Onward: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$40.00 USD

Onward: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Onward: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-B1215
Price: 40.00 USD
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By Lloyd Conley

Grade: 1

Item: 98-B1215

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Consider this spirited march for your next concert or festival performance. All instruments have interesting melodic material, including an easy percussion break before the final strain. Articulations have been kept to a minimum (accents, staccatos, and three slurs) so you can focus on style with your ensemble as you move "onward!"

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Series: FJH Beginning Band

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 67439821196

SKU: 98-B1215

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About the Composer: Lloyd Conley

Lloyd Conley has established himself as a composer and arranger with a keen ear for what works in the concert band setting, particularly at foundational levels. His contributions to the FJH Beginning Band series reflect a deep understanding of how to balance musical substance with accessibility, ensuring that young musicians encounter genuine compositional craft without unnecessary technical barriers.

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Why we love this

Lloyd Conley writes for beginning bands with genuine musicality and clear intent. Onward strips away unnecessary interpretive baggage, giving you and your ensemble room to shape the character rather than decode the composer's marks. Every section gets a meaningful moment to shine, which keeps players engaged and motivated.

What to expect

Onward carries the forward momentum and lift of a traditional march without the complexity that can bog down young ensembles. It feels purposeful and energetic, inviting players to discover that good intonation and rhythmic clarity can make simple music feel polished and confident.

Who it's for

Beginning concert bands ready to move beyond warm-up material and tackle something with genuine musical purpose. This works equally well for middle school ensembles early in the year or younger high school bands seeking accessible yet satisfying repertoire.

How to get the most out of it

Keep the tempo steady and infectious; this march thrives on rhythmic drive, so lock in with your bottom end early in rehearsals.
The minimal articulation markings are intentional. Work with your band on unified tonguing and release style rather than worrying about where accents fall.
Highlight the percussion break before the final strain as a moment of textural relief. Give your percussionists confidence, and let the band settle back in smoothly for the closing material.
Shape the melodic lines through long-term phrasing rather than individual note dynamics. Grade 1 bands often play best when you frame each phrase as a complete thought.

How to use it

Program this as a season opener or early-year concert feature to build ensemble morale and demonstrate that beginning-level repertoire can still command an audience's attention. It also works well as a festival selection where time for preparation is limited but impact matters.