On to the Next Frontier: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
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On to the Next Frontier: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

By Richard L. Saucedo

Grade: 3

Item: 35-PK00465847
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On to the Next Frontier - Conductor Score (Full Score) $7.50
On to the Next Frontier - Flute $6.00
On to the Next Frontier - Oboe $6.00
On to the Next Frontier - Bassoon $6.00
On to the Next Frontier - Bb Clarinet 1 $6.00
On to the Next Frontier - Bb Clarinet 2 $6.00
On to the Next Frontier - Bb Clarinet 3 $6.00
On to the Next Frontier - Eb Alto Clarinet $6.00
On to the Next Frontier - Bb Bass Clarinet $6.00
On to the Next Frontier - Eb Alto Saxophone 1 $6.00
On to the Next Frontier - Eb Alto Saxophone 2 $6.00
On to the Next Frontier - Bb Tenor Saxophone $6.00
On to the Next Frontier - Eb Baritone Saxophone $6.00
On to the Next Frontier - Bb Trumpet 1 $6.00
On to the Next Frontier - Bb Trumpet 2 $6.00
On to the Next Frontier - Bb Trumpet 3 $6.00
On to the Next Frontier - F Horn 1 $6.00
On to the Next Frontier - F Horn 2 $6.00
On to the Next Frontier - Trombone 1 $6.00
On to the Next Frontier - Trombone 2 $6.00
On to the Next Frontier - Baritone B.C. $6.00
On to the Next Frontier - Baritone T.C. $6.00
On to the Next Frontier - Tuba $6.00
On to the Next Frontier - String Bass $6.00
On to the Next Frontier - Percussion 1 $6.00
On to the Next Frontier - Percussion 2 $6.00
On to the Next Frontier - Mallet Percussion $6.00
On to the Next Frontier - Timpani $6.00

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Richard's exciting overture captures feelings of adventure and daring as we look towards a new frontier and flourishing future. The percussion section is featured at the start, as layers of patterns build up to a vibrant full band statement of the main theme. The lyric middle section features short solos for clarinet and trumpet accompanied by lush background harmonies from the ensemble. The fast pace returns introduced by a playful baritone sax solo followed by a full band recap of the opening theme and a rousing finish.

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
SKU: 35-PK00465847

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About the Composer: Richard L. Saucedo

Richard L. Saucedo

Richard L. Saucedo shaped Indiana's wind band landscape for 31 years as Director of Bands at Carmel High School, where his ensembles earned state, regional, and national recognition across concert, jazz, and marching formats. The Carmel Wind Symphony I performed at the Music for All National Concert Band Festival three times and claimed the Indiana State Championship in 2013, while the Carmel Marching Greyhounds finished in the top ten at the BOA Grand Nationals for 17 consecutive years, capturing national titles in 2005 and 2012.

Since retiring in 2013, Saucedo has remained deeply embedded in the wind band world as a composer and arranger, a Senior Educational Consultant for Music for All and Bands of America, and music ensemble coordinator for the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps. His honors include Indiana's Bandmaster of the Year (1998-99), Outstanding Music Educator (2010), induction into the Music for All Hall of Fame (2015) and the Drum Corps International Hall of Fame (2022), and membership in the American Bandmasters Association.

Why we love this

Saucedo writes for the ensemble you actually have in the room. The architecture here feels purposeful rather than cluttered, building momentum naturally from the percussion-driven opening through each structural moment. You'll find that the solos for clarinet, trumpet, and baritone sax sit gratefully in the hand without requiring virtuosos, making this ideal for bands where strength varies across sections.

What to expect

Adventure tinged with optimism, built on forward momentum rather than bombast. The opening energy suggests possibility; the lyric section invites reflection; the return feels like a road well traveled that you're choosing to walk again with renewed purpose.

Who it's for

Grade 3 bands with developing technique and secure rhythm sections. This works equally well for festival preparation or as a centerpiece concert selection that challenges musicality without overwhelming instrumental skill.

How to get the most out of it

  • Let the opening percussion patterns establish their rhythmic foundation before horns enter; the layering effect only works if each stratum feels secure and independent.
  • Shape the lyric middle section as a genuine shift in temperature, not simply a slower tempo. Those background harmonies need lush voicing, which means brass players must listen actively to blend rather than project.
  • The baritone sax solo carries playfulness that can tip into cartoonish if treated too literally. Find the character in the phrase rather than the comedy.
  • Balance the final recap: this is a reminder of where you've been, not a forced celebration. Let the themes breathe before the rousing finish takes hold.

How to use it

Open a concert with this to set an energetic, engaging tone that immediately draws the audience in. It also sits well mid-program between a classical standard and something contemporary, serving as a tonal palette cleanser that maintains engagement.

Skills your students will build

  • Layered listening and ensemble balance across sections entering at different times
  • Stylistic contrast between march-like themes and lyrical phrasing
  • Solo presence and breath control (clarinet, trumpet, baritone sax)
  • Dynamic control and shaping within a Grade 3 harmonic vocabulary
  • Rhythmic precision in syncopated patterns, particularly in the percussion foundation

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