Of Days Gone By: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Of Days Gone By: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Of Days Gone By: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-PK-0007420
Price: 55.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mark D. Slater

Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-PK-0007420

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Product	Price	Quantity
Of Days Gone By: Score	$8.00
Of Days Gone By: Flute	$3.00
Of Days Gone By: Oboe	$3.00
Of Days Gone By: Bassoon	$3.00
Of Days Gone By: 1st B-flat Clarinet	$3.00
Of Days Gone By: 2nd B-flat Clarinet	$3.00
Of Days Gone By: B-flat Bass Clarinet	$3.00
Of Days Gone By: E-flat Alto Saxophone	$3.00
Of Days Gone By: 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone	$3.00
Of Days Gone By: B-flat Tenor Saxophone	$3.00
Of Days Gone By: E-flat Baritone Saxophone	$3.00
Of Days Gone By: 1st B-flat Trumpet	$3.00
Of Days Gone By: 2nd B-flat Trumpet	$3.00
Of Days Gone By: 1st F Horn	$3.00
Of Days Gone By: 1st Trombone	$3.00
Of Days Gone By: 2nd Trombone	$3.00
Of Days Gone By: Baritone T.C.	$3.00
Of Days Gone By: Baritone B.C.	$3.00
Of Days Gone By: Tuba	$3.00
Of Days Gone By: Mallets	$3.00
Of Days Gone By: 2nd Mallet Percussion	$3.00
Of Days Gone By: 1st Percussion	$3.00
Of Days Gone By: 2nd Percussion	$3.00
Of Days Gone By: Timpani	$3.00

Here is a beautiful ballad allowing bands to showcase their musicianship. A reflective and sensitive melody leads to a heroic climax contrasted by a secondary woodwind theme. Delicate percussion scoring enhances the composition. (3:45)

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Series: Young Symphonic

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 134

SKU: 00-PK-0007420

More about this title

Why we love this

Slater writes for young ensembles with genuine musical substance, and this ballad proves Grade 2 doesn't mean simplistic. The arc from reflective melody through heroic climax to secondary woodwind material gives your band real shape to interpret, and the thoughtful percussion writing keeps everyone engaged without overwhelming.

What to expect

The piece opens with quiet reflection, inviting the band into an introspective space. As the heroic section builds, the music swells with purpose and dignity, then softens again when the secondary woodwind melody enters, creating a moment of tender contrast that feels earned rather than sentimental.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the Grade 2 level who want to move beyond exercise-based repertoire into genuinely musical ballad writing. This works for ensembles building confidence with longer forms and learning to shape sustained melodic lines without excessive technical demands.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the opening melody with long, sustained breath support; resist the urge to rush as the band finds the reflective mood Slater establishes.
Balance the secondary woodwind theme so it sings above the harmonic foundation without dominating; this is where the texture becomes genuinely sophisticated.
Control the dynamic ascent toward the heroic climax by thinking of it as a single crescendo across multiple phrases rather than pushing in isolated moments.
Let the delicate percussion scoring breathe; these colors are most effective when they complement rather than punctuate the main lines.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece on concert programs where you want to highlight your band's musicianship and sensitivity rather than technical flash. The 3:45 duration and clear structural arc make it ideal for the middle slot of a concert, where it can stand confidently between shorter openers and closing pieces.