Over The Hills: Concert Band Conductor Score

$8.00 USD

Over The Hills: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Over The Hills: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-RWS221701
Price: 8.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Alexandre Carlin

Level:.5

Item: 98-RWS221701

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"Over The Hills" is the perfect introductory march for beginners. Utilizing limited ranges and rhythmic content, this piece depicts a pleasant walk of a group of children in the countryside. The march character reflects the spirit and hopeful nature of childhood exploration, much like the young players on stage joyfully playing this piece at their first concert.

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Series: RWS - Very Beginning Band

Publisher: RWS Music Company

ISBN10: 1-4706-9814-5

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-9814-0

UPC: 038081613994

SKU: 98-RWS221701

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Why we love this

Carlin nails the balance between accessibility and genuine musicality here. The march idiom gives young players a recognizable formal structure to inhabit, while the limited ranges and straightforward rhythmic demands mean everyone can participate meaningfully from day one. It's one of those rare opening pieces that actually sounds like music, not an exercise.

What to expect

Sunlight through open fields. The piece captures that unhurried, exploratory quality of children discovering the world around them, with a gentle forward motion that feels hopeful without being sentimental. There's joy in the simplicity.

Who it's for

Beginning concert bands taking their first steps into the march repertoire. This works equally well for the very first public performance or as a confidence builder early in the academic year when fundamentals are still settling.

How to get the most out of it

Set a steady, walking tempo that lets the ensemble breathe naturally. Young bands tend to rush marches; a metronome in rehearsal keeps everyone anchored.
Listen for clarity in the inner voices. With limited ranges, balance issues become obvious quickly. Make sure your lower woodwinds and brass aren't drowning out the melody.
Shape the phrase endings gently rather than cutting them off abruptly. Even in a march, a slight ritardando or breath space before the next phrase adds character.

How to use it

Open a concert with this to establish a warm, welcoming tone and let your young players shine in familiar company. It also sits comfortably in the middle of a program as a palate cleanser between more demanding pieces, giving the ensemble a moment to recalibrate.