My Victory Won: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$80.00 USD

My Victory Won: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: My Victory Won: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-49520
Price: 80.00 USD
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A Meditation on the Hymn, "Be Thou My Vision"

By Todd Stalter

Grade: 3.5

Item: 00-49520

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My Victory Won, by Todd Stalter, explores melodic and metaphorical aspects of the hymn, "Be Thou My Vision." Taking inspiration from the little-known third verse of the hymn, the bold, percussive introduction soon gives way to a contemplative section featuring unique and interesting timbres, and a passage for solo flute. The work ends in a triumphant, unabashed burst of energy and affirmation. (3:56) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Alfred Concert Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

ISBN10: 1-4706-4944-6

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-4944-9

UPC: 038081570228

SKU: 00-49520

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About the Composer: Todd Stalter

Todd Stalter built his career as Director of Bands at Eureka High School in Illinois, where he spent 34 years cultivating one of the state's most respected band programs. His marching band earned 16 Class 1A state championships, his concert ensembles consistently achieved Superior ratings at IHSA contests, and his groups performed at Orchestra Hall in Chicago and Walt Disney World. Beyond the high school podium, he has guest-conducted All-State bands in Georgia and Delaware, adjudicated extensively across the region, and led clinics on composition and music education at state and regional conferences.

Stalter holds degrees in Music Education and Trumpet Performance from Illinois State University, where he studied with Richard Lehman of the President's Own U.S. Marine Band. His compositions for band and strings have reached audiences internationally and appear on state contest lists across the country. Several of his works are featured in the Teaching Music Through Performance in Band series published by GIA, a standard resource for ensemble directors.

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Why we love this

Stalter takes a familiar hymn and finds fresh musical territory without abandoning its spiritual core. The structural arc, from percussive boldness into introspection, then toward unbridled affirmation, gives your band genuine dramatic shape to perform, and the solo flute passage offers a moment of vulnerability that keeps listeners engaged. At Grade 3.5, the orchestration demands attention to color without excessive technical hurdles, making this ideal for bands developing musical maturity.

What to expect

The piece opens with muscular, almost confrontational energy before shifting into a hushed, introspective landscape where individual instrumental voices become prominent. The final section ignites with unguarded joy, affirming both the hymn's message and the band's collective power to make meaningful music.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the upper-intermediate level looking for substantial programming material with spiritual depth. Directors seeking a hymn treatment that respects the source material while offering orchestral sophistication and clear dramatic structure will find this rewarding.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the opening percussion against the band's melodic entrances; let the rhythm section establish forward motion rather than sitting heavily on the beat.
In the contemplative section, shape each timbre shift deliberately, these color changes carry the emotional weight when dynamics remain moderate.
Support your solo flute player with a genuine accompaniment; resist the urge to pull back so far that the section feels static.
Build the final affirmation gradually and allow the full texture to breathe at its peak rather than rushing toward the ending.

How to use it

Pair this with other sacred or inspirational works to create a thematic concert section, or feature it as a centerpiece on a mixed program where you want to showcase both the band's technical growth and emotional range. Its moderate length and effective arc make it an excellent closer for a concert where you want to end on a note of confidence and affirmation.