Our Song Shall Rise: Concert Band Conductor Score

$5.00 USD

Our Song Shall Rise: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Our Song Shall Rise: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-B1084S
Price: 5.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By John B. Dykes / arr. Chris Sharp

Grade: 2.5

Item: 98-B1084S

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Opening with the rich sounds of the woodwind choir, here is a magnificent setting of John B. Dykes' familiar hymn tune, Holy, Holy, Holy. Rich brass writing sets up the fanfare and key change to a dramatic tutti finale. (2:45)

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Series: FJH Young Band

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 241444459614

SKU: 98-B1084S

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About the Composer: John B. Dykes

John B. Dykes (1823-1876) was an English clergyman and prolific hymn tune composer whose melodies remain central to Christian worship across denominations. His gift for crafting memorable, singable lines ensured that many of his tunes would outlast their original texts, making them ideal subjects for instrumental adaptation in educational settings.

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Why we love this

This arrangement gives young musicians access to a genuinely revered melodic source without the harmonic or technical demands of higher-level transcriptions. Chris Sharp's orchestration respects the tune's essential character while building natural momentum through strategic use of the woodwind and brass sections, making it satisfying to perform and engaging to hear.

What to expect

The piece opens with pastoral warmth from the woodwinds before pivoting toward ceremonial grandeur. Brass writing provides momentum and weight while maintaining accessibility, culminating in a confident, full-voiced finish that feels both earned and complete.

Who it's for

Grade 2.5 concert bands seeking substantial repertoire that is musically meaningful without excessive technical complexity. Directors programming sacred or hymn-based works will find this ideal for community concerts, religious services, or thematic programming centered on musical heritage.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the opening woodwind statement so the tune emerges clearly; avoid letting the harmonic support underneath overshadow the melody.
Shape the brass fanfare with deliberate articulation and rhythmic precision to emphasize the key change and heighten dramatic energy.
Conduct the tutti finale with clear, confident gestures to unify the ensemble through the final cadential push.

How to use it

Schedule this as a standalone concert opener or as part of a program featuring hymn-based works. Its familiar melodic content and modest duration (2:45) make it an excellent choice for community performances or religious observances where the audience benefits from recognizing the source material.