Of Myths and Legends: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$95.00 USD

Of Myths and Legends: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Of Myths and Legends: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-RWS263200
Price: 95.00 USD
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(Stonehenge)

By Steve Parsons

Grade: 3.5

Item: 98-RWS263200

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Of Myths and Legends (Stonehenge) is a depiction of the famous legends surrounding the ancient monument, set for concert band. With a mystic Celtic feel and memorable thematic material, it is a great piece for contest and festival use. Exciting percussion and haunting sonorities make for a fantastic dive into the myths of old.

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Series: RWS - Concert Band

Publisher: RWS Music Company

ISBN10: 1-4706-8555-8

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-8555-3

UPC: 038081619446

SKU: 98-RWS263200

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Why we love this

Parsons builds genuine narrative arc here without sacrificing teachability. The Celtic color and percussion writing give students something genuinely exciting to play, while the Grade 3.5 level keeps the technical demands reasonable for bands still developing their musicianship.

What to expect

Ancient stone circles loom in mist and shadow. The music conjures legend and ritual, moving between moments of eerie stillness and energetic excitement that recalls processions and ceremonies lost to time. Parsons uses register shifts and color to evoke both the monumental and the mysterious.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the Grade 3.5 level who want a contest or festival piece with genuine character and narrative drive. The score offers enough technical interest for developing musicians without the complexity that derails ensemble cohesion.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the haunting sonorities by letting sustained passages breathe; resist the urge to cover space with volume, especially in the lower voices during thematic statements.
Shape the memorable melodic material with clear phrasing that honors the Celtic inflections; rhythmic precision supports the mystique rather than racing through it.
Engage your percussion section early in rehearsal to establish the textural foundation; their work drives much of the atmospheric power.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece for a concert built around folklore, storytelling, or world traditions. Its contest credentials make it a strong choice for spring festivals, while its atmospheric qualities also serve a concert program seeking thematic cohesion around history or nature.