Northern Odyssey: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Francois Dorion
Grade: 0.5-1
Item: 35-PK00412838
$40.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Odyssey - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $6.00 | |
| Northern Odyssey - Flute | $6.00 | |
| Northern Odyssey - Oboe | $6.00 | |
| Northern Odyssey - Bb Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Northern Odyssey - Bb Bass Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Northern Odyssey - Eb Alto Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Northern Odyssey - Bb Tenor Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Northern Odyssey - Eb Baritone Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Northern Odyssey - Bb Trumpet | $6.00 | |
| Northern Odyssey - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Northern Odyssey - Trombone/Baritone B.C./Bassoon | $6.00 | |
| Northern Odyssey - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| Northern Odyssey - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Northern Odyssey - Percussion 1 | $6.00 | |
| Northern Odyssey - Percussion 2 | $6.00 | |
| Northern Odyssey - Mallet Percussion | $6.00 | |
| Northern Odyssey - Timpani | $6.00 | |
| Northern Odyssey - Piano | $6.00 |
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Description
This appealing overture for beginning players opens with a dialog between the low instruments and percussion, followed by the passages for the full band. There is solid scoring throughout, and nothing faster than a quarter note except in percussion. Dur: 2:00
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00412838
More about this title
Why we love this
Dorion writes for young ensembles with real musicality and respect for their limitations. The dialogue between low voices and percussion gives your band immediate ownership of the piece, and the orchestration feels substantial without overreaching technically.
What to expect
Accessible but never patronizing. The piece unfolds with a sense of journey, starting intimate with the conversation between low instruments, then opening up to include the full band in confident, straightforward phrases. It sits comfortably in a relaxed tempo that rewards ensemble listening.
Who it's for
Beginning concert bands that have solid fundamentals but need repertoire that treats them like real musicians. This works well for groups one year into their ensemble experience who can handle ensemble balance and basic sectional independence.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the opening exchange between low brass and woodwinds; the dialogue only lands if both choirs hear each other clearly.
- Keep the full band passages moving with steady articulation across all sections to maintain clarity in the texture.
- Experiment with slight dynamic shaping within phrases to bring out Dorion's melodic contours without adding unnecessary complexity to your preparation.
How to use it
Program this early in a concert when your band is fresh, or use it as a strong opener for a sectional festival. At just two minutes, it's ideal for filling a slot without dominating rehearsal time, and it prepares younger ensembles well for the pacing and balance challenges in more complex repertoire.
Skills your students will build
- Listening to and balancing a two-part ensemble texture
- Playing at moderate tempos without rushing or dragging
- Sustaining tone quality across a full phrase
- Responding to dynamic changes within a musical phrase
- Coordination between different instrument families