Now & Forever: Concert Band Conductor Score

$15.00 USD

Now & Forever: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Now & Forever: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-TSGB028S
Price: 15.00 USD
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Concert March

By Tyler S. Grant

Grade: 2

Item: 98-TSGB028S

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Now & Forever by Tyler S. Grant is a stately march that will transport your students to the plains of North Dakota! While using a traditional march structure, this work incorporates contemporary orchestration and colorful percussion. Perfect for concert and contest! Recorded by the Atlanta Wind Symphony. (3:15)

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Series: Tyler S. Grant Music Works

Publisher: Tyler S. Grant Music Works, LLC.

UPC: 038081584492

SKU: 98-TSGB028S

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About the Composer: Tyler S. Grant

Tyler S. Grant has established himself as a prolific composer and arranger whose music appears regularly on state and regional honor ensemble programs. His work Panoramic Fanfare won the Dallas Wind Symphony's 2014 "Call for Fanfares" Competition and has since been performed by collegiate and professional ensembles across North America. Since 2010, he has maintained a steady output of commissions and new publications while building a reputation as both a clinician and conductor.

Grant's teaching experience spans over 100 school programs across 15 states, and his conducting credits include The Midwest Clinic, Carnegie Hall, and all-state bands in multiple regions. He studied instrumental music education and conducting at the University of Alabama under Randall Coleman and credits composer Brian Balmages as instrumental to his development as a writer. His works have appeared at major venues including Bands of America Grand Nationals, the Meyerson Symphony Center, and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Why we love this

Grant captures the grandeur of a traditional march without relying on predictable clichés. The contemporary orchestration and inventive percussion writing give this piece personality and forward momentum that keeps both students and audiences engaged, making it an ideal contest selection that sounds polished without demanding excessive rehearsal time.

What to expect

Walking across open prairie under big sky, stately but not stiff. The traditional march framework creates familiarity while the colorful percussion and modern instrumentation keep the sound fresh and engaging. There's dignity in the melodic writing paired with an underlying energy that propels the piece forward.

Who it's for

Grade 2 concert bands preparing for festivals or concerts looking for a march with contemporary sensibilities. This works equally well for programs seeking accessible repertoire that still sounds sophisticated and has genuine musical substance.

How to get the most out of it

Pay attention to the balance between brass and woodwind sections during the main strain; the contemporary orchestration means neither group should overshadow the other even when they're playing equally important material.
Shape the march rhythm with subtle dynamic swells on the second and fourth beats to maintain forward motion and prevent the piece from feeling mechanical.
Leverage the recorded performance to establish a secure tempo before rehearsals begin, especially if your ensemble has limited experience with this composer's style.

How to use it

Open a concert with this march to set a confident, energetic tone for your program. The 3:15 runtime and Grade 2 difficulty make it manageable for most ensembles while sounding substantial enough to anchor a festival or contest entry.