Nocturne, Op. 9 No. 2: Concert Band Conductor Score

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Nocturne, Op. 9 No. 2: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Nocturne, Op. 9 No. 2: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 36-B369201
Price: 10.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Alexander Scriabin / arr. Alfred Reed

Grade: 3.5

Item: 36-B369201

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Scriabin's Opus 9 consists of a Prelude and Nocturne written for piano left-hand alone. The composer's early piano works, such as this, reflect his most delicate and poetical composition. This publication of the Nocturne for concert band has been faithfully scored by Alfred Reed in an attempt to recreate the warm, dreamy colors inherent in the original piece.

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Series: Master Band Series - LudwigMasters

Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.

ISBN10: 1-58-106853-0

ISBN13: 978-1-58-106853-5

UPC: 654690648006

SKU: 36-B369201

Instrumentation: Concert Band

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About the Composer: Alexander Scriabin

Alexander Scriabin (1872, 1915) was a Russian composer and pianist whose early works bridged Romanticism and modernism. His piano compositions from the turn of the 20th century reveal a composer deeply invested in color, texture, and emotional subtlety, qualities that would define his later, more experimental style.

Scriabin's Op. 9 Nocturne stands as one of his most accessible and beloved miniatures. Written for the left hand alone, it showcases his gift for spinning lyrical melody and harmonic richness from a single voice, a constraint that only deepened his compositional ingenuity.

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Why we love this

Alfred Reed's orchestration respects every nuance of Scriabin's original while giving the band genuine colors to work with, woodwind textures that float, string-like warmth from the horns, and a harmonic foundation that breathes. The arrangement sits comfortably at Grade 3.5, making it achievable for high school and intermediate college ensembles without sacrificing the poetic intent.

What to expect

Intimate and contemplative, like stepping into a dimly lit room where someone is playing piano softly. The piece unfolds with a dreamy, almost weightless quality, melancholic but never heavy, delicate but never fragile.

Who it's for

Concert bands seeking a serious, artistically rewarding piece that doesn't demand virtuosic fireworks. This works equally well for high school honor bands or college-level ensembles looking to build their library of lyrical masterworks.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the main melody with a supple, singing approach. This is Scriabin's voice; let it speak with intention rather than mechanical precision.
Balance the accompanimental figures so they support without overwhelming. The harmonic colors should feel like they're floating behind the line, not pushing from underneath.
Take time in the slower sections to let silence breathe. Scriabin's aesthetic thrives on space and air between phrases.
Listen carefully to the voicing transitions in the reed and brass sections. The tenderness of the piece depends on smooth, unhurried voice leading.

How to use it

Program this as a palate cleanser in a concert that otherwise leans toward energetic or contemporary work. Its restraint and tonal beauty make it an ideal second piece in a program, or a thoughtful prelude to something more structurally ambitious.