March of the Trolls: Concert Band Conductor Score

$12.00 USD

March of the Trolls: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: March of the Trolls: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-33859S
Price: 12.00 USD
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By Edvard Grieg / arr. Brian Beck

Grade: 3 (Medium)

Item: 00-33859S

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Edvard Grieg (1843--1907) is best known for his eternally popular Piano Concerto in A Minor, as well as more than 150 songs and 66 lyric pieces. March of the Trolls is from his Lyric Pieces, Op. 54. Trolls are a constant theme in Norwegian folklore and can be viewed as the equivalent of our "boogie man." Far to the north in Norway where the winter storms whip the weather-beaten coasts, you will find dark forests with moonlit lakes, deep fjords surrounded by mighty snowcapped mountains, and long rivers and cold streams cascading down the mountain sides. This is where you might find the irritable, short-tempered trolls coming out of their hiding places after sunset, marching to wreck havoc on unsuspecting Norwegian households. Wait and see what your audience will do when the Trolls march up and down the aisles of your next concert! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud. (3:48)

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Series: Alfred Concert Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 24

UPC: 038081385723

SKU: 00-33859S

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About the Composer: Edvard Grieg

Edvard Grieg (1843–1907) composed some of the most recognizable works in the classical canon, yet his genius extended far beyond the famous Piano Concerto in A Minor. A Norwegian nationalist who drew deeply from his country's folk traditions, Grieg created a vast catalog of intimate, poetic works that captured the essence of Scandinavian landscape and legend. His 66 Lyric Pieces and more than 150 songs established him as a master of miniature forms, proving that profound musical expression needs no grand scale.

Greig's influence on music education runs through generations of student performers. His works reward careful attention to color, pedaling, and narrative detail while remaining accessible to developing musicians. The Lyric Pieces in particular have taught countless students how to infuse small musical moments with character and meaning.

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Why we love this

Brian Beck's arrangement transforms a beloved solo piano work into a vivid orchestral narrative that band students can sink their teeth into. The Grade 3 scoring gives each section moments to shine without sacrificing the eerie, mischievous character that makes this piece memorable. Directors find it works brilliantly as both a crowd-pleasing concert opener and a legitimate festival entry.

What to expect

Mischievous and unsettling in equal measure. The opening establishes a creeping, almost hypnotic mood as trolls emerge from darkness; as the piece develops, that eerie quality gives way to marching momentum and orchestral swagger. The journey captures both the folklore's sinister edge and the folk humor embedded in Norwegian tradition.

Who it's for

Directors programming Grade 3 concert band music who want a piece with genuine character and narrative appeal. Students benefit from playing a legitimate masterwork arrangement that teaches them how a small piano character piece can translate into full band color and impact.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the melodic line with deliberate phrasing in the opening theme rather than playing it straight; the trolls should feel cunning, not mechanical.
Balance articulation clarity in the march sections with the atmospheric, mysterious quality of the transitional moments.
Let the recorded accompaniment (available separately) anchor your tempo choices, especially through the rhythmic unison passages where precision matters most.
Build the dynamic arc across the entire piece; the final march climax needs to feel earned through careful control of the preceding sections.

How to use it

This arrangement fits naturally into Halloween or fall concerts, but its musical substance makes it equally at home in regular season programming. Consider pairing it with other Romantic era works or with concert pieces that explore folklore themes; at 3:48, it anchors a concert without monopolizing time.

Skills your students will build

Sustaining dynamic control through extended passages and sudden shifts
Playing with character and intention rather than mechanical precision
Balancing ensemble blend in thick harmonic textures while maintaining section clarity
Reading and executing the march rhythms in a style-appropriate, un-heavy manner