own uncertainty about answers to profound questions, which creates an authenticity that resonates with young musicians. Conductors appreciate how the Grade 4 difficulty allows serious musical and emotional work without requiring virtuosity to convey meaning.

What to expect

Solemn and introspective, with the gravitas of a memorial. The opening evokes the resonance of a massive bell, drawing listeners inward; the remainder unfolds as a prolonged meditation, maintaining a mournful character that never breaks into brightness. There is dignity here, and quiet searching.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the high school and upper middle school levels seeking repertoire with substance and purpose. This work is ideal for programs that value music as a vehicle for thoughtful expression and for conductors willing to invest rehearsal time in artistic maturity alongside technical development.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the opening bell sonority with careful dynamic control and generous space between phrases; resist the impulse to move forward through the solemn material.
Balance the sustained harmonic colors against any melodic moments that emerge; use sectional rehearsal to ensure lower voices anchor the harmonic foundation without overwhelming.
Attend to breath points and phrase endings with precision; silence and restraint are as important as sound in this work.
Prepare students for the emotional weight of the piece by discussing its context and intent; understanding the 'why' deepens their interpretive choices.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece for a concert exploring commemoration, history, or social reflection. Its contemplative mood makes it an effective anchor for a thematic program, or it can stand alone as a profound opening or closing statement. The Grade 4 level allows it to be performed alongside more technical repertoire without feeling out of place.