March to Concord: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Rick Kirby
Grade: 2.5
Item: 35-PK00292668
$55.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| March to Concord - Full Score | $7.50 | |
| March to Concord - Flute | $6.00 | |
| March to Concord - Oboe | $6.00 | |
| March to Concord - Bassoon | $6.00 | |
| March to Concord - Bb Clarinet 1 | $6.00 | |
| March to Concord - Bb Clarinet 2 | $6.00 | |
| March to Concord - Bb Bass Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| March to Concord - Eb Alto Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| March to Concord - Bb Tenor Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| March to Concord - Eb Baritone Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| March to Concord - Bb Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| March to Concord - Bb Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| March to Concord - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| March to Concord - Trombone | $6.00 | |
| March to Concord - Euphonium B.C. | $6.00 | |
| March to Concord - Euphonium T.C. | $6.00 | |
| March to Concord - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| March to Concord - String Bass | $6.00 | |
| March to Concord - Percussion 1 | $6.00 | |
| March to Concord - Percussion 2 | $6.00 | |
| March to Concord - Mallet Percussion | $6.00 | |
| March to Concord - Timpani | $6.00 |
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Description
An important part of American history comes to life through "March to Concord". The familiar patriotic anthem "Chester" is woven throughout the work coupled with an engaging original melody. Rick Kirby's dynamic setting is both rhythmic and powerful, utilizing a range of variation techniques plus skillful handling of the percussion section.
Dur: 3:15
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00292668
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Why we love this
Kirby takes a tune most of your students will recognize and reshapes it into something that feels fresh and substantial. The orchestration keeps things accessible for Grade 2.5 ensembles while the variation techniques and percussion writing give every section moments to shine. It's the kind of piece that plays well at concerts and teaches real compositional craft in the process.
What to expect
Energetic and forward-moving, built on a foundation audiences recognize but arranged so the band feels they're interpreting something new. The rhythmic vitality creates a sense of momentum and purpose throughout.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the Grade 2.5 level looking for repertoire with historical substance and musical maturity. Directors programming patriotic or Americana themed concerts will find this especially useful.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the original melody against "Chester" carefully in passages where both appear. The harmonic accompaniment shouldn't overwhelm the familiar tune.
- Rehearse the percussion section separately first. Kirby's rhythmic writing asks them to drive the energy, so they need confidence before integrating with the full band.
- Shape the dynamic arc across the full three minutes and fifteen seconds. This isn't a march that sits at one dynamic level; find the peaks and valleys in the arrangement.
How to use it
This works well as a centerpiece for concerts celebrating American music or history. It also pairs naturally with other patriotic selections or can open a concert with confidence and character.
Skills your students will build
- Recognizing and playing familiar melodic material in new harmonic contexts
- Executing rhythmic variation techniques across changing instrumental textures
- Balancing melody and accompaniment within a dense arrangement
- Responding to percussion-driven rhythmic momentum