Northland Pines: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Michael Sweeney
Grade: 2.5
Item: 35-PK00256462
$55.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Northland Pines - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $15.00 | |
| Northland Pines - Flute 1 | $6.00 | |
| Northland Pines - Flute 2 | $6.00 | |
| Northland Pines - Oboe | $6.00 | |
| Northland Pines - Bassoon | $6.00 | |
| Northland Pines - Bb Clarinet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Northland Pines - Bb Clarinet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Northland Pines - Bb Clarinet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Northland Pines - Bb Bass Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Northland Pines - Eb Alto Saxophone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Northland Pines - Eb Alto Saxophone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Northland Pines - Bb Tenor Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Northland Pines - Eb Baritone Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Northland Pines - Bb Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Northland Pines - Bb Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Northland Pines - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Northland Pines - Trombone | $6.00 | |
| Northland Pines - Baritone B.C. | $6.00 | |
| Northland Pines - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| Northland Pines - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Northland Pines - String Bass | $6.00 | |
| Northland Pines - Percussion 1 | $6.00 | |
| Northland Pines - Percussion 2 | $6.00 | |
| Northland Pines - Mallet Percussion | $6.00 | |
| Northland Pines - Timpani | $6.00 | |
| Northland Pines - Piano | $6.00 |
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Description
Bringing to mind the scenic majesty of the northern forests, Michael's fresh-sounding overture for young players opens with a powerful fanfare before introducing the energetic main theme in 5/4. Carefully using repetitive patterns combined with a unique harmonic treatment and brief lyric section, this work provides musical depth in a framework that is easy to teach. (Grade 2.5) Dur: 4:00
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00256462
More about this title
About the Composer: Michael Sweeney
Michael Sweeney has spent decades composing for young and developing musicians, with a gift for writing idiomatically across all concert band instruments. His works balance technical clarity with musical substance, never talking down to student ensembles while remaining firmly rooted in pedagogical reality.
Why we love this
The 5/4 main theme gives your ensemble a genuine rhythmic challenge without requiring a degree in advanced metrics, and the fanfare opener commands attention from the first measure. Sweeney's harmonic language feels contemporary without sacrificing the accessibility that makes Grade 2.5 repertoire actually teachable.
What to expect
Picture yourself driving through dense evergreen forests where the landscape seems to stretch endlessly in every direction. The piece captures that sense of scale and openness through sweeping harmonic colors and rhythmic momentum, balanced by moments of quiet lyricism that let the natural world settle in.
Who it's for
Young concert bands ready to tackle mixed meters without overwhelming complexity, or ensembles building confidence in reading contemporary harmonic language. Directors seeking a festival selection that sounds polished and ambitious within a realistic rehearsal timeframe will find a solid choice here.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening fanfare with clear dynamic layers; the brass need to project authority while the woodwinds find their place in the texture. Rehearse this section independently to lock the vertical alignment before adding any other musical layers.
- The 5/4 main theme will feel secure once your ensemble locks into the subdivisions as a unit. Consider isolating the rhythm section first, then layering melody instruments on top so everyone understands how their part relates to that pulse.
- The lyric section rewards generous phrasing and a slight relaxation of tempo. This passage is brief but offers a beautiful contrast, so give it room to breathe and let the sonority open up.
How to use it
Pair this as an opener on a festival or concert program where you want to establish energy and musical maturity right away. Its four-minute span sits perfectly in a mixed concert where you're moving between lighter fare and more substantial works, or feature it as a standalone competition selection where the 5/4 meter and fresh orchestration will stand out.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and performing in 5/4 meter with confidence and pulse consistency
- Balancing harmonic language that extends beyond standard diatonic writing
- Sectional balance in complex textures with layered melodies and accompaniment
- Stylistic flexibility, moving between fanfare, energetic themes, and lyric passages within a single work