One Thousand Cranes: Concert Band Conductor Score

$9.00 USD

One Thousand Cranes: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: One Thousand Cranes: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-33857S
Price: 9.00 USD
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By Robert Sheldon

Grade: 4 (Medium Difficult)

Item: 00-33857S

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Series: Alfred Concert Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 20

UPC: 038081375212

SKU: 00-33857S

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About the Composer: Robert Sheldon

Robert Sheldon stands among the most frequently programmed composers writing for wind band today. His works appear regularly on state and national contest lists, and his compositions have been heard in venues ranging from Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House. Sheldon's output is prolific; he produces numerous new band works annually while maintaining an active schedule as a guest conductor for honor bands and clinician at universities and state music education conferences.

An award recipient from the American School Band Directors Association, Phi Beta Mu, and ASCAP, Sheldon brings compositional craft and musical depth to every score he writes. Beyond composition, he is the lead author of Sound Innovations for Concert Band and has conducted and taught across the United States, Japan, Canada, Italy, Germany, Australia, and China. In 2020, VanderCook College of Music awarded him an honorary doctorate in recognition of his contributions to wind band music.

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Why we love this

Sheldon writes band music that programs well and plays even better. One Thousand Cranes sits at Grade 4 with genuine substance, offering the kind of musical maturity and craftsmanship your ensemble will enjoy bringing to life without overwhelming rehearsal time. The piece carries both concert presence and contest appeal, making it a smart choice for directors balancing artistic growth with the practical realities of the school year.

What to expect

One Thousand Cranes carries the quality Sheldon is known for: writing that feels composed rather than assembled. The piece unfolds with structural clarity and emotional coherence, offering moments of lyrical warmth alongside sections that showcase the full power of a concert band.

Who it's for

This score is written for conductors of Grade 4 concert bands looking for repertoire with both musical substance and accessibility. Whether you are preparing a concert program or contest entry, this piece engages student musicians at an appropriate technical level while delivering the kind of expressive material that audiences recognize as mature band writing.

How to get the most out of it

Establish clarity in the inner voices early; Sheldon's orchestration rewards balance between melody and supporting parts, so voice independence in sectional rehearsals pays immediate dividends.
Shape phrasing through dynamics rather than tempo changes; the piece benefits from consistent pulse while allowing phrase arcs to breathe within the written marks.
Lock the ensemble's rhythmic foundation by having the bass line and percussion section establish a solid foundation during early rehearsals before adding upper voices and countermelodies.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece or secondary feature on a concert where you want to demonstrate your ensemble's musical capabilities. It works equally well in a concert or contest setting and pairs naturally with contrasting styles, whether you place it alongside lighter openers or more contemporary works.