Paths of Glory: Concert Band Conductor Score

$7.00 USD

Paths of Glory: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Paths of Glory: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-BDM00004C
Price: 7.00 USD
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By Carl Strommen

Grade: 2 (Easy)

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With just a bit of a different bend, composer Carl Strommen presents us with a concert march that escapes the ordinary and the expected, moving us through this work with a flow that fascinates. Style concepts are an important teaching tool within its measures, presenting a flowing lyrical line as well as contrasting pulsating thrusts. This is a perfect work with which to open your concert or change the pace after the performance of a major work or arrangement. Highly recommended!

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Series: Belwin Young Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 20

UPC: 654979009665

SKU: 00-BDM00004C

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About the Composer: Carl Strommen

Carl Strommen's catalog spans concert band, orchestra, jazz ensemble, and vocal music, establishing him as one of the most widely performed composer/arrangers today. His work appears regularly on concert programs, in broadcast media, and in film soundtracks, and he maintains an active schedule as both a clinician and commissioned composer.

A graduate of City College of New York, Strommen has held an adjunct faculty position in orchestration and composition at C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University. He has received the ASCAP Standard Writers Award annually throughout his career, recognizing the breadth and quality of his output.

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Why we love this

Strommen resists the template march formula here, building momentum through genuinely interesting contrasts between flowing lyrical passages and driving rhythmic sections. The work functions beautifully as an opener because its approachable Grade 2 level doesn't sacrifice sophistication in concept, and its flexibility lets you reprogram it strategically to reset energy mid-concert without requiring substantial rehearsal time.

What to expect

The piece captures a sense of forward momentum punctuated by moments of lyrical reflection. The flowing passages invite listeners to settle in, while the pulsating rhythmic thrusts inject energy and drive, creating a journey that feels inevitable rather than mechanical.

Who it's for

This score is designed for conductors of developing concert bands, particularly those seeking a concert opener or programming tool that teaches style contrast without overwhelming rehearsal capacity. The Grade 2 level makes it accessible to school bands while offering enough musical substance to engage both students and audiences.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the lyrical sections with a singing quality in the melody voices; let the pulsating thrusts that follow land with clear articulation and forward momentum to maximize the stylistic contrast.
Give attention to balance between the flowing passages and the rhythmic material so neither overwhelms the other. These two concepts depend on each other for impact.
Allow the work to breathe at phrase endings in the lyrical material; don't rush the transition into the next pulsating section.

How to use it

Open your concert with this march to establish energy and capture attention immediately. It also works exceptionally well mid-program to shift mood after performing a heavier work or lengthy arrangement, giving the ensemble a chance to reset while maintaining audience engagement.