On Wings of Angels: Concert Band Conductor Score

$9.00 USD

On Wings of Angels: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: On Wings of Angels: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-31732S
Price: 9.00 USD
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By Barry Milner

Grade: 3.5 (Medium)

Item: 00-31732S

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Perfect for concert or festival, this beautiful melody will inspire your band to soar on the "wings of angels." With colorful and rich orchestration that is readily accessible, this piece is a must for that special moment on your next performance. (4:45)

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Series: Alfred Concert Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 20

UPC: 038081341996

SKU: 00-31732S

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About the Composer: Barry Milner

Barry Milner is a freelance composer whose works for concert band and orchestra appear regularly on state festival and contest lists. His compositions, including "An Unending Legacy" and "In Honor of the Fallen," have been published by Alfred Publishing and reviewed in prominent music education journals such as The Instrumentalist and School Band and Orchestra Magazine.

Milner teaches in the Eureka Springs School District in Arkansas, where he balances classroom work with an active composing practice. His creative process draws inspiration from travel to national parks and time spent observing the natural world. He is currently developing several major works for orchestra and continues to expand his catalog of educational band literature.

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Why we love this

Milner crafts a piece that delivers genuine emotional weight without demanding virtuosic technical chops from your ensemble. The orchestration feels sophisticated and fully realized, yet the Grade 3.5 grading means your band can execute it cleanly and focus on phrasing and dynamic shaping rather than survival mode. This is the kind of work that reminds students why music matters.

What to expect

On Wings of Angels opens with a serene, almost reverent quality that invites listeners into a moment of grace and reflection. The rich orchestration unfolds gently, allowing the melody to soar with warmth and dignity while the harmonic foundation remains grounded and supportive throughout.

Who it's for

This score is designed for concert bands at the Grade 3.5 level who have solid fundamentals and are ready to work with lyrical, expressive material. It suits ensemble directors seeking a piece that challenges musicianship and emotional maturity without overwhelming younger or intermediate players.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the sustained melodic line across your first and second parts; the beauty of this piece hinges on a unified, singing tone throughout.
Shape the accompaniment figures with gentle rubato to support the melody's natural breath points, resisting the urge to push the tempo.
Use the 4:45 runtime as a pacing guide, but allow the piece to breathe in emotional moments rather than strict metronomic adherence.
Pay particular attention to dynamic transitions; the colorful orchestration includes implied instrumental solos that should emerge clearly without drowning the ensemble texture.

How to use it

This piece works beautifully as a centerpiece for a sacred or inspirational concert program, particularly effective as a contrast to more energetic opening selections. Consider programming it mid-set to provide an emotional anchor or reserve it as a closing statement on a festival program where it will linger in the audience's memory.