Marching On: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Battle Hymn of the Republic
By William Steffe / arr. Jerry Brubaker
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0004598
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| Marching On: Score | $8.00 | |
| Marching On: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Marching On: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Marching On: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Marching On: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Marching On: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Marching On: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Marching On: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Marching On: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Marching On: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Marching On: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Marching On: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Marching On: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Marching On: Mallets | $3.00 | |
| Marching On: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Marching On: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Marching On: (wp) 1st Horn in E-flat | $3.00 | |
| Marching On: (wp) 1st B-flat Trombone B.C. | $3.00 | |
| Marching On: (wp) Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Marching On: (wp) B-flat Tuba B.C. | $3.00 | |
| Marching On: (wp) B-flat Tuba T.C. | $3.00 | |
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Description
Gaining popularity during the American Civil War to the present day, the melody was written around 1856 by William Steffe. Julia Ward Howe wrote the current words to the song as "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" in 1861. Jerry Brubaker presents this wonderful and well-known American patriotic song in this easy arrangement scored just for your beginning band! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Beginning Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
128
SKU:
00-PK-0004598
More about this title
About the Composer: William Steffe
William Steffe composed the melody that would become "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" around 1856, creating one of the most enduring and recognizable tunes in American music. Though little is documented about Steffe's life and career, his simple, memorable melody transcended its original context to become a cornerstone of American patriotic music when Julia Ward Howe paired it with her powerful Civil War lyrics in 1861.
Why we love this
Jerry Brubaker has crafted an arrangement that lets beginning bands sound genuinely impressive while staying within their technical reach. The straightforward scoring keeps the focus on the melody's strength and emotional weight, making it an ideal choice for developing musicians to perform something with real cultural significance.
What to expect
Reverent and purposeful. The melody carries the weight of American history and conviction, and even in its easy form, the arrangement honors that gravitas. Players feel connected to something larger than themselves when performing this piece.
Who it's for
Beginning concert bands performing at summer concerts, patriotic programs, or Independence Day celebrations will find this arrangement both manageable and meaningful. The Grade 1 scoring ensures all players can participate fully without technical obstacles getting in the way of musical expression.
How to get the most out of it
- Maintain steady, deliberate tempo throughout. This is a processional melody at heart; resist any urge to rush.
- Balance the melody clearly across sections so the iconic tune never gets buried in harmonic support.
- Pay attention to dynamic shape even in simple passages. The familiar melody rewards subtle phrasing and breathing.
How to use it
Schedule this during patriotic programming, summer outdoor concerts, or as a centerpiece for a concert celebrating American music and history. Its familiar melody also makes it an effective final selection, leaving audiences with something they recognize and can carry with them.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing balanced dynamics across all band sections
- Maintaining steady tempo in slower, processional tempos
- Blending harmonic accompaniment while supporting a clear melodic line
- Performing with expression and musical purpose in Grade 1 literature