March Ceremonial: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Robert Sheldon
Grade: 1.5
Item: 98-DB1298
$45.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| March Ceremonial: Score | $5.00 | |
| March Ceremonial: Flute | $7.00 | |
| March Ceremonial: Oboe | $7.00 | |
| March Ceremonial: Bassoon | $7.00 | |
| March Ceremonial: B-flat Clarinet 1 | $7.00 | |
| March Ceremonial: B-flat Clarinet 2 | $7.00 | |
| March Ceremonial: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $7.00 | |
| March Ceremonial: E-flat Alto Saxophone 1 | $7.00 | |
| March Ceremonial: E-flat Alto Saxophone 2 | $7.00 | |
| March Ceremonial: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $7.00 | |
| March Ceremonial: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $7.00 | |
| March Ceremonial: B-flat Trumpet 1 | $7.00 | |
| March Ceremonial: B-flat Trumpet 2 | $7.00 | |
| March Ceremonial: F Horn | $7.00 | |
| March Ceremonial: Trombone | $7.00 | |
| March Ceremonial: Baritone/Euphonium | $7.00 | |
| March Ceremonial: Baritone T.C. | $7.00 | |
| March Ceremonial: Tuba | $7.00 | |
| March Ceremonial: Bells | $7.00 | |
| March Ceremonial: Percussion 1 | $7.00 | |
| March Ceremonial: Percussion 2 | $7.00 |
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Description
Perfect for use at many events such as concerts, graduations, and contests, this stately processional includes a fanfare, softer legato theme, and percussion feature. Your group will have an extremely mature sound given the limited technical demands. Certain to invoke a sense of pride and accomplishment in any ensemble.
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Additional Details
Series:
FJH Developing Band
Publisher:
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU:
98-DB1298
More about this title
About the Composer: Robert Sheldon
Robert Sheldon stands among the most frequently programmed composers writing for wind bands today. His catalog spans thousands of performances across the globe, from regional honor bands to stages like Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House. He co-authored Sound Innovations for Concert Band and maintains an active schedule as guest conductor, clinician, and commission composer, bringing his pedagogical expertise directly to music education communities across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Sheldon's work has earned recognition from the American School Band Director's Association, Phi Beta Mu, and ASCAP. A 2020 honorary doctorate from VanderCook College of Music reflects his sustained impact on the field. His compositions consistently appear on contest and festival lists, and they share a common strength: they deliver genuine musicality without demanding technical virtuosity from young players.
Why we love this
This march delivers the ceremonial weight your ensemble deserves without asking for advanced technical chops. The fanfare immediately establishes authority, the legato section offers beautiful counterpoint for mature phrasing, and a genuine percussion moment lets your rhythm section shine. You get sophisticated sound and real stakes for contest or formal event programming, all at a level that won't overwhelm a developing group.
What to expect
Ceremonial dignity with genuine warmth. The opening fanfare commands attention, then the piece softens into a graceful processional that feels both proud and reflective. Percussion writing brings energy and texture without melodrama.
Who it's for
Directors programming for graduations, civic events, and festivals who need their developing bands to sound established and assured. This works equally well for ensembles early in the rehearsal year or those still building technical confidence.
How to get the most out of it
- Let the fanfare breathe with clean articulation and a slight separation between phrases; resist the urge to rush the pomp.
- Shape the legato theme with long-line awareness rather than note-to-note playing; a single conductor gesture should guide an entire melodic arc.
- Balance the percussion feature so that it drives the ensemble forward without drowning the harmonic foundation underneath.
- Mark tempo strategically during the transition from fanfare into the lyrical section so the mood shift lands clearly.
How to use it
Open a concert with this to set a formal tone, or use it as the finale of a graduation or special event program. It pairs well with lighter concert pieces and sits comfortably in a mixed program where you want one unambiguous moment of stature.
Skills your students will build
- Sustained legato phrasing over multiple measures
- Dynamic control in soft passages (maintaining intonation and tone quality at low volumes)
- Articulation clarity in fanfare-style writing
- Vertical ensemble balance with melody and countermelody
- Precision ensemble playing with limited technical demands