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March of the Hyperion Guards: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$60.00 USD

March of the Hyperion Guards: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: March of the Hyperion Guards: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-B1606
Price: 60.00 USD
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By Robert Sheldon

Grade: 1.5

Item: 98-B1606

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This march for young band was inspired by Greek mythology. Beginning ominously in a minor key, the tuneful main theme leads to a contrasting relative major section in the style of a British march. The piece ends by returning to the original minor key for its dramatic conclusion. A wonderful choice for directors looking for a “different” type of march!

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Series: FJH MOS Performance

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

SKU: 98-B1606

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About the Composer: Robert Sheldon

Robert Sheldon stands among the most frequently performed composers in the wind band repertoire today. His work as lead author of Sound Innovations for Concert Band has shaped music education curricula across the country, while his own compositions earn regular recognition from the American School Band Directors Association, Phi Beta Mu, and ASCAP. His pieces appear consistently on state and national contest lists and concert programs worldwide.

Sheldon maintains an active schedule as guest conductor for All-State and regional honor bands, and he regularly clinics at universities and state music education conferences. His conducting and teaching have taken him across the United States and internationally to Japan, Canada, Italy, Germany, Australia, and China. He has led performances in some of North America's most prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall, Symphony Hall in Boston, and the Kennedy Center. VanderCook College of Music awarded him an honorary doctorate in 2020.

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Why we love this

Sheldon brings serious compositional craft to the Grade 1.5 level without condescending to young players. The arc here is genuinely dramatic: the ominous minor opening immediately signals that this isn't a standard march, and the shift into relative major territory gives your band a real tonal contrast to navigate and shape. You get a march that earns its place in concert programming alongside more challenging repertoire.

What to expect

The piece moves from shadowy and foreboding into bright, gallant territory before pulling back into darkness. It has the swagger of a traditional British march but filtered through a Greek mythological lens that keeps it from feeling generic. The journey matters more than any single moment.

Who it's for

Grade 1.5 concert bands seeking march repertoire with real character and harmonic substance. Directors wanting to program something beyond the standard march formula will find a piece that holds its own musically while remaining accessible to developing ensembles.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the opening minor section with restrained intensity. The ominous quality depends on clarity and control rather than driving hard; let the darkness in the harmony do the work.
Bring the relative major section into sharper focus rhythmically. The British march character will land better if the ensemble locks in with crisp articulation and steady forward motion.
Mark the return to the original key as a genuine dramatic event. This isn't just a recap; it's a turning point that should feel earned and deliberate.

How to use it

This works beautifully as an opener that commands attention and sets a sophisticated tone for the concert. It also pairs well in a set with contrasting repertoire, since its minor-major-minor structure means audiences hear real harmonic storytelling. Consider it for contest preparation when you want judges to hear musical intentionality at the Grade 1.5 level.