Our Director: Concert Band, Score and Parts

$45.00 USD

Our Director: Concert Band, Score and Parts

Name: Our Director: Concert Band, Score and Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 36-50100175
Price: 45.00 USD
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By Frederick Bigelow, arr. Andrew Balent

Grade: 2

Item: 36-50100175

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Teaching points abound in this extremely popular march! From the compound duple rhythm, dynamic contrasts, and march style, all the way to the march form itself. It fills several needs, allows opportunity for all to play interesting parts, gives the percussion section a spot in the limelight...and you can program it often because everyone loves a march!

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Series: LudwigMasters Developing Band

Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.

ISBN10: 1-68-296072-2

ISBN13: 978-1-68-296072-1

UPC: 746241269461

SKU: 36-50100175

Instrumentation: Concert Band

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About the Composer: Frederick E. Bigelow

Frederick E. Bigelow was a prolific American composer and bandmaster whose works became staples of the concert band repertoire throughout the 20th century. His marches and character pieces were written with an acute understanding of what young musicians need: clear melodic lines, accessible harmonic language, and parts that give every section meaningful musical material to play.

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Why we love this

This march teaches genuine musicianship without compromising the joy of playing. The compound duple rhythm and march form give students a solid grasp of structure, while the dynamic contrasts and style details demand careful listening and control. Your band will sound polished and confident, and the percussion section finally gets to shine with parts that matter to the piece.

What to expect

Bright, propulsive, and dignified. The march unfolds with the confidence of a traditional processional, complete with a memorable main theme that sits comfortably in the range of developing players. There is a celebratory quality throughout; this is music that makes young musicians proud to play.

Who it's for

Grade 2 bands looking for a standard that teaches real concepts while delivering the satisfaction of sounding like a complete ensemble. Directors who want a piece that engages every section equally and returns regularly to concert programs without wearing out its welcome.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the compound duple rhythm clearly so it breathes as a march rather than feeling stiff. Let the natural swing of the meter guide your phrasing.
Bring out the dynamic contrasts with intention. The shifts between sections need to feel purposeful, not accidental.
Balance the percussion so they enhance the march character without overwhelming the harmonic foundation. This is their moment; support it fully.
Nail the march style through articulation and rhythmic precision in the low brass and woodwinds. Crisp, unified tonguing in the brass section anchors the groove.

How to use it

Open a concert or place it at a natural energy shift in your setlist. The march form and accessible idiom make it an excellent teaching tool earlier in the season, then reprogram it at spring concerts when the band's technical control has improved. It pairs well alongside more substantial concert works as a moment of clarity and directness.