Midnight March: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Fran Griffin
Grade: 2.5-3
Item: 00-PK-0009133
$70.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Midnight March: Score | $10.00 | |
| Midnight March: Piccolo | $3.00 | |
| Midnight March: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Midnight March: 2nd Flute | $3.00 | |
| Midnight March: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Midnight March: Bassoon | $3.00 | |
| Midnight March: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Midnight March: 2nd B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Midnight March: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Midnight March: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Midnight March: 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Midnight March: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Midnight March: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Midnight March: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Midnight March: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Midnight March: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Midnight March: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Midnight March: 2nd Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Midnight March: Baritone B.C. | $3.00 | |
| Midnight March: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Midnight March: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Midnight March: Timpani | $3.00 | |
| Midnight March: Xylophone | $3.00 | |
| Midnight March: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Midnight March: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 |
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Description
The victorious parade begins late at night, with lights and camaraderie providing the confidence to march on. We can almost ignore what we imagine could be lurking in the ominous shadows beside the path. Midnight March is a clever 6/8 concert march by Fran Griffin, and is a welcome departure from the typical march form! (2:00)
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Series:
MakeMusic Young Band
Publisher:
MakeMusic Publications
SKU:
00-PK-0009133
More about this title
Why we love this
Fran Griffin's approach to march form feels genuinely inventive rather than formulaic. The 6/8 meter gives this piece a lilting, almost dance-like quality that contrasts sharply with the steady procession of typical Grade 2-3 marches, making it memorable for both your band and your audience.
What to expect
A nighttime procession that balances courage with unease. The 6/8 lilt gives the piece a waltzing, almost parade-like swagger, while subtle orchestration hints at shadows and uncertainty alongside the camaraderie of the group moving forward together.
Who it's for
Grade 2-3 concert bands seeking a march with character and freshness. This works equally well for festival entries, concert programming, or students building confidence with unconventional meters.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the lyrical quality of 6/8 against the march's forward momentum by keeping eighth notes buoyant but not rushed; let the natural pulse of the meter carry the shape.
- Shape the dynamic journey from confident opening through the ominous middle section deliberately. The contrasts matter more than volume alone.
- Feature your melodic voices cleanly in the early sections so the harmonic support underneath doesn't overshadow the primary line.
How to use it
Program this alongside more traditional march fare to show your students how composers reimagine familiar forms. The two-minute length makes it an ideal closer for a full concert or a strong festival entry that leaves judges with something unexpected to discuss.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and performing in 6/8 meter at a concert march tempo
- Balancing lift and forward motion in asymmetrical rhythms
- Executing dynamic contrasts that serve musical storytelling
- Maintaining ensemble cohesion through unconventional march form