New England Suite: Concert Band Conductor Score

$8.00 USD

New England Suite: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: New England Suite: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-B1172S
Price: 8.00 USD
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By Elliot Del Borgo

Grade: 3.5

Item: 98-B1172S

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This one-movement festival work uses a slightly reduced instrumentation, insuring that bands of all sizes will be able to enjoy it. The work is written in three sections, each based on material from a New England song. Consider this new piece from one of the country's most prolific composers.

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Series: FJH Concert Band

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 241444467534

SKU: 98-B1172S

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About the Composer: Elliot Del Borgo

Elliot Del Borgo has established himself as one of the most consistently performed composers in American concert band literature. His catalog spans thousands of works across multiple genres, from original compositions to arrangements, making him a fixture in school music programs at every level.

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Why we love this

Del Borgo grounds this festival work in genuine American musical heritage by drawing from three distinct New England songs, giving your students a cultural anchor they'll remember. The reduced instrumentation removes barriers that often prevent smaller bands from accessing quality contest repertoire, and the three-section structure allows natural moments for building energy and demonstrating control.

What to expect

The work carries the warmth of familiar New England traditions reframed through modern concert band color. Each section develops its source material with sincerity, creating a progression that feels both rooted and fresh.

Who it's for

This piece serves bands with limited instrumentation who need accessible festival material without sacrificing musical substance. It's ideal for Grade 3.5 ensembles looking for a contemporary work that connects to American cultural roots while building foundational concert band skills.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the melodic material across sections. Each New England song carries different timbral weight; experiment with dynamic layering to let the source material breathe without overwhelming the primary voice.
Shape transitions between sections deliberately. Use these moments as rehearsal checkpoints to ensure clarity about where energy builds and where it settles.
Lock articulation within each section before connecting them as a whole. Consistency in how you interpret the rhythmic character of each folk song will strengthen the work's overall coherence.

How to use it

Program this as a mid-season festival submission when your ensemble has built solid fundamentals but before tackling more technically demanding material. It also works well as a contrast piece on a concert featuring heavier or more contemporary works, giving audiences a moment to connect with recognizable American song.