On Wings of Eagles: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$44.00 USD

On Wings of Eagles: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: On Wings of Eagles: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-23287
Price: 44.00 USD
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By Mark Williams

Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-23287

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This vibrant concert and contest overture can serve as an excellent introduction to the performance of quarter-note triplets. Driving syncopated rhythms and a rich, lyric section combine to produce a rewarding performance experience for developing bands. Highly recommended!

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Series: Challenger Band Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 124

UPC: 038081260006

SKU: 00-23287

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About the Composer: Mark Williams

Mark Williams built his reputation as one of the most prolific and respected composers for school bands, with over 200 published works spanning band, orchestra, and choral literature. A native of Chicago who spent his formative years in Spokane, Washington, he earned degrees from Eastern Washington University and spent decades teaching elementary band in Washington schools while maintaining an active schedule as a clinician and guest conductor across 34 states, five Canadian provinces, and Australia.

Beyond the concert hall, Williams was a working musician and arranger. He served as a woodwind performer and arranger for the 560th Air Force Band and conducted the Spokane British Brass Band as its Artistic Director. His contributions to music education were recognized through awards including the Western International Band Clinic's Gralia Competition and multiple ASCAP Special Awards. He co-authored the widely used Accent on Achievement Band Method, cementing his influence on how generations of young musicians learned their craft.

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Why we love this

Williams crafted this overture with the developing band in mind, using quarter-note triplets as a teachable rhythmic element rather than an obstacle. The combination of driving syncopation and genuine melodic content means students engage with real compositional writing, not simplified padding, making it an effective concert piece that doesn't sacrifice musicianship for accessibility.

What to expect

Vibrant and propulsive, with a character that balances energy and lyrical beauty. The syncopated sections drive with infectious momentum before yielding to a richer, more singing middle passage, creating a piece that rewards both the ensemble's rhythmic precision and its ability to shape phrase and line.

Who it's for

Grade 2 developing concert bands preparing festival or concert repertoire with intermediate rhythmic content. Directors seeking a piece that builds technical skills (specifically triplet comfort) while maintaining strong melodic and harmonic writing across all sections.

How to get the most out of it

Isolate the quarter-note triplet figures in sectional rehearsals before fitting them into the full texture. Have students count and conduct them independently so the rhythmic relationships feel natural rather than awkward.
Balance the syncopated figures against the lyric material by adjusting dynamics carefully; the rhythmic sections should propel forward without overwhelming the singing lines that follow.
Use the tempo as your rehearsal anchor. A steady, well-defined pulse makes the triplets sit cleanly and allows the syncopation to land with precision rather than dragging.

How to use it

Program this as a concert opener or early contest selection to establish energy and confidence in your band while building ensemble rhythmic cohesion. Its length and accessibility make it ideal for a spring or fall concert alongside more advanced repertoire, functioning as both a crowd-pleaser and a learning tool.